Christmas party with a difference

Vision-impaired guests were given a Christmas party with a difference.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Dec 2016, 13:55 BST
Updated 29th Dec 2016, 15:02 BST
Jenna Hall and Peter Ridge had everyone clapping and singing alongJenna Hall and Peter Ridge had everyone clapping and singing along
Jenna Hall and Peter Ridge had everyone clapping and singing along

The 35 members of Worthing Society for the Blind gathered at the Rowlands Road headquarters on Thursday. Instead of the usual Christmas food, they were treated to fish and chips and a good time was had by all.

Not all festiva traditions were forgotten though, as everyone had a Christmas cracker and received a gift from Santa Claus.

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The annual event was attended by society president Bob Smytherman and Worthing mayor Sean McDonald.

Worthing mayor Sean McDonald was delighted to win a mosaic kestrel, made by one of the vision-impaired members, and was presented with his raffle prize by chairman Barry WardWorthing mayor Sean McDonald was delighted to win a mosaic kestrel, made by one of the vision-impaired members, and was presented with his raffle prize by chairman Barry Ward
Worthing mayor Sean McDonald was delighted to win a mosaic kestrel, made by one of the vision-impaired members, and was presented with his raffle prize by chairman Barry Ward

Entertainment was provided by Jenna Hall and Peter Ridge, who got everyone clapping and singing along.

Have you checked out our new Christmas section yet?

It’s packed with ideas and tips to ensure you make the most out of the festive season.

There’s recipes, suggestions for presents and everything from choosing your tree to recycling your packaging and paper.

Go to www.worthingherald.co.uk/christmas/