A trust fund has been set up in memory of a climber in a bid to help youngsters share his love of mountains and the outdoor life.

At least £1,000 has been raised so far towards the Simon Turner-Bottomley trust fund, half of it by his workmates at City Training Services in Bradford.

Mr Turner Bottomley, who worked as a training coordinator, died in a fall from the Matterhorn in July last year.

His wife Marolyn, a former art teacher at Keighley's Greenhead Grammar School, said he reached the summit on his eleventh solo attempt, shortly before his fatal fall.

"The trust fund has been established as a memorial and tribute to Simon to celebrate his life and achievements,'' she said.

The aim was to introduce young people from different walks of life to the countryside, to give them challenges, build self-confidence. Talented climbers would be helped to fulfil their potential and a future aim was to sponsor an experienced climber on a major mountaineering expedition to Greenland or the Himalayas.

Mrs Turner-Bottomley said it was hoped at some future date to set up an outdoor pursuits centre in the Lake District and during the first year finance a short residential course. His former colleagues are organising various events to raise funds for the trust.

She said she was grateful for all the donations, including those made anonymously and for the help from Keighley-based Imprint.

Anyone wishing to contribute can make out cheques to the Simon Turner-Bottomley Trust and send them either directly to Mrs Turner-Bottomley or to the trust c/o David Dean, manager, Lloyds Bank, 54 North Street, Keighley.

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