[15
NOV 00] WARWICK DISTRICT COUNCIL NEWS
Lemmings Ready To Drop In Leamington
A
flying stuffed hedgehog will be whistling through the air in
Leamington on Sunday, with dozens of people ready to follow in
his entrails.
More
than 80 people have signed up to take part in a bungee jump,
which is part of the Christmas celebrations.
First
to take the elastic plunge will be Herbie the Hedgehog, the
mascot of the Warwick Accident & Emergency Hospital Appeal,
who will face the drop at midday.
Ian
Coker, Town Centre Manager, said others were prepared to follow
lemming-like over the edge.
He
said:
"Already
registered to jump are journalist from each of the local
newspapers, two people who are jumping to celebrate their
birthday, a group of waiters from the Shalimar Restaurant and
six members of staff from Boots the Chemist.
"Several
people have already indicated they have raised several hundred
pounds for their jump.
“Jumping
will take place throughout the afternoon with Father Christmas
making the last jump which will switch on the lights at about
5.30pm.".
"We
are getting people contacting us on a daily basis to register.
People will also be welcome to turn up on the day, pay their
jump fee of £50 and jump.”
Those
still interested can register by contacting 01926 456017.
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