Shadwell Donation To Boost Support For People Living With Sight Loss In Thetford Area
Support for vision impaired people in the Thetford area living has been given a boost with a £1,000 donation by The Shadwell Stud to Norfolk’s sight loss charity, Vision Norfolk. The charities committee at Shadwell, which is made up of staff from across the business, chose Vision Norfolk to be a recipient of one of […]
Vision Impaired Cromer Woman Set To Undertake 5.25 Mile Open Water Swim Challenge
A vision impaired Cromer woman is preparing to swim the entire length of the 5.25 mile Coniston Water in the Lake District to raise money for two sight loss charities. Clare McCarthy, 57, who was born with albinism and is severely sight-impaired, is taking part in the Coniston Chill Swim next month, to fundraise for […]
Brownies Easter Fair Raises £240 For Norfolk’s Sight Loss Charity
A group of Norfolk Brownies are helping vision impaired people in the county leading independent lives, after their Easter Fair raised £240 for sight loss charity Vision Norfolk. The 1st Corpusty and Saxthorpe Brownie pack held the fair as part of their Charities badge, fundraising by selling papier-mâché bowls, bookmarks and painted flowerpots, as well […]
Major Touring Exhibition To Showcase Latest Assistive Technologies For People In Norfolk Living With Sight Loss
A major exhibition highlighting the assistive technology, support and services available to people living with sight loss is set to tour Norfolk later this month. VisionZone 2024 will enable vision impaired people in the county to try a range of technology for themselves, as well as find out about more about the activities and services […]
King Charles III Announced As Patron Of Vision Norfolk
King Charles has been announced a the Patron of a charity which supports people living with sight loss across Norfolk. Vision Norfolk, which enjoyed the Patronage of the late Queen for many years, is one of a number of organisations across the UK which has received the Patronage of The King on the first anniversary […]
North Norfolk Golfers Club Together To Help People Living With Sight Loss
Members at a north Norfolk golf club have raised more than £2,500 for the county’s sight loss charity after a year of fundraising activity. John Seppings, club captain at The links Golf Club in West Runton, chose Vision Norfolk as his nominated charity during 2023, and members at the club have raised £2,514 to support […]
Great Yarmouth Audio Book Club For Vision Impaired People Seeking New Members
Vision impaired people in and around Great Yarmouth are being urged not to miss out on the joy of books – by taking part in a monthly Audio Book Club which takes place at the town’s library. Run by Vision Norfolk, the monthly book club is one of eight across the county, with members meeting […]
Archery Sessions Launched For Vision Impaired People In And Around Fakenham
Vision impaired people in and around Fakenham are being offered the chance to add another string to their bow – with the launch of monthly archery sessions being held on the outskirts of the town. The sessions, which will take place on the fourth Wednesday of every month, will enable vision impaired people to take […]
Taster Sessions Offered For Vision Impaired People Wanting To Try Tennis
People living with sight loss in the Great Yarmouth area are being invited to try tennis, with a series of special sessions led by a leading regional tennis trainer. LTA-accredited coach Mike Reynolds will be demonstrating that a vision impairment is not a barrier to getting on the court at the sessions, which are to […]
Lindyhoppers Take To The Dancefloor To Support Young People Living With Sight Loss
Nearly 100 jivers and Lindyhoppers put on their dancing shoes at a tea dance to raise over £1,000 to support young people in Norfolk living with sight loss. The event, at Wreningham Village Hall, was organised by dance school Swingymabob to raise money for the Children, Young people and Families programme run by Norfolk’s sight […]