In Brief

Children's charity urges people to join skydive

HULL: ChildLine is looking for local people with a head for heights to take part in The Big Skydive to raise vital funds for the free, confidential helpline.

The event takes place on Saturday, October 13, and will see supporters join in the sponsored skydive at airfields across the country.

It is part of ChildLine's 25th birthday celebrations and the charity wants people to get involved by registering to take part.

Christine Mellor, area manager for ChildLine, said: "For the past 25 years, ChildLine has offered a lifeline for vulnerable children. "Whatever the concern, wherever children need us, we have been there to offer advice and support.

"Over the past 25 years, we have counselled 2.6 million children across the UK.

"To continue that work, we need your help and support too."

Solo or tandem skydives are available and participants must be over the age of 16.

Those who take part can jump from one of 22 sites across the country, including Brigg and Bridlington.

No experience is necessary, as full training will be given, and the jump is free if participants raise £395 of sponsorship.

For more information, or to take part, e-mail northappeals@nspcc.org.uk, or call 0113 2182736.

Registration closes on Friday, September 28.

Visit www.nspcc.org.uk/thebigskydive for further details about the challenge.

HULL: Age UK is reminding businesses to snap up the last places available for a golf tournament taking place tomorrow.

Teams of four can enter the competition costing £100, or individuals can enter for £25 each, and 22 teams have already signed up.

The event is taking place at Sutton Golf Club in Saltshouse Road, east Hull.

Anyone who would like to book a place, or donate a prize, is asked to call Age UK Hull on 01482 324644.

HULL: A disco for people who are single, divorced, widowed, or separated will take place at a city pub.

The Singles Together event will go ahead at the Goodfellowship pub in Cottingham Road, from 8pm to 12.30pm, tomorrow.

Those who would like to attend are asked to arrive before 9.30pm.

Visit www.singlestogether-hull.co.uk for more information about the group.

Alternatively, e-mail info@singles together-hull.co.uk, or call 01482 668010 for further details.

EAST RIDING: A dinner dance is planned to raise funds for the Daisy Appeal, a former Mail charity of the year.

It will take place at the Willerby Manor Hotel in Well Lane, Willerby, from 7pm to 1am, on Friday, September 21.

Tickets cost £30 and includes a three-course dinner and entertainment.

E-mail nicky@daisyappeal.org to reserve tickets, or call 07971526191.

EAST YORKS: A charity which supports people with mental health problems, their families and carers has launched a volunteer mentoring service.

Hull and East Yorkshire Mind is now looking for a dedicated group of volunteer mentors to offer one-to-one support to people with mild to moderate mental health issues.

Social interaction, building self-confidence, and motivating them to access activities and services are some of the goals the charity's scheme is aiming to achieve for individuals.

Call 01482 240200 for details.

HULL: People who suffer from arthritis are invited to join a support group later this month.

The Hull and East Riding Arthritis Care support group will meet at the Endsleigh Centre in Beverley Road, from 1pm to 3pm, on Wednesday, September 26.

Call 01482 447889 for details.