Blind Glastonbury volunteer says others should try it

A man has said that being blind has not held him back from volunteering at Glastonbury Festival.

Jacob Hare, 21, from Nottingham, is an Oxfam steward and encourages other people with disabilities and impairments to "definitely give it a go".

He said that while festivals can be "pretty tricky" at times, due to the different terrains and festival obstacles, he feels incredibly supported by his "Oxfamily".

Mr Hare, who attends the festival alongside his mum, Louise Potter, said he also could not do it without her and describes her as being his "second pair of eyes".

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I found this story really uplifting, because it shows how taking part in something like Glastonbury doesn’t have to be limited by sight loss when the right support is in place, and it’s great that the volunteer is encouraging others to try it too. It really emphasizes how being part of the event can help build confidence and create a strong sense of community. I recently came across boston limo travel while reading about accessible travel options, and it reminded me how important it is for events and services to make sure everyone can feel included. I’m curious, did they mention what kind of assistance or guidance helped them the most during the festival?