Record Breaking Sky Dive - 102 year old Manette Baillie

27/08/2024

1)The crew in the sky!
2)Back on the ground
3)Back on the ground 2
4)Presented with a framed letter from Prince William by East Anglian Air Ambulance and certificate from UK Parachuting
5)Manette's birthday Moondancers jazz band playing 50s & 60s.
6)Cutting her own birthday cake with Moondancers jazz band.

27/08/2024

We are incredibly proud to congratulate Manette Baillie on becoming the UK’s oldest skydiver at the remarkable age of 102! 🎉 It’s truly an honor to sponsor such an inspiring individual. Our deepest thanks to Manette for choosing us to support her in this historic and courageous achievement.

We’re also grateful to everyone who has supported Manette’s journey so far—thanks to you, we’re nearly halfway to her fundraising goal for her three chosen charities: MND Association East Anglian Air Ambulance Charity and Benhall Village Social Club

Link at the top of the page to get Manette to her goal!!🤩💫

“Community and being among friends is my secret to life,” Manette shares. Goldster CEO, Mike Reid, adds, “Laughter and adventure lead to well-being and fulfillment.”

25/08/2024

1) Interview with sky suited up!! 🤩
2) Callum Kennedy, Manette’s tandem skydiver.💫Manette in the background in her sky interview!
3) Off she goes!!! 🪂

23/08/2024

Manette Baillee thanks Goldster on BBC Radio Suffolk.... .

20/08/2024

Manette is the star of the national media. Let's get that extra £26,000 into Just Giving.

Manette Baillie tells of ‘complete surprise’ at royal message as she aims to raise money for air ambulance service William flew with

18/08/2024

We have to raise £3,785 a day to meet Manette's target of £30,000 for her charity sky-dive. She has the firm backing of Prince William who gave a personal note of support to Manette. "From my time with East Anglian Air Ambulance," he wrote, "I know how many lives are saved due to the generosity of people like you." Head across to https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/manette-baillie and give what you can for record-breaking great causes.

18/08/2024

"I love being with people and having lots of friends and always being active," Manette Baillee on how she lives life to the full. She turns102 on Wednesday and celebrates on Sunday with parachute jump.

17/08/2024

Brilliant, uplifting interview on Alde & Blyth Community Radio this morning when Manette revealed the personal, moving letter of encouragement sent to her by Prince William. https://www.mixcloud.com/AldeandBlythCommunityRadio/wayne-at-the-weekend-17-8-24/ 1hour & 30 seconds in.

17/08/2024

Brilliant, uplifting interview on Alde & Blyth Community Radio this morning where Manette broke the news of her moving letter of encouragement from Prince William. One hour and 30 seconds in https://www.mixcloud.com/AldeandBlythCommunityRadio/wayne-at-the-weekend-17-8-24/