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A wooden thermometer showing a very high temperature, around 37 degrees Celsius. In the background there is a blurry outline of someone drinking water.

Friday 26th June – Community Hubs Closed Due to Weather

Due to the forecast extreme temperatures, Vision Norfolk’s offices and community hubs will be closed

A group of 12 people, and one guide dog, standing inside the main exhibition room of the Sainsbury Centre in Norwich.

What’s On – July 2026

Vision Norfolk runs a wide range of accessible creative, cultural, sports, and social activities designed

Free Carpet Bowls Taster Sessions On Offer For People Living With Sight Loss In Swaffham

People living with sight loss in and around Swaffham are being given the chance to

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Magpie News – Summer 2026

The spring 2026 edition of Magpie News has been published, featuring a round-up of our

Vegetables from the allotment proudly displayed on a table including beetroot, cucumbers, carrots, and potatoes.

Tip of the Month – Gardening with Vision Impairment

There is a vibrant community of gardeners with vision impairment in Norfolk and beyond who

Vision Norfolk volunteers day at Fairhaven Gardens

Vision Norfolk’s Volunteers Celebrated With Special Fairhaven Visit

8th June 2026 The contribution made by Vision Norfolk volunteers was celebrated during National Volunteers’

Volunteer Max Bevan siting in the Norwich Equipment Centre with pamphlets and pieces of low vision equipment behind him.

Max’s Volunteering Story

First-year Pharmacy student Max Bevan has been taking part in Vision Norfolk’s Digital Inclusion Project

Rachael Laurie of Vision Norfolk (left) and garden designer Rajul Shah

Vision Norfolk Teams Up With Local Garden Designer To Create Special Sensory Garden At RHS Sandringham Flower Show

23rd May 2026 Vision Norfolk has teamed up with a leading Norfolk garden designer to

220th Anniversary Summer Garden Party – 26th July 2026

Join us at Bishop’s Garden for a summer garden party celebrating 220 years of support

Please help us support people through sight loss

Here’s how your donation can change the life of someone living with sight loss in Norfolk today:

£22

covers the cost of an outreach visit to help someone living with sight loss to access benefits, assistive equipment and health-related support so they can live independently at home.

£220

can fund an exciting social activity for children and young people, like karate or tubing – an opportunity for them to get together, have fun and make friends in a supportive environment.

£2,200

could provide a full year’s funding for our weekly crafting sessions, giving people with sight loss the chance to socialise and learn new skills like weaving, pottery and rug-making.