Wrexham woman to host RNLI Fish Supper fundraiser

Ann Ford, of Langford Close, will lay on the fish-themed fundraiser at St Martin's Church Hall in Llay next week, with food for the feast being kindly supplied by Stubbies Chip Shop on Council Street, Llay. Tickets are £5 and all proceeds from the Fish Supper will help provide the best equipment and training for RNLI volunteers.

The RNLI’s annual Fish Supper campaign encourages people across the UK and the Republic of Ireland to host a fish-themed dinner to raise funds for the lifesaving charity. It aims to raise awareness lifeboat crew members who drop everything – even weddings, birthdays and births – to venture into often dangerous waters to rescue people who have found themselves in difficulty.

Ann said: ‘My husband and I have supported the RNLI for many years by buying gifts and cards from the shops. Now I have retired I thought I would support this event.

‘I am inviting friends, church members and my fellow members of Llay WI and I am hoping for at least 25 people to attend.’

Ann’s guests can also look forward to a quiz and a raffle as part of the evening, which is planned for Thursday 20 October at 6.30pm.

The importance of togetherness and team spirit is at the heart of the RNLI and is what makes the charity and its volunteers so special. In 2015, RNLI lifeboats launched on 8,228 services around the UK and Ireland, rescued 7,973 people and saved 348 lives. RNLI volunteer crew members missed nearly 7,000 meals to rescue people in need of assistance.

Anyone interested in hosting their own Fish Supper can request a free fundraising pack and receive more information by visiting RNLI.org/FishSupper. The website features recipes, party game ideas and place name cards to help the evening go swimmingly.

The main weekend for holding a Fish Supper is this weekend, 14–16 October, however events can be held at any time over the coming weeks. The RNLI is asking for donations to be sent in to the charity by 26 November.
 
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Pic caption: Join Wrexham’s Ann Ford and sign up to host a fundraising Fish Supper and help the RNLI save lives at sea. Credit RNLI.
 
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