VOLUNTEERS are being asked to take part in an abseil to raise money for a children's charity.

The Mad March Abseil will take place on March 6 at the 220 ft tall municipal office in Rochdale town centre, a building known locally as the "black box".

Participants are being asked to raise £70 in sponsorship in aid of ChildLine, which helps victims of child abuse. For more information, log on to www.child line.org.uk or call 0161 834 9945.