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160 Years of Sight for Wight!

Sight for Wight Celebrates 160 Years! Sight for Wight (The Isle of Wight Society for the Blind) is the oldest working Island Charity and celebrates its 160th birthday this year. Further recent delving into archives has revealed that, in fact, the Charity was founded...

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VE Day Celebration Party

On Thursday 8th May, we had our VE Day Celebration Party! Thank you to every Member, Friend, Family, Volunteer and Staff Member who joined us for the afternoon. Also to every Volunteer who helped prepare and help throughout the afternoon. It was very much appreciated....

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Sight for Wight Education Programme

This week (1st April) we were invited to Lanesend Primary School to deliver Education Programme sessions to two of their classes. The children learnt about how to keep their eyes healthy and already knew a few ways to keep their eyes healthy before our visit! They...

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Theatre Trip

    IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Saturday 19th July 2025 - Apollo Theatre, Newport 7.30pm - Tickets £10.00 This is the classic story of Cockney flower-seller Eliza Doolittle who is taught to "talk more genteel" by Professor Henry Higgins so that she may pass as a...

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Dress for Less 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 day essentials, all pre-loved quality brands....

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Towns Women’s Guild Present Cheque

On Wednesday 19th March 2025 we were invited to the Towns Women's Guild at the Broadway Centre, Sandown to meet the group and be presented with a cheque after being their Charity of the Year. While we were there, Lisa, our CEO briefly chatted about the Charity and...

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CEO Lisa Hollyhead to Retire

Following years of "tireless dedication", the much-loved chief executive of Sight for Wight has announced her retirement. Lisa has been CEO of the IW Society for the Blind since 2020, having first started working for the charity in 2018. This year marks the charity's...

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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...

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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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...

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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...

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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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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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,...

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Godshill Coffee Morning

The Godshill Coffee Morning is held on the first Tuesday of each month at the Old Smithy Coffee Shop from 10:00am - 12.00pm. Refreshments can be purchased from the Coffee Shop.

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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...