Are you a thrill seeker who would like to raise money for charity? Or are you looking for a special challenge that can help fundraise for a good cause? Look no further! There are still a handful of spaces left for the charity abseil down Wells Cathedral's North-West Tower in celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

SOS Africa's 124ft abseil challenge will return to Wells Cathedral on June 4,5, 10 and 12 2022. Back by popular demand, following the successes of the 2019 event during which 350 brave fundraisers raised an incredible £60,000, throughout this year's Queen's Platinum Jubilee Event, abseilers will descend from the North-West tower dressed in royal attire. This year's event will raise funds for SOS Africa, Wells Cathedral and The Forever Friends Appeal - RUH Bath.

The freefall abseil was initially scheduled to take place in autumn 2021 but had to be postponed due to rapidly increased COVID-19 infection rates. Organisers, SOS Africa and abseil instructors, Aardvark Endeavours hope that this summer event will give everyone something to look forward to and the opportunity to support 3 causes close to many of our hearts: education, heritage and healthcare.To participate, each abseiler is required to pay a £20 deposit to cover instructor's fees and raise £100 per person. To enter as an individual or team, please contact event organiser Matt Crowcombe by email ([email protected]) with the following information:

Full name of abseiler or team leader

Abseiler / team leader email address

Preferred abseil date / time (9am – 5pm on 4th, 5th, 10th or 12th June 2022)

Transfer a £20 deposit per abseiler to: SOS Africa, 40-47-28, 32032554

Matt will then confirm your abseil date/time, set up your online fundraising page and answer any questions you might have before the event. If necessary, the event can be socially distanced, no previous abseil experience is required, fancy-dress is optional and all abseilers must be age 9 or over (under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian).