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* Steve Price contemplates his Zipworld challenge later this month. |
A
long-standing volunteer with Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is
planning a hair-raising challenge in aid of overseas competitors – despite being
as old as the festival itself.
Steve
Price, who lives in Johnstown, has been helping out at the eisteddfod for the
past quarter of a century.
And
identifying a growing problem with attracting competitors from overseas he has
decided to take the heart-stopping high ride at Zipworld in Bethesda at noon on Thursday August 27.
Steve,
who is manager at Sharps Bedrooms at Island Green in Wrexham, said: “I am the
same age as the eisteddfod, 73 this year.
“I
have been a volunteer with them for the past 25 years.
“Over
that time it has become increasingly difficult for overseas and UK competitors
to take part in this fantastic event due to the ever-increasing costs of
travel, accommodation and visa applications.
“The
money I raise from my Zipworld challenge will go to support all competitors and
the continued success of the eisteddfod.”
He
added: “I am getting on a little now and am absolutely terrified of heights.
“I
am not a thrill-seeker and the thought of jumping off a mountaintop some 500ft
in the air and travelling at speeds approaching 100mph above a quarry and a
lake is not something that I would under normal circumstances consider. But
this is my challenge.
“I
don't have a target figure for either charity, but if I can get some donations
it will be more than they had before any donations are made.”
Apart
from the eisteddfod, Steve is also doing the challenge in aid of Hope House
Hospice.
* Donations
for the eisteddfod can be made on his JustGiving page at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/steve-price24?fbclid=IwAR1i4rRJR9Vvlo7m_Ba3uEUUM9xZBD3jYEWb8gH9rEvnKpwuDTKyP3EnFQU&utm_campaign=pfp-share&utm_content=Steve-Price24&utm_medium=fundraisingpage&utm_source=Facebook&utm_term=w5XeEajZJ
If
anyone wishes to donate to Hope House they should go direct to the hospice’s website
and follow the links there.
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