Vision Norfolk

18/08/2026

A team of fabulous runners will be taking part in Run Norwich this year in aid of Vision Norfolk! 🏃🏆

One of those runners is Chris Waller.

After raising over £700 for Vision Norfolk in Run Norwich 2025, Chris is back and ready to go! Having a progressive eyesight condition himself, Chris knows how important the support and services available from Vision Norfolk are to people living with vision impairment.

Find out more and support Chris by following the link below.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/chris-waller-4

Have you always thought about fundraising but aren’t sure where to start? Download your free fundraising pack or send your questions to [email protected].

https://www.visionnorfolk.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise-for-us/

Help chris waller raise money to support Vision Norfolk

17/08/2026

Our community hubs and offices will be closed on Monday 31st August for the Summer Bank Holiday. ☀️

Please contact us if you have any questions

Image: Text that says "Monday 31st August - Closed, Our community hubs will be closed for the Summer Bank Holiday. Please call 01603 573000 if you have any questions". At the bottom is the Vision Norfolk logo. In the background is an image of a sunny beach.

17/08/2026

Welcome to this week's Monday Mentions for our Children, Young People and Families Service.

I hope you are all well and the children are enjoying their time off. If you would like an outreach appointment, please let me know ASAP as I am currently booking into September. Just a reminder for those using the Powell Family Grant, if it is up for renewal soon, please let me know and I can support you in completing this.

Events with Spaces Remaining:

Church Farm – Thursday 20th August, From 11am
This is now full, but you can be added to our reserve list.

Tennis Session – Friday 21st August, 4:30pm–5:30pm
If you’ve ever fancied giving tennis a go, now is your chance! This inclusive session is run by Tennis Able Norwich and takes place at East Anglia Tennis & Squash Club (EATSC) on Lime Tree Road, Norwich. We would love to see more people there. This is for ages 6+. The cost is £3 per session (payable on the day). Please note there is no tennis on Friday 14th August.

Archery – Monday 24th August, 1:15pm – 2:30pm
Join us at Eaton Vale Scout and Guide Activity Centre for an exciting archery session for children aged 6 years and over. This fun and inclusive activity offers the chance to learn new skills, build confidence and enjoy the outdoors in a supportive environment. This event first come, first served with only two spaces remaining.

Adventure Golf – Tuesday 25th August, From 10am
This is now full, but you can be added to our reserve list

Hautbois Family Day – VICTA and Vision Norfolk - Saturday 13th September
This is now full

If you would like to book onto any events or have any questions, please email [email protected]. There is no charge for any of our family events unless otherwise stated.

Kindest regards,
Josh

Image: Rainbow Vision Norfolk Children, Young People and Families logo with the text "Children, Young People, Families - Vision Norfolk - Monday Mentions, Weekly CYPF Newsletter".

13/08/2026

On Saturday 12th September Robert Taylor, and his tandem cycling piolet Michael Jay, will be aiming to cycle to 25 different churches in one day as part of the annual Norfolk Churches Trust Charity Bike Ride. 🚲

Robert is registered as Severely Sight Impaired, with only a small amount of peripheral vision remaining. Before this year, he had not ridden a bicycle in well over fifty years. That all changed in late May when he discovered that Vision Norfolk offered tandem cycling sessions with cyclists from the Cycling UK West Norfolk CTC.

Due to Vision Norfolk’s role in getting Robert back on the bike, Norfolk Churches Trust have agreed that 40% of the money raised from Robert’s ride will go towards Vision Norfolk, with the remaining 60% going towards St Andrew’s Church in Little Massingham.

You can find out more and support Robert at the link below.
https://givewheel.com/fundraising/19880/roberts-blind-bike-ride/

Image: Michael and Robert sitting on the back of a tandem bicycle.

12/08/2026

Getting out, meeting others and staying active is good for your health and mental wellbeing. However, many people living with vision impairment find getting out and about difficult. 🚐

Community transport options can be a lifeline for people stuck at home across Norfolk. Follow the link below to find out about community transport in your area.

https://www.visionnorfolk.org.uk/tip-of-the-month-community-transport/

If you would like to talk about your travel options and travel concerns, please feel free to contact Vision Norfolk on 01603 573000. We can talk through your personal situation, help you apply for a disabled travel pass, provide more information, make recommendations and help you contact other services if required.

Norwich Door To Door Centre 81 West Norfolk Community Transport & Shopmobility North Norfolk Community Transport Borderhoppa

Getting out, meeting others and staying active is good for health and mental wellbeing.

12/08/2026

Welcome to this week's Monday Mentions for our Children, Young People and Families Service.

Welcome to a late Monday Mentions! Apologies for not sending this out sooner, it has been a very busy summer holidays so far! I hope you are all well and the children are enjoying their time off. If you would like an outreach appointment, please let me know ASAP as I am currently booking into September. Just a reminder for those using the Powell Family Grant, if it is up for renewal soon, please let me know and I can support you in completing this.

Events with Spaces Remaining:

New - Church Farm – Thursday 20th August, From 11am
Join us for a fun-filled visit to Church Farm Stow Bardolph | Rare Breeds Centre in King's Lynn, where children can enjoy a fantastic day of farm adventures, animals and outdoor exploration. This event is for everyone along with their parents and siblings, making it the perfect opportunity for families to create special memories together.

Tennis Session – Friday 21st August, 4:30pm–5:30pm
If you’ve ever fancied giving tennis a go, now is your chance! This inclusive session is run by Tennis Able Norwich and takes place at East Anglia Tennis & Squash Club (EATSC) on Lime Tree Road, Norwich. We would love to see more people there. This is for ages 6+. The cost is £3 per session (payable on the day). Please note there is no tennis on Friday 14th August.

New - Archery – Monday 24th August, 1:15pm – 2:30pm
Join us at Eaton Vale Scout and Guide Activity Centre for an exciting archery session for children aged 6 years and over. This fun and inclusive activity offers the chance to learn new skills, build confidence and enjoy the outdoors in a supportive environment. This event first come, first served with only two spaces remaining.

Adventure Golf – Tuesday 25th August, From 10am
This is now full, but you can be added to our reserve list

Hautbois Family Day – VICTA and Vision Norfolk - Saturday 13th September
This is now full

If you would like to book onto any events or have any questions, please email [email protected]. There is no charge for any of our family events unless otherwise stated.

Kindest regards,
Josh

Image: Rainbow Vision Norfolk Children, Young People and Families logo with the text "Children, Young People, Families - Vision Norfolk - Monday Mentions, Weekly CYPF Newsletter".

11/08/2026

Optelec UK - solutions for Low Vision have kindly loaned Vision Norfolk the new Compact 10 HD video magnifier to demonstrate in our Norwich Hub.

Video magnifiers allow you to enlarge, and change the colour and contrast on, physical pieces of text, such as newspapers and letters.

The Compact 10 is a portable magnifier with a 10-inch screen and a swing-out arm that allows you to look at photos, view medicine packaging, and even read round cans. The version we have comes with text-to-speech capabilities.

If you'd like to give the Compact 10 HD, or any other piece of equipment, a try please give us a call on 01603 573000.

It’s free to come in and try out equipment. Set up a time for one of our knowledgeable team members to take you through what’s available so you can find what works best for you.

Compact 10 HD Speech

07/08/2026

Imagine losing your sight. Now imagine losing it alone.

For many people across Norfolk, sight loss can mean isolation, anxiety, and a loss of independence.

Vision Norfolk exists to make sure that doesn’t happen - and we’ve been doing it for 220 years. ❤️

This year we’re asking Norfolk to come together for our 220 Appeal to make sure we can support generations to come.

Whether you donate, fundraise, or simply tell someone about us - you’re helping us reach someone who needs us.

https://shorturl.at/4feVj

Image 1: White text on a blue background reading "No one should have to go through sight loss alone. Vision Norfolk exists to make sure that doesn't happen."

Image 2: Members of the Norwich Craft Group, including one guide dog, standing in the Norwich Hub smiling at the camera.

Image 3: Four people standing in a line at the The English Distillery Tasting Room with shots in hand.

Image 4: Three young people playing a game of golf.

Image 5: A large group standing outside the entrance to Hippodrome Circus.

05/08/2026

All our community hubs will be closed on Wednesday 19th August for a staff training day. 💪

Yoga in Great Yarmouth and the King's Lynn Drop-in Cafe at The Globe are both cancelled for that day.

The Wells Coffee Morning has been rescheduled for Wednesday 12th August. The Great Yarmouth Coffee Morning has been rescheduled for Tuesday 18th August.

The choir session at St Faith's Community Hub in King's Lynn will be going ahead as scheduled.

You can find a full list of our social and wellbeing activities on our website at the link below. If you have any questions please call us on 01603 573000.

https://www.visionnorfolk.org.uk/get-support/activities/

Image: A sign with the text "Sorry we're closed" in a glass shop window.

05/08/2026

Thank you to our wonderful pilots from the West Norfolk branch of Cycling UK, for another excellent tandem ride and refreshment stop. 🚲

The pilots all give their time voluntarily, and their commitment and willingness to support us, and their tandem cyclists (stokers), is amazing and hugely appreciated.

If you would like to try a tandem cycle ride, then please do get in touch for more information. You can call our King's Lynn team on 01553 660808 or email [email protected].

We also offer tandem cycle rides in Norwich. Please call 01603 573000 for more information.

https://www.visionnorfolk.org.uk/get-support/activities/

Image: Three pairs of tandem cyclists (piolets and stockers) standing next to their bikes on a sunny day.