THE cliffs of Portland await a group of fundraisers from the town council as they take on an adrenaline fuelled challenge.
The group will face their fears to take part in the Abseil Challenge in support of Weldmar Hospicecare.
Deputy mayor Cllr Michaela Ellis, Cllr Adrian Wood, town clerk John Wright, support services manager Adrianne Mullins, communications officer Cara Austin, and property and projects assistant Anthony Mullins will take on the challenge on Sunday 18 May.
With the Jurassic Coast as a backdrop, the intrepid team will launch themselves down the cliffs from up to 50 metres high.
The event is one of the Weldmar’s 30th anniversary challenges and every penny raised in support of the council team will go to the charity.
Each team member has committed to raising at least £150 for Weldmar, starting with a bake sale at the Marine Parade Shelters on Saturday 5 April from midday.
The suggestion to take part in the challenge came from Cllr Wood, who has been a supporter of Weldmar since they took care of his late Mum.
Cllr Wood said: “I turned 60 this year and wanted to do something different for charity, and I have been involved a lot with Weldmar with the Stampede by the Sea project through work this year, and I looked at their upcoming events and saw the abseil challenge.
“Having joined Lyme Regis Town Council in September I thought that the abseil challenge was maybe something a few of us could get involved with, both councillors and staff taking part.
“The town council has been heavily involved with the Stampede by the Sea project so it seemed to be a good fit for us all by supporting Weldmar.
“Weldmar has been close to my heart for a number of years as they looked after my Mum in her final days when she lost her battle with cancer.
“I am ok with heights but taking the step off the ledge will no doubt be a challenge.”
Communications officer Cara Austin is hoping she can conquer her fear of heights by facing this challenge.
She said: “I think getting over the edge will be the worst part for me. I love a challenge, but I am particularly scared of heights.
“I am looking forward to taking on this challenge with my council colleagues and raising money for a local charity who provide compassionate care at the most difficult times, to families up and down the county. Please help us raise as much money as possible.”
To support the team, you can make a donation via the Just Giving page:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/lyme-regis-town-council-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL