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

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!
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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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