Rotherham Sight & Sound

10/03/2026

UPDATE: If you've arrived here looking for Rotherham Sight & Sound, our page has now merged with our Centre in Sheffield The Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind which features news from both our Centres, so please follow us there.
Our Centre in Rotherham remains open and our services are running as usual.
Image is the SRSB and RSS logo

06/01/2026

UPDATE: We will be closing this Facebook account on Monday 2nd February 2026 so please make sure you follow us at The Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind to keep up with all the latest about our charity locally in Sheffield and Rotherham.
Our new website will be launching this year and will jointly host SRSB in Sheffield, RSS in Rotherham and Cairn Home in Sheffield. In line with this our pages will also merge.
We also have active Instagram, Linked In, TikTok and X pages (which are all joint SRSB/RSS/Cairn).
Thank you for your support.
Image is the SRSB and RSS logo

30/06/2025

Client Update: NEW BSL Coffee Morning at RSS in Rotherham tomorrow! Come and join us from 10am to 12pm!
Video is of Amy signing about the coffee morning in BSL.

30/06/2025

UPDATE: Today (30th June 2025) we are merging our Rotherham Sight & Sound page with our SRSB page and FROM TODAY we won't be posting on our RSS page, so please make sure you follow us at The Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind to keep up with all the latest about our charity locally in Sheffield and Rotherham.
Our new website will be launching this year and will jointly host SRSB in Sheffield, RSS in Rotherham and Cairn Home in Sheffield. In line with this our pages will also merge.
We also have active Instagram, Linked In, TikTok and X pages (which are all joint SRSB/RSS/Cairn).
Thank you for your support.
Image is the SRSB and RSS logo

30/06/2025

Client Information: We've been asked to let our clients know about this event on Saturday 12 July 10:00am to 4:00pm
Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, S1 2BP
Sight Loss Councils (SLCs) have joined forces to design and run a multi-sport taster event for blind and partially sighted people across Yorkshire and Humberside. You are invited to attend their free ‘Let’s Get Active’ event on Saturday, 12 July, at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield.
Sight Loss Councils run multi-sport taster and other events across England to help raise awareness and build people’s confidence to get more active. Whether you are a complete novice or a seasoned athlete, their events offer a great opportunity for blind and partially sighted (BPS) people of all ages to get active. Try your hand at tennis, baseball, or even karate! There really is something for everyone.

South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, and North Yorkshire Sight Loss Councils (SLCs) invite blind and partially sighted people across Yorkshire to their free ‘Let's Get Active’ event (12 July). South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, and North Yorkshire Sight Loss Councils (SLCs) invite blind and partially ...

29/06/2025

In the News: A great story from The University of Sheffield about a project and competition our client Frank was involved in (and won!) and the amazing Hackcessible team:

A passionate amateur chef who’s been blind since the age of 21 is finally able to present his dishes in style thanks to the ingenuity and innovation of a team of University of Sheffield students.

28/06/2025

Fundraising: Huge thanks to The Company of Cutlers for their support and generous donation to our charity to fund some equipment. It was great to hear about all the other amazing charities who also received a donation, and their work locally.
Thank you on behalf of everyone at SRSB and RSS 🥰
Image is a group of people standing on a staircase smiling at the camera (representatives from several charities and the Master Cutler and other representatives from the Company of Cutlers)

The Sunday Centre | Easy Street Theatre Company | Aspire Community Enterprise Sheffield | ASSIST Sheffield | Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice | Cardiac Risk in the Young | Church Army UK & Ireland | Hope ESOL CIO | Manor Community Transport | Pitsmoor Adventure Playground | Read Easy UK | Rotherham Hospice | SCCCC | Family Holiday Charity | The Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind | South Yorkshire Charity Mentors | St Vincent de Paul Society (England & Wales) | Support Dogs | Ethel Trust Community Barges | The Family Works | The Learning Community Ltd | The Sick Children's Trust | Snowdrop Project

27/06/2025

5 things that made us smile this week (in no particular order):
• The Volunteer Appreciation Party at SRSB yesterday 🥰
• The cheque presentation of a very kind donation from The Company of Cutlers
• Finishing the July Activity Guide
• Looking forward to the Mikron Theatre Company performance at RSS in Rotherham next week
• Attending the fundraising Golf Day of a supporter today - more on this next week 😊
Image is the SRSB/RSS multicoloured arch with two eyes and a big smile underneath

27/06/2025

UPDATE Coming Soon: A reminder that we’ve taken the decision to merge our Rotherham Sight & Sound page with our SRSB page.
Please make sure you follow us at The Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind before Monday 30th June 2025 to keep up with all the latest about our charity locally in Sheffield and Rotherham.
Our new website will be launching this year and will jointly host SRSB in Sheffield, RSS in Rotherham and Cairn Home in Sheffield. In line with this our pages will also merge.
We also have active Instagram, Linked In, TikTok and X pages (which are all joint SRSB/RSS/Cairn).
Thank you for your support.
Image is the SRSB and RSS logo

26/06/2025

Client Information: Due to staff annual leave, we will be running a reduced hearing aid repair service between Thursday 3rd July to Monday 14th July at RSS in Rotherham. We will be able to issue batteries, but tubing repairs will only be available on Monday 7th, Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th July.
Usually, appointments aren't necessary, however it is helpful to call first to check that a member of staff is available: 01709 722 420 or email [email protected]
Image is of Helen at RSS doing a hearing aid tubing repair

25/06/2025

Client Activity: Graves Gallery Sheffield: Tuesday 1st July 2025. 2pm start.
Transport is available for our clients, but booking is essential as spaces are limited (or you can meet us there). Gemma from the gallery will deliver a live audio description of two or three artworks, with a little bit of background information, and then the group can discuss them.

Discover great art in the heart of the city at the Graves Gallery.