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      • 18th Dec White Table
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      • 22nd June 2021 Celebration Ball
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      • Prof displayed in the National Gallery
    • 2018 >
      • Close cut for Jenny
      • 19th December 2018 Lodge Photo
      • 11th November Remembrance Day March
      • 29th September Ladies Night
      • 6 day Walk from Newcastle to Solway on Firth following Hadrian's wall
      • 25th March Cheque Presentation Evening
    • 2017 >
      • 18th Oct St Giles Installation
      • Sept 30th St Giles Ladies Night
      • Sept 2nd Lodge BBQ
      • June 23rd & 24th Martin Robinson's 3 Peaks challenge
      • June 10th Walk for Crohn's & Colitis
      • 21st May Michael Perkins, Martin Robinson & John Waller's 30k cycle ride challenge
      • May 19th St Giles Quiz night
    • 2016 >
      • 21st Dec White Table 2016
      • 25th Nov COI meal
      • 19th Oct St Giles Installation
      • Gary Charnocks challenge
      • 12th Nov Go Karts
      • 6th Nov Spice Hut get together
      • 24th Oct Annual Provincial Meeting
      • 18th Oct Lodge BBQ
      • 3rd July Clay Shoot
      • 30th June Freemasonry In the Community
    • 2015 >
      • 21st October Installation Meeting
      • Lodge BBQ
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Martin Robinson's 3 Peaks Challenge

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Martin took part in the 3 Peaks challenge during the 23rd & 24th of June 2017.
​Unfortunately due to time constraints and bad weather, the organisers decided that there wasn't time to complete Scafell Pike.
Not to be beaten Martin completed the challenge on the 22nd July 17.
It was an epic challenge with little sleep and exhausting climbs which raised a considerable amount of money for this years Masters Charity  Crohn's & Colitis UK


Martin is still collecting sponsorship, please follow the link below to donate;
Martin's 3 Peaks Challenge

Martin was initiated into St Giles in February 2017.
Since joining this will be his 2nd charity raising event.
St Giles is proud to have him as a member and I'm sure we all wish to support his efforts.
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​Ben Nevis 1345m (4413ft)

The first mountain was Ben Nevis.
The photo was taken just below the cloud bank.
​It was a tough climb and was raining from the start.
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At the summit surrounded by cloud.
Heavy freezing sleet, mixed with heavy rain coming in sideways, from a 30 mph wind.
Not many climbers made the ascent to the summit, plenty turned back, beaten by the conditions.
I was determined to reach the top, trekking for a good cause.
The Mountain trekked in 5hrs.

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​Snowdon 1085m (3560ft)


​The Snowdon ascent was by the pig trail.
I was hurting and had cramps from Ben Nevis,
I started at pen y pass and slowing climbed the steep rising paths to the summit.  
My kit was wet from the previous mountain.
The heavy rain continued, it was slow progress to the submit.  
Visibility was poor with a low cloud bank. Snowdon took its toll.
But my determination to finish was unwavering. Some of the group didn't attempt Snowdon,  because of injury or pain.
 
The organisers pulled the plug on Scafell pike as there was not enough time to complete the climb.
The poor weather conditions on Ben Nevis added time to our trek.
​Not to be beaten, I am planning to finish the three peaks by trekking Scafell pike by the end of this summer. 
 
The challenge was very hard.
I was determined to succeed, because of the kind donations.  
​I will finish with Scafell pike in the near future.
​Now looking for my next challenge. 
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Photo showing zero visibility.
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​Photograph at the top of Snowdon with train tourist hogging the trig point.
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​Martin Completed Scarfell Pike on the 22nd July.

Night under the stars and a pleasant stroll into the clouds. 3 of out of 3 for poor viability, at least there was consistency in the weather. Spoke to a lady in passing going up Scarfell, in 40 years climbing this mountain she has never had a clear day.  There was some stunning scenery when the sun broke up some of the cloud around the other peaks.
 
The ascent was difficult with a good sense of adventure. Part way up the path crosses part of a waterfall, fast flowing, choosing the right route across was an art in it self. Many walkers got wet feet or slipped down the rocks with the water flow. The cloud base was low creating poor viability, it was difficult spotting the route makers. The descent was harder, climbing down the rocks, took its toll on the knees. There was no way I was giving up completing this challenge.
 
Well worth the effort and kept true to myself and reached all 3 peaks, completing the challenge in full. Would I do it again; yes I would. 
 
Had a nice pint of Murphy's to celebrate and resting my poor aching knees.





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  • Home
  • About
    • Where we meet
    • The History of Freemasonry
    • Hallstone Jewel
    • The History of St Giles
    • Who was Saint Giles
    • The History of Holy Royal Arch
    • St Giles 8555 Website Security Policy
  • Our Charities
    • Charities we support
    • St Giles MCF 2021 Festival Challenge >
      • 21st May Michael Perkins, Martin Robinson & John Waller's 30k cycle ride challenge
      • 16th Nov Gary Charnock's challenge
  • Interested in Joining?
    • How do I join St Giles
    • What is Freemasonry
    • Next step the Royal Arch >
      • Holy Royal Arch
      • WHY THE ROYAL ARCH?
  • Events
    • 2020 >
      • 21 st October St Giles Installation Meeting
      • 19th Sept St Giles Ladies Festival
      • 7th June St Giles BBQ
      • 8th May VE Day Bletchley Masonic centre
      • 14th March Martin Robinson Base Camp Trek
      • 18th Feb Present a donation to SuperShoes
      • 30th Jan COI Meal
    • 2019 >
      • 18th Dec White Table
      • 20th Nov Updated Lodge Photo
      • 10th November Remembrance Day March
      • 14th/15th Sept Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
      • 13th July St Giles BBQ
      • 22nd June 2021 Celebration Ball
      • 15th June Putt & Pint
      • 19th May Skydive John Waller
      • 17th April Meeting
      • 6th April 2019 Litter Pick
      • 20th Feb Lodge Photo
      • 24th Jan COI Meal
      • Prof displayed in the National Gallery
    • 2018 >
      • Close cut for Jenny
      • 19th December 2018 Lodge Photo
      • 11th November Remembrance Day March
      • 29th September Ladies Night
      • 6 day Walk from Newcastle to Solway on Firth following Hadrian's wall
      • 25th March Cheque Presentation Evening
    • 2017 >
      • 18th Oct St Giles Installation
      • Sept 30th St Giles Ladies Night
      • Sept 2nd Lodge BBQ
      • June 23rd & 24th Martin Robinson's 3 Peaks challenge
      • June 10th Walk for Crohn's & Colitis
      • 21st May Michael Perkins, Martin Robinson & John Waller's 30k cycle ride challenge
      • May 19th St Giles Quiz night
    • 2016 >
      • 21st Dec White Table 2016
      • 25th Nov COI meal
      • 19th Oct St Giles Installation
      • Gary Charnocks challenge
      • 12th Nov Go Karts
      • 6th Nov Spice Hut get together
      • 24th Oct Annual Provincial Meeting
      • 18th Oct Lodge BBQ
      • 3rd July Clay Shoot
      • 30th June Freemasonry In the Community
    • 2015 >
      • 21st October Installation Meeting
      • Lodge BBQ
    • 2014 >
      • Lodge BBQ
      • COI meal
      • Visit to the United Grand
    • 2013 >
      • Freemasonry In the Community
    • 2011 >
      • Freemasonry In the Community
    • 2010 >
      • Jenny & Michael's Ladies Festival