Local MP Alan Campbell recently attended an event at Pearey House, in North Shields to celebrate their 150 year anniversary.

Pearey House was established in 1873 and is a Centre for adults that live in North Tyneside who have a visual impairment.

The Charity was established in 1873 as Northumberland and Durham home Teaching Society. In 1884 the name was changed to the Northern Counties Blind Society, and in 1924 became Tynemouth Blind Welfare Society.

Alan said “It was good to go along to Pearey House 150 year anniversary celebrations. They raised a massive £4607.55 on the day. Well done to everyone who helped to organise the event. Here’s to another 150 years.”