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Sight for Wight is the local independent charity dedicated to providing information & support to visually impaired Islanders, their families, friends & carers.
News
Mayflower Theatre Trip
Yesterday (Thursday 9th May), Members, Volunteers and Staff went to Mayflower Theatre to watch Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Thank you to the Mayflower Theatre for really looking after us, everyone had a great time and were all singing the songs all the way back to the...
Art With Maddy
On Wednesday 8th May, some of our members enjoyed another art session with Maddy. Below are some photos from the class. If you would like to join in the the classes run on the second Wednesday of the month; they are held at the Parklands Centre, Park Road, Cowes...
Eye On Social – RNLI
Yesterday (23rd April) our Eye on Social Group enjoyed a tour around the RNLI Inshore Lifeboat Centre. Thank you very much to them for giving us their time to provide the tour to our Members, Volunteers and Staff. Photos show Members and Volunteers being shown around...
Millbrooke House New Drive
ARTICLE FROM ISLE OF WIGHT RADIO Leading companies in the Island’s construction industry have come together to provide a new car park for Sight for Wight, the independent charity providing information and support to visually impaired Islanders. The charity sought help...
Hat & Sunglasses Day 2024
We are asking each child to take part in our Hat and Sunglasses Day on Midsummer Solstice, Thursday 20th June. With the longest daylight hours and the highest intensity of rays, we have chosen midsummer’s day as the date quite deliberately. To take part we are asking...
Events
Mix & Mingle Social Group
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,...
Eye On Social
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. ...
Wednesday Coffee & Chat
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...
Wednesday Low Vision Drop-in
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...
Mix & Mingle Social Group
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,...
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