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'Blind Life in Durham is a social charity. We are a friendly pro-active group of blind and partially sighted people that meet regularly at events where we have chats and plenty of laughs. We provide monthly talks on a range of subjects, social events; days out together; New Age Kurling; and New Age Bowls. Blind Life in Durham also enters New Age Kurling Competitions with any members wishing to take part.',
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'To provide assistance where required and to make teas and coffee to blind and partially sighted people so that they can enjoy and be comfortable at social meetings, book club and/or New Age Kurling.\nWhile the purpose of the role is to provide assistance to our members, we also welcome our volunteers to take part in any event that we host and they may enjoy.',
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