Melton church member prepares for major leap of faith

A Melton church member is preparing for a major leap of faith – she’s taking on a fundraising skydive.
By Nick Rennie
Published 19th Oct 2022, 11:12 BST
Updated 19th Oct 2022, 15:33 BST
Rachel Cousen, who is preparing to do a skydive, and St Johns Catholic Church in MeltonRachel Cousen, who is preparing to do a skydive, and St Johns Catholic Church in Melton
Rachel Cousen, who is preparing to do a skydive, and St Johns Catholic Church in Melton

Rachel Cousen, of Asfordby, will jump from a plane 14,000ft above Langar Airfield on Monday November 14 to raise funds for the town’s St John The Baptist Church and their campaign to build a new church hall.

Talking about the project for the new hall, Rachel said: "At present we have nowhere to do the simplest things.

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"With this project we will have a hall and fully equipped kitchen.

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"We can offer a wide range of facilities and activities run by the parish, and also have a hall for hire by the wider community.

"We can leave the church open so that all can experience a place of peace and calm and benefit from its beauty and heritage.”

To sponsor Rachel ahead of her skydive, click HERE or call 07790 631635.

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