A big thanks to readers of the Bray People

We all know the old saying all that glistens is not gold, but readers of the Bray People have contributed to the success of a local initiative aimed at creating true value out of old and tarnished scrap gold.

Eoin Costello thanks all our readers for responding so generously to the Costello Jewellers third annual Scrap Gold Week, which raised £7,013.59 for St Vincent De Paul.

During Scrap Gold Week, the organisers asked members of the public to hand in worn, damaged jewellery, single earrings and the like, which were then sold to the refiner, raising a sum almost four times greater than last year's amount.

St Vincent De Paul also extends its gratitude to people for helping to raise money that will help the organisation in their work for the less well-off in the community.