As we approach the festive break, we send you our best wishes and season’s greetings. Well what a difficult year we have had, and we are certain it wasn’t at all what any of us wanted. We’ve lived through sad and troubling times, but we have also made new friends and found out just how kind …
Sandwell TN 19 December 2020…and our Christmas Extra edition
This Christmas we thought we needed a bit of extra sparkle. So we're pleased to bring you our usual weekly round-up of news along with some Christmas special extras courtesy of our volunteer readers and other kind contributors. We hope you enjoy it. Merry Christmas from all at Sandwell Talking …
E-scooter trial in West Bromwich
E-scooter trials started in West Bromwich on 8 December. The scheme is operated by VOI and approved by Sandwell Council. They invited SVI Chair Tony Averis and Development Worker Sandra Troth to the Town Hall to view the new e-scooter. SVI is now in discussion with VOI, who are keen to make …
Set your sights on making a difference
People with sight loss in Sandwell want your help. Have you got a little time on your hands to light up someone's day? We are looking for volunteers to support blind and partially sighted people feel less isolated and/or to get out and about, whilst complying with Covid tiered restrictions. You …
It’s Eye Health Week
"Vision really matters. Sight is the sense people fear losing the most, yet many of us don’t know how to look after our eyes – National Eye Health Week aims to change all that!" It's National Eye Health Week from 21 to 27 September 2020. Sandwell Visually Impaired will be spreading the 'vision …
