The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
Charity fundraiser bedding down in parks amid UK trek
Aman has revealed why he has spent several nights camping out in Dundee parks. Jordan Kealey, 25, set up camp in Dudhope Park and also slept at Slessor Gardens after arriving in the city on Thursday.
Mr Kealey, from Blackburn in Lancashire, is walking around the UK with dogs Jackson and Shyla in a charity fundraiser for the RSPCA and the Crewe Men in Sheds project.
He has given himself the name The Walking Pleb and is documenting his challenge on social media.
Mr Kealey said he hopes to raise up to £50,000.
Speaking yesterday as he prepared to depart the city, he said: “I’m travelling anti-clockwise around the UK and the challenge is to complete this by October.
“I have no previous camping experience, which was part of the reason behind the name, The Walking Pleb.
“I’ve been in Dundee since last week.
“I stayed near the Tay Road Bridge and at Slessor Gardens earlier but someone complained about me being there so I had to move on.
“Dudhope was fine, though. I pitched up around 9pm on Monday.
“The noise hasn’t been too bad either, although the dogs were howling when people came past the tent.
“The dogs have been keeping me warm on the colder nights.
“It’s been great looking at the view of the River Tay this morning.
“Dundee is a beautiful city and I’ve certainly enjoyed visiting.”
Mr Kealey says his family think he is “mental” for taking on the challenge.
He thanked an Essex community in January after being caught up in Storm Isha.
He added: “Both my dogs are rescue dogs, so that’s why the RSPCA has been one of my chosen charities.
“Men in Sheds do some great work with over-45s and teach them new skills.
“I should be setting off from Dundee today but I’m still mapping out my next move.”
Mr Kealey hopes to eventually set up his own charity upon completion of his open-air journey around the UK.
“Dundee is beautiful and I’ve enjoyed visiting