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Autumn Newsletter 2023

Our Autumn Newsletter has been sent out; packed with useful information and interesting stories.  It's available to listen to on Alexa or below: https://youtu.be/IVv4_xcREBQ

Short Story Writing Competition 2023

You have one more week to enter our short story writing competition.  The closing date is Friday 3rd November so you'll need to get your entries to Waterstones or to Sight for Wight HQ at Millbrooke House by that deadline. There are some great prizes to be won so why...

Short Story Writing Competition 2023

Our short story writing competition is back after the success of last year’s which produced some very high quality entries.  This is the 14th year of the competition; originally started by our patrons, RC Bridgestock, international crime writing authors. Chris Cane,...

Today Is Hats & Sunglasses Day!

We hope you will join us today by wearing a hat or sunglasses to school or work and donate a £1.00 to Sight for Wight.  You can give us a call on 522205 and make your pledge or call into Millbrooke House. Our video below explains our reasoning behind this yearly...

Coronation Party 2023

On Thursday 4th May, our members, volunteers and staff enjoyed an afternoon of entertainment at 1st Newport Scout Group, Wendes Hall.  We were joined by the new High Sheriff, Dawn Haig-Thomas and Chairperson of the Isle of Wight Council, Claire Critchison. ...

Mix & Springle!

Our Mix & Mingle members were in a creative spring mood producing lovely flower arrangements!

Eye on Social

This afternoon we held our first 'Eye on Social' event which is the fourth Wednesday of every month. Today's guest speaker was Michael Durrant who entertained with some life experience stories. Everyone had a great afternoon and also enjoyed tea, cake and a chat. 21...

Low Vision Open Day

On Saturday 11th March we had our Low Vision and Hearing Help Open Day at the Wendes Hall. Thank you to the Exhibitors that joined us and thank you to everyone that came in to speak to us! Also, thank you to all the Volunteers who came and helped us. We had 108 people...

Murder Mystery 2023

On Thursday 16th March we had our Murder Mystery Event and the Isle of Wight College Restaurant. Thank you to the actors - Betsy, Hannah, Si, Maureen and Libby for performing for us. And, thank you to the Isle of Wight College Restaurant for looking after us so well....

Volunteer Catch Up 2023

We held our first Volunteer Catch Up for 2023 yesterday. A huge thanks to those who made cakes for the event and for the volunteers who turned up for an enjoyable social get-together! IMAGE DESCRIPTION:  Four photos showing our volunteers enjoying tea, cake and a...

Tandem Bike Ride

In November 2022, some of our members enjoyed a tandem bike ride, thanks to Karl.  Here's what some of our members had to say about the experience. https://youtu.be/ivFIc-sDsuY