TomNorton commented Long Eaton couple take on mammoth charity trip to Mongolia

An intrepid couple are planning to travel to Mongolia in a worn-down Ford Fiesta to raise money for two charities.Science teachers Barry Mangham and Kate Sleath, of Long Eaton, will drive 10,000 miles over eight weeks this summer in the 15-year-old car for the Mongol Rally. The aim is to use a vehicle completely unsuitable for long-distance travelling, requiring drivers to beg and borrow when their car – almost inevitably – breaks down.Mr Mangham, 27, has owned the Fiesta for 10...