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On Sunday, September 20th 2009 the Taylor Wimpey East Anglia Directors will be abseiling from the roof of the historic rotunda at Ickworth House on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds. The National Trust is offering the chance to scale down the side of this iconic Rotunda as part of its bid to raise £450,000 towards its Real Lives scheme, which will see the kitchens and servants' quarters of the Rotunda opened as they would have been in Edwardian times, bringing alive the memories of those who worked at the house.

Those who take part in the event will be able to see the top of the building up close – as well as enjoying views over the countryside before they make their descent. Those who spectate will witness several grown men reduced to trembling wrecks. There may even be some tears.

You can also forward your pledges by email to the address below, or by post to the TWEA offices at Tartan House in Bury St Edmunds. A paper copy of the sponsor form will also be on the Reception at Tartan House. If you would be kind enough to sponsor us, we are also offering you the opportunity to nominate which Director should be the first to make the jump. The one with the highest number of nominations will lead the others off the edge!

Many thanks in advance – John, Barry, Bryn, Hayden, Mark & Steve (TWEA Directors)

Email Pledges – mark.edmonds@taylorwimpey.com

Good luck with the abseiling ! Donation by Chris Gray 18/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Bryn - I didn't know the rope had been made that would take on the job! Donation by Duncan Jackson 18/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Mark - let me know if you need more votes to go first! Good luck and don't look down! Donation by Stella Yip 17/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck from all at Bowie Construction Donation by Andy Bowie 16/09/09  

£100.00

Good luck to all you brave guys. I hope the ropes will hold all that weight! Bryn should definitely lead the way in his usual style!! Donation by Bill Beyzade 16/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Rather you than me, but the very best of luck! Donation by Terry Watker 15/09/09  

Good Luck to all. Sean & Lindsey SMCook Decorators Ltd Donation by Sean Cook 15/09/09  

£80.00

Good Luck Bryn , do you want us to rig the ropes !! Donation by Gerald Dobbs 15/09/09  

£100.00

Good luck from us lot - obviously we would like to see Mark go first!! Donation by Rob, Lou, Matthew & Thomas x 15/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have fun...and no playing with each others harnesses!!! Donation by Sharon Marwick 15/09/09  

Good Luck and Mark to go first. From James Cooper and all at Survey Solutions Donation by James Cooper 15/09/09  

£50.00

Donation by Joe Maidman 15/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck everyone Donation by Millprior Estates Ltd 10/09/09  

£50.00

Essex Roofing Co Ltd nominates Barry Dean to go first Donation by Gary Drage 07/09/09  

£100.00

Hope this is "encouragement" for Barry Dean to go 1st Donation by Spencer Connett/Barconn Ltd 03/09/09  

£250.00

Good luck - guys - you're all braver than I am! Donation by Andy Frankis - Frankis Solutions Limited 02/09/09  

£100.00

how about making it interesting--no harnesses or ropes? Donation by B&F GAS SERVICES (ANGLIA)LTD 28/08/09  

£100.00

Hayden first please - can't wait to see that ! Donation by Alison Widdick 21/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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