On Tuesday, 18 August we had a wonderful surprise at our weekly Showdown session at Portway Lifestyle Centre, Oldbury. We were playing Showdown when four players from West Bromwich Albion joined us. The players were Connor Townsend, Max O’Leary, Matt Ingram and Jimmy J. Morgan. They were really …
Testimonial – SVI is a lifeline
We were very moved to receive this heartfelt letter of support from the family of one of our members. Dear Sandwell Visually Impaired I am writing to express my sincere and heartfelt gratitude to you and your wonderful team for the extraordinary support you provide to my mother and so many …
Accessible version of Sandwell Council’s The Herald Summer 2026
The Summer edition of The Herald is now ready to download, specially prepared by the Council in Microsoft Word to ensure it’s fully accessible for our members. It features clear headings, adjustable font sizes, and a screen-reader-friendly layout. Download The Herald here: Sandwell Herald Summer …
What’s on at SVI in August and September
There's lots going on at SVI in August and September, with more plans afoot for October. Let’s hope the sun shines on us but not quite so hot that we can’t enjoy ourselves! With trips far and near, nights out, walks, our usual get togethers and healthy lifestyle activities, there's something for …
Sandwell Talking News 25 July 2026
This is Sandwell Talking News for 25 July, with news and information for people with sight loss in and around Sandwell. Other ways to listen Use the Talking News Federation web player (opens in a new window) Listen on Alexa (Find out how to listen on Alexa) Listen on your phone – call …
