Free ‘Tea And Tech’ Sessions Aim To Help People Living With Sight Loss In Great Yarmouth Master Technology
2nd February 2026 People living with sight loss in the Great Yarmouth area are being invited to a special ‘Tea and Tech’ session to help them get to grips with new technology which could help them live more independently. Led by friendly tech-savvy volunteers, the sessions are aimed at both those who are just getting […]
Anglia Square Road Closure – From 01/02/2026
23rd January 2026 Update: Magdalen Street is set to reopen ahead of scheduled on Monday 9th March. As far as we are aware the junction of Edward Street and Magdalen Street will be remaining closed to traffic for now due to on-going demolition works and temporary bus diversions will be in place until at least […]
Become a Digital Skills Volunteer
19th January 2026 Help change the way someone sees the digital world. We’re looking for friendly, patient volunteers to support people with vision impairment to build confidence using digital devices. Our Digital Skills Volunteers will attend drop-in sessions or 1:1 meetings and will support vision-impaired learners to use their smartphones and tablets and to make […]
Important parking and travel update – Norwich Hub (Bradbury Activity Centre)
13th January 2026 We want to make sure everyone who uses our Norwich Hub can continue to reach us safely and with as little disruption as possible while the Anglia Square redevelopment is underway. We know changes to parking and public transport can be stressful, particularly for people living with sight loss, so we are […]
New Weekly Free Drop-In Technology Sessions Aimed At Supporting People Living With Sight Loss
12th January 2026 A new programme of weekly technology drop-in sessions has been launched in Norwich to help people living with sight loss get to grips with digital technology. Vision Norfolk is running the special two-hour sessions every Thursday morning at the Norwich Hub on Beckham Place, off Edward Street, offering expert help with a […]
Vision Norfolk Secures Funding To Boost Digital Inclusion
19th December 2025 Sight loss charity Vision Norfolk has been awarded almost £100,000 to deliver a new county-wide initiative helping people with sight loss to gain confidence, independence, and connection through digital technology. The Digital Inclusion Project will run from January to March 2026, offering practical, hands-on support across Vision Norfolk hubs, libraries, and community […]
Inspiring Exhibition Of Images By Vision Impaired Photographers Takes Place At Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Patients, staff and visitors at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital are having their days brightened by a special photography exhibition – in which all of the photographs have been taken by people living with sight loss. Dozens of photos are on display along the hospital’s level 2 corridor, showcasing the talent and unique perspectives […]
Award-Winning Norfolk Distillery Hosts Special Tour For Vision Impaired Visitors
A group vision impaired people had the chance to flex some of their other senses when they were treated to a special tour and tasting at The English Distillery at Roudham. The party, all from the Great Yarmouth area, were given a special tour of the distillery and maturing warehouses, before tasting the award-winning English […]
Air Fryer Donation Set To Help People Living With Sight Loss Live Independently
A group of vision impaired Norwich cooks have taken a step closer to independent living thanks to a generous donation of an air fryer by cookware company Shark Ninja. The group, which meets regularly at Norfolk sight loss charity Vision Norfolk to learn cookery skills which will enable them to enhance their independence, are using […]
Norfolk’s Vision Impaired People Sing Out As Part Of New Choir
Vision impaired singers are being urged to come forward to join Norfolk’s newest choir – a group made up entirely of those living with sight loss. The new choir is being run by Norfolk’s sight loss charity Vision Norfolk as part of its activities programme to help boost wellbeing and tackle the issue of social […]