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 try carpet bowls, with two free taster sessions being offered by sight loss charity Vision Norfolk. The sessions, on Monday 29th June and Monday 27th July, take place at the Swaffham Community Centre on Campingland in the town, from 12.30pm […]
Magpie News – Summer 2026
The summer 2026 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 Vision Norfolk news.
Tip of the Month – Gardening with Vision Impairment
There is a vibrant community of gardeners with vision impairment in Norfolk and beyond who have developed ways of adapting their gardens to make them more accessible and easier to manage.
Vision Norfolk’s Volunteers Celebrated With Special Fairhaven Visit
8th June 2026 The contribution made by Vision Norfolk volunteers was celebrated during National Volunteers’ Week with a special visit to Fairhaven Water Gardens at South Walsham. Around 40 of the more than 100 volunteers who support Vision Norfolk were treated to an introductory talk and lunch, as well as the chance to explore the […]
Max’s Volunteering Story
First-year Pharmacy student Max Bevan has been taking part in Vision Norfolk’s Digital Inclusion Project as a technology volunteer.
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 create a special sensory garden at this year’s RHS Sandringham Flower Show, which takes place in July. The ‘Vision in Bloom’ garden has been created for the charity by Rajul Shah, a Norwich-based designer who works across Norfolk and Suffolk […]
220th Anniversary Summer Garden Party – 26th July 2026
Join us at Bishop’s Garden for a summer garden party celebrating 220 years of support for people living with vision impairment!
Greenhouse Boost For Norwich Gardening Group For People With Sight Loss
18th May 2026 Vision Norfolk’s gardening group for people with sight loss in Norwich is celebrating the donation of a new greenhouse to support its growing allotment project. The group, meets regularly to enjoy gardening and social activities in an accessible outdoor setting. Earlier this year, with support from Norfolk Community Foundation’s Greening Our Communities […]
What’s On – June 2026
Vision Norfolk runs a wide range of accessible creative, cultural, sports, and social activities designed to help people living with sight loss to stay active, build friendships and discover new passions.
Tip of the Month – Independent Grocery Shopping
Shopping with confidence is an important part of being able to maintain independence, as well as general health and wellbeing. This is especially true for the regular “big shop” for groceries.