Jessie And Jane Ready To Take The Leap For Mountbatten’s ZipFire Challenge

Isle of Wight Radio’s very own Jessie Harrison and Jane Hadlow are preparing to take the plunge — or rather, the zip — as they gear up for Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s spectacular ZipFire challenge at Robin Hill next month. 

The daring duo will join dozens of fundraisers soaring 300 metres through the night sky under a blaze of fireworks and flames, all to raise vital funds for the Island’s only hospice.

The event returns to Robin Hill on Saturday 8 November.

The spectacular charity challenge will see participants launched 25 metres into the air from a cherry picker before zipping 300 metres through the night sky — with fire cannons lighting up their route as they soar under the stars.

The event is part of Fireworks with Mountbatten, and promises to be a night to remember — filled with adrenaline, spectacle, and community spirit, all in support of the Island’s only hospice.

As a proud media partner of Mountbatten IW, Isle of Wight Radio will once again be supporting the event.

Jessie and Jane are both taking on the challenge to raise funds for Mountbatten.

You can support their fundraising efforts here:

• Jessie’s fundraising page: Donate to Jessie 

• Jane’s fundraising page: Donate to Jane

How to Take Part

It costs £35 to sign up, which includes:

• Entry to Fireworks with Mountbatten for you and one guest

• A full safety briefing and ZipFire experience

• Certificate and medal upon completion

• Sponsorship materials to help you reach your £150 fundraising target

Participants must be aged 12 or over and weigh between six stone (38kg) and 17.5 stone (111kg).

To register and set up your fundraising page, sign up for ZipFire 2025

Travel and Parking

• Park and Ride from Isle of Wight College, Newport – £1 per person (includes free parking)

• Bus from Ryde Bus Station – £1 per person (no parking)

• On-site parking at Robin Hill – £5 (general, 4x4, or accessible)

Public transport is also available via the Southern Vectis number 8 route between Sandown and Newport.

For more details and to buy tickets for Fireworks with Mountbatten Isle of Wight, visit: mountbatten.org.uk/zipfire2025