Former Haverfordwest Mayor and dedicated fundraiser, Mike Davies, has thrown himself off the Cleddau Bridge to complete a "hat trick" of bridge related challenges.

At 78 years of age, Mike was the oldest participant in the Bungee off the Bridge, which took place over the weekend of September 26 and 27.

He decided to take the plunge to raise money for Haverfordwest's VC Gallery, a small independent charity which brings together veterans and the community through art and creative engagement.

Volunteers from the gallery also ran a street art workshop at Pater Hall during the big bungee jumping weekend.

Mike's daring jump completes a trio of feats on the Cleddau Bridge. These began 20 years ago when he climbed up to the bridge from the Cleddau, on a rope suspended from the undercarriage of the bridge. He then abseiled back down to the waiting dinghy. The event raised several hundred pounds to buy a specially designed electric wheel chair for a severely disabled local boy.

Five years ago Mike was back on the bridge, this time on his bike. He cycled back and forth over the bridge for 15 hours nonstop, crossing 298 times and clocking up more than 178 miles. The stunt was to raise awareness and funds for the Haverfordwest Skatepark Association and helped attract a Big Lottery Grant for the association.

Last weekend's challenge was the veteran fundraiser's first bungee jump ever.

"As an ex-paratrooper I did not feel scared, but bungee jumping was a lot different," he said. "It was exhilarating, to jump from a stationary platform as compared to sky diving from an aeroplane in flight."

Mike chose to fundraise for the VC Gallery which offers art workshops and support to a broad section of the community.

"It is a charity that directly, and without long waiting lists, offers support both to ex-military and members of the community who have personal life challenges," he said. "They engage in the fast developing medium of art, when used in recovery from PTSD and stressful life experiences."

Anyone wishing to donate in support of the VC gallery can a send a cheque to Mike Davies, c/o the VC Gallery, 28/30 High Street, Haverfordwest, SA61 2DA.

For more information on the VC Gallery visit http:thevcgallery.com.