A group of legal eagles are set to swoop from the skies in a unique fundraising abseil.

An eight-person team from Martin Tolhurst solicitors has signed up to do the KM Spring Abseil for mental health charity North Kent Mind.

The event is the county’s only charity abseil of the year, and with tickets fast running out –other would-be fundraisers are being urged to act fast to confirm their participation.

Martin Tolhurst marketing manager Clio Davies said: “All the team who have signed up are very excited about taking part in the KM Spring Abseil.

“This is a great way to push our own boundaries and mental limits.

“By taking on challenges such as this, we can not only help raise much-needed funding for North Kent Mind, our chosen charity of the year, but also and perhaps more importantly support the ongoing campaign for a change in the way we look, think, feel and talk about mental health.”

The KM Spring Abseil takes place in Maidstone on Sunday March 17 at Thomas Place in Maidstone, where there will be a 100ft drop.

Event coordinator Dominic Comins said: “The team from Martin Tolhurst are raising money for a really important cause.

“But there are so many brilliant charities that could benefit from this unique event, and I would urge their supporters to sign up for it now before tickets sell out.”

The abseil provides participants with the chance to raise money for charities of their choice. It is supported by Housing & Care 21, Maidstone Scaffolding and Specsavers.

Participants are asked to try to raise a minimum of £75. And the person who raises the most money will win a £150 Eurotunnel voucher.

Tickets costs £25, but there is a £5 discount when using the booking code KMNews19. You need to be over 14 to take part, and no more than 16 stone in weight.

See www.kmcharityteam.co.uk/booking.