Huntingdonshire Society for the Blind

17/06/2026

Cataract Awareness Month
Did you know…
• Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide. Despite there being a highly successful known treatment, cataracts are responsible for almost half of all cases of blindness across the globe.
• Cataract surgery has a success rate of over 95%. Many people report having better vision within days of treatment.
• Surgery to remove cataracts is the most common operation in the NHS. Over 400,000 cataract surgeries are performed each year.

15/06/2026

Have you got your Summer Raffle tickets yet?

Prizes Include:
£150 prize money
Specsavers voucher for free sight test and pair of designer glasses worth up to £150
Ted Baker sunglasses from Adlam & Coomber
Dining for 2 voucher at Marriot Huntingdon (£60)
The Dragoon Brampton dining voucher (£25)
Indulgent food and drink hamper
Luxury food hamper
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Generation) Smart Speaker with Alexa
Bottle of wine

Raffle - The Hunts Blind Summer Raffle is back, with lots of exciting prizes to be won, including cash prizes, dining vouchers and more! Every ticket sold supports our services for the visually impaired community in Huntingdonshire, including: Home visits to hel...

12/06/2026

Happening now!

12/06/2026

HiVIS is Huntingdon library, the team are ready to greet you. 10.00am to 12.00.
More pictures of our wonderful exhibitors soon.

12/06/2026

Cataract Awareness Month
Make an appointment for an eye exam if you notice any changes in your vision.
If you develop sudden vision changes, such as double vision or flashes of light, sudden eye pain, or a sudden headache, see a doctor straight away.
How a cataract affects your vision.
Clear vision, like on the left, becomes blurred as a cataract forms, like on the right.

11/06/2026

Don't forget this lovely local event is happening on Saturday!

10/06/2026

A few tickets are still available for the Summer Concert in St Ives, on Saturday evening.
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/109884?
Saturday 13th June, 7.30pm, St Ives Free Church

09/06/2026

The weather was kind to us for our walking group at St Neots Riverside today. We managed to get to the cafe just before the rain came in. 🌳 🦢.

08/06/2026

Pop in for our friendly monthly coffee morning, this month it’s happening alongside the HiVis event, so there’s even more to see and do while you’re here.
Come along for a chat, meet new people, and enjoy a warm welcome, we’d love to see you there! 😊

07/06/2026

Tickets are on sale now for the Hunts Blind Summer Raffle.
We have some amazing prizes this year so don't miss out!

The Hunts Blind Summer Raffle is back, with lots of exciting prizes to be won, including £150 prize money, dining vouchers and more! Every ticket sold will support our services for the visually impaired community...