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
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!
Easter Chicks Flying Out!
Our Easter chick fundraiser has proved extremely popular and we've sold over 400 chicks which is fantastic and largely down to our volunteer knitters, TESCO, Ryde and ASDA, Newport for donating a large quantity of Cadbury's Cream Eggs to us!Lisa, our CEO (below)...
The Gruffalo: Scent kit brings story to life for visually impaired
Guide Dogs UK has created a kit of nasal inhalers to represent the Gruffalo and the four creatures who meet him, Snake, Fox, Owl and Mouse. Mouse smells like cupcakes, Fox has the scent of freshly cut grass, Owl is a cup of tea and Snake has a smoky scent. The...
We Are Looking for Befriending Volunteers!
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.
