In late January, SVI members enjoyed a Saturday matinee visit to the Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton to see the acclaimed musical 'Six'. The afternoon began with a relaxed gathering at the Moon Under Water pub opposite the theatre, where members had a light lunch and refreshments before heading over …
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Busking For Charity Selects SVI for 2026
Live music fundraising will help SVI offer more social activities and days out for members. Sandwell Visually Impaired (SVI) is thrilled to have been selected as one of the charities that Busking For Charity (BFC) and The Buskateers will support in 2026. These popular local fundraisers are …
From West Bromwich to the Mixing Desk: SVI Rocks Record at the MAC
SVI Rocks record at the Midlands Art Centre Recording Studios On 22 November, SVI Rockers visited the Midland Arts Centre (MAC) to record their version of House of the Rising Sun in MAC’s new studios. The session brought together SVI Rocks and the Tipton Collective for an afternoon of music and …
Step into the new year with us
As we step into a brand-new year, we’re excited to share a programme of activities to help you start 2026 feeling connected, refreshed and inspired. Whether you’re hoping to try something different, get active, learn new skills, or simply enjoy good company and make new friends, there’s plenty to …
Sandwell Talking News Christmas Special 2025
Welcome to our Christmas Special 2025, for the blind and visually impaired community in Sandwell. We hope it gets you into a festive mood! Each year our regular volunteers, their families and friends and other guests bring you poems, stories, music, interviews, a quiz and a little bit of …
