Tuesday, 29 July 2014

75 year old Ludlow resident falls from the skies!


On Saturday 19 July, Ludlow Assembly Rooms volunteer Joyce Hughes, (who is 75!) jumped out of a plane from 14,000 feet in the airall in the name of charity.


Look at that view!
Some would say she should be sat in a comfortable chair with a nice cup of tea, but for this 75 year old adrenaline junkie, a skydive was just the latest achievement in a long line of daredevil feats! Since retiring, Joyce has been on countless other adventures, including parascending in Cyprus, flying in a hot air balloon and walking on a glacier in Canada.



However, it will take a lot to top her tandem skydive! Despite a stormy forecast, the weather remained perfectly clear, and Joyce was able to enjoy the spectacular view.



Following the event she said: “It was absolutely fabulous and I enjoyed every second. I'd do it again in a heartbeat!” Joyce’s daughter Meg who also took part in this event, commented on Facebook: “She was amazing!!! So calm! Proud skydiving daughter”



The incentive for Joyce was not only to take advantage of her good health, but to raise money for Ludlow Assembly Rooms where she is a dedicated volunteer. Already, Joyce has raised an estimated £500, (and still counting!) which will go towards the venue’s running costs.



She won’t be resting for too long though: Joyce already has her sights set on North Wales where, later this summer, she will ride the longest zip-wire in Europe with her daughter and grandchildren!



Well done Joyce!
There are still opportunities to sponsor Joyce on her fantastic achievement, which can be done via www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk or the Box Office where there are collection points available. Joyce has also set up a Just Giving page: www.justgiving.com/Joyce-Hughes2

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