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
Story Writing Competition Virtual Award Ceremony 2021
For the second year running we had to record the Short Story Writing Competition Award Ceremony. We were very grateful to all our sponsors who supported us: ASDA Isle of Wight, ComiCoffee UK, Dinosaur Isle, The Entertainer, Hovertravel, Isle of Wight College...
Short Story Writing Competition Virtual Award Ceremony 2021
From 7pm on Monday 6th December 2021 you can click on the link below and find out who this year's winners are and also enjoy some festive entertainment by very talented people. To all those who supported us with the competition, a huge thank you....
Skating at The Quay!
Our CEO managed to secure 20 places for our members/volunteers to use the pop up Ice Rink on Saturday 20th November. Staff members went along too. Our CEO, Lisa, (left) with member and staff member Abi (right) Members Jamie and Liz
Members’ Christmas Party
Our members enjoyed a festive Christmas lunch at the Isle of Wight College Restaurant which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. A huge thanks to the College team for all their hard work.
Short Story Writing Award Ceremony
Our annual short story writing competition award ceremony is on Monday 6th December at the Riverside Centre. Please come along and enjoy some free festive entertainment and help raise money for Sight for Wight.
Events
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,...
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
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...
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,...
Striders
Striders meet on the last Friday of every month. They walk on different routes around the Island and then finish off with lunch at a local pub or restaurant. The group is open to all visually impaired people who like longer walks in the countryside and, of course,...
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.
