Sponsored Abseil - CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19

Sat, May 16th 2020 at 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Rotary Club of Bedford Castle sponsored abseil at Bedford College Tower Block has been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. We are hoping to stage it later in the year.


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Sponsored Abseil

CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19

In support of Prostate Cancer UK 

and 

Beds Prostate Cancer Support Group

We invite you to join us in our sponsored abseil down the Bedford College tower block at St Mary's Garden's Bedford.

The event is being co-ordinated by Dave Talbot Adventure Events which has over 10 years experience of successfully running mountaineering and abseiling events. All instructors are qualified under the Mountain Training Standards and the company is fully insured (full details available upon request).

We are running the event in support of Prostate Cancer UK and Beds Prostate Cancer Support Group and participants are encouraged to raise as much money via sponsorship as they can. We have an online fundraising page that we encourage you to link to (details below).

The tower block is over 30m high and provides some stunning views of Bedford including the beautiful embankment below.

Why not sign up now for an unforgettable experience and the opportunity to raise money for a truly deserving cause.


Download PDF (for printing) entry form here: Castle_Abseil_2020_Entry_form.pdf 

or editable entry form here:   Castle_Abseil_2020_Entry_form.docx

Download terms and conditions here: Castle_Abseil_2020_Terms_Conditions.pdf

Link to our fundraising page here: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charity-web/charity/displayEventDetails.action?eventId=34732&charityId=1018476&invocation=evt0050

Note: Follow the above link then click on "Start Fundraising" and follow the instructions to create your own directly linked fundraising page

Link to online medical form here: https://form.jotformeu.com/93335237435357

Download event organiser, Dave Talbot Adventure Events, information pack here: Participant_Abseil_Information_Pack.pdf

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