Eden Vision Buddies

20/08/2026

🚌 AND WE’RE OFF TO BEAMISH! 🎉

Eden Vision Buddies have set off for our day out at Beamish Museum! 👏

We’ve got a brilliant group with us today and we’re looking forward to a full day of exploring, laughs, good company and making some great memories together. 💙

Days like today are what Eden Vision Buddies is all about, bringing people together, reducing isolation, building friendships and giving everyone the opportunity to get out, socialise and enjoy new experiences.

Have an amazing day everyone, Beamish, here we come! 🚌🙌

31/07/2026

Let’s have a lighter conversation today.

Sight loss can occasionally create some very strange and funny moments.

A coat becomes a person.
A carrier bag becomes a cat.
A bollard becomes someone waiting for the bus.

What is the funniest or strangest thing your sight has ever convinced you was something else?

Tell us your story in the comments!

Follow The Partially Sighted Society to see the results and join more honest conversations about living with sight loss.

31/07/2026

Could Marcus Wareing help you feel more confident in the kitchen?

A brand new BBC programme with chef Marcus Wareing is looking for blind and partially sighted people who could benefit from expert help, practical advice and fresh inspiration in the kitchen.

The programme would like to hear from people adapting to accessible kitchen tools, building their confidence, or developing new culinary skills. It may also suit anyone searching for quicker, more affordable ways to cook around work, family life and other responsibilities, or anyone who feels stuck making the same meals and would welcome new ideas, techniques and a renewed enjoyment of cooking.

Whatever your circumstances or level of experience, the production team would love to hear your story and explore how Marcus could help make cooking easier, more enjoyable and more accessible.

Filming will take place in Woking over three days between 2 and 8 September 2026.

For more information or to express interest, please email [email protected].

Please share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested.

[Image description: A promotional poster features a large, pale-pink marble heart centered on a light wood-grain background. Vivid orange banners with bold white text frame the top and bottom for high visibility. Dark green, centered text on the light marble surface invites viewers to join a BBC cooking show with chef Marcus Wareing. Various small food items like salad, beef wellington, and a frying pan encircle the heart.]

31/07/2026

🍫 AN AFTERNOON WITH THE BLIND CHOCOLATIER! 🍫

We’re really excited to invite everyone along for a very special and inspiring afternoon at the Quaker Meeting House in Penrith.

Come and hear the incredible story of The Blind Chocolatier, learn about his passion for chocolate and how he continues to follow his dreams. ❤️

📅 Thursday 13th August
⏰ 1:30pm – 3:00pm
📍 Quaker Meeting House, Penrith

There’ll be chocolate samples to enjoy, delicious chocolate available to buy, teas and coffees, and we’ll finish the afternoon with a small raffle. 🍫☕🎟️

Everyone is welcome, so please come along, bring a friend and join us for an afternoon of inspiration, chocolate and good company!

🍫❤️ We’d love to see you there! ❤️🍫

29/06/2026

19/06/2026

🌟 Eden Vision Buddies – Everyone Welcome! 🌟

Why not come and join us for a friendly catch-up, good conversation, and great company?

📅 Wednesday 24th June 2026
🕕 6:00pm
📍 The Agricultural Inn, Penrith

We will be getting together for our regular social meet-up and discussing plans and final arrangements for our upcoming Beamish Trip. Whether you’re living with sight loss, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in finding out more about our group, you are very welcome to attend.

Eden Vision Buddies is all about reducing isolation, building friendships, sharing experiences, and supporting one another in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

We would love to see some familiar faces and meet some new ones too, so why not come along and join us for a chat?

💜 Everyone is welcome!
💜 Friendship • Support • Conversation • Community



Poster Description (Alt Text):
A purple and white Eden Vision Buddies poster featuring the group’s logo and the text “We Are Meeting!” The event takes place at the Agricultural Inn, Penrith, on Wednesday 24th June 2026 at 6:00pm. The poster includes a photograph of the Agricultural Inn and highlights friendship, good conversation, food and drink, and support for people living with sight loss, their families, and friends. Everyone is welcome.

14/06/2026

💜 Men’s Mental Health Week 2026 💜

This week, we are shining a light on something that often goes unseen, the mental health of men living with sight loss and visual impairment.

Many men struggle in silence. When vision loss is added to the challenges of everyday life, feelings of loneliness, isolation, anxiety, and depression can become even harder to manage.

At Eden Vision Buddies, we believe no one should face these challenges alone.

🤝 We encourage men to talk.
💜 We encourage friendships and peer support.
👁️ We understand the impact that sight loss can have on mental wellbeing.
🏡 We work to reduce isolation and build meaningful connections within our community.

If you are struggling, please remember:
It’s okay not to be okay.
Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Together, we can break the stigma around men’s mental health and create a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.



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Poster Description (Alt Text)

A purple-themed Men’s Mental Health Week poster featuring the Eden Vision Buddies logo and the slogan “Building Bonds Beyond Vision.” The main message reads, “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay.” The poster highlights the impact of isolation on men, particularly those living with visual impairments. It encourages people to talk, connect, seek support, and thrive through friendship and community. A photograph of a man sitting alone is used to represent isolation, alongside supportive icons promoting conversation, connection, understanding, and wellbeing. The poster concludes with the message: “You are not alone. We see you. We’re here for you.” 💜

14/06/2026

🎬🍿 Eden Vision Buddies – Cinema Trip to Carlisle! 🍿🎬

Yesterday, Daniel and Mark enjoyed a fantastic day out with a trip to the Vue Cinema in Carlisle to watch Disclosure Day.

The film was a great watch and Daniel was really impressed with it. It had been quite a while since Daniel had been to the cinema, so it was lovely to see him enjoying the experience and getting out for the day.

After the film, the pair took a trip to The Range where Daniel treated himself to a couple of art supplies. Creative activities can be a fantastic way to relax, express yourself and support wellbeing, so it was great to see Daniel choosing something he enjoys.

At Eden Vision Buddies, we believe that sight loss should never be a barrier to enjoying life, building confidence, learning new skills, or simply spending time with friends. Days out like these help reduce isolation, promote independence and create lasting memories.

💚 Well done Daniel for trying something different and making the most of the day.
💚 Another great example of friendship, support and community in action.



📸 Photo Description:
A selection of photographs from Daniel and Mark’s day out in Carlisle. One image shows Daniel standing proudly outside the Vue Cinema beside a movie poster. Another shows the pair relaxing in the cinema before the film started, and a third captures part of the movie experience on the big screen. The day was finished with a visit to The Range, where Daniel picked up some new art supplies to enjoy at home. 💚