AN OPTICIANS is holding a series of events this weekend to raise cash for a charity helping people in the developing world whose lives are blighted by poor eye sight.

Vision Express in High Street, Prince Bishops Shopping Centre, Durham City, will be holding a raffle with prizes including a free portrait session from Xtraordinary Photography, a bouquet of flowers from Flowers International a hamper from Alberto Culver and designer sunglasses.

There will also be a general knowledge quiz at 50p, an MOT on glasses for a donation and face painting. Anyone donating an old pair of glasses will get £50 off a new pair.

The events will be held from 9am to 5pm on Friday and Saturday and from 11am to 5pm on Sunday.

All proceeds go to Vision Aid.

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