A GRANDMOTHER is proving she is hot stuff by walking across fire for charity.

Meg Jolliffe, 69, is joining members of the Lions Club of Babbacombe and St Marychurch for the charity event to raise money for local community projects.

The Lions Club is holding the fire walking event on Friday, October 1 and more volunteers are needed.

In preparation for the fire walk, fundraisers will psych themselves up an hour before.

They are advised to think that they are walking through a cool pool of water.

Meg is trying to raise some money for a girl named Francesca Moss who suffers from slow limb development.

Meg previously raised £7,000 for Francesca in a parachute jump a couple of years ago.

Meg said: "I wanted to do it to raise money for Francesca because her money pot is empty again and her needs are really expensive.

"I am getting a little nervous now that the fire walk is only four weeks away.

"I have no idea what it is going to be like.

"My daughter has done it in London and she seems to think it is OK.

"She didn't get burnt so I am hoping I won't either."

The Lions Club is holding the event, their biggest yet, to prove they can exceed their comfort zone by organising a major charity fundraising project.

The event will include fire-eaters on stilts, jesters, gymnastics displays, live music, stalls and refreshments.

One hundred places are available for the fire walk.

Eighty spots have already been filled.

The volunteers must raise at least £100 of sponsorship take part.

If you would like to walk on fire, call Wendy on 01803 328242 or email jwcthen@yahoo.co. uk