Wanted
Adventurous people throughout the UK to take part in events like these...
- Firewalking
- Parachuting and skydiving
- Abseiling and zip slides
- Trekking
- Arachnophobia
- Give As You Earn application form (PDF42KB)
For further details on any of these events or if you would like help in planning your own fundraising event in aid of AbilityNet please contact Mark Raybould.
Tel 07905 750567
Email mark.raybould@abilitynet.org.uk
Firewalking
We held our first firewalk in March this year. Over 200 people came to witness the spectacle of 26 people walking on fire. If you are interested in hosting a firewalk call 07905 750567 for more details.
Parachuting & Skydiving
You can skydive with AbilityNet from over 25 UK Locations.
Our most popular event is the tandem skydive as shown here.
For more details call 07905 750567.
Abseils & Zip Slides
We have access to these Abseil and Zip slide events. All of these are run by an expert company with an exemplary safety record.
West Bromwich Albion F.C. Zip Slide
Weekend Event 8th – 9th September
A 500 foot zip slide from the roof of the "The Hawthorns" stadium. West Bromwich Albion have given the go ahead to provide the "first" ever zip slide in the stadium. Zippers will find themselves stood on the roof of the North Stand before zipping at 30mph diagonally across the pitch.
Headingley Carnegie Stadium Zip Slide
Sunday 23rd September
Leeds Met Carnegie has provided this unique zip slide at a fantastic venue. Participants will zip slide 150m from the new Carnegie stand across the pitch at 30mph.
The Marques of Anglesey's Column Abseil
Sunday 23rd September
This is a very impressive venue for this 30m abseil. As the Column is perched high on a hill it makes the abseil feel even more exhilarating. To register call 07905 750567
Park Inn Hotel Bedford Abseil
Sunday 21st October
This is a 40m abseil with great views across the town. The location is easy to reach from a number of towns including London. To register call 07905 750567
Trekking
If you are an outdoor type why not take part in one of these treks or challenge events. They all require a reasonable level of fitness however you will receive a high level of support and encouragement from the team at AbilityNet.
Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge
12th May, 7th July, 8th September
Climb the 3 highest peaks in Yorkshire (Penyghent, Whernside and Ingleborough). The challenge covers approximately 25 miles and our qualified and experienced instructors will support you in an effort to complete the challenge in less than 12 hours. At which point you can become a member of the "Three Peaks of Yorkshire Club". For more information call 07905 750567.
National 3 Peaks Challenge
11-12th August, 13-14th October
Completing the National 3 Peaks Challenge in the recommended 24 hour period is a worthy challenge for any participant raising money for AbilityNet. Participants require a reasonable level of fitness to climb the 3 peaks, Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon. Qualified and experienced instructors will support you on the mountains, whilst a minibus and drivers will support you between the mountains. For more information call 07905 750567.
Arachnophobia
Sunday 16th September
Are you afraid of spiders? Why not overcome your fear by attending our special Arachnophobia workshop at Dudley Zoo. At the end of the event if you feel comfortable you have the opportunity to handle a tarantula like the one shown.
Don’t delay act today
Spaces are limited on all these events so if you are interested please call 07905 750567 to book your place.