MORE than 100 children from five Holme Valley schools experienced what it was like to be blind.

The Holmfirth and Meltham Lions brought the youngsters together with blind and partially-sighted people and their guide dogs.

The event, at Holmfirth Cricket Club, celebrated the Lions’ donation of £800 to Guide Dogs for the Blind.

But they also introduced a range of activities for the youngsters – which included filling a jug with water while blindfolded and taking part in a quiz – in braille.

Lions’ president Steve O’Leary said the event had proved very successful.

The schools involved were: Holmfirth, Upperthong, Netherthong, Holme and Hinchliffe Mill.