Nicky thrilled by Harley Davidson challenge

A BLIND woman from Carnoustie has gone full throttle on the back of a Harley Davidson as part of a year of challenges.

Nicky Milne, 49, wanted to tick off an A-Z of challenges to prove that people who have lost their sight can still live a full and interesting life.

Nicky turns 50 this year and felt it was a good time to try new things and to revisit some she has not done since her youth in order to raise funds for a cause close to her heart.

The mum-of-three decided to raise funds for North East Sensory Services (NESS) by undertaking “Nicky’s Big Adventures” for her Gold Discovery Award run by Angus Council. Making a cup of tea was a challenge initially. But now through her sense of touch and by using new technology, she can achieve most things.

“I was on the back of a bike in my 20s but this was a totally different experience,” she said. “It was a bit scary but I loved every second of it and it went really well.

“The response to my big adventures has been excellent and it has also encouraged people in a similar situation to try things out.

“I have realised I can still do most things although I’ve had to adapt. Sometimes you just need a little bit of extra help.”

Nicky has also gone wakeboarding, taken part in a pottery class, done zumba and now has plans to take up archery.

Anyone who wants to find out more contact about NESS Joan Kennedy, fundraising coordinator, on joan. kennedy@nesensory-services.org or 07720 811896.