News
Tip of the Month: Blind Person’s Allowance
If you live in England you may be able to claim Blind Person’s Allowance if you’re registered with your local council as blind or severely
Workshop Plants The Seed Of Gardening Enthusiasm For People Living With Sight Loss
A dozen vision impaired people from the Norwich area have been introduced to the joys of gardening thanks to the enthusiasm and generosity of a
Magpie News – Autumn 2024
The autumn 2024 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.
Festive Artwork Wanted!
Every year we sell Christmas cards to help raise funds to support our work. We love to showcase artwork created by local people with sight loss so we need you to send us your design for our 2025 Christmas cards.
Tip of the Month: Nimbus Access Card
The Access Card is created by disability social enterprise Nimbus. It is a disability identification card designed to easily communicate and verify your access requirements for a variety of events and venues.
Intrepid Quintet To Tackle Britain’s Third Highest Mountain To Support Norfolk’s Sight Loss Charity
Five members of staff at Norfolk’s sight loss charity – including one who has been blind since birth – are set to tackle the UK’s
Vision Impaired Group Get Aboard Steam Train And Paddle Steamer For Sensory Travel Day
A group of vision impaired people enjoyed a special sensory travel day, travelling on the Bure Valley Railway and the Southern Comfort paddle steamer on
Blind Novice Baker Carries Off Bake Off Prize
A Norwich woman who has been blind since the age of six has carried off the inaugural ‘Norfolk Vision Impaired Bake Off’ prize just six
Glaucoma Awareness Week
Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye conditions where there is damage to the optic nerve. It is caused by increased pressure in the eye, usually triggering slow loss of vision.
