CORBRIDGE’S ‘Angel Flyers’ have reached new heights to raise funds for a cancer charity.

Earlier this month, some of the ‘Angle Flyers’ group from The Angel pub were among 30 intrepid fund-raisers who abseiled down the side of the BALTIC on Gateshead’s quayside in aid of the Northern Head and Neck Cancer Fund (HANC).

The ‘Angel Flyers’ were joined by staff from hospitals in both Newcastle and Sunderland, dental students from Newcastle University, ex Lindisfarne frontman Billy Mitchell and Evelyn Weightman BEM, founder of HANC.

At around 125 ft, this was the highest event of its kind held at the BALTIC.

The abseilers began their descent from the roof, passing the viewing space where friends and family watched holding their breath.

They ended their mammoth leap on the building’s impressive glass roof entrance.

With everyone safely back on the ground, the group celebrated by holding a viewing in the gallery with music by Billy Mitchell.

HANC founder Evelyn Weightman was awarded a British Empire Medal in the Queen’s 90th birthday honours list for her local innovative fund-raising achievements.

She said: “The day was a great success and I would like to thank all those involved who gave their time and were willing to take such a daring leap for HANC.

“A huge thanks goes to the staff at the BALTIC who made the event run smoothly and not forgetting all those who sponsored us.”

Founded in 2013, HANC aims to make life better for those diagnosed with head and neck cancer to raise awareness, enabling faster detection and earlier treatment.

Prompt detection can make a huge difference and the disease can be treated successfully if caught early enough.