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
Coronavirus Update – All events and activities temporarily suspended.
Covid-19 – Coronavirus update – 30th March 2020 We are aiming to provide as much information, help and support to our members in this difficult time. This summary update gives clear help on who to contact for help and support. What has changed? Activities and...
Jimmy McGovern’s ‘Moving On’ Series
Drama series comprising of stand-alone stories where each episode revolves around people facing life-changing circumstances. Jimmy McGovern's 'Moving On' series continues with 'Second Sight'. For those who would like to access it you can click HERE. Programme synopsis...
Sight for Wight News (week commencing Monday 23rd March 2020)
Coronavirus Update 20th March 2020 It is with great regret that we have decided to temporarily stop all Sight for Wight activities, social groups and coffee mornings due to the escalating coronavirus situation, until further notice. This includes the Low Vision...
Scaffolding News
Please find below a list of known footway obstructions for works including scaffolding or hoarding. We are unable to include end dates as many are extended on a week by week basis, also included are tables and chairs permits that have been issued in the past week....
Sight for Wight News (week commencing Monday 16th March 2020)
Tuesday 17th March Laura and Kerry will be at the Our Place Community Drop-In session at the West Wight Community Centre in Moa Place, Freshwater. Come along to say hello between 10.15am and 12 noon, and enjoy a free cup of tea or coffee. The Swimming Group are...
Events
Niton Coffee Morning
The Niton Coffee Morning is held on the first Tuesday of each month at the Niton Post Office from 10:00am - 11:45am. Refreshments can be purchased from the Post Office cafe.
Ryde Swimming Group
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
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 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...
Monthly Book Group
Sight for Wight hold a book group on the second Wednesday of each month at Lord Louis Library in Newport. The group runs from 2.00pm for about an hour. We discuss the last month’s book and then hand out the book for the next month. Books are available on USB stick or...
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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.
