Sight Loss Charity Recognises Long Service Of West Norfolk Volunteers
Volunteers from West Norfolk who give their time to help people with sight loss lead a full and independent life were recognised at a special celebration event at Vision Norfolk’s hub in King’s Lynn. Deputy Lieutenant of Norfolk Lady Romney and Mayor of King’s Lynn Lesley Bambridge visited the sight loss charity’s premises on Hamburg […]
Sight Loss Charity Recognises Long Service Of Quartet Of Great Yarmouth Volunteers
Four volunteers from Great Yarmouth who give their time to help people with sight loss lead a full and independent life were recognised at a special celebration event at Vision Norfolk’s hub in the town. Deputy Lieutenant of Norfolk Henry Cator and Deputy Mayor of Great Yarmouth Penny Carpenter visited the sight loss charity’s premises […]
Sight Loss Charity Recognises Long Service Of Norwich Volunteers
Volunteers who give their time to help people with sight loss lead a full and independent life were recognised at a special celebration event at Vision Norfolk’s Norwich hub. Lord Mayor of Norwich Kevin Maguire, Sheriff of Norwich Caroline Jarrold and Deputy Lieutenant of Norfolk Ian Lonsdale visited the sight loss charity’s premises in the […]
Artwork Created By Norfolk’s Vision Impaired Artists To Be Showcased In Three Exhibitions Across The County
A series of three exhibitions taking place across Norfolk later this month will showcase art created by vision impaired people across the county as part of a project funded by the Platinum Jubilee Fund. People living with sight loss have been working with artists Fiona Muller, Tim Edwards and Alison Kramarchuk in the Vision Norfolk […]
Vision Impaired People Gather In Cathedral To Honour Sight Loss Charity’s Founder
Blind and vision impaired people from all over Norfolk gathered in Norwich Cathedral for a brief service to honour the founder of the county’s sight loss charity, on the 217th anniversary of its founding. Trustees, staff and supporters of Vision Norfolk gathered around the memorial plaque to Thomas Tawell in the Cathedral’s nave, to commemorate […]
Vision Impaired Heritage Group Gets Real Taster Of City’s Chocolate-Making Heritage
A group of 20 vision impaired history lovers were given a special hands-on introduction to Norwich’s chocolate-making heritage when they received a special sensory experience at the Bridewell Museum of Norwich. Sight loss charity Vision Norfolk’s Heritage Group were invited to a special session where they were able to use touch, smell and taste to […]
Crafts Made By People Living With Sight Loss In Norfolk To Be Sold At Summer Events Across The County
Crafts and other handiworks made by some of Norfolk’s vision impaired people are to go on sale at a variety of summer events across the county, to raise money to support the work done by sight loss charity Vision Norfolk. The amazing crafts have been made by a number of groups organised by the charity, […]
Charity’s Army Of Volunteers Celebrated On Broads Boat Trip
The contribution made by volunteers to Norfolk’s sight loss charity was celebrated with a special Broads boat trip. Around 40 of the more than 100 volunteers who support Vision Norfolk were treated to drinks and lunch aboard the Southern Comfort Mississippi River Boat during a special two hour cruise from Horning. The event was to […]
Vision Impaired History Lovers Get Hands-On With Norwich’s Shoemaking History
A dozen vision impaired history lovers were given a special behind-the-scenes introduction to Norwich’s shoe manufacturing heritage when they received a special sensory experience at the Bridewell Museum of Norwich. The members of sight loss charity Vision Norfolk’s Heritage Group were invited to a special session where they were able to get hands on with […]
Norfolk Trio Take On Wind-Swept Mountain Climb To Raise Money For County’s Sight Loss Charity
Three intrepid fundraisers from Norfolk have raised more than £3,000 to help provide support for vision-impaired young people and their families, after climbing the UK’s third highest mountain in treacherous conditions. Two members of staff from Vision Norfolk were joined by a grandfather of a vision-impaired youngster to take on the 3,500ft Mount Snowdon in […]
