9-year-old to climb Ben Nevis to 'help farmers in need'

James Matthews will raise funds for the Farming Community Network (FCN)

Alex Black
clock • 2 min read
9-year-old to climb Ben Nevis to 'help farmers in need'

A 9-year-old farmer's son from Essex is preparing to climb the UK's tallest mountain, Ben Nevis, to raise vital funds for The Farming Community Network (FCN) this half term. James Matthews has shown...

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