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Posted on August 8, 2020.

Tell Us How We Can Do Things Differently

We are excited to tell you that we have received new funding from the Heart of England Community Foundation. It's to support our members to get back out in the community post lockdown. This new ‘Doing Things Differently’ Programme will start with a series of SVI members' virtual Zoom focus groups …

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Posted on August 18, 2020.

Watch out for our virtual activities

We've got lots of virtual (online) activities coming up for SVI members to enjoy, usually via Zoom.  We've partnered up with some other organisations too, to bring you some interesting offerings. And we're taking a few steps into the real world too, as we prepare for in-person activities to …

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Posted on July 30, 2020.

Mask appeal success

Trustees and staff of SVI send out a big thank you to everyone who has so kindly responded to our masks appeal.  So far we have received over 50 reusable masks and a further 1000 disposable medical/care masks. Amongst the donors who got handy with a needle and cotton were our very own members Ian …

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Posted on July 16, 2020.

Masks wanted for blind people’s charity

As news breaks that masks or covers are to be compulsory in several social settings, we urgently need your help. Are you handy with a needle and thread? Already skilled at making coronavirus masks or want to develop your creative flair? Blind and partially sighted people in Sandwell need your …

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Posted on June 16, 2020.

Share your sight loss stories

A message from a member of SVI – Karren Visser. Lockdown has changed our lives and we have had to learn new ways of being in contact. Except it’s not the same as a chat over a cup of tea or a curry down the pub! Many SVI members will have either met or spoken to Becky from Multistory and me, …

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