Somerset Sight, the local sight loss charity is celebrating 100 years of service from 1919-2019.
The charity was set up after soldiers returned from WW1 with sight loss and needed support, aids and rehabilitation to return to normal life. 100 years later, they are still going strong and are looking forward to 2019 and the future.
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset, Annie Maw and The Bishop of Taunton, The Right Reverend Ruth Worsley, hosted a reception in the Bishop’s Palace, Wells, on Friday 30th November to celebrate the anniversary.
Bella Flood, chair of trustees says, “It was a fabulous evening and guests included the Mayor cllr Celia Wride, James Heappey local MP as well as many volunteers and beneficiaries of Somerset Sight.
Speakers on the evening included Max Tidball (service user), Roger Bateman (volunteer visitor) and Dr Ed Herbert from Musgrove Park Hospital. Bishop Ruth gave a blessing to Somerset Sight and all of its supporters/ beneficiaries.
“It was a fantastic evening, celebrating the past 100 years of the organisation. It is impossible to over-stress how grateful we are to the numerous volunteers and staff members who have devoted so much time and energy into helping blind and visually impaired people in Somerset.
“I hope to see more of you during 2019, when we are celebrating the centenary of this wonderful charity dedicated to supporting people in our county.”
If you would like to get more involved with Somerset Sight either through volunteering, attending events or in many other ways, please get in touch with them on 01823 333818 or visit www.somersetsight .org.uk
