Action for Children calls for Newport daredevils to zip it for charity

Action for Children is calling on thrill seekers in Newport to take the challenge of riding a zip wire to help raise vital funds for vulnerable children and young people.

Zipslides UK has organised the event at Newport Transporter Bridge off Cardiff Road in Newport, South Wales on Sunday 15th July.

Newport Transporter Bridge offers one of the largest temporary zip slides in the country. Participants will launch from a point 50m high, before sliding 320m into Coronation Park.

Action for Children fundraiser, Lucy Johnson, said: "We are very excited about this event and would like to encourage as many people as possible to join us in the challenge of helping some the most vulnerable and neglected children both locally and across the UK. Action for Children is looking to raise as much as possible from the event, which will make a huge difference to the lives of many children we support."

"It's going to be a fun event and it would be great to have groups of friends, families, work colleagues and neighbours get involved together. Fancy dress is encouraged; we would love to see people dressing to impress. It will be interesting to see a fair few Supermen flying through the air."

It's recommended that participants are aged fourteen years old or over and raise a minimum sponsorship of £100. Those raising over £125 will receive a free t-shirt. The entry fee is £40 per person.

To receive a fundraising pack, text 'ZIP' or call 07525 734108 or email events.wales@actionforchildren.org.uk

Action for Children runs over 120 services in Wales, supporting over 15,000 of the most vulnerable and neglected children, young people and their families in local communities.