RNIB Abseiling Charity at the Marquess of Anglesey's Column

The annual abseiling charity down the Marquess of Angelsey's Column began on a lovely sunshine day with many people travelling from as far as Holyhead, Manchester and Mid-Wales. Last year approximately £32,000 pounds was raised for the RNIB and this year £22,250 making a massive £54,250 pounds in two years on this event. A total of 164 people abseiled over the two days and below is a list of the top fund raisers:

Chatsworth House Hotel in Llandudno, Timothy and Hannah Mitchell abseiling £642
Paperways in Llandudno £518
Little Angels in Llandudno £345
The Farm shop in St Asaph £424
Individuals
Dick Pritchard an architect from Bangor £500
Ben Brookes from Manchester £360
Menna Jones from Abergele £350
Hazel Fox from Holyhead £359
Myfanwy Williams also of Holyhead £463

Although only the top fund raisers have been listed it is a big thank you from the RNIB to every person who took part as every amount counts - THANK YOU

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So the scene was set for a fun and exciting two days at the Column.

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Many people watched by the cottage in glorious sunshine as family abseiled the column.

Louise Aubrey and her team organized the abseilers and Ron Holden from Mold, on behalf of the RNIB, supplied uplifting music such as Meat Loaf's Bat Out of Hell.

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Louise Aubrey is the Area Fund Raising Manager who was very well supported by her team which was Sue Potter, Colleen Graham, Christine Morgan who came all the way from Swansea, Liz Harris, Betty and Mike Beech.
Click to enlarge Click to enlarge Once again the two days were supported by abseil specialists 'Lonely Mountain Outdoor Activities' owned by Dave McSorley.
On hand from Lonely Mountain were Mark, John and Chris. Above left shows Mark giving a helping hand whilst above right show John and, Colleen from the RNIB, supporting from the top. Also supporting for safety was Pat Humphreys and Jenny Evans from the British Red Cross. Click to enlarge
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team having a go!
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Here we go - Let's do it and right as the first goes over the top Click to enlarge Click to enlarge
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Left - Mark and Sharon Jones from near Corwen abseil, and above with their daughter and their feet firmly back on the ground
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Phil and Michael Jones then decide to have a go - Michael is only 13 and suffers from Spinobifida
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For more information on the charity RNIB please check out their website http://www.rnib.org.uk/ .
 
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