A BAR manager from Stapleford is skydiving to raise money for Hope and Homes for Children.

Brett Smith, who works at the Pelican Inn, is doing a charity skydive from14,000ft in Wanborough on Saturday (September 17).

Mr Smith said: “I have always wanted to do a sky dive and after talking to the charity, I found a way to combine the two. I hope to raise as much as I can for Hope and Homes for Children as I believe they do a fantastic job.”

To donate, text jump70 £5 to 70070 or visit www.justgiving.com/Brett-Smith1.