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A congregation would usually gather inside their church building – but a fundraising event at Holy Trinity Church, Dacre Banks in Harrogate, saw 24 people abseiling down its 50ft-high tower.
On Sunday 9th June, members of the congregation ranging from ages 10 to 96 - plus the Vicar - descended the fifty-foot tower to raise money for its restoration. Dr Leonard Barrett, 96, was the oldest abseiler to complete the mission, with the help of instructors.
Revd Alastair Ferneley told The Stray Ferret news outlet: “Several of us had signed up and been sponsored by friends and family for the event and then we opened it up, for a donation, to anyone who wanted to have a go. I was a bit concerned when Leonard said he wanted to have a go."
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On Sunday 9th June, members of the congregation ranging from ages 10 to 96 - plus the Vicar - descended the fifty-foot tower to raise money for its restoration. Dr Leonard Barrett, 96, was the oldest abseiler to complete the mission, with the help of instructors.
Revd Alastair Ferneley told The Stray Ferret news outlet: “Several of us had signed up and been sponsored by friends and family for the event and then we opened it up, for a donation, to anyone who wanted to have a go. I was a bit concerned when Leonard said he wanted to have a go."
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Members of the congregation ranging from ages 10 to 96 - plus the Vicar - descended the fifty-foot tower to raise money for its restoration
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