Darts team help blind Darley Dale girl to read braille

A darts league have hit their target of helping a young blind girl to read.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Jul 2014, 18:46 BST
Sadie White accompanied by her sister Jody and mum Caroline is presented with a braille machine by Tommy Marsden, Tom Meehan, Jenny Webster and Mick Bishton reresenting the Ashford and District Darts LeagueSadie White accompanied by her sister Jody and mum Caroline is presented with a braille machine by Tommy Marsden, Tom Meehan, Jenny Webster and Mick Bishton reresenting the Ashford and District Darts League
Sadie White accompanied by her sister Jody and mum Caroline is presented with a braille machine by Tommy Marsden, Tom Meehan, Jenny Webster and Mick Bishton reresenting the Ashford and District Darts League

Ashford and District Darts League contributing £1,250 towards the cost of a braille machine for nine–year–old Sadie White, of Darley Dale. The youngster, who attends Rowsley Primary School, can now use the machine at home to help her read braille.

Jenny Webster, darts league secretary, said: “She had been using a braille machine at school, but couldn’t take it home. Now she’s got her own, so she’s going to get homework.”

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