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Bertie Kennoway

"The days were very very long…I felt I was just left on the scrap heap."

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At 19 years old Bertie was told he would eventually loose his eyesight. Feeling down, he set out for a walk along the countryside to clear his head…

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In 1970 I went to RNIB College in England for training. I went on to work for the ICL computer company in Castlereagh from 1970 until 1975. In 1977 I started with Short Brothers making components for aircraft. I was specially trained on a capstan lathe and I really loved this job.

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Name: Amy
Date: 14/09/2008
Comment: I know Bertie because he is my neighbour. Bertie is a very out going bubbly person and very independent with the help of his careers and Patricia who looks after him.



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