Charity abseil
- 14 October 2013 20:37248286one of our members risking life and limb for a cause close to her heart?
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/east_kent_mercury/news/therapist-prepares-for-charity-abseil-7414/ - Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
- Posts: 13,835
14 October 2013 21:16248298She must be slightly mad and I wish her luck.
I did not know she was a member of this forum, it is sad when members do not post.-----------------------------------------------------------------------
I try to be neutral and polite but it is hard and getting even more difficult at times.
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- Location: Dover
- Registered: 18 Aug 2008
- Posts: 1,037
14 October 2013 22:34248305Best of luck to her and her many good causes. - 14 October 2013 22:46248312managed to dig up this thread.
https://www.dover.uk.com/forums/dover-forum/gillian-smissen-professional-massage-hairdressing - 19 October 2013 20:55249015For the lovely Jan x
I sadly don't participate enough
However i am more creative in my work than i am with words on the forumn x
More of a social butterfly than a peacock xxx
Thank-u Howard & Alec x
The Harmony Therapy Trust has such an impact on peoples journey through illness. I lost my brother 10yrs ago to cancer aged 44 & just wish i could of helped ease his discomfort at that time, x
Creative Hands-Healing Hands - 31 October 2013 14:58250756Just posting this again on this topic
Gillian Abseils for a Great Cause
Professional Massage Therapist and Hairdresser Gillian Smissen will abseil from the top of the seven storey Fisher Tower at Christ Church University, Canterbury, at 9.00am on Sunday 10th November. She is raising funds for the KM Charity Team in association with the Harmony Therapy Trust. The trust provides therapy for those living with cancer and other serious life altering conditions including MS, ME Parkinsons and MND. She is currently working with patients from the Trust providing a number of different massage therapies.
Gillian has been in her new 'state-of-the-art' premises at 16 Castle Street, Dover for six months now. She has always tried to give something back to the local community raising funds for Muscular Dystrophy by hosting many Professional Hair & Beauty events at various venues in Dover including The Best Western Churchill Hotel where she had her Regatta Hair Salon for many years.
She has achieved great success since opening her new salon in Castle Street. The Ramada Hotel have appointed Gillian as their Official Bridal Hair & Make-up Specialist, which also includes a variety of massage therapies. Also a local company send their staff to her each month for a Swedish Massage to help maintain a healthy work balance and lifestyle.
The Harmony Therapy Trust has a 'Just Giving' link on their website, Gillian is also looking for direct sponsorship for this well deserving charity. If you would like to donate please contact Gillian by giving her a call on 01304 800108 or text 07976 372860.
Also linked on Facebook & www.gilliansmissen.com
Update: Gillian has managed to raise over £500 to date
Many thanks to the Dover Mercury for running the story in one of their recent issues - 1 November 2013 17:20250841Good luck Gillian for the weekend - you are braver than me!
- 11 November 2013 14:43252091Just popping back to say that Gillian abseiled with gusto down the seven storey Fisher Tower at Canterbury Christ Church University yesterday morning & raised a whopping £657 for the Harmony Trust charities, Awesome!!!
It was a crisp, cold morning but the sun did come out to warm the abseilers & the crowd of friends & family that gathered to watch them from 9am onwards. In record time they were all soon safe & sound with their feet once again on terra firma. A Huge Well Done to everyone who took part
Preparing to abseil
On way down!
More than half way now
Dunnit!!!
Relief with a smile
- 11 November 2013 15:13252092well done to gillian and all involved, rest assured i have no ambitions to do the same.
- Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
- Posts: 23,940
11 November 2013 16:09252096howard,rumor has it that you are doing a parachute jump from 12000 feet,in aid of some obscure charity.
- Alec Sheldon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 18 Aug 2008
- Posts: 1,037
11 November 2013 17:01252112Well done Gillian You could get yourself a window cleaners job in your spare time. 
- 13 November 2013 15:13252347Congratulations Gillian! A Cut Above the Rest
- 13 November 2013 21:13252412She certainly is - very well done.
Roger - 16 November 2013 13:47252714Just seen the Dover Mercury, Wow!! they're fast, I had only just sent them the press release with photos and they've run them in double quick time.
Many Thanks Guys - 17 November 2013 23:23252871Belated Big Thank you for all your comments x I mislaid my password!!!!!!!
It was a great experience anf gor s fantastic cause xCreative Hands-Healing Hands - 26 November 2013 19:21253798Thanks to the Dover Express for their coverage last Thursday of Gillian's abseil
She now tells me that she is planning a charity parachute jump for the Harmony Trust in the Spring
- Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
- Posts: 23,940
26 November 2013 19:24253799she must be mad to do a parachute jump
.the best of luck to the young lady.
