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'Push For Pudsey' sofa challenge to pass through Harrogate

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 08:27

BBC presenter Amy Garcia (left) and Lindsey Burrow, the widow of Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow.

The 80-mile 'Push For Pudsey' charity challenge is coming to Harrogate next month.

BBC Look North presenter Amy Garcia and charity fundraiser Lindsey Burrow will push the programme’s famous red sofa across Yorkshire over five days in support of BBC Children in Need.

The pair will set off from Ripon on Monday 9th November, travelling through Harrogate before finishing the first day in Knaresborough.

They are expected to arrive in Harrogate at around 5pm before going live on Look North.

Residents are being encouraged to line the route and cheer them on.

Lindsey, the widow of Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow, has completed several marathons in memory of her late husband.

The ‘Push For Pudsey’ challenge will take her and Amy over some of Yorkshire’s highest peaks as they raise money to support children and young people.

Along the way, they will hear how projects funded by BBC Children in Need are helping young people across the region.

After their opening day in the Harrogate district, the pair will travel from Sprotbrough to Conisbrough on Tuesday 10th November and from Strines to Sheffield on Wednesday 11th November.

Thursday’s route will take them from Meltham to Holme Moss, before they complete the challenge from Morley to Wakefield on Friday 13th November – Children in Need appeal day.

Supporters can follow their progress on BBC Look North and donate online through the BBC Children in Need website.

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