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Sight for Wight is the local independent charity dedicated to providing information & support to visually impaired Islanders, their families, friends & carers.
News
Day of Celebration 23.07.2025
Sight for Wight had a day of celebration on 23rd July 2025 for several reasons; one being the Charity has been running for 160 years and is the oldest working local charity. Secondly we always like to thank our members and volunteers so this was a day for them too. In...
Short Story Writing Competition 2025
Our short story writing competition is back after the success of last year's which produced some very high quality entries. This is the 16th year of the competition, originally started by our patrons, RC Bridgestock, international crime writing authors and the 10th...
160 Years of Sight for Wight!
Sight for Wight Celebrates 160 Years! Sight for Wight (The Isle of Wight Society for the Blind) is the oldest working Island Charity and celebrates its 160th birthday this year. Further recent delving into archives has revealed that, in fact, the Charity was founded...
VE Day Celebration Party
On Thursday 8th May, we had our VE Day Celebration Party! Thank you to every Member, Friend, Family, Volunteer and Staff Member who joined us for the afternoon. Also to every Volunteer who helped prepare and help throughout the afternoon. It was very much appreciated....
Sight for Wight Education Programme
This week (1st April) we were invited to Lanesend Primary School to deliver Education Programme sessions to two of their classes. The children learnt about how to keep their eyes healthy and already knew a few ways to keep their eyes healthy before our visit! They...
Events
Wednesday Coffee & Chat
We hold a coffee morning each week on a Wednesday at Millbrooke House from 10.00am till 11.30am. All are welcome to join us for a cup of tea or coffee and cake. The cost is £1 and the group is open to all, not just Members. On the first Wednesday of each month we are...
Wednesday Low Vision Drop-in
Every Wednesday, we have a drop-in session which allows you to view and try low vision equipment we have at Sight for Wight without the need for an appointment. If this time is not convenient for you then you are welcome to call us to make an appointment to view our...
Monthly Book Group
Sight for Wight hold a book group on the second Wednesday of each month. The group runs from 2pm for about an hour and discuss the last month's book and then hand out the audible book for the next month. Books are available on USB stick or CD. There is no charge to...
Mix & Mingle Social Group
Our Thursday Social Group has a new name! The group meet every week from 10.30am till 2.00pm at Millbrooke House and give visually impaired people the chance to 'mix and mingle'! We have planned themes each week; e.g. beach day, pub quizzes, bingo, carnival day,...
Wednesday Coffee & Chat
We hold a coffee morning each week on a Wednesday at Millbrooke House from 10.00am till 11.30am. All are welcome to join us for a cup of tea or coffee and cake. The cost is £1 and the group is open to all, not just Members. On the first Wednesday of each month we are...
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Our volunteers are the lifeblood of our charity. We estimate that over 200 hours a week are given by our volunteers to help and support visually impaired people on the island.
