MyVision Oxfordshire

MyVision Oxfordshire MyVision Oxfordshire is a life-enhancing charity supporting visually impaired people in the county

MyVision Oxfordshire, previously known as Oxfordshire Association for the Blind, was established in 1877, and aims to support blind and partially sighted people to remain as independent as possible. We provide Advice and Information, Emotional Support and Counselling, Social Groups and Activities, Specialist Independence Enabling Equipment, Home Visitors, Information Technology Assistance, Informa

tion Days, a quarterly newsletter and an informative website. We also support families and those caring for people who have a visual impairment. Sign up for our e-newsletter to receive regular updates:
https://www.myvision.org.uk/newsletter/

Thank You Millets Farm!We had another bucket collection, this time at Millets Farm. We were very warmly welcomed by ever...
18/06/2026

Thank You Millets Farm!

We had another bucket collection, this time at Millets Farm. We were very warmly welcomed by everyone there, and the visitors. Thank you to everyone who donated, Chris for giving up his time to help with the collection, and to Millets for hosting us. These collections really do make a difference, and go a long way in supporting us in our mission.

Millets Farm

Image 1: 2 people taking a selfie, one is wearing an orange high vis jacket and the other is wearing a bright yellow top.
Image 2: A man wearing orange high vis, holding a MyVision bucket and a cane.

It’s ! The ducks came out to play for the Bicester walking group this week on their walk around Jubilee Lake. There wer...
17/06/2026

It’s !

The ducks came out to play for the Bicester walking group this week on their walk around Jubilee Lake. There were so many splashing in the water, it was really fun to watch. We also saw loads of fish too in between the lily pads. We finished our walk at the Nightingale Pub, where we had a refreshing drink and spoke about assisted shopping in Sainsbury’s, which some of our members are going to try out.

The Banbury walking group followed with their walk in Spiceball Park. We stopped at Lock 29 for a birthday picnic which was very nice and enjoyable. We walked through the very green park and flower meadows which are so nice this time of year. We spoke about our upcoming plans, including some trips and events in August, more information coming soon.

Thank you for another great week of walking, and we will see you again next Wednesday.



Image 1: 5 people and a dog on a path next to some woods. One person is sitting on a bench.
Image 2: 3 people walking through the woods. One man is guiding another man.
Image 3: 5 people in a line in the park for a photo. 2 of them have canes.
Image 4: 7 people walking on a path along a flower meadow with trees and hedges on the right of them. There are 3 in the front, then 2 behind them and 2 at the back.
Image 5: A flowery meadow with trees in the back.
Image 6: A lake covered in lily pads.
Image 7: 3 women smiling for the photo. 2 are sitting and 1 is standing behind them.
Image 8: 3 women walking on a path.
Image 9: A lady standing in front of the Nightingale pub.
Image 10: 10 people sitting around a few tables smiling for the camera.

Join us on Thursday, 2nd July, between 9:30am and 3pm for our Information day at Banbury Castle Quay Community Room. We ...
16/06/2026

Join us on Thursday, 2nd July, between 9:30am and 3pm for our Information day at Banbury Castle Quay Community Room. We will showcase what we do as a charity, our services, and how we can help you. If you are interested but want more information, call us at 01865 725595, or email [email protected]. We hope to see you there.



Image: A poster with some text: “Thursday 2nd July 9.30am - 3.00pm, Information day. MyVision Oxfordshire are committed to supporting those with sight loss across Oxfordshire. Come and meet us to explore what we offer. Services we offer: Befriending, Technology training, Green Walks, Social groups. Castle Quay Banbury community Room, Opposite JD Sports. Contact Us: 01865 725595, [email protected] www.myvision.org.uk.” There are some photos of people sitting together, a man smiling, and a phone screen with a magnifier.

MyVision Impact Report 2025/26.We at MyVision Oxfordshire want to say a huge thank you to everyone for their support ove...
15/06/2026

MyVision Impact Report 2025/26.

We at MyVision Oxfordshire want to say a huge thank you to everyone for their support over the 2025/26 period. Thanks to you, we have been able to grow and improve our services across the county. We have been able to achieve all this and support 1,458 visually impaired people. We will continue in our mission, and continue to grow and expand our reach. You can read the full report online and download the pdf here: https://www.myvision.org.uk/our-impact/.



Image 1: Text: “Our Impact - 2025-26. Green Walks, Connecting visually impaired people to local green spaces, tackling loneliness, wellbeing and building self confidence. 104 People attended Green Walks this year. 106 Green Walks Meetings, 705 Total Attendances.” There is an image of 2 people on a green walks.
Image 2: A progress chart showing 91% and text saying: “91% of people feel their confidence and self esteem has improved.” Then a quote: “I didn’t think I needed it, but now that I have it, I wouldn’t go back. In the Witney Walking Group I found the community I didn’t know I needed.”
Image 3: Text: “Social Groups. Building community and independence. We hosted 206 Social Groups this year. 20 Locations. 327 people. Children and Young People. Building connections, confidence, and creativity. We had 15 trips and activities across Oxfordshire. We had 56 children and their families join us.”
Image 4: Text: “Our Clients Said… After receiving support, we asked our clients how they felt. This is what they said. 97% Feel their mental health has improved. 95% Feel their confidence has improved. 94% Feel more able to go out into their community. 94% Feel less lonely.”
Image 5: Text: “Get Connected Project. Helping combat the digital divide and increasing online connectivity. 92% of people said they felt more confident getting online after one of our workshops. 84% of people said they felt more connected online after one of our workshops. We held 293 one to one training sessions, with 112 people.” There are 2 progress charts showing the 92% and 84%. There is also a photo of one of our technology officers helping a woman to use an iPhone.

- a spot of gardening!Our Touch Tours group saw us go to the Botanic Gardens this week, exploring the different green ...
15/06/2026

- a spot of gardening!

Our Touch Tours group saw us go to the Botanic Gardens this week, exploring the different green houses. The desert biome had loads of cacti and towering trees, the carnivorous plants one was really cool with Venus Fly Traps and other bug eaters, and finally the tropical house with the lily ponds and a rather lovely aroma. We toured the world of plants without leaving Oxford - a very fun trip overall.

Meanwhile, the Didcot and Thame groups had some calm catch ups. In Didcot we talked about upcoming trips like the Wallingford accessible boat trips in July and August (everyone is welcome), as well as the Art Exhibition which so far the feedback is really positive. In Thame we played some dominos, before having a quiz which ended 12:12 between “The 4 Ladies” and “The Bats”.

Thank you everyone for another great week, and see you all next week for more fun.

Oxford Didcot Thame BotanicGardens

Image 1: A group of 9 people in a tropical greenhouse listening to someone talking about the plants.
Image 2: 9 people on a path in between the topical plants.
Image 3: 5 people standing together in the desert house with cacti and desert trees around them.
Image 4: 9 people standing in a line for a group photo in a lobby.
Image 5: 7 people standing on a path outside with the river behind them.
Image 6: Someone in the lily pond with a basket cleaning it.
Image 7: Some cacti.
Image 7: 11 people sitting around a table with drinks in front of them smiling at the camera.
Image 8: 10 people sitting around a table playing dominos together.

Budding Scientists!Our CYP group had a brilliant time at the Oxford Science Museum, getting hands on with all their exhi...
13/06/2026

Budding Scientists!

Our CYP group had a brilliant time at the Oxford Science Museum, getting hands on with all their exhibits and interactive activities. There were some illusions and lights, water sections and even a planetarium where our group got to travel to Mars, the Moon, Neptune, and even made their own, craters and all. Here are some photos from our fun day out. Thank you everyone for coming.



Image 1: Some children playing with a water activity outside.
Image 2: A child looking at an exhibit activity of dinosaurs.
Image 3: 2 children sitting at a table interacting with some activities.
Image 4: A girl smiling.
Image 5: Some children interacting with an activity outside.
Image 6: A lady showing a boy one of the science activities.
Image 7: 2 children and 2 adults interacting with some water activity outside.
Image 8: A kid and a man standing next to a model water tower.
Image 9: A child playing with some pipes on a wall.
Image 10:13 people, adults and children standing in front of a dark purple dome.

MyVision’s Walk Oxford 2026 - last chance to sign up!Time is running out, sign up today: https://www.myvision.org.uk/wal...
12/06/2026

MyVision’s Walk Oxford 2026 - last chance to sign up!

Time is running out, sign up today: https://www.myvision.org.uk/walk-oxford-2026/. Join us on Sunday 21st June for Walk Oxford 2026, and be part of a brilliant team. This is a great opportunity to challenge yourself, and do it in a supportive environment, while making a real difference in your local community.

- Sign up deadline: 14th June.
- Time is running out, sign up today: https://www.myvision.org.uk/walk-oxford-2026/.

Here are some photos from last years walk.



Image 1: 2 people together wearing medals. Text below says “Walk Oxford 2026, date: Sunday, 21st June, sign up deadline: 14th June”.
Image 2: 8 people standing in front of the river on Walk Oxford.
Image 3: 4 people sitting in the grass having lunch while on Walk Oxford last year.
Image 4: 4 women together at the finish line after their walk. They are wearing MyVision tops and have their medals.
Image 5: 9 people sitting and standing together before starting their walk last year.
Image 6: 2 children walking through Oxford past the Radcliffe Camera.
Image 7: 16 people standing together after finishing Walk Oxford with their medals and MyVision tops on.

“When I first joined My Vision Oxfordshire, one of my earliest projects was creating a wellbeing group in Didcot, at the...
11/06/2026

“When I first joined My Vision Oxfordshire, one of my earliest projects was creating a wellbeing group in Didcot, at the Cornerstone. Since then, the group has blossomed. We’ve crafted coasters, worked with clay, created mosaicked pieces, made fabric bowls, and even drawn what we can see in our sessions. We’ve made Christmas cards and a huge variety of things in our wellbeing sessions. Now, we’re so excited to showcase it all in our exhibition: “So What Can You Actually See?” Until the end of July at the Cornerstone, we’re inviting everyone to step into the world of people with visual impairments.

Our interactive sessions let you explore through touch, finding objects, tracing lines, and drawing with simulated vision conditions. Plus, we have poems from our creative writing classes, audio pieces, and all the info about My Vision and how you can get involved. I can’t thank Eden and Jessie enough. They’ve been absolute rocks, helping me turn this dream into reality. And a huge thank you to Cornerstone for giving us this incredible platform. This is about raising awareness and celebrating the extraordinary things people with visual impairments can do. I can’t wait to see you there!”

Devante



Image 1: Devante wearing sim specs and drawing a pineapple.
Image 2: A person with their hand in a box and smiling loads, feeling inside it.
Image 3: A person holding up a lime that they pulled from the box and smiling.
Image 4: A woman looking at some art work at the exhibition.
Image 5: Devante showing a lady some of the artwork on a table at the exhibition.
Image 6: 2 people bending down and looking at some artwork on a table at the exhibition. They have canes with them.
Image 7: Some drawings of pineapples pinned on a board.
Image 8: A textile art piece of some sunflowers.
Image 9: Some paintings of a face and a mountain view and fabric bowls on a table.
Image 10:A sewed artwork that says Eyes are amazing in the middle with some facts about eyes all around it.

! Summer was nice while it lasted, but despite this temperamental weather we have still had some great Green Walks. Sta...
10/06/2026

!

Summer was nice while it lasted, but despite this temperamental weather we have still had some great Green Walks. Starting off, the Abingdon Walking Group enjoyed a nice long walk on the River Ock Trail. We managed 3 miles in just under an hour, stopping occasionally to watch the river and listen to the birds. It really is lovely being in nature.

The Witney Walking Group followed with a walk through the Leys to the Coffee Shed, our old go to. Despite the rain, we all had a great time talking about our plans, the next river boat trip, and Walk Oxford. In typical English fashion, the sun came out as we all said our goodbyes.

We hope you enjoyed these walks as much as us, and we will see you all for more in the next week.



Image 1: 2 people walking on a path in a grassy area with some trees dotted around.
Image 2: A group of 5 people walking along path by a stream in the woods.
Image 3: A small river with some houses in the background.
Image 4: A man walking away from the camera on a wooded path.
Image 5: A man in an Oxford United jacket looking at the camera as he walks along a wooded path.
Image 6: 6 people standing in a line under a shelter.
Image 7: 6 people sitting at a table and talking to each other, and smiling.
Image 8: 2 people walking on a tree lined path in an open park. One has a cane and the other is guiding.
Image 9: 2 women standing by some café tables with umbrellas and smiling.

We were very pleased to be at Headington Festival last Sunday and loved chatting to so many people about the work that w...
09/06/2026

We were very pleased to be at Headington Festival last Sunday and loved chatting to so many people about the work that we do. We were selling raffle tickets and asking people to guess the number of sweets in the jar, there were 541 if anyone was wondering. Thank you to everyone who had a go!

Here are a few photos.



Image 1: A man standing inside the MyVision gazebo, with collection tins, raffle tickets and other MyVision branded items on a table.
Image 2: A man holding up a jar of sweets in the MyVision gazebo.
Image 3: 2 women taking a selfie with a black lab guide dog.
Image 4: The MyVision gazebo with raffle tickets, branded items and collection tins on a table, and a guide dog lying on the floor in front.
Image 5: A black lab guide dog lying in front of a table that says MyVision on it, and has a raffle poster.

Address

Bradbury Lodge, Gordon Woodward Way
Oxford
OX14XL

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+441865725595

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