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A group of SVI members, staff and volunteers at the Active 60 Easter Party in Dartmouth Central Club.
SVI members, staff and volunteers at the Active 60 Easter Party

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SVI is managed and run by blind and visually impaired (VI) people. We give information and support to anyone in Sandwell with an interest in visual impairment. Our services enable VI people to be as independent as possible and help overcome the challenges of sight loss. We make sure that the needs and concerns of VI people in Sandwell are embedded in local service planning and delivery.

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Be Fearless: A journey of confidence and calm

The recent Be Fearless workshops, led by award-winning conductor and opera singer Sarah-Ann Cromwell, were a joyful experience for participants. This six-week series, hosted by SVI, was designed to help members build inner confidence, reduce anxiety, and learn practical tips for managing fear—all …

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Invitation to SVI annual forum

We are pleased to invite you to our 20th Annual Forum, to be held on Monday 18 November at Portway Lifestyle Centre, Newbury Lane, Oldbury B69 1HE. Registration starts at 9.30am, lunch is provided and the event closes at 3pm. We welcome: Mayor of Sandwell Councillor Syeda Khatun MBE who will …

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Rock out with SVI

Let's get together and make some music to help keep those autumn blues at bay. Feel the noise with us as SVI's new rock project kicks off on Wednesdays from 16 October. Grab your instruments, warm up your vocal chords in the shower and rock up to the SVI offices on Wednesday lunchtimes.  Join in …

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