THREE Boltonians took to the skies to do their bit for the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing.

People across Bolton have been showing their support for the people that were injured and the families of those that died since the attack last month.

Millions have been raised through the We Love Manchester Emergency fund since the suicide bombing killed 22 people and injured scores more following the Ariana Grande concert.

One Bolton man has swapped out the ink for the parachute in his continuing fundraising events.

Paul Taylor has been tattooing bees from his studio Stingin Ink in aid of the Manchester Appeal, but has now decided to take it one step further.

The 39-year-old joined his19-year-old niece Nicole Hoyles, also from Bolton, to sky dive in the Lake District on Sunday.

The tandem jump from 14,000 feet has raised more than £3,700 for the Red Cross appeal.

Mr Taylor, whose studio is based in Chorley Old Road, said he would never forget the inspirational people who have been helping to fund raise since the attack on May 22.

He said: “I used to work at the MEN Arena as a merchandiser, I know a lot of staff there and also had a family member at the concert so wanted to do what I can.

“I’ve done a lot of Manchester bee tattoos and I’m just a one man band and have raised just as much as the big studios.

“Afterwards I was trying to think of other ways to raise money and have always wanted to sky dive so thought why not do that.

“It went really good, it was a lot of fun, and we raised just over £4,000 from everything.”

Another person who has been doing his bit is Peter Kay, owner of Top Shop on Belmont Road.

He also headed to the Lake District on Sunday for a tandem skydive to raise money for the fund.

The 58-year-old was challenged to take to the skies by Rob Leyland of Morgan Heating Engineers.

The names of all the staff at Top Shop and Mr Kay was the unlucky winner.

He has raised £300 for the fund by taking on the jump and enjoyed the experience.

He said: "It was good, I did it no problem.

"I wasn't nervous at all. It didn't get to me.

"The best bit was when they opened the door, that is when it hit me. When you get out you just feel like you are flying through the air. It was good to raise money at the same time."