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Lift Off! Dumfries’ Arctic Rugby duo head for the ‘really frozen north’
Andrew Walker from Lakehead Farm, Closeburn, and Dumfries-born polar adventurer Jock Wishart have started their 5,500 mile journey to the start of their ARCTIC RUGBY CHALLENGE.
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The pair joined the rest of the squad at Heathrow airport for their flight to Ottawa. Amongst the other challengers are three other scots: Fergus Davidson John Houston and Steven Turnbull. Together they aim to raise over £300,000 for Wooden Spoon, the children’s charity of rugby.
Andrew has a personal target of £25,000. You can help him reach it by donating at: www.justgiving.com/Andrew-Walker87/