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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What do we do?
Sight for Wight is the local independent charity dedicated to providing information & support to visually impaired Islanders, their families, friends & carers.
News
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...
Sight for Wight Benches Get A Refurbish!
John Moore, our trustee and volunteer, has been busy refurbishing our garden benches and tables in readiness for the return of our members, all being well, in late July. Thank you John for all your hard work.
Happy Easter!
Everyone at Sight for Wight would like to wish you all a very Happy Easter!
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...
Swimming at the West Wight – CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Cost: £4.20 per person to swim plus an additional £2.00 for the use of the minibus if required. The Special Care swim session is in the main pool only but the temperature is raised to make it more comfortable for older and/or less mobile people. It's a very friendly...
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...
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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.
