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.

Talking News

Enjoy news from local papers and Sight for Wight, recorded Fridays.

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Dress for Less

Visit our upmarket dress agency & charity boutique in Newport.

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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.

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News

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Dress for Less Fashion Show

Welcome to our Ladies Charity Fashion Event! Come and join us for a at the Masonic Lodge, 26 Castle Rd, Cowes for an afternoon of fashion. Our volunteer models will demonstrate a wide variety of fashions, all available to purchase, from Wedding outfits to your every...

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Sight for Wight Education Programme

This week (21st & 22nd January) we were at St Marys Primary School delivering Education Programme sessions to some of their classes. We learnt about sight loss, how to keep your eyes healthy and played some sight loss related games such as learning about braille,...

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CHRISTMAS CLOSURE

Just to let you know that Millbrooke House will be closed from 1pm on Friday 20th December and will re-open on Monday 6th January 2025. On behalf of everyone at Sight for Wight we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Short Story Writing Competition Award Ceremony 2024

Celebrating our 15th annual Short Story Writing Competition, Sight for Wight held the Awards Ceremony at The Riverside Centre, Newport on Friday 6th December to a full house!  This year’s theme was ‘A Funny Thing Happened When……’ Once again, we secured an enviable...

Events

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Wednesday Coffee & Chat

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

Wednesday Low Vision Drop-in

Every Wednesday, we have a drop-in session which allows you to view and try low vision equipment we have at Sight for Wight without the need for an appointment.  If this time is not convenient for you then you are welcome to call us to make an appointment to view our...

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Monthly Book Group

Sight for Wight hold a book group on the second Wednesday of each month.  The group runs from 2pm for about an hour and discuss the last month's book and then hand out the audible book for the next month.  Books are available on USB stick or CD.  There is no charge to...

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Mix & Mingle Social Group

Our Thursday Social Group has a new name!  The group meet every week from 10.30am till 2.00pm at Millbrooke House and give visually impaired people the chance to 'mix and mingle'!   We have planned themes each week; e.g. beach day, pub quizzes, bingo, carnival day,...

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Wednesday Coffee & Chat

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...

Get in Touch / Get Involved / Volunteer Today

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.