Ripon Vision Support,  which helps people with all kinds of visual impairment, has received a £7,000 boost that will enable it to extend its services.

The charity was selected as one of two beneficiaries of the appeal monies raised by former Mayor of Ripon Councillor Eamon Parkin.

The other recipient of a £7,000 award was the Ripon Christmas Lights Appeal, which Cllr Parkin championed during his three consecutive years in office.

He told the Stray Ferret:

While the money raised for the Christmas lights will go towards further improvements to the city's 2022 festive display, Ripon Vision Support will use its share for further development of its activities.

Chair of the charity John Mellor, said:

Ripon Vision Support's Tuesday morning meetings at the Allhallowgate Methodist Church Hall, are open to anybody in the city with any form of visual impairment.

They provide a platform for social gathering, advice and practical assistance and each meeting is attended speakers who give topical talks on a wide range of subjects.

Mr Mellor, said:

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