10th anniversary celebration for Navan's Vision Ireland store

The Vision Ireland store in Navan (the new name for NCBI) is this weekend hosting a special celebration marking its 10th anniversary.

Set to take place ahead of the festive season, the store is hosting a unique event to thank the Navan community for a decade of incredible support. The event promises a fun-filled day with live music, refreshments, and a community raffle featuring fantastic prizes from local businesses.

The store will open at 12 noon sharp on Sunday 10th November at the store on Kennedy Road. Early arrival is advised. The celebration includes a sale of brand-new, unused gifts ranging from toys and jewellery to cosmetic sets, perfect for those looking for special sustainable Christmas presents. All your Christmas shopping under one roof at a fraction of the hight street price. There will be Christmas themed decorations such as trees, tableware, crockery, everything to impress your guests at dinner this Christmas. Sparkle party wear, heels and handbags for your work Christmas party. Entry to the event is €5, which includes complimentary tea, coffee, and baked goodies, with all proceeds directly supporting individuals living with blindness or vision impairment.

Geraldine Cussen, the store manager who has a vision impairment, expressed her gratitude: "Over the past decade, the Navan community has been incredible, contributing to both the success of our store and the mission of Vision Ireland. I am personally grateful, not only as the manager but also as someone who has benefited immensely from the services we fund. Thanks to the support I received, I was able to return to college, enhancing both my skills and my ability to serve our community better."

The event will also feature a raffle with incredible prizes donated by local businesses, including an exclusive beauty hamper from Sam McCauley pharmacies, worth over €200 Geraldine added: "This celebration is not just about marking a milestone but also expressing our heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers who have dedicated their time to our store over the years. Their generosity and hard work have been pivotal in our journey."

Vision Ireland invites everyone in the Navan area to join this special celebration. It's more than just a chance to pick up great gifts - it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those living with sight loss.

For more information on the event, email navan.retail@vi.ie call into the Navan store at Unit 1, Kennedy Road, Navan, or phone on (087) 915 84 23. To learn more about the services offered by Vision Ireland, please visit Vision Ireland’s website at www.vi.ie