Pictured above: At the abseil event are, from left, Phil Davies, Stuart McDowall and Ian Whitehouse. Missing from the photo is Paul O'Brien

Four intrepid staff from a Shrewsbury company took part in a daring challenge to raise vital charity cash.

Phil Davies, Stuart McDowall, Ian Whitehouse and Paul O'Brien, from Pughs of Shrewsbury, abseiled 100ft down the tower of St Mary's Church in the town.

And their brave efforts have raised £475 for The Churches Conservation Trust.

Managing director, Peter Forrest, said: "At Pughs, we are always looking for ways to support the local community, and the charity abseil was the latest opportunity to get involved.

"Our team joined around 300 other people who all took part in the event, and we're extremely proud of their brave effort.

"Apparently there was an incredible view over Shrewsbury from the top of the tower, but I'm happy to take their word for that and keep my feet firmly on the ground!"

The Towering Challenge was organised by The Churches Conservation Trust which is a national charity saving historic churches at risk.

The Trust has saved over 340 buildings which attract 1.5 million visitors a year.

Established in 1968, the Trust's unique collection of English parish churches includes irreplaceable examples of architecture, archaeology, and art from 1,000 years of history.