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Sight Loss Shropshire Sight Loss Shropshire's aim is to improve the quality of life of visually impaired people of all ages who live in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

Our work includes the following:

- Providing grants to help visually impaired people to acquire specialist aids and equipment

- Supporting a network of local social groups for visually impaired people who meet in every part of our area by funding room rentals, transport and refreshments

- Working with our partners to ensure that visually impaired people have a voice, so that service providers m

eet their needs

- Provide free of charge Living Well with Sight Loss courses: information, advice, support and practical solutions for people with sight loss and those close to them.

Vicki and Penny were delighted to deliver sight loss awareness training for the NHS Audiology team this week.The session...
10/06/2026

Vicki and Penny were delighted to deliver sight loss awareness training for the NHS Audiology team this week.

The session included a fun interactive quiz, practical sighted guiding demonstrations and discussions about the everyday impact of living with sight loss. It was a great opportunity to share knowledge, build understanding and help improve accessibility for people with visual impairments.

Thank you to the Audiology team for inviting us along, and to everyone who took part and contributed to such an engaging session.

Image: Penny and Vicki standing in front of the group at the session.

Discover a wide range of exhibitors at See Hear Remember next week, showcasing the latest technology, support services, ...
09/06/2026

Discover a wide range of exhibitors at See Hear Remember next week, showcasing the latest technology, support services, advice and resources for people affected by sight loss, hearing loss and dementia.

đź“Ť Theatre Severn, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8FT
🗓️ Tuesday 16 June 2026
⏰ 10am – 3pm

View the full exhibitor list at https://sightlossshropshire.org.uk/see-hear-remember-2026-exhibitors/

Image: Demonstrating assistive technology, including a desktop video magnifier and reading aid.

09/06/2026

Were you amongst the good people who visited the WSTN's stand under the Old Market Hall in Shrewsbury today? Kath and Peter braved the weather with a smile this morning. Margaret, Ian, Mike and Charlotte joined us later to fly the flag for our award-winning Talking Newspaper which celebrated its 50th anniversary last week, produced by volunteers week in, week out except at Christmas. The event was organised by Community Resource to mark the 2026 Volunteers Week.

This week's WSTN includes 32 local news stories from the pages of the Shropshire Star together with the monthly updates from Sight Loss Shropshire and Community Resource , a double feature from Ben Waddams Wildlife and Art about Nature in June (from the Shropshire Magazine) and water voles (from the Shrewsbury Chronicle), our weekly sports report, recent news and updates from our Whitchurch team and another feature from the Shropshire Magazine on a young man with a passion for clocks and watches.

You can listen to the WSTN via our web-site (www.wstn.org.uk), on Alexa or other smart speakers (just ask her to "enable Talking Newspapers", then "play the West Shropshire Talking Newspaper", as a podcast or simply by dialling 01743 387 287 and following the instructions which Ian gives there.

Our memory stick listeners have been sent an additional memory stick which contains our 50th Anniversary special edition.

We always love to hear from our listeners, so please ring us on 01743 364 726 and leave us a message if we're not in the Studio or e-mail us at [email protected]. Happy listening 🙂

Shropshire Council Shrewsbury Town Council Shropshire Community Foundation Whitchurch Town Council Shropshire Lieutenancy High Sheriff of Shropshire BBC Shropshire INTune Radio CIC

09/06/2026

Hope to see you next week!

Our young people's activity group really enjoyed the recent linocut printing session, with dogs, cats and floral designs...
08/06/2026

Our young people's activity group really enjoyed the recent linocut printing session, with dogs, cats and floral designs brought to life through their creativity and imagination.

A big thank you to tutor Josephine b design for leading such a fun and engaging workshop.

Image: Bold graphic for a linocut printing workshop, showing young people designing, carving and printing artwork including animal and floral designs during an accessible crafts session with Sight Loss Shropshire.

It was great to see so many people join us recently in Oswestry for our Living Well With Sight Loss sessions.The session...
05/06/2026

It was great to see so many people join us recently in Oswestry for our Living Well With Sight Loss sessions.

The sessions provide practical tips, information and support to help people stay independent, confident and connected.

Interested in joining us next time? Get in touch to find out more about upcoming sessions across Shropshire and how to book your place.

Images: people chatting at the course & trying out magnifiers.

As we celebrate Volunteers’ Week, we're delighted to welcome Tina, one of the newest members of our volunteer team. 🎉Vol...
04/06/2026

As we celebrate Volunteers’ Week, we're delighted to welcome Tina, one of the newest members of our volunteer team. 🎉

Volunteers play a vital role in helping us support people living with sight loss across Shropshire, and we're thrilled that Tina has chosen to join us.

Thank you, Tina, for giving your time, skills and enthusiasm to support our work 🧡

Interested in volunteering with Sight Loss Shropshire? We'd love to hear from you.

Image: Tina sits at a desk in the Sight Loss Shropshire office, smiling while preparing newsletters for posting. The image includes Volunteers’ Week branding and a welcome message for Tina.

Looking to connect with others living with sight loss or a vision impairment?Our friendly Working Age Meet-Up (for peopl...
03/06/2026

Looking to connect with others living with sight loss or a vision impairment?

Our friendly Working Age Meet-Up (for people aged 25+) offers a relaxed opportunity to meet new people, share experiences, exchange practical tips and enjoy good company in a welcoming environment.

đź“… Saturday 25 July
đź“Ť Palmers, Baptist Church, Claremont Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1QG
đź•Ą 10:30am

If you'd like to join us, please contact Penny:
đź“ž 07413 410417
📧 [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you.

Image: Promotional graphic for a Working Age Group Social hosted by Sight Loss Shropshire, featuring people holding coffee cups around a table, with event details: Saturday 25 July, 10.30am, at Palmer’s of Shrewsbury.

02/06/2026

Our young people’s activity group enjoyed learning to carve and print their unique designs with Lino - cats, dogs and florals all came to life thanks to tutor Josephine b design !

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Monday 09:00 - 14:30
Tuesday 09:00 - 14:30
Wednesday 09:00 - 14:30
Thursday 09:00 - 14:30
Friday 09:00 - 14:30

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