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65 Degrees North President knighted in New Year’s Honours

Published Monday, 8th January 2024

The honorary President of 65 Degrees North has been created a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath by His Majesty The King in his New Year’s Honours. Lieutenant General Sir Rob Magowan KCB CBE has been President of the charity for over 3 years now, an ambassadorial role

Ex-Scots Guard amputee takes on cycle challenge to raise funds for 65 Degrees North

Published Thursday, 29th June 2023

Former Scots Guard Colour Sergeant Will Atkinson-Browning is embarking on the gruelling Pan Celtic Ultra Series to help raise money for three causes including 65 Degrees North.

Woppy says a big thank you for all the assistance in raising money for 65 Degrees North

Published Wednesday, 31st May 2023

Woppy Keeling has sent out a big thank you to those who supported her in her Devon challenge which has so far raised more than £5,000 for 65 Degrees North.

Olympian taking on three-part Devon ‘triathlon’ for 65 Degrees North

Published Thursday, 4th May 2023

Olympian Woppy Keeling, wife of Major General Andy Keeling CB CBE - vice-president of 65 Degrees North, is embarking on a self-designed ‘triathlon’ to raise money for the 65 DN charity.

65 Degrees North forced to cut short Norway expedition due to severe weather conditions

Published Sunday, 19th March 2023

65 Degrees North forced to cut short Norway expedition due to severe weather conditions. The 65 Degrees North Team were met with very challenging conditions at the start of their six day crossing of the iconic Hardangervidda Plateau in Norway.

65 Degrees North expedition ready for the off

Published Thursday, 16th March 2023

The 65 Degrees North expedition to Norway are less than 24 hours away from the start of their six-day adventure. The training is over and reality is about to hit home especially as the weather has taken a turn for the worse.

65 Degrees North in Norway: Day 2 training

Published Wednesday, 15th March 2023

The 10-strong group have completed their second day of training in Norway ahead of setting out on their 140-km, six-day expedition across the Hardangervidda Plateau on Friday, March 17.

65 Degrees North fly out to Norway for latest challenging expedition

Published Monday, 13th March 2023

The latest 65 Degrees North expedition has flown out to Norway to ski the 140km across the Hardangervidda - a six-day venture involving six WIS (wounded, injured and sick) service personnel and veterans.

No ski experience but Craig ready for the snow and ice of Hardangervidda

Published Monday, 13th March 2023

Craig Skinner heads to the snow and ice of the Norwegian Hardangervidda having never put a set of skis on in his life, and he admits it’s going to be a challenge.

65 Degree North challenge comes at the right time for Ruth

Published Sunday, 12th March 2023

Ruth Lanckham, a lieutenant in the Royal Navy, says 65 Degrees North’s latest expedition has come at the perfect time for her.

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