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Legal team raises cash for charities Members of an intrepid team of adventurers from a North Wales law firm are limbering up for a gruelling charity fundraiser – taking on the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge. Lawyers from Lanyon Bowdler, including a number from the team based in Conwy, will start at 4am on Saturday, 16th July, and by the time the challenge is complete, hopefully less than 24 hours later, the team will have covered a total walking distance of 27.4km and ascended a total of 2,334 metres. The three climbs take in Pen y Fan, Cadair Idris and Snowdon, and the hikers are
Sport Conwy looking to affiliate with more clubs
taking part to raise funds for two charities – ELY Memorial
Sport Conwy is the only remaining Local Voluntary
volunteer, but they are also excited about the challenge and
Sports Council in Wales, run by volunteers for volunteers.
looking forward to raising as much money as possible for
Approximately 80 clubs and sporting organisations affiliate
our two chosen charities,” said Edward Nutting, who leads
on an annual basis. For a £30 affiliation fee, clubs benefit
Lanyon Bowdler’s North Wales office. “The two charities
from inclusion in the club directory, discounted coach
we are supporting, including Crest in North Wales are very
education courses, funding for athletes competing at a
special to us and we hope people will get behind our team
regional level, promotion of their club success stories in the
by donating much-needed funds to both of these extremely
bi-annual Stopwatch publication, and tickets to the annual
worthy causes.” Crest is based in North Wales and was set
Sports Awards event. Sport Conwy is looking to increase the
up to establish a community co-operative, helping disabled
number of clubs that they work with. If you would like more
and unemployed people increase their skills and gain
information please visit www.sportconwy.org.uk or contact
employment – either within the co-operative or to move on
the secretary on: sportconwy@conwy.gov.uk
to sustainable employment within the community. To donate
Fund and Crest. “It’s a daunting prospect and some of the team are starting to wonder about what possessed them to
please visit: https://bit.ly/CrestCharity
Spend over £100 and receive a complimentary bottle of whisky! If you spend £100 at Penderyn’s Llandudno Lloyd St Distillery in July, you will receive a free 35cl bottle of Penderyn’s house-style Madeira finish whisky worth £20. Tours are available seven days a week, and the shop is also open to the public, stocking their full range of bottles. While on the tour you’ll be taken through the exhibition area, the distilling hall, and you’ll finish in their beautiful tasting bar, where you’ll have the chance to experience a sample drink or two. And, at the weekend, Masterclasses are also available. There’s a car park at the rear, accessed via St Mary’s Road off Lloyd St, and if you take the tour, you can leave your car in the car park if you wish to explore Llandudno. To book a tour please visit: www.penderyn.wales/visit/
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