The Secretary of State, Owen Paterson held an event in Hillsborough Castle on Thursday 24th November to show support for the Royal Irish Regiment wristband appeal. This follows the epic journey that he and his wife completed a sponsored 1,000 kilometre horse ride across Mongolia.
Mr Paterson, 54, and his wife Rose, rode 14 hours each day on the charity trek across the Mongolian wilderness. The Patersons were the oldest of 23 participants who journeyed to Asia, to retrace the pony express communication trail, first set out during the reign of Mongol emperor Genghis Khan, more than 800 years ago.
Among the other politicians who will have to pay up after their epic journey will be Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson, while the Royal Irish Regiment’s Benevolent Fund will be one of the beneficiaries. Among the other good causes to benefit will be the Midlands Centre for Spinal Injuries.
Secretary of State Owen Paterson showing support for the RIR
Secretary of State Owen Paterson showing support for the RIR
Secretary of State Owen Paterson welcomes a member of the RIR
Secretary of State Owen Paterson with members of the RIR
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