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Howard talks to RNIB Connect Radio
Our Chair of Trustees, Howard Fair, was recently interviewed by RNIB Connect Radio about his...
Experiencing life on the edge – A 100 metre descent abseiling down the Spinnaker Tower – Can it get better than this?
5 days to go before our intrepid abseilers are in action. At 11am on Saturday 13th July, Howard,...
It’s Summer and it’s Pizza time
Our young VI group out and about in Southampton enjoying pizza and good company. It can't get...
The Warm up event – the Challenge – to make a sandwich blindfolded. Providing team building activities with a social value activity.
Great to be able to support the Wates Group Southern Trainee Networking Day for their new...
The Big Event – Thrills, Views and Giving Back!
Howard Fair, the Chair of Trustees at Southampton Sight, will be leading a team of intrepid...
He Swam, He Biked, He Ran, He Conquered and raised £1600 for Southampton Sight
Keith completed the Swanage Triathlon on Sunday and raised over £1600 for Southampton Sight. He...
Monday Group enjoys a visit from Southampton University Music Students
Today our Monday Group had a visit from Southampton University Music students Agnes and Yiran...
Team Building, Pizza Baking and the Value of Empathy
When it comes to team building, nothing quite hits the spot like a delicious pizza topped with a...
When a win isn’t the win you were expecting!
Ever the optimist it is always wonderful when an epic failure can be a win. Here at Southampton...
Sailing on the River Itchen
Southampton Sight is proud to work in partnership with Guide Dogs to encourage children with sight...
Cooking Blind – a Team Building experience that delivers lasting social impact – it can’t get better than this!
The Southampton Sight staff have had a practise session for their BRAND-NEW practical team...
A big thank you to the Wates team for their hard work
Another volunteering day for Wates Group Community & Conservation Week here at Southampton...
Southampton Area Talking Echo celebrates their 50th Birthday
It was lovely to be able to support Southampton Area Talking Echo as they celebrate 50 years in...
It’s Volunteer Week!
This week is Volunteers' Week – the perfect opportunity for us to say a huge thank you to the...
Abseiling Across The Airwaves
Kate, our once staff member and now intrepid adventurer, was interviewed earlier this week by...
Making Waves with Wet Wheels!
A big thanks to Wet Wheels and their fantastic crew who welcomed a group of Southampton Sight’s...
Partnering with Southampton University Hospital Eye Clinic to provide a sight loss support service
Cici, one of the Sight Loss Nurse Advisors, attended the Royal College of Ophthalmology Annual...
No Rest For the Righteous…
A massive Thank You to one of our intrepid 125th anniversary champions, Heather, in completing the...
Authentic partnering – learning how the modern high-street opticians can prevent sight loss faster, smarter, and safer.
Our Thursday morning information session this week was focused on how the modern high-street...
Authentic Partnering – Southampton Sight supporting transitions from children’s to adult services
Making the move from children’s to adult services is a complex process, which is often a cause of...
Charles Bonnet Syndrome
Charles Bonnet Syndrome is a condition which can develop when someone has sight loss. It is a...
It may only be a desk but this is authentic partnership in action!
The Sight Loss Nurse Advisor project is a partnership between Southampton University Hospital...
Tasting the Sunshine at Southampton Sight – A feast for the senses
It’s been a long rainy winter and here at Southampton Sight we have been waiting for the sunshine...
Not just any walk an Ultra Challenge Walk – Southampton Sight members ROCK!
Another Challenge Fundraiser out there doing a sponsored challenge for Southampton Sight. Heather...
Southampton Sight Swimmers Rule
WHOOP WHOOP our swimmers not only smashed their target of 125 lengths by swimming 406 lengths...
They came, they swam, they conquered!
WOW what an achievement – with Woody and Toby, our doggy cheerleaders, our swimmers Tommy, Paul,...
Swimming Group interviewed by RNIB Connect Radio
This week Kris and Tom spoke to Amelia from RNIB Connect Radio about the Swimming Groups sponsored...
Sponsored Swim on Thursday 18th April
Members of the Southampton Sight swimming group will swim 125 lengths at The Quays on April 18th. ...
Swimming In Success – Volunteer Chris Takes to the Pool for Southampton Sight
It goes without saying that the lifeblood of Southampton Sight flows from our fantastic...
Young V.I. Social Group Adventure
A big thumbs up and thanks to all our amazing volunteers and staff who helped make our Young V.I....
Thanks for supporting Southampton Sight
It’s the Easter Raffle – thank you to everyone for supporting our Easter Raffle – your continued...
Laughter and Lunch – Fish and Chips anyone?
Thank you Co-op Bassett Green for sponsoring our laughter and lunch club. Our social clubs are a...
Hampshire Sight Loss Councils
In preparation for the launch of the Hampshire Sight Loss Councils, Kris met with David Smith from...
Thank You UKHarvest
A UKHarvest mystery box is a chance to express our creative minds. After a delivery last...
Curry in a Hurry
There was a little bit of spice in the air yesterday as curry was on the menu at our cooking with...
Supporting 4th Year Medical Students
This morning, Trustee Tom McInulty gave a presentation on behalf of Southampton Sight to 4th year...
Partnership in action – sharing our knowledge
When you have a good idea and you put it in practise and it works its time to share the...
New Year, New Beginnings – Hitting the Ground Running
When it comes to the visually impaired community of Southampton we are always striving to offer as...
Happy Christmas!
Members of our Wednesday Social Group celebrated their last meeting of 2023 with a traditional...
Christmas Party Time!
Members of our Monday Social Group celebrated their last meeting of 2023 with a Christmas Party...







































