Huntingdonshire Society for the Blind

06/11/2026

🌟 Friends of Hunts Blind is growing! 🌟

A huge thank you to everyone who has joined and helped support our work.

Did you know that becoming a Supporting Friend funds two Tech Support visits? These visits help our vision impaired members learn how to use specialist technology that can increase independence, improve communication, and make everyday life a little easier.

By joining Friends of Hunts Blind, you're not just supporting a charity, you're helping local people access practical support, advice, and life-changing assistive technology.

💙 Join us today https://huntsblind.co.uk/friends-of-hunts-blind/

Become a Friend of Hunts Blind Friends of Hunts Blind are people who believe in our work and want to help it grow. Your regular donation helps fund vital services,...

02/11/2026

🎄✨ BREAKING NEWS: Santa's elves have been busy in our shop... and frankly, we're wondering if they've gone a bit overboard! ✨🎄

We've officially dusted off the tinsel, untangled most of the fairy lights, and transformed the shop into a festive wonderland!

Whether you're looking for:
🎅 Christmas trinkets
🎀 Sparkly baubles
🌿 Beautiful wreaths
✨ Gorgeous garlands
🎁 Festive decorations galore
..or just enough glitter to be finding it in your house until Easter, we've got you covered!

Our shelves are positively groaning under the weight of Christmas cheer, and every purchase helps support our work in the community. So why pay full price when you can decorate your home, save money, and support a good cause all at the same time?

Pop in and have a festive browse before the best bits disappear faster than a mince pie at a staff meeting! 🎄😄

29/10/2026

The team have been out and about this week.
https://huntsblind.co.uk/our-team-visits-sight-village-2026/

27/10/2026

🎉 What a Fantastic Quiz Night! 🎉

We'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making our Quiz Night such an outstanding success.

With 76 people attending, we were practically sold out! This fantastic turnout didn't happen by chance. It was the result of months of planning, promotion, encouragement, and teamwork, and everyone involved should be incredibly proud.

We'd also like to recognise our amazing volunteers who wore many hats throughout the event. Huge thanks to our Quizmaster, Auctioneer - Nick, for not only doing a brilliant job on the night, but also for all the work beforehand, from filling seats and taking advance bids to organising bar stock and much more. We truly couldn't have done it without you.

🥁 And now for the result...

💷 Thanks to advance ticket sales and fundraising on the night, we raised an incredible £2,184! 💷

In a time when charities everywhere are facing challenges and donations are often declining, this achievement is particularly special. It truly reflects the generosity of our supporters and the hard work of our volunteers.

Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, bid in the auction, bought drinks, and supported the event in any way. Together, you've made a real difference. ❤️

26/10/2026

📀 Breaking News: The 90s called... they want their entertainment back. 📀
Good news, we said no.
Our shop is currently packed with DVDs, CDs and vinyl records. Whether you're looking for a classic film, a forgotten album, or something to spin on the record player you swore you'd never buy and somehow now own, we've got plenty to choose from.
Come and have a browse. It's like scrolling Spotify, but with actual walking involved.
Every purchase helps support local people living with sight loss, so your nostalgia habit can also do some good!
DVDs and CDs 20p or 6 for £1, Vinyl £1.50

19/10/2026

🧩 BREAKING NEWS: JIGSAW NUMBERS REACH CRITICAL LEVELS 🧩
Following the great book avalanche, we've discovered another situation...
After a recent stock count, we can confirm we have:
✅ 165+ standard jigsaws
✅ 15 large-piece jigsaws
✅ 60+ Christmas jigsaws currently hiding behind the Christmas trees waiting for their big moment

Staff remain calm, but experts believe the puzzles are steadily multiplying when nobody is looking... 👀

Pop into the shop and help us reduce the puzzle population before they take over completely!

14/10/2026

Get your thinking cap on and join us for the Hunts Blind Annual Quiz Night on Saturday 24th October, 7pm at Great Stukeley Village Hall.

Always guaranteed to be a good night, with entertaining trivia, a bar, raffle and auction!

Tickets are on sale now: https://huntsblind.co.uk/quiz/

14/10/2026

Yesterday our walking group enjoyed a lovely stroll at the wonderful Buckden towers. Despite the continually changing weather a great time was had by all. 🏰 🌳

12/10/2026

📚 HELP! Our books are taking over! 📚

They're overflowing from the shelves and sneaking into the office... so we need your help!

If you're looking for something new to read, we have a fantastic range of books for all tastes, and they're only 50p each.

Pop into the shop, pick up a bargain, and help us reclaim our office space! 😄

12/10/2026

We had an absolutely delicious spread of cakes at Friday’s coffee morning which, along with Lynda’s tombola, raised £189 for Hunts Blind! (And yes, we’re hungry now too!)

Join us again next month, Friday 13th November 10am-12, upstairs in Huntingdon Library.

[Image descriptions:
Images 1-3 show a selection of photos of delicious homemade cakes, including a fruit loaf, a walnut cake, a Victoria sponge and a chocolate cake.
Image 4 shows volunteer Lynda with a variety of tombola prizes, including a stuffed elephant toy and holding a sign.]