North East Sight Matters

22/06/2026

If all our followers would kindly nominate us, we would be grateful. Thank you!

16/06/2026

At North East Sight Matters, our qualified and experienced team understands the practical and emotional impact of living with a sight impairment.

We create opportunities for children and young people with visual impairments to build confidence, gain independence, make friends and enjoy new experiences in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Through family activities, outdoor adventures, social events and peer support, we help children explore the world, try new things and simply be children. We also bring families together, connecting parents and carers with others who understand their journey.

If you have a child or young person with a sight impairment and would like to learn more, we’d love to hear from you.

Together, we’re building a community where children with a sight impairment can thrive. 💙

Want to know more?

Take a look at www.northeastsightmatterslts.co.uk

16/06/2026

We are really looking forward to this exclusive event 🌻

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience that has toured the world to incredible acclaim.

Now, we are talking our families and supporters to Newcastle for an unforgettable blend of art, light, and sound, at the Utility Arena, that will be turned into a breathtaking world of colour and movement.

16/06/2026

There has been a lot of discussion recently following government announcements about restricting access to some social media platforms for under-16s. Whatever your views on the proposals, it has certainly reignited an important conversation about the amount of time our children spend on screens.

At North East Sight Matters, we witness the benefits every day of encouraging children and young people to put devices down and reconnect with the world around them.

Exploring nature, playing outdoors, noticing the changing seasons, listening to birdsong, climbing, creating, and simply being present in their surroundings all help to build confidence, independence, resilience and social skills. For children with sight impairments these experiences can be even more valuable, supporting mobility, sensory development and an understanding of the environment that no screen can replicate.

Technology has an important place in our lives, but so do muddy boots, fresh air, laughter with friends and the excitement of discovering something new.

Perhaps this latest debate is a reminder that childhood should be about balance. The greatest adventures are often waiting just around the corner.

15/06/2026

Our Apple tree is bursting with fruitlets, I recon it’ll be a great crop this year 🍏

15/06/2026

We are so proud of Oscar who has just found out he’s won the Robson & Prescott Vets colouring competition.

This was from the Open Farm Sunday event held at Blagdon Farm.

His picture depicts all the lovely milkshake flavours that Moobile Milk offer 🌈
Well done Oscar! 💙

14/06/2026

We are looking forward to our next trips in Amble and Seahouses 🌊🚤💙

13/06/2026

We love a challenge 💙

This week is all about exploring nature using all of your senses! What can you feel, hear, smell and move like?

Try our Sensory Bingo Challenge as part of with The Wildlife Trusts.

If your child has a vision impairment, you can share your photos as you take part to receive a well done treat from VICTA!

Find out more and share your photos at:
https://www.victa.org.uk/sensory-bingo/

Register with 30 Days Wild before Monday at:
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/30dayswild

If you would like your Sensory Bingo in large print or braille, please email [email protected] with your preferred format.

11/06/2026

What a treat to re visit our magnificent police horses in preparation for upcoming visits with our families 💙