Open Hand Autumn 2017
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Bill’s Board<br />
Thoughts and comments from Deafblind UK member, Bill.<br />
Summer solstice<br />
I hope you’ve all had a<br />
wonderful summer – it<br />
truly is a season to delight<br />
all the senses. I had the<br />
pleasure of experiencing<br />
the summer solstice on a<br />
beach in Lincolnshire. It was<br />
a lovely summer’s day and<br />
I could feel the cool breeze<br />
coming off the sea and the<br />
sand underneath my feet. A<br />
beautiful incense smell filled<br />
the salty sea air and I could<br />
tell which way the waves<br />
were moving as the bees<br />
buzzed around me. It was a<br />
wonderful morning with close<br />
friends, and well worth the<br />
early start!<br />
The sun rising<br />
over a beach<br />
Pedestrians using a crossing<br />
Please be wary<br />
of pedestrian<br />
crossings<br />
On another of my days out,<br />
I noticed a lack of beeps<br />
on some of the pedestrian<br />
crossings. These are an<br />
invaluable aid to those with<br />
sight and hearing difficulties<br />
to ensure they cross the<br />
road safely. If you notice<br />
any pedestrian crossing<br />
with a button not making a<br />
noise, please contact your<br />
local authority.<br />
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