A leading sight-loss charity is calling for volunteers to help out at an Aberystwyth-based support group for people with macular disease.

The Macular Society is appealing for anyone living locally who would be willing to give up some of their time to help run the group.

Duties will include helping the group leader to organise meetings, book speakers and serve refreshments to members.

The Aberystwyth Macular Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month, from 10.30am to 12.30pm, at Aberystwyth Library.

It is one of more than 400 groups of its kind in the UK offering vital information, encouragement and friendship to people who are affected by macular disease.

The group’s next meeting will be held on Wednesday, 8 May.

Macular disease is the biggest cause of blindness in the UK. Nearly 1.5 million people are currently affected and many more are at risk.

Adele Francis, Macular Society regional manager, said: “The Aberystwyth Macular Support Group provides a real lifeline for people living locally with sight loss.

"The peer support offered by the groups is absolutely vital – it’s incredibly reassuring for people to know that there are others who truly understand their situation."

For more information about the Aberystwyth Macular Support Group, contact Adele Francis on 01639 843236 or 07494 468007, or email [email protected].

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