The local elections are on 2 May. Sandwell Council wants to make the voting process as easy as possible for people who are blind and visually impaired. They know it's important to have accessible, audio information on their website. So they asked Sandwell Talking News if some of their volunteers …
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March open meeting a resounding success
SVI’s March open meeting was an event of two very different halves: a showcase of drumming, followed by a discussion of forthcoming welfare benefit changes. There was something for everyone. SVI members, friends and volunteers who turned up at Portway Lifestyle Centre on the day all agreed it was …
Our dance experience with Birmingham Royal Ballet
SVI members enjoyed their trip to Birmingham last month to explore dance with the professionals. Our members Gary, Graham and Ray have put together accounts of their experiences, in their own style. Read Gary's account of the event, followed by Graham's poem. Then listen to an extract from …
SVI Open Meeting Monday 25 March, 1.30pm to 4pm
We warmly invite you to join us for our March open members meeting from 1.30pm to 4pm at Portway Lifestyle Centre. The afternoon will include a mix of entertainment and useful information from our invited guests and the SVI team. There will be refreshments and a raffle. We welcome Creative …
SVI March activities
The daffodils are out, the birds are tweeting, and Easter is nearly here, we just want the rain to stop now! Alongside our regular offerings, we’ve got new activities and outings planned, with ideas welcomed for new ones. We hope there is something to tickle your fancy! So please do come along and …
