Speedy zip line challenge raises over £1000 for Helping Hand

On a wet and windy November weekend, two of Leyland’s Senior Managers undertook a brave – and incredibly fast – challenge to raise money for Helping Hand.  Neale Handley and Peter Jukes were sponsored at the Helping Hand charity dinner back in March to complete “Velocity” - the fastest zip line in the world and the longest in Europe. Located at Zip World in Bethesda, North Wales, this zip line descends over a quarry lake, often reaching speeds well in excess of 100mph! Watch their experience in the personalised video below.

Fittingly, the fearless duo started their journey in a vintage Leyland Truck as it transported them from the bottom of the quarry up to the top of zip line ready for their experience. “Velocity was a fantastic, adrenaline stimulating challenge to raise money for Helping Hand and the local people it supports. It came from a surprise idea at our Charity night and grew from there. Peter and I were thrilled to be able to take part in this with all proceeds going to a very worthy cause”, says Neale, Chairman of Helping Hand.

To date, this challenge has raised over £1000 for Helping Hand, with more money rolling in to add to this total. Proceeds from this event will go directly to the Meningitis Research Foundation. This organisation is involved in supporting a remarkable young lady from Leyland - Sofia Crockatt and her story can be found on the Meningitis Research Foundation website