A BLACKPOOL opticians has helped the needy with a shipment of 200 pairs of glasses.
Crown Optical Centre on Talbot Road, is handing over the glasses to the International Aid Trust today (Thursday), who will send the specs to people in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Albania. Shop manager, Paul Skelton said: "We're clearing out old stock and it seemed a shame these glasses would not be used. I'm glad they will be sent to people in need."
Anyone who is able to help further by donating gifts should call the trust on (01254) 832333.
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