@sightsupderbys.bsky.social
Sight Support Derbyshire works with people who are blind or partially sighted in Derby and Derbyshire. Sight loss affects every aspect of life. We provide a range of practical, emotional and social support for everyone from children to the elderly.
A beautiful scene of green trees beside a canal with blue sky with fluffy white clouds above
The sun has come out this morning to celebrate the launch of our new programme of social activities for older people living with sight loss. With better weather on the way, the programme include canal boat rides and gentle strolls as well as cafe meet ups and a cinema trip. Visit our website.
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Three staff from Specsavers Belper are standing in the sun outside their store with Sight Support Derbyshire Trustee, Deborah Hilton-Barber. There is a table in front of them with a game and sweets and next to them is a Sight Support Derbyshire pop up banner.
A huge thank you to the team at Specsavers Belper for raising money for Sight Support Derbyshire at their 20th birthday event. They raised a smashing £181 and we are so grateful! Many Happy Returns to all at Specsavers Belper!
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TV personality Anthea Turner is standing next to Sight Support Derbyshire fundraising Abigail Beaney. They are next to a Sight Support Derbyshire banner and smiling at the camera.
A big thank you to Bowesbury Care Home from Crystal Care Collection for choosing to raise funds for Sight Support Derbyshire at their Open Day on Saturday. Also a pleasure to meet their Brand Ambassador Anthea Turner. Thank you to everyone involved in raising £140 towards our work.
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We are #hiring!
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Just a cheery photo to brighten your day! 😀
Find out more about our social activities here: sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/how-can-we-h...
Against a green background with images of flowers, clouds and birds and a round picture of Anthea Turner, is the following text: Bowesbury Care Home Residential and Dementia Care. Grow with Bowesbury. Community Open Day. Saturday 28th Feb 11am-1pm Celebrate community, care and connection at our Bowesbury open day. We look forward to welcoming you to our home. Family-friendly activities. Crafts & creative fun. Live music. Food & spring drinks. All welcome! 89 Bowes Road, Boulton Moor, DE72 3UY Sat Nav DE24 5BZ
Come along to Bowesbury Care Home in Boulton Moor from 11am-1pm for cakes, refreshments, entertainment and a chance to meet Crystal Care Brand Ambassador, Anthea Turner, as well as raising vital funds for Sight Support Derbyshire.
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Against a pale green background are images of bunting and brightly coloured balloons. Text reads: Specsavers Belper 20th Birthday Celebration Saturday 14th February 2026 Join us for cake, magic and lots of fun!
Against a pale green background are images of bunting and brightly coloured balloons. Text reads: Birthday Raffle! £1 per ticket. Prizes include: £100 voucher to spend instore, lens cloths, cleaning sprays, vouchers for free anti-glare
Against a pale green background are images of bunting and brightly coloured balloons. Text reads: Donations. All proceeds raised from today's birthday event will be going to Sight Support Derbyshire. Underneath the text is the yellow and black Sight Support Derbyshire logo
We're looking forward to helping @specsaversuk.bsky.social Belper to celebrate 20 years of serving their local community on Saturday 14th February! Cakes, entertainment and fun, all in aid of Sight Support Derbyshire. Pop in from 10am onwards!
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Thank you to:
Nine Dots Development
Denby Pottery
Derby County Community Trust
Makeney Hall Hotel
ClipnClimb Derby
Megazone Lasertag Derby
Two ladies and a man are standing behind a tombola drum with the yellow and black Sight Support Derbyshire logo. Left to right are Abigail Beaney (Fundraiser Sight Support Derbyshire), Sabina Kacinova (Marketing Operations Lead, Nine Dots Development) and Martin Wilson (Chair of Trustees, Sight Support Derbyshire). They are all smiling at the camera and in the background is a Sight Support Derbyshire banner
Congratulations to the winners of our Winter Raffle and thank you to the local companies who donated the prizes, including Nine Dots Development who helped draw the winning tickets. Together we raised over £2,280 to help local people living with sight loss!
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Our first Information Day of 2026 will take place on Thursday 5th March at Buxton Methodist Church. Find out about the support available for people living with sight loss.
sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/sight-suppor...
Our new activities calendar is now available: sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/new-social-a...
Come and join us!
Jan using his laptop, text reads "Ready Willing & Able. Finding a job: Simple tips to help you along the way."
Our Ready, Willing and Able team have shared a new blog with simple tips to support you on your journey into work.
https://www.seeability.org/news/finding-job-simple-tips-help-you-along-way?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=rwa
Photograph of a group of people sitting in a circle with their feet raised off the ground. You can only see them from the waist down.
Time to put your feet up? The daily challenges of living with sight loss can cause stress and anxiety. Taking part in a session like this gives participants an opportunity to relax and meet others to share experiences with. Afterwards the group felt: "relaxed", "peaceful", "less stressed", "calm".
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Thanks to our lovely prize donors:
Nine Dots Development
Denby Pottery
@derbycounty.bsky.social
Makeney Hall Hotel
ClipnClimb Derby
Megazone Derby
How does an extra £250 in your pocket come February sound? Good? Then why not enter our winter raffle for the chance to win just that, or other lovely prizes! All in aid of support for local people living with sight loss. sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/winter-raffl...
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A poster with Sight Support Derbyshire logo and two photos. One photo is of a lady sitting between two older people on a sofa. She has an open booklet in her hands that they are all looking at. The second photo is of two gentlemen walking in a park, one of whom has a walking stick. Text reads: Want to invest in your community? Have an hour or two to spare? We're looking for Befriending Volunteers to support people in your area who are blind or partially sighted - and your time could make a real difference. it doesn't take much to brighten someone's week and help them feel included. Why volunteer? Flexible around your life. Make a real impact locally. Full training provided. No experience needed - just kindness and reliability. Go on! Do something amazing today! Call us on 01332 292262 www.sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk Sight Support Derbyshire Reg charity no. 1080986
January can be a downer after all the festivities, but one sure fire way to feel better is to try something new and connect with others. Why not become a volunteer befriender with Sight Support Derbyshire? "I started thinking I’d just be helping others, but it’s been equally rewarding for me."
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Illustration of Santa sitting on top of a chimney with a long scroll list in one hand and a laptop in the other. Next to the laptop is a Christmas Card with dashes around it illustrating it has come out of the laptop. Text reads: Send Christmas e-cards and donate the cost of cards and stamps! DontSendMeACard.com
Christmas magic is in the air...
Why not send a charity e-card and donate the cost of cards and stamps?
For a donation amount of your choice send up to 100 e-cards via email, whatsapp or messenger - and know that your donation will be making a difference to local people living with sight loss too.
A poster with Sight Support Derbyshire logo and two photos. One photo is of a lady sitting between two older people on a sofa. She has an open booklet in her hands that they are all looking at. The second photo is of two gentlemen walking in a park, one of whom has a walking stick. Text reads: Want to invest in your community? Have an hour or two to spare? We're looking for Befriending Volunteers to support people in your area who are blind or partially sighted - and your time could make a real difference. it doesn't take much to brighten someone's week and help them feel included. Why volunteer? Flexible around your life. Make a real impact locally. Full training provided. No experience needed - just kindness and reliability. Go on! Do something amazing today! Call us on 01332 292262 www.sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk Sight Support Derbyshire Reg charity no. 1080986
Want to make a real difference in your community for just an hour or so a week? Find out more about becoming a befriending volunteer, bringing companionship into the life of an isolated older person living with sight loss. Email enquiries@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk or phone 01332 292262
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What an interesting post from @derbyshiredro.bsky.social
We love finding out parts of our history that may have been forgotten. We are still going strong providing a range of services for local people living with sight loss and constantly adapting and changing with the changing needs of society.
How interesting! Thank you for sharing this part of our history! Yes we are still going strong today, providing a range of services and support for people living with sight loss. www.sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk
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Against a blue background is the following text in white, next to an image of Santa sitting next to a fireplace with a Christmas tree behind: "Santa's Grotto at Elliott and Heath Opticians! Join us on Saturday 20th December from 11am for some festive fun and a special visit from Santa himself! Elliott & Heath Opticians 79 Newbold Road, Chesterfield S41 7QA. Each child will meet Santa and receive a small gift. Tickets £5 - all proceeds go to Sight Support Derbyshire. Bring your family, spread the Christmas cheer and help support a fantastic local charity! Book early to avoid disappointment! Call 01246 275847 or pop into the practice.
Santa's coming to Chesterfield! Thanks to our good friends at Elliott and Heath Opticians you can meet him! Book your space now to see him on Saturday 20th December from 11am. £5 a child with funds raised going to Sight Support Derbyshire. Phone 01246 275847 or pop in to the practice.
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A woman with shoulder length dark hair and wearing a white shirt over a black top is smiling at the camera. She is sitting at a desk and in front of her is her computer and keyboard.
Two ladies are laughing at the camera. Standing is a lady wearing a red jacket. She is pushing a lady wearing a purple coat in a wheelchair. They are walking along a path next to a hedge.
Running any organisation costs money. Without the essentials we can't continue to support 5,000 visually impaired local people every year. That's why we are delighted to have received a generous grant from the wonderful people at the @westonfdn.bsky.social towards our running costs. Thank you!
26.11.2025 11:44 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Our music room project with renowned tabla player Mendi Singh is proving to be a big hit! In week 3 we were joined by guest artist, Ruthie Lindsay who led some wonderful jigs. Confidence is growing and although everyone looks very serious whilst they are concentrating the smiles are wide afterwards!
25.11.2025 13:36 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Good luck! Hope you raise lots of money to support children living with sight loss.
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A huge THANK YOU to Co-op Members for supporting Sight Support Derbyshire this year. By nominating us you have helped us to receive a fantastic £2,348.94 from the #CoopLocalCommunityFund towards our befriending project for lonely older people with sight loss.
Thank you!
#coopcelebration
The second of our four-part webinar series with @sharethevision.bsky.social on using the accessibility features on library reading apps can now be rewatched in full.
This bitesize session focuses on the PressReader app.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD9O...
Thank you to everyone who joined us on #easyfundraising this week!
Did you know retailers will donate to us when you shop via easyfundraising?
Join via the app this November and we’ll get a £2 bonus!
Get the app: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/easyfundrais...
We'll get a £2 donation this month if you sign up to support us on @easyfundraising.bsky.social via their app! Raise for us for free when you shop this Christmas and get their app now: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/easyfundrais...
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