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'Old boys' target 62-mile trek to raise funds for Oxfam
A TEAM of Barnsley big wigs are taking to the trails to raise money for charity.
Chairman of NHS Barnsley Tom Sheard will be joined by Coun Steve Houghton, leader of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Coun Jim Andrews, chairman of South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority, Coun Joe Hayward, former Mayor of Barnsley and Coun Sharon Howard, support team leader.
The group, who have called themselves the 'Barnsley Old Boys' are taking part in Oxfam's Trailtrekker event.
And they are hoping to complete the 62 mile route in less than 30 hours.
The team of over 50s is also hoping their efforts will encourage Barnsley residents of all ages to take up walking and stay active.
Tom said: "Trailtrekker is a great cause and I am delighted to be part of a team from Barnsley, raising as much money as possible for Oxfam and Barnsley Hospice.
"Walking is such a simple way for people of all ages to stay active. It's easy to take up and there are plenty of trails to get started on across Yorkshire's vast countryside. "
The Barnsley Old Boys' hope to raise in excess of 2,000.
The team has previously completed the Lyke Wyke Walk and the Hadrians Wall Trail. The event on May 30/31 coincides with the Barnsley Fit for the Future Walking Festival from May 25 to June 30.
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