DINERS were invited to switch off the lights and switch on their senses at an event in The Cellar restaurant.

Dine in the Dark was organised by Guide Dogs’ Ceredigion group to give people an unforgettable dining experience, plus a taste of the challenges facing people with sight loss.

The lights were dimmed for the sell-out event on Friday, 9 November and diners were invited to put on blindfolds before tucking into a four-course meal, all of which could be eaten with either fingers or cutlery.

The event, which also featured a prize quiz, raised £733.23 for Guide Dogs Cymru.

Allison Charles, community fundraiser for Guide Dogs Cymru, said: “Our Dine in the Dark events show us how much we take simple things for granted, like going to a restaurant.

“For people with visual impairments, even eating a meal can be hard.

“Restaurant staff said it was great to learn and educate themselves on how to serve people who are blind or partially sighted.”

Guide Dogs’ Ceredigion group is holding another Dine in the Dark event at TyGlyn, Ciliau Aeron, at 7pm on Saturday, 12 January.

For tickets and details, email the Ceredigion group on [email protected]

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