BucksVision

05/06/2026

This we would like to share the experience of one of our longstanding volunteers, Kirsty!

- How long have you been volunteering with BucksVision?
"For over 12 years!"

- Why did you decide to begin volunteering?
"I am visually impaired myself, and the charity has been a massive help to me, so I wanted give back to BucksVision and volunteering made the most sense to me."

- What have you enjoyed most about your time volunteering?
"I organise our coffee mornings, the Sunshine Group. It's been great to get the group together for various activities, socialising, and getting various different speakers in."

- What benefits have you experienced personally?
"Volunteering has been great for my confidence and it gives me a space to socialise and get to know some new people."

- What would you say to anyone who is thinking about volunteering?
"Go and do it, it's very rewarding, you'll make some new friends on the way too!"

If Kirsty's story has inspired you to volunteer, you can find a role that suits you here: https://www.bucksvision.co.uk/support/volunteer

[Image Description: Kirsty wearing a blue jumper and a headset sits at an office desk, which is equipped with a computer monitor, keyboard, and phone.]

05/06/2026

Tube strikes are often discussed in terms of delays, disruption and inconvenience, but for visually impaired passengers, the impact can be much greater.

In our latest blog, Ciara Griffiths shares her personal experience of navigating the London Underground during strike action, and reflects on how disruption can turn a familiar journey into something far more challenging.

It’s an important reminder that accessibility is not just about whether a journey is possible, but whether people can travel with confidence, safety and independence.

Read Ciara’s blog below

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02/06/2026

We’re delighted to announce that Aston Manor Care Home will be supporting BucksVision this summer by hosting a series of exciting events and fundraising activities!
There’s lots to look forward to over the coming months, with plenty of opportunities for families, friends, and the local community to come together and get involved.
A huge thank you to Aston Manor Care Home for choosing to fundraise for BucksVision, we’re so grateful for your support and can’t wait for an amazing summer ahead!

[Image Description: A short video introducing BucksVision's new partnership with Aston Manor Care Home. It starts with the following text: "We have a new partnership to announce... BucksVision + Aston Manor Care Home." A series of photos of Aston Manor is then shown, including the front exterior of the building, an entertainment room with a large television, another room with a fireplace and another television with sofas and armchairs arranged around a large table, an exterior shot with a garden and walkway, and a dining area with a kitchen. After these photos, the following text is displayed: "Aston Manor Care Home will be hosting a series of exciting events and activities this Summer in support of BucksVision. Thank you for your support!"]

01/06/2026

We’re proud to be taking part in Volunteers’ Week 2026 – marking 42 years of saying thank you to all volunteers across the UK for everything they do for society.

Thanks to your help, people living with sensory loss across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes have been able to stay connected, independent, and involved in their local community.



[Image Description: A graphic with a white background, featuring colourful stars and rectangles. The text 'Thank you for making a difference!' is prominently featured, with logos for Volunteers' Week and BucksVision]

29/05/2026

Our friends at High Wycombe Cricket Club are proud to share that they are launching a Disability Cricket team!

Participation is free and open to those aged 12 to 24, regardless of experience or disability type. There will be 12 weeks of training sessions every Wednesday from the 10th of June at 5pm-6pm, culminating in 3 tournament days at the end of the summer.

If you are interested in taking part, please fill out this form provided by HWCC: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7QKIJJo2coobXu09UuEVi7oExFPfSdPjIg8wCNJ_ysrIlFQ/viewform

[Image Description: A poster for High Wycombe Cricket Club's disability cricket team with the aforementioned information, and logos for their sponsors.]

24/05/2026

Wishing everyone a wonderful Bank Holiday weekend.
The BucksVision office is closed until 9am on Tuesday 26th May. Please do drop us an email, message or leave a voicemail and we will respond upon our return.

[Image description: Orange sticky note with the wording 'Out of office' written in black marker. The background is blurred.]

22/05/2026

A massive thank you to everyone who attended our recent First Aid training sessions. First Aid is an invaluable life skill, and your dedication can save lives!

We are always looking for ways to support you by building your confidence and developing your skills. If there are any specific training sessions or workshops you would like us to provide, please let us know by leaving a comment!

And if you would like to join our wonderful community of volunteers, we have plenty of roles for you to choose from: https://www.bucksvision.co.uk/support/volunteer

[Image Description: Photos taken at the first training session with a first aid specialist in attendance. Volunteers are pictured practising CPR on a training dummy, the Heimlich manoeuvre on another volunteer wearing a protective vest, and learning how to put someone into the recovery position.]

21/05/2026

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is an awareness day focusing on digital access and inclusion for the more than one billion people alive today who live with disabilities or impairments. It is marked annually on the third Thursday of May.

We are taking this opportunity today to highlight some of the things we consider when posting content online.

Use descriptive text to make images accessible for visually impaired users
Improve readability by using appropriate text sizing, colouring and style
Add transcripts for videos to make them accessible for users with hearing loss

Please let us know in the comments below if you have any tips for making content accessible.

[Image description: Helpful tips text graphic in top right corner. Text as per post above. Bucksvision logo in bottom left corner, three yellow, blue and green stripes on bottom right corner.]

18/05/2026

What a night for BucksVision Milton Keynes!
A huge thank you to everyone who made our recent Quiz Night at Simpson Village Hall such a fantastic success!
Organised brilliantly by Pat & Neil Hodges, the hall may have been small — but that didn’t stop us squeezing in 9 lively teams, enjoying delicious ploughman’s platters prepared by our amazing volunteers.
The evening was full of laughter, friendly competition and community spirit — and thanks to your generosity (and some fantastic raffle prizes!), we raised just over £1,000 to support blind and partially sighted people.
A special shoutout to Ian, who gave a brilliant talk about our work and the need for more volunteers… and then rolled up his sleeves to help with the washing up alongside his wife

Save the date!
We’re doing it all again — even bigger — on 13th November in Bradville. You won’t want to miss it!

[Image description: Three photos showing a busy village hall filled with groups of people seated at tables taking part in the quiz night. Many are chatting and laughing, with some raising their hands enthusiastically. The atmosphere looks lively and social, with participants enjoying food and friendly competition together.]

15/05/2026

Osborne Morris & Morgan are delighted to be partnering with BucksVision to host a Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) workshop.

This will take place on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 from 12:00pm to 1:30pm at BucksVision.

This friendly and accessible event will guide attendees through why future planning is essential, what protections these legal documents provide, and how they help ensure wishes are respected. With expert guidance from OMM’s Private Client specialists, Gurpreet Jani and Aleisha Lee, the session offers a valuable opportunity to learn, ask questions, and gain confidence in planning for the future. Osborne Morris & Morgan are delighted to offer an exclusive discount for BucksVision members who sign up to the event. Members can receive a 10% discount on a Will or LPA or 15% when arranging both a Will & LPA.
Lunch will be provided for all attendees.

To book your place please email – [email protected] or call 01296 487 556

[Image Description: Details for Osborne Morris & Morgan and BucksVision's workshop, featuring each business' logo and an image of a mature couple filling out documents.]