Haverfordwest opticians back netball fundraiser supporting local homelessness charity
SPECSAVERS HAVERFORDWEST is sponsoring the 2025 Mixed Fast5 Netball Tournament in support of Homeless Pembrokeshire.
The store’s £400 donation has covered the cost of hosting the tournament at the Pembrokeshire Sports Village, ensuring every penny raised goes directly to the charity.
Homeless Pembrokeshire, a charity funded almost entirely by community donations, provides crisis support, advice and emergency rough sleeping packs to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Retail director, Wayne Jones, comments: ‘As a locally owned and run business, we’re committed to supporting our community and Homeless Pembrokeshire is a charity that continues to make a real difference.
‘We’re proud to be involved in an event that brings people together while raising awareness of a challenge affecting more people in our community than many realise.’
The tournament, which raised more than £1,000 for Morgan's Army Children's Cancer Charity in 2024, was organised by Caroline Ross, the store’s locum optometrist.
Mrs Ross says: ‘This tournament is about more than sport. It’s a way to raise awareness of homelessness in our community and, thanks to the backing of local businesses like Specsavers Haverfordwest, raise vital funds for a charity providing frontline support.
‘Fast5 netball is fast-paced, exciting and a great watch, so we’re encouraging everyone to come along, enjoy the action and cheer on the teams. It’s an opportunity for the whole community to rally behind our chosen charity and discover a fun twist to traditional netball.’
The tournament returns on Saturday 28 June from 1 – 5pm, with 10 teams set to compete in a series of high-energy matches. A raffle and other activities will also take place on the day.
Specsavers Haverfordwest is open seven days a week. To find out more information about Specsavers in Haverfordwest, request an appointment or browse the online store, visit https://www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/haverfordwest.
Additionally, to make eye health accessible to all, the store offers a Home Visits service for those unable to leave their homes unaccompanied due to disability or illness.