THE Blind Welfare Society is holding a Brewathon to raise funds in its 130th anniversary year.

March 10 marks the start of Brewathon week and the charity is looking for groups, organisations and individuals willing to host a coffee morning.

Last year more than 6,000 people took part in the Preston charity's event and the society hopes even more will take part this year to purchase 10 television magnifiers for partially-sighted people.

Information, posters and further details can be obtained by contacting Peter Taylor at Howick House, Penwortham, Preston on (01772) 744148.

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