A GROUP of daredevils with a head for heights have abseiled down Pembroke Castle in aid of charity.

Paul Sartori Foundation received a £1,000 boost, thanks to the bravery of 20 abseilers.

The charity’s fundraising coordinator, Toni Dorkings, said: “It was a beautiful day, all those who took part found the experience to be a challenge as well as exhilarating. Friends, family and supporters turned out to watch their loved one take the plunge. We are very grateful to all who took part.”

Twelve other fundraisers – including staff from the Wales Audit Office and JCP Solicitors - took part in aid of Crossroads Care Mid and West Wales.

Among those were sisters Helen Sutherland of Ludchurch and Myfanwy Graf of Kilgetty, who raised more than £500, neither of them having done anything quite so adventurous before.

Helen, a Crossroads carer for 14 years, felt passionately about raising funds for the charity after seeing firsthand what a difference it can make to so many carers' lives.

Myfanwy said: "I really enjoyed it but I was a little scared at first, but it’s like giving birth, once you start, there's no going back.

“It was great to do the abseil with my sister too - we went down at the same time and encouraged each other along the way. We might have got a little bit competitive too, to see who could get to the ground first.

“It was such fun. Who knows, next year we might even do a sky dive."

Crossroads Care has an office in Haverfordwest and provides respite care and support for unpaid carers across Pembrokeshire.

The charity’s fundraising manager Lin Martin, who also took part, said: “I hate heights and I was absolutely terrified, but I’m so grateful to everyone who gave up their time to raise money for Crossroads and make it possible for us to give more carers’ the break they desperately need.”