CaneNMabel
@canenmabel.bsky.social
Just a blind woman and her #guidedog spreading joy and awareness. Sometimes I use a long white cane. She/Her. Love #ballroom #F1 #dogs #cats #wildlife #AD #film #music
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Retina UK
Charity providing information and support for people affected by inherited sight loss. Funding medical research to accelerate the search for treatments
RetinaUK.org.uk
My last day posting for 50 days for #RetinaUK50 If you would like to know who they help and how please visit Retinauk.org.uk and maybe donate if you can.
Dread going into town this time of year. But so far so good. Good assistance from #Starbucks staff as always and lovely lady with a buggy told me she was leaving so I could have a good spot in the corner for Mabel to chill with plenty of room. #coffee #christmas #kindness
December 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Dread going into town this time of year. But so far so good. Good assistance from #Starbucks staff as always and lovely lady with a buggy told me she was leaving so I could have a good spot in the corner for Mabel to chill with plenty of room. #coffee #christmas #kindness
Finally plucked up the courage to start listening to #ChrisMcCausland book. Really enjoying it & highly recommend it. I love that Chris is reading it & pretty sure there's some AdLib in there too. It's great when you feel like you get something extra as a #blind person instead of missing out😊
December 1, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Finally plucked up the courage to start listening to #ChrisMcCausland book. Really enjoying it & highly recommend it. I love that Chris is reading it & pretty sure there's some AdLib in there too. It's great when you feel like you get something extra as a #blind person instead of missing out😊
Absolutely loved #Strictly this week. Sad to see Alex go but I think that was the right decision. Looking forward to musical week although I wish it was earlier on so we had more musicals!
December 1, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Absolutely loved #Strictly this week. Sad to see Alex go but I think that was the right decision. Looking forward to musical week although I wish it was earlier on so we had more musicals!
Agreed. The instant dance had me in stitches. Especially Claudia trying to help with the outfits. And that straight face with that hat😆 to
What a show! I actually enjoyed the Instant Dance more than their planned routines, and the utter mayhem was brilliant television.
See you tomorrow? x
#Strictly
See you tomorrow? x
#Strictly
December 1, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Agreed. The instant dance had me in stitches. Especially Claudia trying to help with the outfits. And that straight face with that hat😆 to
You think!!??🤦🏽♀️
December 1, 2025 at 9:59 AM
You think!!??🤦🏽♀️
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In "Seeing Into the Future", comedian Chris McCausland reflects on how innovations like AI and assistive tech could change everyday life for people with vision loss.
You can watch now on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002ms0q/chris-mccausland-seeing-into-the-future.
You can watch now on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002ms0q/chris-mccausland-seeing-into-the-future.
November 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
In "Seeing Into the Future", comedian Chris McCausland reflects on how innovations like AI and assistive tech could change everyday life for people with vision loss.
You can watch now on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002ms0q/chris-mccausland-seeing-into-the-future.
You can watch now on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002ms0q/chris-mccausland-seeing-into-the-future.
November 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
My last day posting for 50 days for #RetinaUK50 If you would like to know who they help and how please visit Retinauk.org.uk and maybe donate if you can.
Retina UK
Charity providing information and support for people affected by inherited sight loss. Funding medical research to accelerate the search for treatments
RetinaUK.org.uk
November 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
My last day posting for 50 days for #RetinaUK50 If you would like to know who they help and how please visit Retinauk.org.uk and maybe donate if you can.
What a lovely day at #SomersetHouse in #London with Ambustum.co.uk and @retinauk.bsky.social Peer Support Group. Lots of #Blind peeps making #Candles. What could possibly go wrong. Nothing as it happens😊 #RetinaUK50
November 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
What a lovely day at #SomersetHouse in #London with Ambustum.co.uk and @retinauk.bsky.social Peer Support Group. Lots of #Blind peeps making #Candles. What could possibly go wrong. Nothing as it happens😊 #RetinaUK50
At least it's all in one place ! In our house it's everywhere and yet I can never find it when I want it🤦🏽♀️
Photo shows several large reels of tape in a drawer (I think)
Photo shows several large reels of tape in a drawer (I think)
November 29, 2025 at 10:28 AM
At least it's all in one place ! In our house it's everywhere and yet I can never find it when I want it🤦🏽♀️
Photo shows several large reels of tape in a drawer (I think)
Photo shows several large reels of tape in a drawer (I think)
I get very excited when I see #wildlife out and about. As someone with #LowVision it's a rare thing and can really make my day. Even better if the wildlife sits still long enough for me to be able to get a picture. This squirrel was very patient. It took me ages to find him through my phone! #photo
November 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I get very excited when I see #wildlife out and about. As someone with #LowVision it's a rare thing and can really make my day. Even better if the wildlife sits still long enough for me to be able to get a picture. This squirrel was very patient. It took me ages to find him through my phone! #photo
Just 3 of the many obstacles my #GuideDog and I faced today. I have no words. #RetinaUK50 #PavementParking
November 28, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Just 3 of the many obstacles my #GuideDog and I faced today. I have no words. #RetinaUK50 #PavementParking
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The latest evidence that America is becoming a land of idiots:
November 27, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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It's a great feeling when you manage a walk in the park with your #Dog inbetween showers. It's much harder when you have #LowVision and it's rainy, windy, dark or even too sunny, especially this time of the year. Not great for a #photo though so here's one I took earlier in the week. #RetinaUK50
November 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
It's a great feeling when you manage a walk in the park with your #Dog inbetween showers. It's much harder when you have #LowVision and it's rainy, windy, dark or even too sunny, especially this time of the year. Not great for a #photo though so here's one I took earlier in the week. #RetinaUK50
Eye tests are important for everyone, even if you're blind! They do not only see if you need glasses, but pick up other eye conditions, diabetes & tumours. For some the eye test is free and you may even get money towards glasses. What are you waiting for? #RetinaUK50 @retinauk.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Eye tests are important for everyone, even if you're blind! They do not only see if you need glasses, but pick up other eye conditions, diabetes & tumours. For some the eye test is free and you may even get money towards glasses. What are you waiting for? #RetinaUK50 @retinauk.bsky.social
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We can't let this continue. Join us in calling on the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, to make sure blind and partially sighted people get the support they need, when they need it: rnib.in/OutOfSightPetition 7/7
Sign our petition
Thousands of blind and partially sighted people are facing unacceptable delays for vision rehabilitation. I've signed this petition because sight loss doesn't have to put life on pause.
rnib.in
November 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
We can't let this continue. Join us in calling on the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, to make sure blind and partially sighted people get the support they need, when they need it: rnib.in/OutOfSightPetition 7/7
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It's the season for festivities, and also a good Christmas sale 🎁
In this podcast, Hubert catches up with the RNIB Shop to find out what items are available as part of their seasonal shop sale.
In this podcast, Hubert catches up with the RNIB Shop to find out what items are available as part of their seasonal shop sale.
Seasonal Sale At The RNIB Shop
It's the season for festivities, and also a good Christmas sale. In this podcast, Hubert catches up with the RNIB Shop to find out what items are available as part of the seasonal shop sale.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
It's the season for festivities, and also a good Christmas sale 🎁
In this podcast, Hubert catches up with the RNIB Shop to find out what items are available as part of their seasonal shop sale.
In this podcast, Hubert catches up with the RNIB Shop to find out what items are available as part of their seasonal shop sale.
Got to be Slade for me!
Which Christmas hit should kick off our festive season? Rocking out edition!
1. Bob Dylan Must Be Santa
2. Brenda Lee Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
3. Wizzard I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day
4. Slade Merry Xmas Everybody
Winner will play on Daily Connect Monday 1st Dec after 9 am!
1. Bob Dylan Must Be Santa
2. Brenda Lee Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
3. Wizzard I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day
4. Slade Merry Xmas Everybody
Winner will play on Daily Connect Monday 1st Dec after 9 am!
November 27, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Got to be Slade for me!
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SparingVision have announced that they have dosed the first human patients in their phase 1 clinical trial for SPVN20, a gene-agnostic treatment for RP.
Read more: https://retinauk.org.uk/news/flipping-the-switch-on-rp-sparingvision-doses-patients-in-their-first-in-human-clinical-trial-for-spvn20/
Read more: https://retinauk.org.uk/news/flipping-the-switch-on-rp-sparingvision-doses-patients-in-their-first-in-human-clinical-trial-for-spvn20/
November 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM
SparingVision have announced that they have dosed the first human patients in their phase 1 clinical trial for SPVN20, a gene-agnostic treatment for RP.
Read more: https://retinauk.org.uk/news/flipping-the-switch-on-rp-sparingvision-doses-patients-in-their-first-in-human-clinical-trial-for-spvn20/
Read more: https://retinauk.org.uk/news/flipping-the-switch-on-rp-sparingvision-doses-patients-in-their-first-in-human-clinical-trial-for-spvn20/
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Want to learn more about our support groups? Head to our website: https://retinauk.org.uk/information-and-support/services/local-peer-support-groups/
Or interested in volunteering? Drop us an email at [email protected]
Or interested in volunteering? Drop us an email at [email protected]
Local peer support groups
Retina UK Local Peer Support Groups offer information and support via regular meetings.
retinauk.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Want to learn more about our support groups? Head to our website: https://retinauk.org.uk/information-and-support/services/local-peer-support-groups/
Or interested in volunteering? Drop us an email at [email protected]
Or interested in volunteering? Drop us an email at [email protected]
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This month, we’re shining a light on husband-and-wife duo Colin and Linda, who run the Isle of Wight Peer Support Group. Colin is also a trustee at Retina UK, and together they’ve organised multiple fundraising events in support of our work.
We’re so grateful for volunteers like Colin and Linda! 💙
We’re so grateful for volunteers like Colin and Linda! 💙
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This month, we’re shining a light on husband-and-wife duo Colin and Linda, who run the Isle of Wight Peer Support Group. Colin is also a trustee at Retina UK, and together they’ve organised multiple fundraising events in support of our work.
We’re so grateful for volunteers like Colin and Linda! 💙
We’re so grateful for volunteers like Colin and Linda! 💙
Christmas is a difficult time for me for all sorts of reasons. But mostly because every year I forget how hard it is to write cards&wrap presents now. I still imagine I can do it like when I was 20. I forget how long it takes, especially with time wasted playing hunt the tape etc. #RetinaUK50 #Xmas
November 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Christmas is a difficult time for me for all sorts of reasons. But mostly because every year I forget how hard it is to write cards&wrap presents now. I still imagine I can do it like when I was 20. I forget how long it takes, especially with time wasted playing hunt the tape etc. #RetinaUK50 #Xmas
After a few weeks I've not wanting to go into the front bedroom because of all the work being done there the cats have decided to finally make it there home again. Nothing to do with the weather of course😆 #cats
November 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
After a few weeks I've not wanting to go into the front bedroom because of all the work being done there the cats have decided to finally make it there home again. Nothing to do with the weather of course😆 #cats