Out of this World with Specsavers

by Kim Boughey | Oct 15, 2026 | News

Earlier this month the Southampton Sight team had a proper fun-filled day with Specsavers at their annual staff fun day. This year’s theme was “Out of this World” and there were some amazing costumes on display! We ran the tombola, chatted to staff about the work we...

Southampton sight has been shortlisted for a Visionary Partnership Award.

by Kim Boughey | Sep 8, 2026 | News

Well, this is a bit exciting. We have officially been shortlisted for a Visionary Partnership Award! And yes, we did nominate ourselves. We thought, if you don’t shout about the good work you’re doing, who will? So we put ourselves forward, crossed our fingers and...

The Wickets ‘Dining In The Dark’ Event Raises Empathy, Smiles and Donations For Southampton Sight

by Kim Boughey | Aug 17, 2026 | News

A massive ‘thank you’ to Nikki, Anita and all the team at The Wickets Care Home for putting the fun into fundraising with their empathy-infused Dining In The Dark event last Wednesday, all in aid of Southampton Sight. Blindfolds on, spoons in hand, the gathered group...

NaviLens to be trialled on Southampton bus stops

by Kim Boughey | Aug 13, 2026 | News

Navilens the accessible digital tagging and wayfinding technology designed for blind and partially sighted people, is being trialled on ten bus stops in Southampton. Southampton City Council have added these large colourful QR type codes to locations across the City...

The Power of Partnerships

by Kim Boughey | Jul 27, 2026 | News

Last week Southampton Sight was invited to Southampton General Hospital to speak to clinical and administrative staff from the Ophthalmology department as part of their ongoing training. Our Sight Loss Advisor Sonia teamed up with Debbie from OpenSight and Tom,...

POSTPONED – Quiz Night

by Kim Boughey | Jul 13, 2026 | News

When: – Friday, September 18th, 6pm – 8pm Sharpen your pencils, polish your apples, and prepare to prove you’re still teacher’s pet by joining us for a Quiz Night fit for any school swot worth their salt. Expect clever questions, friendly rivalries, and as much...