The initial meeting of the Mid Devon book club for the visually impaired met in ‘The Hayridge Library’ Cullompton on Wednesday 29th Jan. There was a good turnout of interested people with a wide diverse taste in books who are…
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Brixham Blind & Visually Impaired Club launches new website
Brixham Blind & Visually Impaired Club have just launched their new website with the help of Clockwork Marketing who have developed the Site for them, at no expense, and they are very grateful for their on going support. Website: www.brixhamblindandviclub.co.uk Membership numbers…
Do you experience sight and hearing loss?
Would you benefit from support with communication and mobility to access the local community? An exciting new project in Plymouth can help you! We have specialist staff who can work with you to go shopping, attend local events/groups and plan…
Do you support people with sensory needs?
Would you like to know more about the specialist support Sense can offer for deafblind people in Plymouth? An exciting new project funded by Plymouth City Council which seeks to: • offer communication, sensory and mobilty support • increase independence…
A whistle-stop tour of where the NHS is now
The NHS will be 65 years old on 5 July. In that time, our health system has undergone profound change, with the recent Health and Social Care Act introducing the most wide-ranging reforms since the NHS was founded in 1948.…
Theatre Alibi Hammer and Tongs
Theatre Alibi Hammer & Tongs by Daniel Jamieson Audio-described by Maryse Jeffrey Thursday February 27 at 8pm at Exeter Phoenix. Touch Tour at 7pm SPECIAL OFFER! If you’re blind or visually impaired buy one ticket for £9 and get one…
Open Day for 'No Limits Archery Club'
Affiliated to Brixham Blind & VI Club,the ‘No Limits Archery Club ‘ has been formed in Brixham. Based at Brixham College Indoor Sports Hall/Leisure Centre, the Club is holding an Open Day on Sunday 2nd February from 10.30am till 2.30pm.…
Virgin Money Giving
It’s now become easier than ever to help Devon in Sight with its vital work with people throughout the county living with sight loss. We’ve teamed up with Virgin Money so you can now donate online to Devon in Sight.…
Jo still going strong at 100!
A fiercely independent man with a lively sense of humour, Jo has lived an interesting life. He has a lifelong love of horses which led him to becoming a jockey in his youth and he retains an interest in horse…
Devon in Sight staff team makes the grade!
Staff from Devon in Sight qualified in their Emergency First Aid at Work course at the St John Ambulance training centre in Exeter. The course covered the role of the first aider, managing an emergency, communication and casualty care, bleeding,…