Brownies Easter Fair Raises £240 For Norfolk’s Sight Loss Charity
A group of Norfolk Brownies are helping vision impaired people in the county leading independent lives, after their Easter Fair raised £240 for sight loss charity Vision Norfolk. The 1st Corpusty and Saxthorpe Brownie pack held the fair as part of their Charities badge, fundraising by selling papier-mâché bowls, bookmarks and painted flowerpots, as well […]
Major Touring Exhibition To Showcase Latest Assistive Technologies For People In Norfolk Living With Sight Loss
A major exhibition highlighting the assistive technology, support and services available to people living with sight loss is set to tour Norfolk later this month. VisionZone 2024 will enable vision impaired people in the county to try a range of technology for themselves, as well as find out about more about the activities and services […]
King Charles III Announced As Patron Of Vision Norfolk
King Charles has been announced a the Patron of a charity which supports people living with sight loss across Norfolk. Vision Norfolk, which enjoyed the Patronage of the late Queen for many years, is one of a number of organisations across the UK which has received the Patronage of The King on the first anniversary […]
North Norfolk Golfers Club Together To Help People Living With Sight Loss
Members at a north Norfolk golf club have raised more than £2,500 for the county’s sight loss charity after a year of fundraising activity. John Seppings, club captain at The links Golf Club in West Runton, chose Vision Norfolk as his nominated charity during 2023, and members at the club have raised £2,514 to support […]
Great Yarmouth Audio Book Club For Vision Impaired People Seeking New Members
Vision impaired people in and around Great Yarmouth are being urged not to miss out on the joy of books – by taking part in a monthly Audio Book Club which takes place at the town’s library. Run by Vision Norfolk, the monthly book club is one of eight across the county, with members meeting […]
Archery Sessions Launched For Vision Impaired People In And Around Fakenham
Vision impaired people in and around Fakenham are being offered the chance to add another string to their bow – with the launch of monthly archery sessions being held on the outskirts of the town. The sessions, which will take place on the fourth Wednesday of every month, will enable vision impaired people to take […]
Taster Sessions Offered For Vision Impaired People Wanting To Try Tennis
People living with sight loss in the Great Yarmouth area are being invited to try tennis, with a series of special sessions led by a leading regional tennis trainer. LTA-accredited coach Mike Reynolds will be demonstrating that a vision impairment is not a barrier to getting on the court at the sessions, which are to […]
Lindyhoppers Take To The Dancefloor To Support Young People Living With Sight Loss
Nearly 100 jivers and Lindyhoppers put on their dancing shoes at a tea dance to raise over £1,000 to support young people in Norfolk living with sight loss. The event, at Wreningham Village Hall, was organised by dance school Swingymabob to raise money for the Children, Young people and Families programme run by Norfolk’s sight […]
Guided Seafront Walks On Offer For Vision Impaired People In Great Yarmouth
People living with sight loss in the Great Yarmouth area are being given the chance to step out on a bi-monthly guided seafront walk, to boost their physical and mental wellbeing. Vision Norfolk’s hub in the town is organising the walks to enable vision impaired people to enjoy the fresh air, exercise, and social interaction. […]
Free One-To-One Technology Training Sessions On Offer For People Living With Sight Loss In Great Yarmouth
Vision impaired people in Great Yarmouth are being offered free one-to-one technology training sessions to help them make the most of technology to help them live independently. Norfolk sight loss charity Vision Norfolk has teamed up with David Page, a retired IT professional who is himself vision impaired, to offer the monthly training sessions, which […]
