THE newly-elected mayor of Padiham, Coun Maureen Whittaker, has abseiled down the tower of St Leonard's Church to raise money for charity.
She was joined by the deputy mayor and two friends for "The Big Padiham Challenge" fund which aims to raise £10,000.
Around £1,000 was pledged by sponsors.
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