A CHARITY worker is turning to paddle power to raise cash for needy projects in Africa.

Sarah Hodgson (pictured) aims to paddle the length of three lakes in a sea kayak, in under 12 hours. She and seven fellow adventurers are taking on Coniston, Ullswater and Windermere, a total of 35km.

“I took part in my first training session this week and my arms are aching,” said the 27-year-old.

, whose parents Bev and Phil Hudson live at Greenside Lane, Cullingworth.

She is raising money for Goodwill and Growth for Africa UK (GAGA UK), which she works for in Stratford-upon-Avon.

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