Vision Awareness Week kicks off on Monday

Friday, 11 September 2015 00:00

Organisers of Vision Awareness Week say public support for events is heart-warming.

The Manx Blind Welfare Society has arranged events for people to learn about services for blind and visually impaired people - which kick-start from 14th September.

There'll be an acoustic shooting competition, an Island-wide fundraising day - go ‘Bright for Sight’ - and 'Walk My Way'; an annual guided walk.

Schools, businesses, Scout packs and charities have already committed to taking part.

Volunteer coordinator and events organiser Debbie Thompson explains what's on:

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