World Sight Day - Step into the unknown

The Mayor, Lester Dibben, was joined by other members of the community, including mothers who led their toddlers blindfolded in the walk. At the top of the hill, the group was met by visually-impaired two women who rely on a guide dog and the white stick – first promoted by Lions over 75 years ago.

The women took the opportunity to brief the Mayor on the problems they both face walking around the local area. Lion President Deborah Clarke said: “The event went so well; it was amazing how we lost of bearings through the lack of vision. Visitors to our town broke out in applause as we all reached the top”. The Club has marked the event by donating £100 to SightSavers in support of the work Lions Clubs International undertakes in tackling preventable blindness throughout the world.

Picture by kind permission of Mike Swift - Mixa Images.