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  • Sighted Guide Training for Volunteers (My Guide Level 1)

    Millbrooke House

    It is recommended that all volunteers participate in this training to gain some understanding of and insight into sight loss as well as learning the essentials of sighted guide training.  Refresher training every two years is recommended. Training will take place at Millbrooke House. Level 1 covers the training required to become a Community Sighted […]

  • 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, there are always sighted guides on hand […]

  • SingAbout Session – CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

    St Mark's Church Station Road, Wootton, Isle of Wight, 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 […]

  • Monthly Book Group

    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 […]

  • Members’ Forum

    Millbrooke House

    To be added to the email list for Members' Forum updates including agenda, location etc., please email members@iwsb.org.uk

  • Swimming at the West Wight

    West Wight Sports Centre Moa Place, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, 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 […]

  • Pottery

    Jubilee Stores Studios Town Quay, Newport, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

    Following on from a very successful pottery morning in 2018, this two hour session will be focusing on using the Potters Wheel.  You do not need to have attended the previous session to take part. Numbers are restricted to ensure everyone has sole use of a wheel.  The price covers everything required including clay, materials […]

  • Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

    Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary St John's Road, Wroxall, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

    The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary has over 100 donkeys and ponies, all of whom are either rescued or abandoned.  They are given a 'forever home' in 55 acres of countryside in the Wroxall valley where they get first class care and welfare.  Come and join us for a visit to the Sanctuary, as well […]