In Touch

Archery and Mountaineering


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Retina UK formed in 1976 as a voluntary organisation and is now helping to fund and develop treatments for genetic eye conditions. But for the first time in its history, it is conducting a wide-ranging piece of research into the lives of people who have genetic sight loss. Chief Executive Tina Houllaghan explains why.

Tom Walker meets a keen blind archer from west Wales, who says the sport helped him out of his depression.

And the Milton Mountaineers celebrate 50 years of gaining summits with a climb up Mount Snowdon.

Presenter: Peter White

Producer: Lee Kumutat

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