Insight Gloucestershire General Meeting – 14 August
We will be holding a General Meeting on Thursday 14 August at 2pm at our Cheltenham office.
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News
Smart glasses at the hubs this July
This July, try out Meta Smart Glasses at your local hub. These smart ai powered glasses can read text, describe surroundings and answer questions. A great chance to see how this technology could support day-to-day life with sight loss.
New community hubs launching across Bristol
We’re launching new Community Sight Loss Advice Hubs in Bristol to bring support closer to home. Find out when and where you can drop in for tailored advice and a friendly chat.
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Support Richard’s epic 130-mile walk for Wiltshire Sight
This May, Richard – a long-time supporter and volunteer with Wiltshire Sight – is setting off on an incredible journey to raise money for people living with sight loss. Richard,...
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Launching our new 1858 Club in partnership with local businesses
Insight Gloucestershire is excited to announce the launch of a new initiative focused on building stronger relationships with Cheltenham and Gloucestershire-based businesses. The 1858 Club is a chance for corporations...
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Moving Forward Course – Free Online Sessions in May
Our free Moving Forward Course in May offers three online sessions to help people with sight loss build confidence, learn practical skills, and explore accessible technology.
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Accessible voting across the West of England: Try the McGonagle Reader
Bristol voters: Try the McGonagle Reader (accessible voting device) before the West of England Mayoral election 2025.
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Virtual Hubs for Different Life Stages, Including Our New Young Adults Group
Connect with others who understand through our welcoming Virtual Hubs, including the brand-new Young Adults Group launching on 5th March.
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New Year, New Skills – Smartphone and Tablet Training Courses Coming Up!
Build your digital confidence with our smartphone and tablet courses for people with sight loss in 2025.
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Insight Gloucestershire Takes to the Road this December
Insight Gloucestershire is travelling across Gloucestershire this December on the NHS Information Bus, offering advice and support for living with sight loss—find out where to meet us!
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Enjoy the Magic of Our Christmas Mice Window Display in Devizes
Discover the magic of Wiltshire Sight's Christmas Mice Window Display in our Devizes charity shop! Visit us to enjoy the festive fun, and enter our free competition to win an amazing hamper.
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Join Our New Virtual Hubs for Peer Support and Connection
Are you looking to connect with others who understand life with sight loss? Join our new online social groups.
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Keeping Your Eyes Healthy
There are some simple steps you can take to protect your eyesight. Find out about our key tips on maintaining your eye health and protecting your vision
Help raise money when you shop in Tesco
Insight Gloucestershire are thrilled to have been chosen as one of the Tesco in-store charities for the Cheltenham area. We will receive up to £1,500, but the amount donated depends...
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Eyeshields Sale
Right now we are having a sale on Eyeshields, so if this is something you need, now is a great time to buy yours. Whilst stocks last, we have Orion...
New research shows blind and partially sighted people’s experience of domestic abuse
Vision Foundation with SafeLives have created a new report – The Unseen. It’s the first published research into the ways that domestic abuse can impact blind and partially sighted people. ...
Will you make a difference?
Talking about wills and legacies can be a difficult subject. But this Remember a Charity week, we wanted to ask 'Will You consider leaving a gift to Sight Support West of England in your will?' We have a partnership with Kwil which will allow you to write a will for free.