Abseil 100 metres down the side of the Iconic Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth. Soaring 170 metres above Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent, the Spinnaker Tower is taller than the London Eye, Blackpool Tower, Big Ben and is established as a national British icon.
DANNY Dwyer is organising a Bear Patrol charity abseil down the side of the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth on Saturday, May 30, 2015.
Soaring 170 metres above Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent, the Spinnaker Tower is taller than the London Eye, Blackpool Tower, Big Ben and is now well established as an iconic British building.
A world-class visitor attraction, the much-admired, elegant viewing Tower stands proud over one of the most fascinating seascapes in the world.
Situated on the waterfront at Gunwharf Quays, it offers amazing 350º panoramic views of Portsmouth Harbour, The historic Navel Dock Yards, the South coast and the Isle of Wight, with views stretching out for up to 23 miles – breathtaking by day and a glittering sea of lights by night.
There are three viewing decks to explore including the Cafe in the Clouds at 105 metres above sea level, plus a gift shop and Waterfront Cafe on ground level.
A maximum of forty bears and their friends will be allowed to abseil down the side of this iconic building to raise funds and awareness for the Brighton based Rainbow Fund who give grants to LGBT/HIV organisations providing front line services to LGBT people in Brighton & Hove.
Gscene joined Danny Dwyer on a visit to Portsmouth last September to make the arrangements. The experience is breathtaking and it promises to be a spectacular day for everyone taking part.
The cost of the Abseil is £100 person which includes a 12.5% donation which goes directly to the Rainbow Fund plus a minimum requirement to raise £100 of sponsorship per person also for the Rainbow Fund. The Rainbow Fund makes grants to LGBT/HIV organisations providing effective front line services to people in Brighton & Hove.
A non-refundable deposit of £30 is required to register your place.
Numbers abseiling are limited to 40 people and there are a few places left. However, there is no limit to the number of supporters and spectators allowed to cheer people on come the big day.
The weight limit is 21st / 130Kg / 286 lbs to take The Ultimate Spinnaker Experience and abseil 100 metres down the side of this iconic building.
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