Sutton Vision

Great to welcome colleagues from @lexisnexisuk using their corporate volunteering days to spruce up our sensory garden. 🌻 Many thanks and all their hard work will be appreciate by our users over the Summer 😎

Tracey Clarke from Accessible Waterways Association, joins the Zoom Rainbow Group, Thursday 13th May at 10am. Talking about her sight loss and living on a narrowboat. Join us, awa-uk.org.uk. us02web.zoom.us/j/4580437872 or call 0203 481 5237 with ID 458 043 7872

Today is International Guide Dog Day so we salute all the incredible contributions of guide dogs enhancing the independence for individuals with visual impairments including our very own Otis #internationalguidedogday

Three Sutton Vision members attended an audio described architectural tour of the Barbican Centre in the City of London, led by Marcus Dickey Horley. A fascinating insight into 20 years of development and the construction work. An amazing day out, thank you @Barbican

An excellent turnout this month at our Beddington Walks for Wellbeing. Fully accessible and designed for visually impaired people to navigate a safe and friendly environment. 📅Join us on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the month around the Borough.

Smart glasses aren’t just “tech”, they are a real access tool for visually impaired people. Read our letter in todays Guardian: theguardian.com/technology/202… If you are VI and want to test or learn more at info@suttonvison.org.uk

April is Women's Eye Health Month. Did you know women have a higher risk of vision problems such as glaucoma, than men? Eye checks, diet and exercise can support prevention but if you live with sight loss, we can help. Get in touch at info@suttonvision.org.uk

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Steve Johnson, creator of Black Lens, joins the Rainbow Group tomorrow (Thur 26th March, 10am). The app helps users take photos through high-contrast design, voice guidance, and haptic feedback. Join us, us02web.zoom.us/j/4580437872 or phone 0203 481 5237 with Meeting ID: 458 043 7872

Smoking significantly increases your chances of eye conditions that affect your sight including Age Related Macular Degeneration, Uveitis, Cataracts amongst others. This #NoSmokingDay look after your eyes and your health. Find support to quit at nhs.uk/smokefree

Terry, our Outreach Officer, delivered Sight Loss Awareness Training to Orchard Hill College last week. It's a great introduction on sight conditions and their impact on daily life. Ask us about how we can train your company, community group or charity: info@suttonvision.org.uk

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Spring is (almost!) here and Walks for Wellbeing are back for 2026. Perfect for your physical and mental health and designed for people living with sight loss. Taking in the most beautiful spots in the Borough, Fridays 10:30-12:30. Call 020 8409 7166 to register your interest.

Join the creator of Black Lens, an iOS camera app designed to help blind and low-vision users take photos independently. Join us Thursday 12th Feb, 10am. us02web.zoom.us/j/4580437872, using Meeting ID: 458 043 7872 or phone: 0203 481 5237

Would you like to try the Charleston? Our last VI Dance taster session is this Thursday, 22nd January at 11 am. Just call Sutton vision on (020) 8409 7166 to book your place or just pop along. three Robin Hood Lane, Sutton SM1 2SW.

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📣 VI Dance Class Taster Session 🗓 Thurs 18 Dec | ⏰ 11am 📍 Sutton Vision, 3 Robin Hood Ln, SM1 2SW Love to dance or want to learn? Free taster for anyone with a visual impairment—beginner friendly! Book: info@suttonvision.org.uk | 020 8409 7166

Sutton Vision is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for voluntary service. Two attendees from the charity will attend a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in Summer 2026. Read more: buff.ly/h1bGM60 #KAVS2025