Abbie Wood
26 March, 2025
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Local opticians puts Easter in focus

An opticians in Ripley is collecting Easter eggs for The Salvation Army to distribute to families in need across the local community.

Specsavers Ripley are collecting Easter eggs

Specsavers at 22 Oxford Street is acting as a collection point for Easter egg donations until Tuesday 15 April after which they will be included within the charity’s emergency parcels ahead of the Easter weekend.

‘We’re always keen to support the local community wherever we can,’ Kuldip Dosanjh, store director at Specsavers Ripley, comments. ‘We know times are tough but if anyone can spare just one donation and help us support this worthy cause we’d be really grateful.

‘As a team, we’ll also be donating some eggs to add to the tally of treats and help the foodbank continue the amazing work they do.’

The Salvation Army Foodbank provides three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to them in crisis. For more information, visit  www.salvationarmy.org.uk/ripley.

For additional information, or to drop off a donation, call 01773 741515 or visit 22 Oxford Street, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3AL.