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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 3d

Sign up today for the #DerbyCommunityLottery and you could be in with a chance to win the Super Draw of this amazing Nintendo Switch 2 bundle (or cash equivalent). Not only that, but we could win £500 too! Tickets just £1 each.

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Support Sight Support Derbyshire on Derby Community Lottery

Sight Support Derbyshire is offering you the chance to win big prizes and help raise much needed funds.

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 4d

Our children and young people's group had a great time at 'Mr Pumpkin' this week for our half term activity. If you have a youngster at home with sight loss we would love to welcome them along. Find out more: sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/how-can-we-h...

A teenage girl is sitting on an antique tractor. She has her hands on the steering wheel and is smiling broadly. On the grass around the tractor are a selection of pumpkins of different colours and sizes

Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 10d

We are open for referrals - phone 01332 292262 or email [email protected]

Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 10d

We offer a Befriending service for older people who are blind or partially sighted and feeling isolated. We match trained volunteers who visit once a week or once a fortnight for a chat.

Just knowing someone is coming can make a huge difference.

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 11d

We are pleased to launch our new partnership with Octopus Legacy. In conjunction with the @rnib.bsky.social and local sight loss charities across the country @visionaryuk.bsky.social we can offer a FREE basic Will worth £100, for a limited time only.

Get started: octopuslegacy.com/online-will?...

Online Will | Will Writing Service UK - Octopus Legacy

Write an online will in 15 minutes. Save time and money, so you can focus on what's important. All online wills are checked by experts.

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 12d

The next activity in our programme for children and young people living with sight loss is a fun evening of bouncing at Oxygen, Derby.

To book your space please contact Rachel King on 01332 292262 or email [email protected]

Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 12d

Our new social and activity autumn/winter programme is now available. Our activities help address the isolation that can sadly so often go hand in hand with sight loss, especially in older people. Find out more:
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New Social and Leisure Activity Programme Autumn Winter 2025 - Sight Support

Our autumn/winter programme of social activities for adults who are blind or partially sighted is now available

sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk

Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 12d

Phone Victoria on 01332 292262 or email [email protected] for more information or to book your place

Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 12d

Find out more about the panto: chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/jack-a...

Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomime

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 12d

Contact Victoria on 01332 292262 or email: [email protected] for more information or to book your place

Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 12d

Just a few spaces left for our trip for visually impaired adults to see Jack and the Beanstalk at the Winding Wheel Theatre, Chesterfield, Sun 21st Dec. Touch tour 4pm, performance 5.30pm. This promises to be a fun event - it certainly was last year! Book ASAP!

Inside a theatre are two gentlemen wearing full pantomime dame make up, wearing jeans and jumpers. In between them is a lady with short grey hair and glasses, wearing a huge filly yellow outfit who is grinning broadly.

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iSightCornwall @isightcornwall.bsky.social · 12d

How amazing is this? A pioneering procedure has seen five patients with an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration being fitted with microchips which, when combined with glasses featuring a built in video camera, has restored some of their vision!

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again

The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 13d

There were 12 winners on the #DerbyCommunityLottery last week. A winning ticket could be a week away - jackpot prize of £25,000 plus the chance to win an iPhone 17 Pro! All whilst supporting local people who are blind or partially sighted.

www.derbycommunitylottery.co.uk/support/sigh...

Support Sight Support Derbyshire on Derby Community Lottery

Sight Support Derbyshire is offering you the chance to win big prizes and help raise much needed funds.

www.derbycommunitylottery.co.uk

Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 13d

Sign up to @easyfundraising.bsky.social and when you shop online with your favourite brands, they’ll donate to us. It's free and your shopping won't cost you any extra - the brands you shop with will donate, not you!
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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 20d

Our last Information Day of 2025 is on Wed 12th November at St Joseph's Catholic Church Hall in Ripley from 10.30-1.00.

Our Information Days are a great way to access a range of information and support all in one place. Find out more: 01332 292262 or

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Sight Support Information Day - Ripley - Sight Support

We are pleased to be hosting our last information event of 2025 in Ripley on Wednesday 12th November 2025

sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk

Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 25d

Believe it or not, half term is just over two weeks away! We're planning a trip to the fantastic 'Mr Pumpkin' with our children and young people's group on Monday 27th October. Get in touch and book your place! 01332 292262 [email protected]

Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · Oct 2

Activities for visually impaired children, young people and their families. Email [email protected] or phone Rachel King on 01332 292262 to find out more and book your place. Please share with any families who may be interested.

Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · Sep 29

Our next Information Day will take place on Monday 13th Oct, 10.30-1.00 at the Bolsover Assembly Rooms. Our Information Days are a great way to access a range of information and support all in one place for people with sight loss.
Phone 01332 292262
sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/sight-suppor...

A gentleman is standing behind a table with a range of leaflets and a Sight Support Derbyshire banner. He is smiling, has grey hair and is wearing a yellow Sight Support Derbyshire t-shirt and jacket. There are other people in various conversations blurred in the background

Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · Sep 29

Great start to our Music Vision Room project for people living with sight loss, with Mendi Singh last week for #NationalEyeHealthWeek
Find out more: sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/music-project/
It's not too late to join in - phone 01332 292262 or email [email protected]

Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · Sep 25

Update - our phone lines are now working again. Thank you for your patience.

Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · Sep 25

We apologise if you are unable to get through to us on the phone today (Thursday 25th September 2025). Unfortunately, we are having issues with our phone system. If you need to get in touch with us please email: [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · Sep 25

We apologise if you are unable to get through to us on the phone today (Thursday 25th September 2025). Unfortunately, we are having issues with our phone system. If you need to get in touch with us please email: [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · Sep 25

Check out these delicious recipes which are also good for your eyes!

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#NationalEyeHealthWeek
#EyeWeek
#VisionMatters

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A bowl of hearty looking vegetable soup with a swirl of cream and chopped chives on top. Text reads: Vision Matters. A healthy diet helps support Eye Health. National Eye Health Week

Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · Sep 25

Not many people know that the link between smoking and sight loss is as strong as the association between smoking and lung cancer.
Want to know more? Find out how smoking can harm your eye health and details of smoking cessation services: visionmatters.org.uk/.../156-say-...
#NationalEyeHealthWeek

On a light blue background is the following text in darker blue and white: Vision Matters. Smoking causes sight loss. National Eye Health Week. Visionmatters.org.uk

Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · Sep 24

This #NationalEyeHealthWeek be #ScreenSmart
Follow the 20 20 20 rule - look away from your screen every 20 minutes, at something at least, 20 metres away, for at least 20 seconds.
visionmatters.org.uk/news/news/post/174-how-to-be-screen-smart

A lady is sitting at a laptop. She is looking away from it and smiling. On the image are the words: Vision matters. Take regular screen breaks to prevent eye strain. National Eye Health Week.

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · Sep 24

We're at Morrisons Derby today promoting good eye health and raising vital funds to support local people living with a visual impairment. Pop by and say hello!