News Page - March 7th - The Launch
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Cleddau Bridge Abseil Challenge launched -
with four animals testing the descent!!

Following the press conference held at the Cleddau Bridge Hotel on Thursday March 7th, four animals, including a Giraffe, a Tiger, a Bear and a Blue creature of indeterminate species, risked life and limb to test the feasibility of the 160 ft drop.

The Dyfed-Powys Marine Section was available to pick them up at the bottom - and all animals are safe and well after their adventure.


The Conference itself was introduced by Ruth Verrier Jones who is the main contact with the Noah's Ark Appeal for applications and Sponsorship forms. Mr Lyn Jones spoke on behalf of the Noah's Ark Appeal and introduced all the guests upon the top table. Each of those present offered their full support for the venture. The members and organisations represented are shown below:

Ruth Verrier Jones
Noah's Ark Appeal
Mr Bob Angell
Cleddau Bridge Hotel
Kindly Hosted the event
Mr Peter Clough
Deputy Chief Constable
Dyfed-Powys Police
Mr Lyn Jones
Noah's Ark Appeal
Introduced the Conference
Debbie Rutter
Mayor of Whitland
and an organiser of Event
Rosemary Hayes
Pembrokeshire CC
President of Pembs. Appeal
Gethin Davies
Mid & West Wales
Fire Service
Paul Sutton
Prince's Trust
 

 
 
Mr Paddy McNamara
Oakwood Leisure
Tracey Marsh
Prince's Trust
  

Deputy Chief Constable Mr Peter Clough
inspects the Abseilers  before they depart
for their descent

Mayor of Whitland,
organiser and supporter of the campaign,
and member of Dyfed-Powys Police
Debbie Rutter gives the team a parting hug... 

waiting for the off..

Local children from Portfield School
came to see the event and support.

They were delighted by the presence
 of the Noah's ark Animals

They were supported by staff and Mrs Jane Williams
of the Parent action Group
The costumes were kindly arranged by Oakwood Leisure to whom we are all grateful

Click on Photos for larger versions in a new window - Pigs may Fly?? - No!! - But Tigers, Bears and Giraffes can hang in the air..
(and what is that other creature??)


 

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