They flew through the air with the greatest of ease - well almost!
Those with a head for heights - and those without - bungee-jumped from a crane 200ft high all in the name of charity.
Flying high - pub cleaner Kelly Mayo jumps for charity Picture: LUAN MARSHALL
The bungee jumps were held at the Jolly Cricketers pub - just off the A127 - to raise funds for the Basildon Dyspraxia support group, a charity to help special needs' children and adults.
Dyspraxia is a condition which can leave its victims with speech and co-ordination problems.
Published Monday October 14, 2002
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