Guided Holidays
In Touch finds out about two guiding services: in the Lake District and Devon/Cornwall. It enables holiday makers to book a sighted guide to accompany them on their activities.
In Touch visits the Lake District and tags along to Ellie Bennet's holiday. Ellie booked a sighted guide through a free guiding service called Cumbrain Visions. Cumbrian Visions provides visually impaired holiday makers with a guide to accompany them on their various activities. There is also a similar service happening in Cornwall and Devon, called The Cliffden Buddies, which came first. Julian Griffen, of The Cliffden Buddies and Lee Hodgson of Cumbrian Visions tell In Touch about their services and how it all got started.
For more information:
Cumbrian Visions
Founder and Coordinator: Lee Hodgson
Tel: 07976 669708
Email: hodgson@liverdogs.co.uk
Cliffden Buddies
Founder and Coordinator: Jules Griffen
Tel: 07500 206948
Email: cliffden.buddies@outlook.com
Presenter: Peter White
Producer: Beth Hemmings
Production Coordinator: Kim Agostino
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