Terminus landlady reaches maximum velocity for children’s charity

Aug. 15, 2012 - PRLog -- Friends and customers at the pub in Terminus Road lent their support by sponsoring Shelley to take the 12,000ft plunge at Headcorn Airfield in Kent. The tandem jump involved freefalling for around 45 seconds before the canopy opened enabling her to complete her five minute descent over the Kent countryside.

Shelley said of the experience: “I was absolutely petrified and really was not sure that I would be able to jump but the thought of the children and the difference I could make gave me the oomph I needed to jump, I am so glad I did it.”

Shelley was supported at the airfield by husband Stephen, son Kai and friend Lee Moore.

The money raised will go towards the Children’s Respite Trust’s important work with local families with disabled children. The charity’s Chief Executive, Gavin Fisher, said of the jump: “We’re enormously grateful to Shelley for taking on this incredible challenge and for the fantastic contribution that has resulted. It will make a big difference towards our work and will help to make life easier for the children and their families.”

For more information about taking a charity skydive visit www.childrensrespitetrust.org.uk or call the charity on 01435 205004.

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Notes to editors:

The Children’s Respite Trust is a registered charity that provides respite for disabled children and support for their families. For press enquiries please contact Gavin Fisher on 01435 205004 or email gavin.fisher@childrensrespitetrust.org.uk.

The Terminus is a pub in the centre of Eastbourne’s shopping district and caters for many local and visitors throughout the day, serving good value home cooked lunches along with real ales and a good wine selection. Shelley has owned The Terminus since April 2009.