Millbrooke House
Due to the latest government guidelines, Millbrooke House will be closed; however, we are still open to take your phone calls during normal office hours: Monday - Friday 09:30am - 4:00pm Telephone: 01983 522205 Email: enquiries@iwsb.org.uk
Short Story Writing Competition Virtual Award Ceremony
TO WATCH THE AWARD CEREMONY PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW: https://youtu.be/q24svSMsl7g A huge thank you to everyone who 'tuned in' to watch the Award Ceremony via our website, Facebook page or YouTube. We were determined to have the ceremony and the general...
2020 Annual Raffle Celebrating 125 Years of Sight for Wight
This year, Sight for Wight is celebrating 125 years. The oldest charity on the Isle of Wight. As part of this very special year, we are offering first prize of £125 plus 125 further prizes. Tickets are available to buy at £1.00 each or £5.00 for a book of five. The...
Short Story Writing Competition Update
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in this year's short story writing competition. We are always so grateful for the interest we get and this year has been particularly difficult with COVID but we are delighted to say we had more entries this year than last...
Befriending Volunteer Manager
At Sight for Wight (Isle of Wight Society for the Blind) we provide support for visually impaired people living with sight loss on the Island. We are seeking to appoint a new Befriending Volunteer Manager to lead and manage our members’ Befriending Service. The...
Strategy Letter and Strategy 2020 (Audio Version)
Our Sight for Wight Strategy has now been approved and sent out to members and volunteers. If you'd like to listen to an audio version of the strategy letter and strategy then please click HERE.
We Need Your Feedback
Sight for Wight knows that there are more than 6,400 people living with sight loss on the Island and we want to hear from you. This year we will be 125 years old, but far from ageing us, we want to use this to really extend our reach and become even more useful to...
Coronavirus Update – 1st September 2020
Coronavirus update –1st September 2020 Following government guidelines we are still unable to offer face-to-face visits for non-essential visits. Millbrooke House remains closed for all group activities but we are here on the phone and email to help however we can so...
Jimmy McGovern’s ‘Moving On’ Series
Drama series comprising of stand-alone stories where each episode revolves around people facing life-changing circumstances. Jimmy McGovern's 'Moving On' series continues with 'Second Sight'. For those who would like to access it you can click HERE. Programme synopsis...
Sight for Wight News (week commencing Monday 23rd March 2020)
Coronavirus Update 20th March 2020 It is with great regret that we have decided to temporarily stop all Sight for Wight activities, social groups and coffee mornings due to the escalating coronavirus situation, until further notice. This includes the Low Vision...
Scaffolding News
Please find below a list of known footway obstructions for works including scaffolding or hoarding. We are unable to include end dates as many are extended on a week by week basis, also included are tables and chairs permits that have been issued in the past week....
Sight for Wight News (week commencing Monday 16th March 2020)
Tuesday 17th March Laura and Kerry will be at the Our Place Community Drop-In session at the West Wight Community Centre in Moa Place, Freshwater. Come along to say hello between 10.15am and 12 noon, and enjoy a free cup of tea or coffee. The Swimming Group are...
