A CULCHETH Brownie leader has raised £600 for charity – by “zipping” across the Manchester Ship Canal.
Julia Heald showed her adventurous side by the entering Girlguiding North West England’s zip wire challenge.
Members of her 1st Culcheth Brownies went to along to offer support and cheered her throughout her 260 metre “zip” from the Imperial War Museum to The Lowry.
Julia’s dare-devil feat raised £600 for British Sjorgens Syndrome.
She said; “I can’t believe I did it! I could hear the Brownies cheering me on as I zipped across”.
Sue Lomas, chief commissioner for Girlguiding North West England said: “The zip wire challenge was certainly a bold one but watching all of the young women put any nerves aside and take part was absolutely fantastic.
“Guiding puts girls in the lead and is a place where young women can spend time developing their confidence and trying things they might not otherwise have the opportunity to do. This is the perfect example of the kind of experiences guiding offers. I would encourage anyone who wants to find out more to give us a call to see just how much they could get out of it!”
Anyone interested in joining the Guides or Brownies should visit www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk or call 01772 823331.
Pictures show Julia with 1st Culcheth Brownies.
