Brave daredevils will be testing their nerve this weekend, taking part in Medway’s first high wire walk.

But one participant will be finding the balancing act more of a challenge than most.

Aaron Ross, 23, from Maidstone is registered blind but isn’t fazed by the feat.

He said:“I heard about the high-wire event on kmfm and it sounded like quite a challenge. I’ve always wanted to do something like this.”

Aaron has completed several other events for charity, including the London marathon, but has never done anything like this before.

He added:“I try to do something for charity evey year and I have always fancied doing something involving heights like an abseil, so doing the high wire seemed like a great idea.

“I have collected quite a bit of sponsorship money and it should be a really good day. My wife and family will be there to cheer me on. I can’t wait to do it.”

The high wire walk takes place on the top floor of Slip No.3 at Chatham’s Historic Dockyard on Saturday. The 170-year-old wooden-framed building was once used to build warships.

Around 30 people will be crossing the 20ft steel cable, suspended 60ft in the air. Participants will be fitted to a harness and given three minutes to complete the challenge.

There will be a prize for the person who crosses the wire the fastest.

The proceeds from the event will be split between two causes; children’s road safety group Kent and Medway Walking Bus and cancer charity CLIC Sargent which provides specialist care and support for young patients and their families.