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Blind and visually impaired islanders have been hard at work crafting Christmas gifts to sell in aid of a charity specialised in offering them support today.
EYECAN’s clients will be selling their creations, ranging from cards to decorations, at the charity's annual Christmas Fayre at St. Martin’s Public Hall today.
As one of Jersey's oldest charities, EYECAN has been working with islanders with sight impairments for over 130 years to help them to live independent lives.
Formerly known as the Jersey Blind Society, the charity believes that sight impairment shouldn't stand in the way of someone achieving their goals.
Pictured: EYECAN's clients have created festive decorations to be sold at the fayre.
They work with islanders of all ages, from infants through to the elderly, to enable them and their families to benefit from social events, activities and tailored support.
Based at Westlea Centre, the charity offers different services to islanders with sight impairment. This includes day centre, training in computer systems and technology, an accessible hairdressing salon and therapy rooms, as well as arts and craft activities.
It is during the latter that the charity's "talented and industrious clients" created a variety of cards and decorations that will be on sale at EYECAN's Christmas Fayre today. Other Christmas gifts will be available from a variety of local craft stalls.
The fayre, which will be soundtracked by festive music throughout the day, will take place at St. Martin’s Public Hall between 10:30 and 15:00.
Hot food will be available, along with a raffle for which the charity has promised "many excellent prizes."
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