Somerset Sight praises work of Frome volunteers

SOMERSET Sight, the local independent charity supporting people with sight loss in Somerset, met to thank some of its Frome volunteer visitors for all their support of blind and partially sighted people in the area.

The charity works in partnership with many other local and national organisations including Guide Dogs for the Blind. Representatives met local volunteer visitors at Frome Asda on 10th October.

Guest speaker was Linda Hole, a puppy walker from Guide Dogs for the Blind, who attended with her puppy, Betty. Linda talked inspirationally to volunteer visitors about her 37 years as a guide dog puppy walker and Betty behaved well most of the time!

Claire Packwood of Somerset Sight thanked volunteer visitors for all the work they do, saying that Somerset Sight is dependent on its hundreds of volunteers who work throughout the county in a variety of rewarding roles.

If you are interested in supporting someone with sight loss in your local area  and have a little time to give, please contact Claire Packwood on 01643 842972 or email claire. packwood@somerset sight.org.uk

If you are sight impaired and would like local regular volunteer support or know of anyone who would, please contact Claire who is happy to have an informal discussion about the volunteer visiting service.

If you are willing to help with fundraising, please contact their main office in Taunton on 01823 333818.

For more information about Guide Dogs please telephone 01189 835555.