1968

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it was decided that the Association could stand on its own feet, and became a registered charity Southampton Society for the Blind.

1960

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a new social centre was opened. It was built from the funds from a Mayoral Appeal on council land, so the local council undertook to maintain it.

1950

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After the war the Welfare Services’ Committee, under the National Assistance Act 1948, improved and expanded “Hillfield” on Bassett Avenue to provide accommodation for mature blind people.

1940

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During the war the Association was based at 43 The Avenue. The Social Centre became a workshop for blind people to work on aircraft parts and social activities were suspended.

1899

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It was known as Southampton Association for the Blind. The Association offered social support to blind people with the emphasis being on caring for every need.