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 […]
New Support Group For People With Sudden Sight Loss
Vision Norfolk is introducing a new informal peer support group for people who have lost their sight suddenly and wish to share their experiences…
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 […]
Last Chance To Vote For Vision Norfolk In Norwich Tesco Stores
On your next trip to Tesco make sure to cast a vote for Vision Norfolk at the Tesco Community Grants area near checkout. Voting closes next week!
Magpie News – March 2023
The Spring edition of Magpie News has been published, featuring a round-up of our events and activities around the county as well as some of the latest equipment and Vision Norfolk news.
