Skydivers are to raise money to help people with learning disabilities in Oxfordshire.

The jumpers are seeking sponsorship to collect cash for a mini bus for charity HFT, which provides support to people with learning disabilities.

One of the jumpers, HFT care worker Margaret Blackler, based in Milton Heights, near Abingdon, said: "The sponsored skydive is a means of fulfilling one of my own secret ambitions.

"The response has been great."

The charity is now appealing for more people to join the jump.

A minimum sponsorship commitment is £350 with all profits going to the minibus.

Anyone wishing to take part should contact Ms Blackler on 01235 827605.

Closing date for booking is Friday, March 12, and a deposit of £60 is required.