MEMBERS of Ramsbottom Swimming Club completed a daring sponsored abseil to raise funds.
Sixty people took part in Saturday's abseil down Peel Tower, including 63-year-old Derek Bevin, one of the coaches at the club, based at Ramsbottom Pool.
He said later: "It was great. Everyone really encouraged each other and the Outdoor Activities Service ,who manned the equipment, were very professional."
"It was a real family event; people brought their dogs with them, and we had a really good day. Events like this forge friendships, and that's what our organisation is all about."
The swimming team, Ramsbottom Rascals, spend a crippling £20,000 a year on pool hire, transport, competition and affiliation fees. They hope to have raised around £3,000.
Head coach, Rick Wesolowski, commented: "Derek came up with the idea of doing the abseil after he tried it a couple of years ago. It seemed a better option than doing a sponsored swim at 10p a length!"
"It was a real challenge for the kids and their parents, and for the youngsters a great chance to boost their self-esteem and sense of achievement."
Local firm Ernest Platt sponsored the event, covering the cost of the abseil for up to 40 people.
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