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Vicky Pattison announces 250-mile 'Tyne to Thames' charity challenge

Vicky Pattison will run, cycle, and kayak 250 miles from Newcastle to London over five days in October for Global's Make Some Noise charity, starting October 5. She will travel through York, Sheffield, Nottingham, and Leicester, finishing at Heart studios in Leicester Square on October 9. Pattison, 38, expressed nerves and excitement, while the charity's CEO thanked her for the extraordinary undertaking.

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Vicky Pattison is set to take on a gruelling 250-mile (400km) journey from her home city of Newcastle to London, running, cycling, and kayaking across land and water to raise money for Global's Make Some Noise charity. The 'Tyne to Thames' challenge begins on Monday, October 5, and will see the presenter and reality TV star travel through York, Sheffield, Nottingham, and Leicester before arriving at the Heart studios in Leicester Square on Friday, October 9.

Pattison, who presents Heart on Saturday afternoons and is a former Geordie Shore star and I'm a Celebrity winner, described the challenge as the opposite of her usual idea of a good time. "Anyone who knows me knows I'm at my happiest on the sofa, in my comfies, with my dogs, so this is quite literally the opposite of my usual idea of a good time!" she said in a statement.

She acknowledged the difficulty ahead: "I'm under no illusion that this is going to be tough and there will absolutely be moments where I'm wondering why I've done this to myself. But that's the whole point." Pattison, 38, added that the charity supports "incredible projects, led by small, local charities doing life-changing work," and that she would consider every ache, mile, and paddle worthwhile if she could raise money and push herself out of her comfort zone.

On social media, Pattison told her Instagram followers that she had "absolutely OUT DONE" herself with this challenge, adding: "So, am I excited? Yes. Am I also terrified? Yes. Am I going to do it anyway? Absolutely. Wish me luck. I'm gonna need it!"

Global's Make Some Noise funds projects delivered by small charities tackling issues such as mental health, disability, poverty, and homelessness. Suzanne Ryder Richardson, CEO of Global's Make Some Noise, thanked Pattison for taking on the challenge, saying, "'Tyne to Thames' is a huge undertaking, and it speaks so much to Vicky's determination that she is willing to push herself so far out of her comfort zone to help others." Richardson also praised Pattison's ability to connect with people through her honesty and humour.

The charity has not yet specified a fundraising target, but Pattison's challenge is expected to draw support from fans and listeners. The Heart website provides information on how to donate and follow the challenge as it unfolds.

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Evening Chronicle

Framing: The headline emphasizes Vicky Pattison undertaking a gruelling Newcastle to London challenge for charity — Promotional and admiring

as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:19 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Vicky Pattison's 'Tyne to Thames' journey will see her travel 250 miles over a five day period
From Monday, October 5, she will be running, cycling, and kayaking between her home city and the Heart studios in Leicester Square for the 400km task
The route goes through York, Sheffield, Nottingham, and Leicester, on her way to London on Friday, October 9
The former Geordie Shore star, and I'm a Celebrity winner, presents Heart on Saturday afternoons
The challenge is for Global's Make Some Noise charity, which funds projects delivered by small charities tackling mental health, disability, poverty and homelessness
Vicky, 38, said: "Anyone who knows me knows I’m at my happiest on the sofa, in my comfies, with my dogs, so this is quite literally the opposite of my usual idea of a good time!"
Vicky said: "I’m under no illusion that this is going to be tough and there will absolutely be moments where I’m wondering why I’ve done this to myself."
Suzanne Ryder Richardson, the CEO of Global’s Make Some Noise, added: "We’re incredibly grateful to Vicky for taking on this extraordinary challenge for us."
The article provides information on how to donate and follow the challenge via the Heart website

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Manchester Evening News

Framing: The headline emphasizes Vicky Pattison receiving support as she admits to 'outdoing' herself with an 'outrageous' challenge.

as of Sep 2, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Vicky Pattison will undertake a gruelling Newcastle to London challenge across land and water for Global’s Make Some Noise
The 'Tyne to Thames' challenge will see Vicky cycle, run and kayak between Newcastle and the Heart studios in Leicester Square over the course of five days, travelling a staggering 250 miles (400km)
It kicks off on Monday, October 5, beginning in Newcastle before she travels through York, Sheffield, Nottingham and Leicester to get to Heart HQ in London’s Leicester Square on Friday, October 9
Vicky, who presents Heart on Saturday afternoons, is taking on the strenuous challenge in aid of Heart’s official charity, Make Some Noise
The Strictly Come Dancing 2025 star said in a statement: "Anyone who knows me knows I’m at my happiest on the sofa, in my comfies, with my dogs, so this is quite literally the opposite of my usual idea of a good time!"
Vicky also shared the news on social media, telling her Instagram followers: "Well I think it’s safe to say I’ve absolutely OUT DONE myself with this one..."
Vicky added: "So, am I excited? Yes. Am I also terrified? Yes. Am I going to do it anyway? Absolutely. Wish me luck. I’m gonna need it!"

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimVicky Pattison will take on a gruelling Newcastle to London challenge called 'Tyne to Thames' for Global's Make Some Noise charity.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Evening Chronicle as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:19 PM UTC, Manchester Evening News as of Sep 2, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe 'Tyne to Thames' challenge will see Vicky Pattison travel 250 miles (400km) over a five day period, covering land and water between Newcastle and London.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Evening Chronicle as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:19 PM UTC, Manchester Evening News as of Sep 2, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe challenge begins on Monday, October ⁵th, and Vicky will cycle, run, and kayak from Newcastle through York, Sheffield, Nottingham, and Leicester, arriving at the Heart studios in Leicester Square, London, on Friday, October ⁹th.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Evening Chronicle as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:19 PM UTC, Manchester Evening News as of Sep 2, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC
ClaimVicky Pattison presents Heart on Saturday afternoons and is a former Geordie Shore star and I'm a Celebrity winner.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Evening Chronicle as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:19 PM UTC
ClaimGlobal's Make Some Noise charity funds projects delivered by small charities tackling mental health, disability, poverty and homelessness.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Evening Chronicle as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:19 PM UTC, Manchester Evening News as of Sep 2, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC
ClaimVicky Pattison, aged 38, said in a statement: 'Anyone who knows me knows I’m at my happiest on the sofa, in my comfies, with my dogs, so this is quite literally the opposite of my usual idea of a good time!'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Evening Chronicle as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:19 PM UTC, Manchester Evening News as of Sep 2, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC
ClaimVicky Pattison said in a statement: 'I’m under no illusion that this is going to be tough and there will absolutely be moments where I’m wondering why I’ve done this to myself.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Evening Chronicle as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:19 PM UTC
ClaimSuzanne Ryder Richardson, chief executive of Global’s Make Some Noise, said: 'We’re incredibly grateful to Vicky for taking on this extraordinary challenge for us.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Evening Chronicle as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:19 PM UTC
ClaimVicky Pattison shared the news on social media, telling her Instagram followers: 'Well I think it’s safe to say I’ve absolutely OUT DONE myself with this one...'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Manchester Evening News as of Sep 2, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC
ClaimVicky Pattison added in a social media post: 'So, am I excited? Yes. Am I also terrified? Yes. Am I going to do it anyway? Absolutely. Wish me luck. I’m gonna need it!'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Manchester Evening News as of Sep 2, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe challenge is for Heart's official charity, Make Some Noise, which funds vital projects across the UK delivered by small, local charities tackling issues such as bereavement, food poverty, domestic abuse, homelessness and loneliness.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Manchester Evening News as of Sep 2, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC
ClaimVicky Pattison is a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing 2025.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Manchester Evening News as of Sep 2, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC

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