New Mayor to skydive for children’s charity

The new Mayor of Derby is set to take part in a charity skydive with part of the proceeds going to Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre.

Councillor Jonathan Smale will take part in a 15,000 feet tandem skydive on 21 August in aid the holiday centre and the Living Recovery Foundation.

Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre has been providing free holidays at its base in Skegness since 1891.

Children are nominated to go through their school if they would otherwise not get a holiday – whether for financial reasons or others, such as caring for relatives.

This year hundreds of children from Derby and Derbyshire are being provided with free holidays, with the help of dedicated volunteers.

He said: “I’m a bit of an adrenaline junkie! I’ve jumped from the Stratosphere in Las Vegas.

“I’ve always said I need to do a skydive and I think the best way to do that is for charity – and me being mayor has given me the perfect opportunity.”

To donate to the skydive, click here.