Blind welfare group Pathfinders is celebrating after getting more than £12,000 in lottery funding.

Cheers - Pathfinders chairman Colin Tarn and treasurer Amy Dowd share a teacup celebration over the success of the group's lottery bid Picture: MAXINE CLARKE

The club provides support for blind and partially blind members of the Basildon community.

Treasurer Amy Dowd said the money would be used for funding social activities for members.

Published Wednesday, February 5, 2003

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