ONE of north Wales’ foremost sports journalists was signing his book and raising money for a worthy cause in Bala last weekend.

Wrexham-born Sky Sports reporter Bryn Law was in the town’s golf club Saturday night to promote his new publication Zombie Nation Awakes and raise money for the Gary Speed Foundation.

The evening also featured local DJs, a raffle and a sportswear auction, as well as a live acoustic set from the lead singer of the Tea Street Band, Timo Tierney.

The event was organised by Bala local Tim Williams, the entrepreneur behind the acclaimed Spirit of ‘58 merchandise brand which has become synonymous with Wales’ 2016 European Championship campaign.

Tim has organised several of these events across the country and has helped raise thousands of pounds for Welsh charities over the last few years.

However, this was the first event that Tim has held in his hometown and all money raised will go to a cause very close to his heart.

“I’m very proud to have held an event in Bala, we’d not had anything like this before,” he told the Cambrian News.

“People came from across the country – from Anglesey, Blackpool, Cardiff, all over really – and approximately 130 people were there.

“It was a really good night, the Tea Street Band are very up and coming so Timo really stole the show.

“We’ve also had a signed shirt and a signed match ball from the Wales vs Andorra game which guaranteed our place in the Euros – there were a few other things as well which should raise a few hundred quid.

“It’s all going to the Gary Speed Foundation, a charity set up in the memory of the man who made this qualification possibly, somebody who we lost too soon.

“It’s a worthy cause which helps people suffering with mental health issues.”

At the event, Mr Law was on hand for a question and answer session about his new book which chronicles the Welsh team’s qualification process and their ascent into FIFA’s top 10.

The book, published by St Davids Press, offers the chance for football fans to follow the action through a sports journalist and true Welsh fan’s eyes.

Additionally, Tim released his new Spirit of ‘58 merchandise as well as a new magazine for Welsh football fans.