Sight For Wight

Wednesday Coffee & Chat
2023-05-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-05-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-05-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-05-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-04-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-04-19 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Isle of Wight
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 joined by the Macular Society for their monthly meet up.
On the second Wednesday of each month we are inviting people to bring along a friend/relative/neighbour to enjoy coffee and cake with us.
On the third Wednesday of each month we will be joined by Laura Gooljar, the local ECLO (Eye Clinic Liaison Officer) from St Mary’s Hospital (starting in August 2021).
On the fourth Wednesday of each month we will have a trustee/member of staff on hand to answer questions about the charity.

Mix & Mingle Social Group
2023-05-18 10:30 - 14:00, 2023-05-11 10:30 - 14:00, 2023-05-04 10:30 - 14:00, 2023-04-27 10:30 - 14:00, 2023-04-20 10:30 - 14:00 | Millbrooke House
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, music day and much more! Members bring along their own packed lunch to enjoy.
The group welcomes volunteers who come in to read from various books.
The weekly cost to join the group is £3.00. Transport can be arranged (subject to availability) for an extra £2.50.

Swimming at the West Wight
2023-05-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-19 12:00 - 13:00 | West Wight Sports Centre, Moa Place, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9XH, United Kingdom
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 session with extra pool staff on hand and newcomers are very welcome.
If interested then please register by calling 522205 or email: members@iwsb.org.uk. We will need to ask some questions about your swimming ability, general health, mobility and next of kin contact details.
Minibus transport is available subject to demand and location.

Wednesday Low Vision Drop-in
2023-05-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Isle of Wight
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 equipment.
Please note if you wish to trial a specific digital magnifier or ‘seeing headset’; these items are not held in stock at Millbrooke House but we can arrange meetings with the relevant suppliers.

Monthly Book Group
2023-05-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Isle of Wight
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 join the group.
For more informaiton call 01983 522205 or email: enquiries@iwsb.org.uk

Godshill Coffee Morning
2023-05-09 10:30 - 11:45, 2023-05-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Old Smithy Coffee Shop, High Street, Godshill, Isle of Wight, PO38 3HZ, United Kingdom
The Godshill Coffee Morning is held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Old Smithy Coffee Shop from 10:30am – 11:45am.
Refreshments can be purchased from the Coffee Shop.

SingAbout Session - CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
2023-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 | St Mark’s Church, Station Road, Wootton, Isle of Wight, PO33 4QZ, United Kingdom
SingAbout is a social singing activity run by Independent Arts. It can help to improve your memory, breathing, speech, movement and confidence. It is a great opportunity to meet new people and everyone is welcome.
A variety of music is included, including traditional rounds and rhymes, songs from shows and music hall favourites as well as popular music and rock and roll.
Minibus transport is available subject to demand and location. Cost for the minibus is £2.00.
Please register your interest by calling 522205 or email members@iwsb.org.uk

Godshill Coffee Morning
2023-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Old Smithy Coffee Shop, High Street, Godshill, Isle of Wight, PO38 3HZ, United Kingdom
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.

Striders
2023-04-28 | Isle of Wight
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, there are always sighted guides on hand and the routes are always checked for suitability in advance.
The cost to walk with the group is £3.00 and when we do not leave from Newport, transport can be provided at a cost of £2.50.

Murder Mystery Evening
2023-03-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Isle of Wight College Restaurant, Medina Way, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TA, United Kingdom
Due to the popularity of our last event we are now offering another opportunity to test your super sleuth skills in solving ‘whodunit’ whilst enjoying a three course meal served by the fabulous Isle of Wight College Restaurant!
For booking enquiries and reservations contact Sight for Wight on 522205 or email: admin@iwsb.org.uk

Low Vision Day 2023
2023-03-11 10:30 - 15:30 | 1st Newport Scout Group, Wendes Hall, Woodbine Close, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1AN, United Kingdom

Low Vision Open Day (POSTPONED)
2022-09-10 11:00 - 15:30 | 1st Newport Scout Group, Wendes Hall, Woodbine Close, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1AN, United Kingdom
We are deeply saddened by the news that Her Majesty The Queen has passed away and would like to send our sincere condolences to the Royal Family.

After hearing the sad news we have decided to postpone tomorrow’s low vision open day; however, there will still be a Sight for Wight presence at Wendes Hall providing information from both Sight for Wight and Wight Sense.

The Macular Society and Eye Clinic Liaison Officer will also be in attendance offering support and a friendly face to anyone who comes along. Refreshments are available.

We will be at First Newport Scout Hut, Wendes Hall, Woodbine Close, Newport PO30 1AF from 11:00am – 3:30pm.

This is a very sad time indeed and we are pleased we can still offer support to those who need it.

Monday Swimming
2022-01-31 13:30 - 14:30 | Medina Leisure Centre, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2EW, United Kingdom
Weekly swimming at Medina Leisure Centre every Monday. Cost is £5.00 and £2.50 for transport.

Sight for Wight Christmas Fair
2021-11-27 10:30 - 12:30 | Sight for Wight, Millbrooke House, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1DD, United Kingdom

Ice Skating
2021-11-20 14:30 - 15:00 | Quay Street, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Sight for Wight has secured 20 spaces for the special Ice Rink at Quay Street, Newport.
