People who are blind or partially sighted can get advice and try the latest gadgets at an event in Devizes.

Action for Blind People representatives will be outside the Bear Hotel, Devizes, on Thursday, October 17, between 10am and 4pm.

Their mobile unit has the latest technology from vibrating bank note detectors to talking microwaves and tin lids.

Rachel Gibson, of Action for Blind People’s sight loss information service, said: “Everybody is welcome to come along and visit us.

“Whether you are visually impaired or know somebody who may be having problems with their sight, please pay us a visit and pick up information or ask us your questions.

“Visitors can try out a wide range of daily living aids or the latest computer and magnification technology.”