Happy Children in Need day from Sight for Surrey!

by Sight for Surrey | Nov 15, 2019 | News, Press Releases, Uncategorized

Sight for Surrey has directly benefited from money raised by Children in Need and this year is no exception. We are so pleased that one of our service users and an ambassador for Sight for Surrey, the lovely Niamh, is featured on the BBC Radio 4 Appeal page here. Four...

Scary September Skywalk Adventure!

by Webmaster | Sep 19, 2018 | 2018, Fundraising News, Uncategorized

On Sunday 16th September, eight of our vision impaired teenagers took part in what was probably our most challenging event to date! Along with support from Sight for Surrey staff, volunteers and some parents, the teens took on the Skywalk adventure course in Esher....

Shades for Sight!

by Webmaster | Jul 6, 2018 | 2018, Fundraising News, Uncategorized

In partnership with The Vision Council, National Sunglasses Day is a commemorative date held annually on June 27 celebrating the importance of wearing shades to protect the eyes from the sun’s harsh ultraviolet (UV) rays. Sight for Surrey invited local schools to wear...

Sight for Surrey Teens Take to the Water!

by Webmaster | Jul 4, 2018 | 2018, Fundraising News, General, Uncategorized

11 vision impaired children and their siblings, parents and carers enjoyed a day of Watersports at Henfold Lake in Staines on Saturday 23rd May as part of the Young People’s Inclusion Programme at Sight for Surrey. Henfold Lake is a beautiful parkland in...

A tall challenge for Sight for Surrey supporters

by Webmaster | Jun 1, 2018 | 2018, Fundraising News, Uncategorized

On 19th May 2018, a big event took place. No, I’m not talking about the Royal Wedding… Or the FA Cup Final… I mean the day 21 brave people abseiled 160 ft down Guildford Cathedral in aid of Sight for Surrey, raising over £5,000! Amongst these were...

Celebrating Volunteers

by Webmaster | Jun 1, 2018 | 2018, Uncategorized

This week (1st-7th June) is Volunteers’ Week! During the week, hundreds of events and celebrations take place across the country, saying thank you to volunteers and recognising their invaluable and diverse contribution to the UK. The campaign was established in...