Sight for Wight is the local independent charity dedicated to providing information & support to visually impaired Islanders, their families, friends & carers. Membership is free to all Islanders affected by sight loss.
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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
Volunteers’ Week
Sight for Wight were in St James Square, Newport between 10:00am and 2:00pm on Wednesday 2nd June chatting to people about the charity and also trying to recruit some new volunteers. Thank you to everyone who came along and had a chat with us and also for the very...
USB Memory Sticks Return!
We are delighted to announce the return of the Talking News USB memory sticks; the first of which were sent out last Friday 21st May to our members. It has been over a year that members have not had the traditional sticks due to COVID 19 so, instead, Vectis Radio...
Sheila Raising Money for Sight for Wight
Sheila, one of our members, at the grand age of 87 is touching her toes every day in May ONE HUNDRED TIMES in aid of Sight for Wight. This is part of the Captain Tom 100 Challenge. THANK YOU SHEILA. Please encourage her by donating now using the link...
Volunteer Walk Leaders Required
Do you enjoy a long walk, planning routes, have about four hours a month to spare and would like to guide a team of visually impaired walking enthusiasts, some with guide dogs, to various destinations around the Island finishing with a pub lunch? If so, then we would...
Meet Our New Apprentices
We are delighted to announce we have taken on two new apprentices so please let them introduce themselves. Hello I’m Liberty, I chose to do this apprenticeship to learn new skills and to meet new people. I am a young carer and I love spending time with my family. I...
Events
Ryde Swimming Group – CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Our swimming group meets every Tuesday evening from 8pm till 8.45pm at the Waterside Pool in Ryde. They have exclusive use of the pool during this session. The group is open to any visually impaired person who is a keen swimmer or who just enjoys being in the water....
Wednesday Coffee Morning – CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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 – CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Every Wednesday between 10.00am and 12.00pm we hold a Low Vision drop-in session. This coincides with the coffee morning and allows you to view and try the Low Vision equipment we have at the Society without the need for an appointment. If this time is not suitable...
Thursday Social Group – CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The Thursday Social Group meets every week from 10.30am till 2.00pm at Millbrooke House, where they engage with other visually impaired people. They socialise and enjoy lunch together. In the afternoon, the group welcome volunteers who come in to read from various...
Godshill Coffee Morning – CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The Godshill Coffee Morning is held on the second Thursday of each month at the Old Smithy Coffee Shop from 10:30am - 11:45am. Refreshments can be purchased from the Coffee Shop.
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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.
