A DORSET-based manufacturing company will take part in a number of challenges for Julia’s House.

Staff will be embarking on a total of three challenges, including Tough Mudder, Dorset Plane Pull and the Rotary Dorset Bike Ride.

The company entered two teams of 10 into the South West Tough Mudder challenge on Saturday August 18. The gruelling 10-mile course consists of over 20 obstacles, taking participants through a combination of large grassy Gloucestershire hills, dense dark forests and quicksand-like mud.

The company will next be entering a team into the tenth annual Dorset Plane Pull which takes place at Bournemouth Airport on Monday, August 27. Superior’s team of 20 will be challenged to pull a massive 35,000kg Boeing 737 for a distance of 50 meters in the fastest time.

Sue Byrne, quality systems manager at Superior and organiser of the Plane Pull team, said: “It’s a big challenge but we’re pleased to be taking part for Julia’s House that needs as much help as possible to fund their amazing work.”

The Superior cycling team will also be tackling the 108-mile Etape Rotary Dorset Bike Ride on Sunday, September 9. This challenging route has a total climb of 7178ft and a maximum elevation of 891ft.

Superior employees from all departments and sites are taking part in the activities, including several apprentices from the academy. All activities are to raise funds for Julia’s House, the Dorset and Wiltshire children’s hospice charity which supports life-limited children and their families.

In addition to the company-wide fundraising activities, the head of Superior’s apprenticeship academy, Katie Bodman, completed a three-day Trek through the Alps from Thursday, July 12 to Sunday, July 15 for Julia’s House. Katie was part of a group of 28 fundraisers which managed to raise more than £43,000 for Julia’s House.

Fundraiser Sue Miles of Julia’s House, said: “The support we’ve had from Superior has been brilliant – they are extremely active in their fundraising! In taking on these challenges, they are helping fund breaks for families facing tough challenges every single day. Well done to everyone but especially Katie for successfully completing the Alps Trek in such style.”

Visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/SuperiorSeals2018 to support Superior in its challenges.