PEOPLE are being invited to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee by SAFELY throwing themselves off the top of Wells Cathedral.

A mass abseil is being held over four days in June to raise funds for the SOS Africa Children's Charity, Wells Cathedral and The Forever Friends Appeal - Royal United Hospitals Bath.

The 124ft abseil challenge is returning to Wells Cathedral on June 4, 5, 10 and 12.

Back by popular demand, following the successes of the 2019 event during which 350 brave fundraisers raised £60,000, daredevil abseilers will descend from the North West tower dressed in royal attire.

The freefall abseil was initially scheduled to take place in autumn 2021 but had was postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions.

A Wells Cathedral spokesperson said: "Organisers, SOS Africa and abseil instructors Aardvark Endeavours hope this summer's event will give everyone something to look forward to and the opportunity to support three 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 to raise £100 per person.

To enter as an individual or team, contact event organiser Matt Crowcombe by email at matt@sosafrica.com with the following information - full name and email address of abseiler or team leader; preferred abseil date/time (9am – 5pm on June 4, 5, 10 or 12); 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 aged nine or over - under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

The spokesperson added: "This is a popular event and places will be limited, so we recommend signing up and sending your deposit as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

"Thank you for your support and we look forward to giving you all a royal welcome at the top of the North West Tower in the summer.

SOS Africa Children’s Charity is a grassroots child sponsorship organisation which helps fund the education and care of African children.