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Dress for Less
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What do we do?
Sight for Wight (Isle of Wight Society for the Blind) is a local charity providing information and support to visually impaired people, their families, friends and carers.
News
Charity Ball
On Saturday 27th July Medina Lodge No. 35 held a Charity Ball in Cowes, to raise money for Sight for Wight, which is their chosen charity this year. There was a fabulous cabaret of Tony Mears and his wife Julie Wilson who entertained with songs from the 60's and 70's....
Summer Games
Our Mix and Mingle members, this week, are playing summer games and not put off by the wet weather today! Everyone is having fun!
Short Story Writing Competition 2024
Our short story writing competition is back after the success of last year’s which produced some very high quality entries. This is the 15th year of the competition; originally started by our patrons, RC Bridgestock, international crime writing authors. Chris Cane,...
Would you like to have a go on an electric Tandem Bike? If so, we can help!
Mayflower Theatre Trip
Yesterday (Thursday 9th May), Members, Volunteers and Staff went to Mayflower Theatre to watch Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Thank you to the Mayflower Theatre for really looking after us, everyone had a great time and were all singing the songs all the way back to the...
Art With Maddy
On Wednesday 8th May, some of our members enjoyed another art session with Maddy. Below are some photos from the class. If you would like to join in the the classes run on the second Wednesday of the month; they are held at the Parklands Centre, Park Road, Cowes...
Eye On Social – RNLI
Yesterday (23rd April) our Eye on Social Group enjoyed a tour around the RNLI Inshore Lifeboat Centre. Thank you very much to them for giving us their time to provide the tour to our Members, Volunteers and Staff. Photos show Members and Volunteers being shown around...
Millbrooke House New Drive
ARTICLE FROM ISLE OF WIGHT RADIO Leading companies in the Island’s construction industry have come together to provide a new car park for Sight for Wight, the independent charity providing information and support to visually impaired Islanders. The charity sought help...
Hat & Sunglasses Day 2024
We are asking each child to take part in our Hat and Sunglasses Day on Midsummer Solstice, Thursday 20th June. With the longest daylight hours and the highest intensity of rays, we have chosen midsummer’s day as the date quite deliberately. To take part we are asking...
Volunteer Catch Up
Our Volunteer Catch Up is next week (Tuesday March 19th) at 10.00am, here at Millbrooke House. Please come along and meet fellow volunteers; staff will be on hand to serve homemade cake and coffee. IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Along with this post is a picture of four...
Events
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...
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...
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,...
Sponsored Bike Ride
Further details to follow.
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...
Swimming at the West Wight
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...
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,...
Cycle Rally
Further details to follow.
Become a 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.
