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Important information about services
We’re thrilled to announce the resumption of some of our face-to-face services from week beginning 19 April, and the launch of some exciting new services for visually impaired people across Notts. Resumption of pre-booked face-to-face services As lockdown restrictions...
My Sight Charity Shop 10-12 Carlton Street Reopening
Brilliant news! Our charity shop at 10-12 Carlton Street, Hockley NG11NN is reopening today in line with the easing of #Lockdown restrictions. Opening times are Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm. We’re also accepting stock donations, so if you have pre-owned clothes or...
Shared Vision
Do you or someone you care about need support to help you come to terms with sight loss? Face the future with confidence Join Shared Vision, our award-winning free peer support group, which is here to offer practical advice and emotional support so you don’t have to...
Dad and Son Run for Our Charity
They were inspired to run for us because Stephen’s auntie Linda suffered a major stroke, which left her visually impaired. Linda enjoys our Nottingham Thursday Social Group and Stephen and Joseph want to make sure other local Blind people continue to enjoy the group...
March 21, 2021 is Census Day
March 21 is census day, by taking part you’ll be helping plan services for your area. To help make the census form even more accessible for #VisuallyImpaired people, we’re now booking in 30-minute appointments over 3 weeks from Mon 22 Feb to help you complete your...
Blind and Deaf artist draws on lockdown for inspiration
Local blind and deaf artist, Robert Allcock aged 54 from Mapperley draws inspiration from his lockdown fears and his hopes for a happier future to create two very different paintings. Rob says his art has helped him get through the turbulent times of the last year as...
Take part in the National Disability Survey 2021
Have your say and take part in the National Disability Survey, which will shape the National Disability Strategy. A braille version is available on request and blind or partially sighted people can email RNIB for support at: campaigns@rnib.org.uk For info...
Have you taken the Notts Recycles pledge yet?
Have you taken the Notts Recycles pledge yet? For each pledge @Veolia will donate £1 to our charity and you could win an eco-friendly hamper! https://www.veolia.co.uk/nottinghamshire/nottsrecyclespledge
Running 10k in festive fancy dress!
Good luck to Iris and Melanie, two social care staff who are preparing to run the virtual 10k Monsal Trail in their finest festive fancy dress! Iris, a keen runner is blind and her colleague Melanie is her trusted guide runner. They will be taking on their Christmas...
Coronavirus Community Support Fund
We’re thrilled to have received funding from Coronavirus Community Support Fund. With this grant, we’ve employed Matt who will create a team of Volunteer Tech Befrienders to help blind and partially sighted people get on line reducing isolation and improving lives!...