One Lindfield resident is taking to new heights for charity this month. Bella Alcock will be heading up to the top of the 180ft main turret at Arundel Castle, only to abseil back down to earth! “I haven’t done abseiling since I was a Brownie at Blacklands Farm,” Bella explained. “I don’t believe there is any specific training, but I have been mentally preparing myself for that first look over the edge of the wall!”

Bella is taking the challenge on, in order to ‘do my bit to give back to St Barnabas Hospice’ after her grandfather passed away there last October. “The staff there went above and beyond, from keeping his spirits up to giving out union jack cupcakes during the Queen’s funeral – it was the little touches that made all the difference.
“My Oomi (Grandad’s wife) was particularly grateful for all the support the staff were able to give her too.” Bella, who has always wanted to do something big for charity, is following in the footsteps of her brother Harvey – who shaved his head – and dad Adrian – who ran a half marathon. “I know we aren’t the only ones with amazing stories – the staff at St Barnabas Hospice help so many families in Sussex. I was hoping to raise just a little to help, but I have been blown away with all the donations so far – thank you all.”

Bella’s total currently stands at over £800.

You can donate using this link www.bit.ly/3YEYAgd She will complete the challenge on 25th March. Good luck, Bella!