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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
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Man, 72, to climb eight Burj Khalifas for charity
A man is hoping to climb the equivalent of eight times the height of the world's tallest building - the Burj Khalifa - on a stair climber for charity. Rob Northfield, from Clint, near Harrogate, is raising money for Henshaw's, which supports young people with learning disabilities, and the Yorkshire Young Achiever's Foundation. Mr Northfield said he was aiming to climb 60 steps a minute for more than four hours in order to hit the 6,632m (21,750ft) target. "I am 72 this year and I'm going to attempt to do something most youngsters wouldn't attempt to do," he said. "I'm training four times a week. I'm doing speed sessions three times a week, and that's like 45 minutes to an hour at quite a pace, which is around about 90 steps a minute," he said. He is being supported by former England and Leeds United player Tony Dorigo, after the pair met at the Yorkshire Young Achievers Award dinner and bonded over their charitable work - and love of football. Mr Northfield also had a short career in football, playing for Leyton Orient. Dorigo. said: "It's a heck of a challenge. My legs only manage eighteen holes of golf." "Rob is very determined and I love it. He sets himself a challenge and he's going to get it done somehow, some way. "I've been told I'm on the substitutes bench. Hopefully I stay there. That is what I would like to think." In 2024, Mr Northfield raised £10,300 for Henshaw's, climbing for three hours non-stop on the stair master, but is now planning to top that by climbing for four to six hours on 13 June in a bid to raise £30,000. He said: "I'm trying to get over the message that, you know, as you get older, they'll become an age when we can't do things. But that isn't in your 60s or 70s." Dorigo said the challenge reminded him of his Leeds United training days. "The pre-season at any football club was always awful," he said. "It was Roundhay with Leeds United. We had Roundhay Soldier's Field and we would run around there and up and down the steps. However we did not do it for 3hrs 30mins." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Anonymous art sale for sight loss charity
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Harrogate man, 72, to climb eight Burj Khalifas for charity
A man is hoping to climb the equivalent of eight times the height of the world's tallest building - the Burj Khalifa - on a stair climber for Northfield, from Clint, near Harrogate, is raising money for Henshaw's, which supports young people with learning disabilities, and the Yorkshire Young Achiever's Northfield said he was aiming to climb 60 steps a minute for more than four hours in order to hit the 6,632m (21,750ft) target."I am 72 this year and I'm going to attempt to do something most youngsters wouldn't attempt to do," he said. "I'm training four times a week. I'm doing speed sessions three times a week, and that's like 45 minutes to an hour at quite a pace, which is around about 90 steps a minute," he is being supported by former England and Leeds United player Tony Dorigo, after the pair met at the Yorkshire Young Achievers Award dinner and bonded over their charitable work - and love of Northfield also had a short career in football, playing for Leyton said: "It's a heck of a challenge. My legs only manage eighteen holes of golf.""Rob is very determined and I love it. He sets himself a challenge and he's going to get it done somehow, some way."I've been told I'm on the substitutes bench. Hopefully I stay there. That is what I would like to think." In 2024, Mr Northfield raised £10,300 for Henshaw's, climbing for three hours non-stop on the stair master, but is now planning to top that by climbing for four to six hours on 13 June in a bid to raise £30, said: "I'm trying to get over the message that, you know, as you get older, they'll become an age when we can't do things. But that isn't in your 60s or 70s." Dorigo said the challenge reminded him of his Leeds United training days."The pre-season at any football club was always awful," he said."It was Roundhay with Leeds United. We had Roundhay Soldier's Field and we would run around there and up and down the steps. However we did not do it for 3hrs 30mins." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Henshaws Beer Festival raises £23,000 after return to Knaresborough
A beer festival has raised £23,000 following its return to Knaresborough. The Henshaws Beer Festival returned to the town on May 3 and 4, with two family-friendly daytime sessions and an adult-only evening session. The festival, which is an annual fundraiser for the charity Henshaws' specialist college and arts and crafts centre, welcomed 468 visitors in total. Over the course of the two days, more than 2,000 drinks were served by 11 local vendors, including drinks from breweries Harrogate Brewing, Turning Point Brewing, Cold Bath Brewing, Roosters, Daleside, and Black Sheep Brewery. There were 18 performances by local artists and DJs, including the Henshaws Hotspots band. Jack Watson, branch manager at Servoca Nursing and Care which sponsored this year's festival, said: "Henshaws Beer Festival on May 3 and 4 was an absolute blast. "The team at Servoca Nursing and Care were proud to be one of the sponsors. "Plenty of sunshine, amazing local beers, live music, and great company – what more could you ask for?" Clare Cunningham, fundraiser at Henshaws, said: "We're absolutely thrilled that Beer Fest 2025 raised an incredible £23,000 for Henshaws. "It was a fantastic weekend, with over 460 people joining us for brilliant live music, locally brewed drinks, and a warm, community atmosphere. "Every pound raised will help Henshaws continue to support people living with sight loss and other disabilities across the north of England." Henshaws' next event, Bed Fest, will take place on Saturday, June 14. Tickets for Bed Fest are available at
