THE CHALLENGE: Soaring 170 metres above Harbour and the Solent, the Emirates Spinnaker Tower is taller than the London Eye, Tower and Big Ben and has already established itself as a national icon for Britain.

Do not miss this fantastic opportunity for an exhilarating abseil 100m down the side of this iconic building- along with 10 other animal heroes and our founder and CEO, Jill Robinson!

With places limited, we hope you will agree this is a great opportunity to challenge yourself and have a fun day out in the company of like-minded individuals who just like you care passionately about putting an end to animal cruelty and most importantly want to make a positive difference! Still not convinced? Why not check out their website for more details: https://www.spinnakertower.co.uk/whats-on/abseiling-faqs/

WHEN? The 17th June 2017 We have slots at 10:30am and 11:00am which will be arranged on the day itself. * please aim to arrive by 10:10am *

WHERE? Emirate Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3TT

HOW MUCH IS IT? Registration fee is £20 for one place and we ask you to raise a suggested sponsorship of £280 for the animals.

JOIN OUR FUNDRAISING PAGE: We have registered our event on Virgin Money Giving which means that you can link your own personal fundraising page to the event and we can see a collective team effort. All you need to do is go to: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/giving/ find Animals Asia and click 'events'. It will lead you through setting up your own page.

You will get a page link and you can send to all of your friends, family and work colleagues by email and they can use it to make a donation online. This is often much simpler than having to run around with a sponsorship form and collect in all the money after the event and saves Animals Asia a vast amount in administration time. Virgin Money Giving collect the donations and pay them directly into our bank account. They also claim the Gift Aid for us. Sign up now to secure your place in our exhilarating challenge!

ON THE DAY: Registration On the Saturday both groups will arrive at the tower and make their way to reception where an Animals Asia representative will be waiting to greet you.

We would encourage you to come early and cheer on your fellow animal lovers even if your abseil is in the second group therefore please aim to arrive by 10:10am.

If you would prefer a specific time slot please let us know – either 10:30am or 11:00am

OTHER INFO: Why the Spinnaker Tower? The tower, at a height of 170 m above sea level, is 2..5 times as high as Nelson's Column, making it one of the tallest accessible structures in the United Kingdom outside London. The tower is visible for miles around Portsmouth, changing the horizon of the area. It can be seen from the Isle of Wight, the Manhood Peninsula and even Highdown Gardens in Worthing. The tower represents sails billowing in the wind; a design accomplished using two large, white, sweeping metal arcs, which give the tower its spinnaker sail design. At the top is a triple , providing a 360° view of the city of Portsmouth and Portsmouth harbours, and a viewing distance of 23 miles. The highest of the three observation platforms, the Sky Deck, has only a wire mesh roof, so visitors are open to the elements. The windows extend above head height, so it is not possible to get a view unobstructed by glass. A glass floor is located on the first viewing deck at 100 metres above sea level.

How do I know if I can complete the abseil? You are responsible for ensuring that you are in a fit state to participate in the abseil and are able to participate in a manner which will not put at risk your health & safety or the health & safety of bystanders below you. If you have any conditions or concerns that may impact your ability to safely complete the abseil which you have not notified us of in advance, then you should notify us on the day of your visit. We will use reasonable endeavours to make arrangements to facilitate your abseil, however, taking into account your health & safety and those around you we reserve the right, without refund, to refuse permission to participate in the abseil if we believe it would jeopardise your health & safety or that of other participants.

Are there any age or height restrictions? The minimum age for abseilers is 18 years old. A maximum weight limit of 21.5 stone also applies.

Can I abseil if I'm pregnant? Unfortunately not. The harness is quite snug and the abseil can be physically demanding.

Is abseiling accessible for disabled guests? Guests are requested to address specific access requirements in advance of their booking by contacting [email protected] or phoning 023 9285 7521. We will always endeavour to accommodate special access requirements. Due to the nature of abseiling down Emirates Spinnaker Tower and our obligations to the health & safety of all our guests, there may be times when we are unable to accommodate your specific needs.

I've got a fear of heights. Can I still abseil? Yes, we will do everything we can to reassure you in the lead up to and when completing your abseil. However, to respect the experience of our other abseilers, you must begin your abseil within 10 minutes of your allotted time slot once at the departure point. If another slot is available on the same day, we can reschedule the abseil; otherwise it will be cancelled with no refund. We do not recommend the abseil to anyone with vertigo.

Will I need any training before I complete my abseil? Yes, but it is all part of the experience on the day. You’ll be given a safety briefing up on the view decks where you’ll meet your guides. They’ll give you tips and answer any questions you may have.

What do I do on the day of my abseil? Make your way to our reception desk to check in and full instructions will be given. Make sure you wear sensible shoes (no open toes, heels etc.) and wear non-restrictive clothing. Dress appropriately for the weather – it can be cold up there!