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Radnorshire cider producer presents Wales Air Ambulance with £2,290 after holding several fundraising events.

A Radnorshire cider producer has presented Wales Air Ambulance with £2,290 after holding several fundraising events.

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From left, Keith Williams, Craig Price, Thomas Owen, Walter Rogers, Mary Owen, Ralph Owen, Amy Owen, Wales Air Ambulance representative Andrew Catling and James Owen.
From left, Keith Williams, Craig Price, Thomas Owen, Walter Rogers, Mary Owen, Ralph Owen, Amy Owen, Wales Air Ambulance representative Andrew Catling and James Owen.

Ralph’s Cider based at Old Badland Farm, New Radnor recently handed over the money to local air ambulance representative Andrew Catling.

The Radnor Valley Vintage Club Tractor Run, of which Ralph Owen is the chairman, raised £500.

Meanwhile, Ralph’s Cider has been fundraising all year with its popular open weekend and a sports club trial in October. They raised£1,790.

Ralph’s Cider spokeswoman Amy Owen said: “Thank you so much to the Radnor Valley Vintage Club and Ralph’s Cider  for their combined donation total of a fantastic £2,290!  

“Thank you to everyone involved, helping us safe lives in Wales.

“We have raised money for the Wales Air Ambulance before but it is the first time we have had a representative come along so we could present it to him.

“We will be fundraising again in 2025 and we will have several events planned including our social gathering in August, a ploughing match in September and the open weekend and trial in October and the tractor run will be going ahead at a date to be confirmed.”

Kate Thomas, Wales Air Ambulance Regional Fundraising Manager for mid Wales, said: "A huge thank to The Radnor Valley Vintage Club and Ralph’s Cider for its donations to the Wales Air Ambulance. 

“We are delighted that they wanted to raise funds for our all-Wales Charity. They've raised an impressive £2,290 for our lifesaving service, which is really appreciated. 

“Donations, like these, will help us to continue to be there for the people of Wales when they need us most."

Vintage Club members including Keith Williams, Jess Morris, Dave and Jack Warren, Ralph Owen, Andrew Catling, Hayden Preece and Mark Evans.
Vintage Club members including Keith Williams, Jess Morris, Dave and Jack Warren, Ralph Owen, Andrew Catling, Hayden Preece and Mark Evans.