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Deputy mayor of Ely Councillor Michael Rouse taken on blindfolded city centre tour as part of World Sight Day
Members of the Lions Club of Littleport - Credit: Archant
As part of World Sight Day, the deputy mayor of Ely Councillor Michael Rouse was taken on a tour of the city on Thursday – whilst blindfolded.
Deputy mayor of Ely Councillor Michael Rouse with members of Fen Probe. - Credit: Archant
With the help of two members of the Lions Club of Littleport, he was escorted and guided around the city centre.
Deputy mayor of Ely Councillor Michael Rouse with members of Fen Probe. - Credit: Archant
He said: “The guides helped me to identify and avoid various obstacles. Thanks to Warren, of Camsight, for the loan of the stick, but I would have been terrified without guides.
Deputy mayor of Ely Councillor Michael Rouse with members of Fen Probe. - Credit: Archant
“Special thanks to young photographer Harriet Stares who went with us and took the photographs.”
Deputy mayor of Ely Councillor Michael Rouse with members of Fen Probe. - Credit: Archant
The event was supported by Ely family business Wade’s Optometrists, Camsight, Fen Probe and Blind Veterans. Each organisation took part received cheques for £50 each from the Lions Club of Littleport.
Deputy mayor of Ely Councillor Michael Rouse with members of Fen Probe. - Credit: Archant
“All these organisations are seeking volunteers to help with their work,” added Cllr Rouse.
“Thanks to Lions David and Jenny Ellis for the invitation and organising the event and their team of helpers.”
