Time is running out to sign up for the first ever zip wire challenge to be staged in Canterbury’s Dane John Gardens.

Lord Mayor Cllr Carolyn Parry is urging people to take part in the challenge on Saturday, October 18.

Participants will whizz down a 100ft cable from the top of the ancient burial mound to the edge of the gardens.

To take part in the challenge you must pledge to raise a minimum of £75. Seventy per cent of proceeds wil go to the Lady Mayoress's Charity Appeal and 30 per cent to the children’s road safety charity Kent Walking Bus.

Click here to download an entry form

To apply for a free event pack go to the website www.kmcharitychallenge.co.uk

Cllr Parry said: “This will be a terrific challenge for local people to take on.

"It could be the only time a zip wire will be staged here at the Dane John Gardens so sign up and join in the fun.”

The event is being sponsored by True Grip off road, Robert Mitchell hairdressing and Parry Law. For information call the KM charity team on 0844 264 0293.