Posted: Sun 16th Sep 2018

Flint fundraisers flying high for RNIB

News and Info from Deeside, Flintshire, North Wales
This article is old - Published: Sunday, Sep 16th, 2018

A community opticians in Flint has been carrying out an intensive six weeks of fundraising for The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB).

The store has been hosting a wide range of activities including bake sales, cinema screenings and a skydive.

Dawn Dale and Julie Gallagher from Specsavers in Flint are taking part in the RNIB’s ‘The Big Jump’ on the 23 September, which will see a team of thirty fundraisers from across the business take to the skies for the jump of a lifetime to celebrate the charity’s 150th anniversary.

The store has carried out a series of fundraising activities including a quiz night at The Royal Oak pub in Flint, private screening of the James Bond movie Spectre at the Gaumont Plaza and a instore bake sales at Flint Specsavers

Julie from the store confirmed that her team’s fundraising target is £1,200 and says she is thrilled to be one of just 30 Specsavers employees chosen to take part in The Big Jump:

‘The whole team is really motivated to smash our target with our six weeks of fundraising for what is a fantastic cause close to our hearts. Dawn and I will be representing Flint for The Big Jump and hope that our amazing customers and Flint shoppers will lend their support.

Check live fuel prices near you before you set off.

Spotted something? Got a story? Email news (@) deeside.com


Latest News

LATEST NEWS...

How Flintshire became one of Wales’ most interesting fan communities

News

National Highways say they will restore neglected A494 border artworks

News

The Quiet Truth About Online Dating in Our Towns, and How People Are Checking It

News

North Wales Police warn of rise in arson incidents across north Flintshire

News

Smoking-related illness costs Betsi Cadwaladr health board nearly £300m a year, report shows

News

New councillors elected to Flintshire County Council in two by-elections

News

New literacy and numeracy plan for Wales schools due in September

News

Two arrested near Caerwys after cars performed wheelspins in front of police

News

Drivers leaving Liverpool Airport now face instant roadside alcohol testing

News