LEIGH MP Andy Burnham showed he had a head for heights last summer when he abseiled down Leigh Parish Church.

Mr Burnham was just one of 50 adventurers who scaled down the Walmesley Road side of the tower and helped raise £120,000 to repair the 500 year old landmark. Chocolate giants Cadburys pledged £4000 if the daredevil politician completed the jump in June last year.

Mr Burnham survived his hair-raising experience to hand over the cheque to the Vicar of Leigh, The Rev. Dr. Arthur Cunningham.