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Making memory boxes

Making memory boxes Drawing on the wide range of techniques learnt in our Arts workshops, visually impaired artists are producing ‘Boxes’, which can be either functional or tell a personal story. Building boxes that are visually impaired friendly For the functional...

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New peer support group for people with visual impairments

Blind and vision impaired people living in the Nottingham area now have a new way to get the help and support needed to enable them to begin to come to terms with a life-changing diagnosis of sight loss, thanks to a new peer support group due to be launched this week...

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My Sight Newark launches in January

The New Year promises to get off to a great start for visually impaired people living in the Newark area, as we prepares to launch our new Lottery funded social group for blind and partially sighted people in the Newark area. My Sight Newark My Sight Newark will hold...

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Our tribute to volunteer Living Legends!

Can you spot our Living Legend, volunteer Elaine Newton who leads our Thursday social Group? Find her picture on the Wall of Fame in Market Square between Christmas and New Year. Thanks to all our amazing volunteers Thanks to Elaine and to all our amazing volunteers...

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An extra Christmas gift will make a world of difference

Can you afford just one extra gift this Christmas? A donation to our charity will help to ensure that a local blind person like Amy, can continue to enjoy the social groups, outings, arts workshops, IT classes and sports clubs that help her get more out of life! A big...

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Red ribbons and Christmas carols!

Today we will cut the red ribbon to signal the official launch of our exciting new pop-up equipment and advice centre in the Victoria Centre Market. The event will also be marked by our choir who will be in the shopping centre entertaining weary shoppyers with...

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Come and raise a glass with us at our AGM

Come and enjoy a drink with us at our Annual General meeting on Friday 2 December at the St James Hotel, Nottingham. The meeting takes place between 10:30am and 1pm and is your opportunity to find out more about the work of our charity over the last financial year and...

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Our new pop-up shop opens at Victoria Centre

If you want expert advice on living with sight loss or you'd like to take a hands-on look at the latest magnifiers and other equipment, check out our new Pop-up Shop conveniently located at the Victoria Centre Market. Opening times The new Pop-up Shop is located...

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Volunteering leads to holiday in Barcelona

Atiqa Ilyas, aged 25 lost her sight 11 years ago due to complications following an accident. She first met her My Guide volunteer, 25-year old Carri in September 2014. The two have been meeting up every week since and get on like a house on fire, developing a firm...

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