THE vice-president, and former player, of Upton Rugby Club will be putting himself through a different kind of physical test when he climbs one of Britain's highest mountains for a cause which is close to his heart.

Adam Staite and his partner Trish Deuchar are taking on Mount Snowdon, but will see none of the beautiful views associated with the peak as they will be climbing it in pitch black.

They will set off on their fundraising journey at midnight, and aim to reach the pinnacle for daybreak.

The couple, who live in Upton, are raising money for Alzheimer's Society after someone close to his famly was diagnosed with the disease.

Mr Staite, who played for the rugby outfit for 15 years before becoming chairman and now vice president, said: "Going at night will be very odd, but will be an experience for sure.

“We may miss out on some of the views, but the night sky will be stunning itself.

"We will try and catch a few hours’ sleep on the train journey there, so at least we'd have had some sleep."

"Going at night presents its own challenges and you have to be careful, but it's a well organised trip and there's about 200 people from all over the country taking part.

"It's someone close to us who is suffering with the disease, so this is a cause that is close to my heart.

"It gives you greater motivation when you're doing something to tackle a disease which you've been affected by.

"I have a few friends whose parents suffer with the disease too, so I'm well aware of how hard it can be for everyone involved."

The couple are tackling the Malvern Hills in preparation of the walk build up stamina, and Mr Staite, 36, says they are both "raring to go" ahead of the climb which will go ahead on Friday, May 13.

They have so far raised £480 of their £800 target.

To make a donation visit justgiving.com/adamandtrish

For more information on the charity visit alzheimers.org.uk