Seething Amateur Artists’ Exhibition Raises £700 For County’s Sight Loss Charity
A group of amateur artists in Seething have raised £700 for Norfolk’s sight loss charity after they put on an exhibition of their work in the local village hall. The Seething Art Group, which consists of around 20 local people who come together to sketch, draw and paint on a Monday morning in Seething Village […]
Vision Impaired Group Get On Track To Enjoy Steam Train Experience
A group of vision impaired people enjoyed a special sensory steam train trip when they boarded the Bure Valley Railway for a journey from Wroxham to Aylsham and back. The excursion, organised by sight loss charity Vision Norfolk’s Great Yarmouth hub, saw the group enjoy the atmosphere of the train as they travelled along the […]
Norfolk’s Sight Loss Charity Accredited As Real Living Wage Employer
Norfolk’s sight loss charity has been accredited as a Real Living Wage Employer, as part of its commitment to attracting and retaining the best people to ensure it delivers high quality services to vision impaired people in the county. Vision Norfolk, which employs 36 people across the county has committed to paying staff the Real […]
Vision Impaired Great Yarmouth People Enjoy Special Coronation Tea Party
More than 30 vision impaired people and charity volunteers from Great Yarmouth have come together to celebrate this weekend’s coronation with a special tea party. The event was organised by Vision Norfolk and held at its hub on Hall Quay in the town. The late Queen Elizabeth was Patron of the charity. Guests dressed up […]
Vision Impaired Gardening Enthusiasts Enjoy Privileged Access To Famous West Norfolk Gardens
A group of more than 40 vision impaired gardening enthusiasts were treated to a special sensory visit of Gayton Hall Gardens, with the chance to touch and smell the huge variety of plants, and hear the history of the gardens and Hall during a special guided walk. The trip, organised by sight loss charity Vision […]
West Norfolk Vision Impaired Knitters On A Mission To Help Local Homeless People Keep Warm
Two homeless people in King’s Lynn will be warmer at night thanks to the efforts of vision impaired knitters in the town. Vision Norfolk’s ‘Knit and Natter’ club, which meets at the charity’s King’s Lynn hub each month, has collectively created two blankets made up of squares knitted by individual members – and these have […]
Vision Impaired History Lovers From Great Yarmouth Get Hands-On With Norwich Cathedral
A group of vision impaired people from Great Yarmouth were given special access to the treasures in Norwich Cathedral – including the chance to get hands-on with the building’s architecture, decorations and ecclesiastical features. A group from Vision Norfolk were given a special sensory tour of the Norman cathedral, which saw them hugging the huge […]
Sight Loss Charity Appoints Support Officer At Cromer Eye Clinic
Norfolk’s sight loss charity Vision Norfolk has announced the appointment of a new Eye Clinic Support Officer in north Norfolk, working at the Allies Eye Clinic at Cromer and District Hospital. Aby Roberts will provide an immediate point of support for patients, acting as a bridge between the clinical team and those receiving a sight […]
Archery Sessions Launched For Vision Impaired People In West Norfolk
Vision impaired people in west Norfolk have been adding another string to their bow – with the launch of archery sessions being held in Downham Market. As part of a new programme of activities for people living with sight loss run by Vision Norfolk, which has been enabled by a £2,497 grant from King’s Lynn […]
Eye Clinic Staff Put On Their Running Shoes To Support Sight Loss Charity
People living with sight loss in Norfolk will have an enhanced range of activities provided for them thanks to donations totalling £1535 from the Norwich Newmedica Eye Clinic. The team at the Broadland Business Park-based clinic took part in the Norwich 10K race to raise money for Vision Norfolk, and their fundraising efforts were boosted […]