Special report

Jumping for Jean

ADVERTISER reporters Vicki Holman and Michael Byrne did a parachute jump in a bid to raise money for the Mayor's Charities - Scope and Mind. You can see how all the fundraising events happened, and see the jump itsefl in this section ...

Daring duo take the plunge

THROWING caution and superstition to the wind the Advertiser's daring duo have completed their skydive to raise £4,500 for charity.

Click here to read the full story, and to see video of Michael and Vicki's skydives ...

No false starts this time as fundraisers soar to success

THE Advertiser skydivers were surprisingly cool before hurtling 14,000 ft through the air on Friday, April 13.

A jump start for our daring duo?

ADVERTISER skydivers Michael Byrne and Vicki Holman will be hoping for better luck second time around this Friday - even though Friday the 13th is meant to be unlucky!

Editor does his bit for fund

ADVERTISER editor Paul Harrison has added another £360 to the charity fund after a 23-mile walk in the Lake District.

Cash comes in

LITTLE Rascals shop and a residents' group have come up with charity cash to help boost the funds raised by Advertiser skydivers Vicki Holman and Michael Byrne.