Striders
2024-04-26, 2024-05-31 | 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.

Wednesday Coffee & Chat
2024-05-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-05 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.

Wednesday Low Vision Drop-in
2024-05-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-29 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.

SingAbout Session - CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
2024-05-01 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

Mix & Mingle Social Group
2024-05-02 10:30 - 14:00, 2024-05-09 10:30 - 14:00, 2024-05-16 10:30 - 14:00, 2024-05-23 10:30 - 14:00, 2024-05-30 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.

Village Market
2024-05-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Chillerton Village Hall

Godshill Coffee Morning
2024-05-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-04 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 first Tuesday of each month at the Old Smithy Coffee Shop from 10:00am – 12.00pm.
Refreshments can be purchased from the Coffee Shop.

Monthly Book Group
2024-05-08 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

Golf
2024-05-09 | Isle of Wight
The Golfers meet once a month on a Sunday morning at Westridge Golf Club, Ryde. The group go onto the driving ranges and out onto the course. An instructor is available to help out beginners. The golf session lasts around an hour and is followed by refreshments and a chat in the café.

Swimming at the West Wight
2024-05-15 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.

Eye On Social
2024-05-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Isle of Wight College Restaurant, Medina Way, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TA, United Kingdom
Our next Eye on Social will be lunch at the Isle of Wight College Restaurant. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. Everyone is welcome; members, family, friends and volunteers alike! This really is a great chance to catch up with friends both new and old. We will provide transport as far as possible.

Walk and Talk
2024-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 | LA Bowl, Esplanade Pavilion, 25 Esplanade, Ryde, PO33 2EL, United Kingdom
Our next Walk and Talk group is Friday 24th May.

This group is an alternative to Striders and involves a walk of around 2 miles with a piece of cake and cup of tea afterwards.

This month’s walk is in Ryde. The walks starts at 10am and the walk starts at Ryde LA Bowl and finishes in Puckpool.

If anyone is interested in taking part, please contact Susan on 01983 522205 or email enquiries@iwsb.org.uk

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Along with this post is a picture of Members, Volunteers and Friends at the last Walk and Talk in Yarmouth.

Bembridge Street Fayre
2024-05-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Isle of Wight
Bembridge Street Fayre will be held on Bank Holiday Monday 27th May from 11am – 4pm. The street fayre will include stalls and entertainment and we will also be there.

Chillerton and Gatcombe Scarecrow Festival
2024-05-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Chillerton
The award-winning festival returns from 25th May 2024! Come and see us and find up to 100 scarecrows on the scarecrow trail throughout the villages of Chillerton and Gatcombe. Free entry.
There will once again be a people’s vote for the most popular scarecrow, so a chance to participate in the Island’s quirkiest festival. Scarecrow maps will be available from the Village Hall and Gallybagger Inn.
Aunt Sally’s Tearoom will be open each day for a cup o’ tea an’ a slice o’ cake from 11am to 4pm for refreshments and snacks.
The Gallybagger Inn will also open Saturday 25th May, Sunday 26th May and Saturday 1st June from midday to 4pm with live music acts each day. It will also be open evenings from 7pm on both Saturdays, Monday, Thursday (Folk night) and Friday (Bingo)…with the addition of live Music on the Saturday evenings.
Sight for Wight will be serving refreshments on Tuesday 28th May (10:00am – 5:00pm) so please come along and say hi!

Bucket Collection - TESCO Freshwater
2024-06-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Freshwater
We will be bucket collecting at TESCO in Freshwater so please come along and say hello if you’re doing your shopping.
