9th April 2000
These are the photographs from the Tyne Bridge Abseil in April 2000, what seems like a hundred people take to jumping off the Newcastle Tyne Bridge with Julie and Helen in aid of charity - What strange things people do. The event is organised annually by
Disability North
Julie and Helen waiting with the crowd for their turn
Julie and Helen getting suited up
Helen finding it all rather amusing
Helen holding on for dear life
Julie and Helen being coaxed off the Tyne Bridge
Helen not really wanting to let go
Helen abseiling off the Tyne Bridge
Helen taking the plunge
Helen on her way down the ropes
Helen being told that it's not really a speed thing
Julie and Helen getting unhooked by some of the soldiers
Julie and Helen getting unstrapped
Helen getting out of the harness
Helen gives the thumbs up while Julie searches for that much needed tab