Magpie News – Autumn 2023

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The autumn 2023 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.

Writing Wednesday – Courage

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Throughout the month of Septemeber we will showcasing some of the work created by the Vision Norfolk Creative Writing Group. This week we have the poem ‘Courage’ by Judith Manning.

Edward Street Roadworks

Outline of the traffic management plan for the Edward Street roadworks indicating the footpath diversion, temporary traffic lights and temporary bus stop relocation described in the post. There is also a series of images of five kerbs that are to be reduced with cold lay tarmac for wheelchair access.

Please be aware that there are roadworks taking place for the next two weeks on Edward Street near the entrance to our Norwich Community Hub.

Writing Wednesday – Fabulous Fish by Bobs Beer

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Throughout the month of September we will showcasing some of the work created by the Vision Norfolk Creative Writing Group.   To start we have the poem ‘Fabulous Fish’ by Bobs Beer. Fabulous Fish by Bobs Beer   Salt or fresh, big or small Fish as creatures fascinate all. At least once or twice a […]

Vision Zone 2023

Text on a black background reading "Vision Zone 2023 - Soluntions for low vision". Most the text is white but the "2023" is green, pink , red and blue.

Vision Zone 2023 is coming up next week! Join Optelec UK, Vision Norfolk and Blind Veterans for a drop in chat and technology demonstration.

Get Your Technology Questions Answered

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We have partnered with RNIB to hold digital technology sessions for local people with visual impairment. These are one to one problem solving days to help you with any issues you are having with digital technology and devices.

Using Your Disabled Travel Pass in Norfolk

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If you live in Norfolk and are registered as blind or partially sighted you are eligible for a disabled travel pass with a blind or partially sighted enhancement from Norfolk County Council. This pass allows you to travel for free on buses at any time of the day across Norfolk.

Learning About Cataract Surgery

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The surgery is so fine that there is no need for any stitches to seal the wound. Throughout the surgery Mr Schneiders was giving a running commentary so the patient and those in the theatre, knew exactly was going on.