Working to support people living with sight loss in Sutton
Sutton, London
Joined August 2016
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Sutton Vision retweeted
Ready for #TrusteesWeek (3-7 November)?
Test your trustee knowledge with the @chtycommission's quiz.
Great for experienced trustees and newcomers alike 👇
beingacharitytrustee.campaig…
#TrusteesWeek2025
Sutton Vision retweeted
Are you a Trustee?
This #TrusteesWeek we’re working in partnership with Volunteer Centre Sutton – on 5th Nov from 6pm, we’ll be running an online training session for new and existing trustees. Learn more about the different roles and board structures.
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Sutton Vision retweeted
Did you know there are a lot of different types of canes? Many people use canes to support them to move around, from guide canes to symbol canes, they're all used slightly differently!
You can learn more if you head to our website.
Illustration by Disabled.Daisy on Instagram
ALT Four different styles of canes used by visually impaired individuals, displayed against a purple background.
Sutton Vision retweeted
Volunteers are the heart 🩶 of the storm. Moving with it, battling through it, and guiding us toward a brighter, safer tomorrow.
Happy #InternationalVolunteersDay to all who face the storm head-on to bring hope.
Thank you, volunteers! #IVD2024
Sutton Vision retweeted
Congratulations to @jackdraper0 on reaching the @usopen semi-final! 🎉
JACK DRAPER IS A GRAND SLAM SEMI-FINALIST 😍
@jackdraper0 fights into the @usopen final 4!
#BackTheBrits 🇬🇧 | #USOpen
ALT Jack Draper beats Alex de Minaur in straight sets
Sutton Vision retweeted
Happy #NystagmusAwarenessDay2024 from @NystagmusUK.
Did you know? #Nystagmus is a complex, incurable eye
condition which causes impaired vision. You can be born with
it or acquire it later in life. Find out more on our website:
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ALT A banner for Nystagmu s Awarenes s Day 2024 featuring the Nystagmu s Network Ruby Year logo 1984- 2024 and a collection of red and blue gems.
Sutton Vision retweeted
It's #LonelinessAwarenessWeek 💜
In the words of our Patron, Stephen Fry, "the companionship and delight of a voice telling stories is very special." 📚
We have over 10,000 audiobooks in our catalogue to keep you company. Visit our website to sign up: bit.ly/34fmAiV
ALT ID: Black and white image of Stephen Fry on a white background. Above the image, black font reads: The companionship and delight of a voice telling stories is very special. This is surrounded by large purple speech marks. Underneath, smaller black font reads: Our Patron, Stephen Fry.
Sutton Vision retweeted
We're celebrating 40 YEARS of Volunteers' Week from 3-9 June! 🎉
It’s a time to celebrate volunteers for all they contribute to our communities & society as a whole. We're kicking things off with a brand new look!
Find out more: volunteersweek.org/
#VolunteersWeek
Sutton Vision retweeted
So pleased to be able to invite members of @suttonvision to trial the AIRA Explorer app at Sutton Station last week. Here is Pierre trying it out! – at Sutton, London
SLCs are continuing its work with Govia Thameslink to trial an innovative smartphone app to help blind & partially sighted passengers.
Watch this short video to find out more 👇
Read more about this work: bit.ly/4ctp77J
@SouthernRailUK @TLRailUK @GNRailUK
Sutton Vision retweeted
It's #InternationalDayofHappiness AND the first day of Spring 🌻
Some things that make us happy about Spring:
Daffodils.
The birds waking up.
Not getting soaked on dog walks.
Lighter evenings.
Now tell us yours. What makes you happy about Spring?
ALT hand drawn 3 flowers in centre of image with copy 'It's the first day of Spring!' underneath
Sutton Vision retweeted
Do you know about Hollywood #Deaf Actor CJ Jones? Born to Deaf parents, Jones contracted spinal meningitis at 7 yrs old and became #HearingImpaired. CJ's talents know no bounds. Here he is pictured playing Joseph in the film Baby Driver.
@BhmUK @CJ_the_Actor #BlackHistoryMonth
ALT Actor CJ Jones, a Deaf black actor. Here he is playing Deaf foster father Joe in the film Baby Driver (2017)
Sutton Vision retweeted
More great things your library does this #LibrariesWeek: The Library of Things is a social enterprise in Sutton Library that helps people save and reduce waste by renting out items like drills, sound systems and sewing machines and helping neighbours share practical skills.
ALT A lit up sign reading 'Library of Things'
Sutton Vision retweeted
LAUNCHING 📢
We’re excited to announce that we’re launching a fully-accessible 12 week consultation, which will inform the Government’s new Disability Action Plan.
Have your say:
gov.uk/government/consultati…
Sutton Vision retweeted
Consultant ophthalmologist @IanAPearce joined us last night for one of our busiest My Macular and Me webinars to date.
He discussed the topic everyone is interested in - the first-ever treatment for dry AMD. Watch the recording to find out more.
youtube.com/watch?v=6KSPuWbO…
Sutton Vision retweeted
For the first time in UK TV history, BBC and ITV will use live accessible commentary and audio description, making The King’s Coronation available to blind and partially sighted people in real time. On Saturday 6th of May, they'll use pioneering methods to provide this accessib
ALT TV shown in the background, with a remote control with a hand in the foreground.
Sutton Vision retweeted
Wonderful afternoon yesterday celebrating Sutton's fantastic volunteers. It was lovely to catch up with lots of familiar faces and to hear about the invaluable work they are doing in our borough.
Thank you to @VCSutton1 for organising such a great event #TheBigHelpOut
ALT Two people from Home Start Sutton at the Sutton Volunteer Centre Showcase event
ALT Two people from Sutton Vision at the Sutton Volunteer Centre Showcase event
Sutton Vision retweeted
The communications team at @networkrail has won an award for its work with #Bristol SLC to launch a first-of-its-kind audio guide. The guide will assist #blind & #PartiallySighted people to navigate Bristol Temple Meads station.
Read more here: bit.ly/3FMPfMm
ALT Network Rail staff & Bristol Sight Loss Council members, with Thomas Pocklington Trust Staff, inside Bristol Temple Meads railway station.
Sutton Vision retweeted
exciting offer!
from this coming Saturday you can try a Football Session with Fulham for free
Saturdays 10:30-11:30am
book on
soccerschools.fulhamfc.com/s…
Use the code 'VIPGuest' when booking free session
Sutton Vision retweeted
Extant present an exciting, inclusive family show for VI audiences.
@Bedford Hall on 25 March -
11am workshop for 4 to 13 years old
1.00pm Touch tour Adults + Families
2pm show Adults + Families
Tickets: FREE
To book your free place:
email [email protected]
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Sutton Vision retweeted
@SuttonVision's free Living with Sight Loss workshops are for people adjusting to life with visual impairment. The next one is on Thurs 2nd March from 10am to 2pm at Sutton Vision, Robin Hood Lane, Sutton.
Find out more bit.ly/40iaqOZ or call 020 8409 7166
