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Sight Support Derbyshire
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Sight Support Derbyshire works with people who are blind or partially sighted in Derby and Derbyshire. Sight loss affects every aspect of life. We provide a range of practical, emotional and social support for everyone from children to the elderly.
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Running any organisation costs money. Without the essentials we can't continue to support 5,000 visually impaired local people every year. That's why we are delighted to have received a generous grant from the wonderful people at the @westonfdn.bsky.social towards our running costs. Thank you!
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November 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Our music room project with renowned tabla player Mendi Singh is proving to be a big hit! In week 3 we were joined by guest artist, Ruthie Lindsay who led some wonderful jigs. Confidence is growing and although everyone looks very serious whilst they are concentrating the smiles are wide afterwards!
November 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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A huge THANK YOU to Co-op Members for supporting Sight Support Derbyshire this year. By nominating us you have helped us to receive a fantastic £2,348.94 from the #CoopLocalCommunityFund towards our befriending project for lonely older people with sight loss.

Thank you!

#coopcelebration
November 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Could 2026 be your lucky year?
If you enter our Winter Raffle it could be!
Tickets just £1 and you could win £250 cash or other great prizes.
And you will be improving the lives of local adults and children living with the daily challenges of sight loss.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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This week is #BefriendingWeek and we will be celebrating all things Befriending - highlighting the power of social connection in reducing isolation and loneliness.
Find out about our Befriending Project for visually impaired people: sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/how-can-we-h...
@befriending.co.uk
We’re supporting Befriending Week. 1 - 7 November
November 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Our children and young people's group had a great time at 'Mr Pumpkin' this week for our half term activity. If you have a youngster at home with sight loss we would love to welcome them along. Find out more: sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/how-can-we-h...
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October 29, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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We offer a Befriending service for older people who are blind or partially sighted and feeling isolated. We match trained volunteers who visit once a week or once a fortnight for a chat.

Just knowing someone is coming can make a huge difference.

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Against a yellow background, in black text, "I feel less isolated knowing I have someone coming to chat to". In the bottom left hand corner is a white rectangle containing the yellow and black Sight Support Derbyshire logo.
October 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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The next activity in our programme for children and young people living with sight loss is a fun evening of bouncing at Oxygen, Derby.

To book your space please contact Rachel King on 01332 292262 or email enquiries@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk
Against a background of falling autumn leaves is the text: Autumn Programme. For more information contact Rachel King on 01332 292262 or email enquiries@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk Thursday 13th November 5.30 to 6.30pm Oxygen Derby £7 per person Organised by Sight Support Derbyshire for children and young people with a visual impairment and their families. There is an image of a trampoline and the yellow and black Sight Support Derbyshire logo
October 21, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Just a few spaces left for our trip for visually impaired adults to see Jack and the Beanstalk at the Winding Wheel Theatre, Chesterfield, Sun 21st Dec. Touch tour 4pm, performance 5.30pm. This promises to be a fun event - it certainly was last year! Book ASAP!
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October 21, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Believe it or not, half term is just over two weeks away! We're planning a trip to the fantastic 'Mr Pumpkin' with our children and young people's group on Monday 27th October. Get in touch and book your place! 01332 292262 enquiries@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk
Against a background of cartoon images of falling autumn leaves is the text: Autumn Programme. For more information contact Rachel King on 01332 292262 or email enquiries@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk Monday 27th October Meet at 10am Pumpkin Picking £2 per adult. Kids go free! Organised by Sight Support Derbyshire for children and young people with a visual impairment and their families. There is a cartoon image of a pumpkin plus the yellow and black Sight Support Derbyshire logo.
October 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Activities for visually impaired children, young people and their families. Email enquiries@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk or phone Rachel King on 01332 292262 to find out more and book your place. Please share with any families who may be interested.
A cartoon background shows autumn leaves falling down the page. Text reads: Autumn Programme. For more information contact Rachel King on 01332 292262 or email enquiries@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk Thursday 16th October 6 to 7pm Table Tennis Free event (image of two table tennis bats and two balls). Monday 27th October 10am Pumpkin Picking £2 per adult. Kids go free! (image of a pumpkin). Thursday 13th November 5.30 to 6.30pm Oxygen Derby £7 per person. Organised by Sight Support Derbyshire for children and young people with a visual impairment and their families (Sight Support Derbyshire logo)
October 2, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Our next Information Day will take place on Monday 13th Oct, 10.30-1.00 at the Bolsover Assembly Rooms. Our Information Days are a great way to access a range of information and support all in one place for people with sight loss.
Phone 01332 292262
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September 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Great start to our Music Vision Room project for people living with sight loss, with Mendi Singh last week for #NationalEyeHealthWeek
Find out more: sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/music-project/
It's not too late to join in - phone 01332 292262 or email enquiries@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk
September 29, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Check out these delicious recipes which are also good for your eyes!

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#NationalEyeHealthWeek
#EyeWeek
#VisionMatters

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A bowl of hearty looking vegetable soup with a swirl of cream and chopped chives on top. Text reads: Vision Matters. A healthy diet helps support Eye Health. National Eye Health Week
September 25, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Not many people know that the link between smoking and sight loss is as strong as the association between smoking and lung cancer.
Want to know more? Find out how smoking can harm your eye health and details of smoking cessation services: visionmatters.org.uk/.../156-say-...
#NationalEyeHealthWeek
On a light blue background is the following text in darker blue and white: Vision Matters. Smoking causes sight loss. National Eye Health Week. Visionmatters.org.uk
September 25, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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This #NationalEyeHealthWeek be #ScreenSmart
Follow the 20 20 20 rule - look away from your screen every 20 minutes, at something at least, 20 metres away, for at least 20 seconds.
visionmatters.org.uk/news/news/post/174-how-to-be-screen-smart
A lady is sitting at a laptop. She is looking away from it and smiling. On the image are the words: Vision matters. Take regular screen breaks to prevent eye strain. National Eye Health Week.
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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We're at Morrisons Derby today promoting good eye health and raising vital funds to support local people living with a visual impairment. Pop by and say hello!
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September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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On this beautiful autumn day, our staff team at Sight Support Derbyshire SSD have been adding to the autumn colours by taking part in #DressBrightForSight for #NationalEyeHealthWeek
We will be out and about all week sharing information on eye health
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September 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Extended screen time is associated with an increased risk of developing and worsening myopia (nearsightedness) and the onset of dry eye in children. This National Eye Health Week, help your child to set some screen boundaries and encourage more time outdoors.
#NationalEyeHealthWeek
#EyeWeek
A pale yellow background with the words: Vision Matters. Time outdoors is essential for kid's eye health. National Eye Health Week. Visionmatters.org.uk
September 23, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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1 in 5 children are living with an undiagnosed vision problem. Help keep their eyes healthy with regular eye tests, eating healthily, limiting screen use, spending 2 hours a day outdoors and wearing sunglasses. #EyeWeek #VisionMatters #NationalEyeHealthWeek

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A photograph of a young girl wearing shorts and a white jumper with large words in pink such as Love, Dance, Smile, Play. There are trees and grass behind her and her arms and legs are in motion. Superimposed are cartoon images of butterflies and bubbles. In the top right are the words Vision Matters and in the bottom left is a beige box with the words Vision Matters for all life's adventures. National Eye Health Week.
September 23, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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This #NationalEyeHealthWeek we are reminding you to book an eye test - a vital health check, not just for your eyes. They can spot signs of eye disease years before you notice a change in your vision & detect conditions, including #Diabetes #Hypertension & #HeartDisease
#EyeWeek
#VisionMatters
On a light pink background is the following text in dark pink and white: Vision Matters. When did you last have an eye test? National Eye Health Week VIsionmatters.org.uk
September 22, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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It may only be September but festive activities book up very quickly! If you have a blind or partially sighted youngster at home and would like to join our 'Christmas Special' please contact us to book your place by THIS WEDNESDAY 24th SEPTEMBER 2025. Please share with anyone else who may benefit.
The background is a cartoon image of a reindeer's face and a snowy background. The words in white and black read: Christmas Specials. Christmas events for all the family. For more information contact Rachel King on 01332 292262 or email enquiries@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk Friday 28th November - Santa's Winter Wonderland @ Snowdome, Tamworth. Saturday 13th December - Oliver Twist Production @Derby Theatre. Booking Required! Organised by Sight Support Derbyshire for children and young people with a visual impairment and their families.
September 22, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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We're making lots of plans for #NationalEyeHealthWeek from 22nd to 29th September.

For a sneak peak, visit our website and see what we're going to be up to: sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/how-can-we-h...
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September 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Remembering the fun time we had at Spring Lakes with our Children and Young People's group in the summer. Find out more about our activities for visually impaired children and young people: sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/how-can-we-h...
Against a green grass and blue sky illustration are four photographs of children on paddleboards, the white, yellow and black Sight Support Derbyshire logo and the text: Trip to Spring Lakes. We had a fantastic time on a very hot and sunny day. The young people enjoyed their time on and in the water! Organised by Sight Support Derbyshire for children and young people with a visual impairment and their families
September 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Less than 2 weeks until #NationalEyeHealthWeek! Take part in #DressBrightForSight to raise awareness and vital funds. Get your work mates or team mates to join in. Maybe host a cake sale too. Who doesn't love a non uniform day and cakes! sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/dress-bright...
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September 8, 2025 at 11:22 AM