ON For Life

Award-winning author and illustrator, Ben is at Norwich Book Festival for two outstanding events for all ages.

Thomas Isaac will be playing cello with the Norwich Philharmonic Orchestra.

On Monday 20 October, a determined group of walkers with close ties to Norwich School achieved an impressive feat: completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks walk, a gruelling 24-mile trek across some of the UK’s most stunning, and demanding, landscapes. The challenge began bright and early at 7am, following a journey up to the Yorkshire Dales the previous day. Over the course of twelve intense hours, the team climbed more than 5,000 feet, conquering the famous summits of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. The walkers were: · Andy Fisher , Norwich School teacher of English and experienced mountain leader. · Kirio Osorio , husband of Mrs Osorio, the school’s Spanish language assistant. · Ronaldo Sanchez , a friend of Humphrey BP, and former teacher at Norwich School. · Barnaby Karlson Evans , Old Norvicensian. · Humphrey BP , erstwhile organiser of the School’s Amnesty and Refugee Support groups. Their motivation extended well beyond the mountains. The group took on the challenge to raise funds for the Werapitiya Village Foundation in Sri Lanka – a project close to the Norwich School community. The Foundation, founded by Nandana Werapitiya, a valued member of the school’s support staff, has already built a wonderful community centre for local residents. Funds raised from the walk will go towards adding walls to the centre, providing much-needed privacy, security and protection from dust. This remarkable achievement reflects the Norwich School spirit of compassion, perseverance and community. Congratulations to all involved for their incredible effort – both on the mountains and in support of such a meaningful cause. If you would like to support the group further, you can do so by clicking here . All donations are greatly appreciated!