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 News (week commencing Monday 2nd March 2020)
Tuesday 3rd March The Swimming Group are swimming at the Waterside Pool in Ryde from 8.00pm till 8.45pm. The pool is closed to the public whilst the group swims. There are male and female volunteers to help you get in and out of the pool as well as Lifeguards to...
New Eye Care Guide from PHE and SeeAbility
SeeAbility have worked with Public Health England on their new eye care reasonable adjustments guide to support people with learning disabilities to ask for simple changes to get eye care equality. The guide contains advice on how reasonable adjustments can make eye...
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....
Coronavirus
Whilst there have been no cases of the coronavirus identified on the Isle of Wight at present, with the steady spread of the coronavirus infection across Europe and with a number of isolated reports in the UK involving those who have recently travelled to places where...
Dress for Less Assistant Manager (Saturdays Only)
6.5 hours/week £8.72/hour. Dress for Less - Dress Agency Boutique, St James Street, Newport. Dress for Less is a 50/50 Dress Agency Boutique specialising in high end ladies fashion and occasion wear. Do you have the passion and personality to lead our team of Saturday...
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...
SingAbout Session
SingAbout is a social singing activity run by Independent Arts. It can help to improve your memory, breathing, speech, movement and confidence. It is a great opportunity to meet new people and everyone is welcome. A variety of music is included, including...
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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.
