Peel Tower abseil for Bury Society for Blind and Partially Sighted People

Bury Society for Blind and Partially Sighted People are encouraging people to ‘live life’ after the pandemic by abseiling down Peel Tower.

The aim of the "venture" is to show that there is a life after sight loss as the society firmly believes that it isn’t about what you can’t do but what you can do.

Jill Logan, CEO of the society, said: “This the brainchild of Cath Harrop, one of our trustees who has a visual impairment. 

Peel Tower, Holcombe Hill

“We are trying to encourage people to ‘live life’ after the pandemic, rather than thinking about it do it!

“The charity believes in promoting opportunities for people with a visual impairment, so it’s not what you can’t do but what you can do, showing that there is life after a sight loss diagnosis.”

It's challenge time, Sunday 11th of September Peel Tower Abseil, If you would like to be involved see our website for registration. https://t.co/1Lw1zWfaKJ#abseilchallenge @Heywoodharriet_ pic.twitter.com/rG6G4HUwxU

— Bury Society for Blind & Partially Sighted People (@BuryBlindSoc) September 3, 2022

A Highpoint Mountain Guides worker, Joe Harrop, husband of Cath Harrop, offered to put the session on for the society.

Visually impaired and sighted people are able to take part in the abseil.

Looking up at the stairs that leading to the top of the tower

Jill, who will also be taking part, said: “The activity is accessible for anyone with a strong constitution and not afraid of heights.”

The abseil will be taking place from 10am on Sunday, September 11.

Places are still available and cost £35 per person, for more information see here.

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