The Yomp Mountain Challenge
May 2010
We are celebrating our 150th anniversary of trading and to celebrate this event, we are sponsoring the Yomp Mountain Challenge which takes place in Kirkby Stephen on Sunday 6th June.
Shown in the photograph is the President of Upper Eden Rotary Club, Raymond Thornton, receiving the cheque from Edwin Atkinson, Managing Director, JT Atkinson and Alan Barr, Branch Manager of JT Atkinson in Kirkby Stephen with members of staff looking on. The President expressed his thanks on behalf of the club.
The Yomp Mountain Challenge, now in its 28th year, attracts entrants from far and wide and includes people of all ages who each take part in one of the three courses over the fells. The three courses are 6.5 miles, 11.5 miles and 23 miles and with a new name, new logo and website, it is encouraging everyone to “Get Involved and Take the Challenge”
The money raised from the Yomp this year is being donated to Help For Heroes, The Upper Eden Community First Responders and also The Flourish Foundation in Kibera, Nairobi.
The Yomp Mountain Challenge is organised by the Rotary Club of Upper Eden , further information and entry forms are available on the website www.yomp.org and also at Kirkby Stephen Tourist Information Centre, Telephone 017683 71199 or ks.tic@eden.gov.uk
