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Newport Carnival 2022

Here are some photo's from Sight for Wight taking part in the Newport Carnival on Saturday 23rd July 2022. Thank you to everyone who supported us and to everyone who walked with us in the parade. We really enjoyed the evening and enjoyed being part of the Carnival. We...

Hats & Sunglasses Day

On Tuesday 21st June, Sight for Wight had their Hat and Sunglasses Day. All the primary schools were provided with a USB stick which had a video that we made. The video consisted of who we are as Sight for Wight and how we help people, about the Education Programme...

Anyone for Tennis?

Our Mix & Mingle group this week enjoyed their own version of Wimbledon, complete with strawberries and cream!

Members Celebrate Jubilee Party

On Thursday 26th May, our members enjoyed a fabulous tea party to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The Lord-Lieutenant, Susie Sheldon, joined in and spent time chatting to members, as well as giving an opening speech. Representatives from Barrett Homes also...

Members Enjoy Holiday at Warner’s

Approximately 20 members enjoyed a few days at Warner's, Norton Grange, Yarmouth. A huge thank you to Susan, Jasmine and the volunteers for making it possible for everyone to have such an amazing time as you will see from the photos below featuring members, staff and...

EASTER SIGHT FOR WIGHT CLOSURE

Millbrooke House will be closed on Good Friday and Bank Holiday Monday. We will reopen at 9:00am on Tuesday 19th April. We would like to wish you all a very Happy Easter!

Sensory Contract

The Isle of Wight Council is delighted to be working with local organisation Sight for Wight to provide a new sensory support service for Islanders with sight and/or hearing loss. The new service, Wight Sense, will provide specialist sensory support for local people...

Message from Lisa Hollyhead – CEO

I am delighted to now be able to confirm that from 1st April 2022 we have been awarded the Isle of Wight Sensory Contract. The contract will be completed under the Wight Sense team. Wight Sense will be providing specialist sensory assessment, mobility training and...

Name The Bear Winner

We are delighted to announce that our member, Audrey, was the winner of our 'name the bear' competition. Audrey was delighted with the bear who is almost as tall as Audrey!! Audrey with her Teddy Bear

Members Appreciate Susan

What a lovely surprise for our Volunteers' Manager, Susan, who received this lovely bouquet of flowers from our Mix and Mingle group today to thank her for everything she organises for them. Susan works tirelessly to make sure our members have the best time. Susan...