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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

This #WorldSightDay here are Elmo, Riley and Baa-rbara in their eye catching gear, for one last time this year, to encourage you to make that pledge to #LoveYourEyes by booking an eye test today. Find out more about looking after your eyes and #WorldSightDay in the comments.

A white dog is looking at the camera. He is wearing a bright blue neckerchief with multicoloured bones and paws on it.

A brown dog is turning to look at the camera. He is wearing a bright yellow waterproof coat.

A boy is wearing a high vis yellow jacket and sunglasses. He is holding a wooden placard with posters promoting free eye tests for children. Next to him is a white sheep wearing a pink scarf and with sunglasses on her head.

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Next week is #NationalBrailleWeek (12-18th October) and we are pleased to share that HumanWare will be attending our Information Day at Broadway Baptist Church, Derby on Wednesday 14th October from 10.30am - 1pm to allow people to experience Braille first hand. www.humanware.com/en-united_ki...

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National Braille Week 2026 | HumanWare UK Events - HumanWare

Celebrate National Braille Week 2026 with HumanWare. Find a technology session near you and discover the latest braille solutions at events across the UK.

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Our new Autumn/Winter 2026 social activities calendar is out now and promises to be just as much fun as last year! If you or someone you know lives with sight loss and would like to get out and meet others, come and join us - we would love to welcome you! (Link to calendar in comments)

Two ladies are at the very bottom of the photo. Towering behind and above them is the beanstalk from 'Jack and the Beanstalk'

On a table are cracker making items - hats, crackers, ribbon etc. In the foreground is a cup of tea on a saucer

Three ladies are backstage at the theatre with staging and props behind them. The younger lady on the right is holding out a prop cat and they are all laughing

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Find out how giving just an hour or two a week could make a big difference to someone in your community. Come along to our Befriending Volunteer coffee morning on Wed 11th November from 10am-12 noon to meet staff and volunteers over coffee and cake. Phone Fiona on 01332 292262 for more information.

A poster with the following wording: Sight Support Derbyshire Volunteer Coffee Morning 11 Nov 10am-12pm Derby Interested in making a real difference in your community? Come along to find out more about our Befriending Service and how you can become a volunteer and bring friendship to someone in your community who is blind or partially sighted. Everyone welcome! 01332 287005 for more information fiona.bateman@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk Ref charity no: 1080986
In the top right hand corner in a circle is a photo of an older gentleman raising his mug to 'chink' with the mug of a lady sitting next to him. They are both smiling at each other.

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

If you thought sunglasses were just a summer accessory - think again! Adopting healthy lifestyle habits helps keep your eyes and vision healthy. Protect your eyes from sun damage when the UV index rises to 3 or more, even on cloudy days. #EyeWeek #VisionMatters #NationalEyeHealthWeek

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Dry eye affects one in three of us. Age, screen use, menopause and contact lens use can all increase your risk. Speak to the team at your local optical practice for eye care advice and information about managing and treating #DryEye #VisionMatters #EyeWeek #NationalEyeHealthWeek

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Barbara (the sheep!) was not happy with Elmo stealing all the limelight yesterday and wanted to get in on the #DressBrightForSight action today! A big thank you to Barbara's good friend for reminding all the parents out there to book an eye test for their children. #NationalEyeHealthWeek

A small boy wearing a yellow high vis jacket is holding a placard promoting eye tests for children. He is standing in a field and next to him is Barbara the sheep wearing a pink scarf with sunglasses on top of her head. She is nibbling at the boy's shoulder. He is smiling at the camera.

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Staff at Sight Support Derbyshire are taking part in #DressBrightForSight today - wearing our brightest gear for the day to raise awareness of the importance of looking after our eyes. Find out more: sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/dress-bright... #EyeWeek #VisionMatters #blueberrymuffins

A group of six women are sitting around a table with mugs and a plate full of blueberry muffins. They are wearing a range of brightly coloured tops and jumpers and in the background is a Sight Support Derbyshire banner

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Meet our #DressBrightForSight mascot, Elmo! He is sporting a rather dashing neckerchief covered in paw prints and bones especially for #NationalEyeHealthWeek Get involved in #DressBrightForSight - either yourself or your furry friend! Link in comments. Tag us in your photos!

Elmo is a small white dog and is wearing a bright blue neckerchief with multi-coloured bones and pawprints. He is looking directly at the camera.

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Did you know? 1 in 5 children are living with an undiagnosed vision problem. Regular sight tests are vital to detect and treat problems early, helping them get the #BestStartInLife. NHS sight tests are free for under 16s and under 19s in full-time education. #VisionMatters #EyeWeek

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

When was the last time you had an eye test? Routine eye tests are essential health checks, even if you think your eyes are fine. Sight tests can detect vision issues and spot signs of health conditions like #diabetes #highcholesterol #VisionMatters #EyeWeek #NationalEyeHealthWeek

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Will you #DressBrightForSight next week during #NationalEyeHealthWeek? Raise awareness of good eye health and raise vital funds to help local people living with sight loss. Find out more: sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/dress-bright...

Two ladies are standing next to each other and laughing at the camera. One has her hand on the others shoulder. The lady on the left is wearing a bright green top, the lady on the right is wearing a bright pink jacket and has yellow earrings

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Thanks to the lovely folk at the Benefact Group we could win £1,000 between 7th - 11th Sep, but we have to be in it to win it! Could you take a minute to nominate Sight Support Derbyshire (reg charity name Derbyshire Association of the Blind Ltd)? Thank you! movementforgood.com/draws/1000?c...

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Nominate now! - Movement for Good awards

We could receive a £1,000 donation with your help through the Movement for Good Draw.

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Come and join us! Our new Social Activities programme for people living with sight loss is out now. Visit our website to find out more and book your activities: sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/new-social-a...

In the foreground is a piece of cake, behind is a pair of hands holding a mug and there is a tea-pot on the table in the middle

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Our Summer Raffle has now been drawn! Visit our website to see the winning numbers. Thank you to everyone who took part and to all the companies who generously donated prizes. The raffle has raised a brilliant £1,669!

A lady wearing a blue and white dress is standing behind a tombola drum with a folded ticket in her hand. Behind her is a Sight Support Derbyshire banner.

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who donated - your gifts will make a difference to isolated older people living with sight loss. Huge thanks to @biggive.bsky.social @ncvo.bsky.social @makesomenoise.com @postcodelotteryuk.bsky.social for making the whole thing possible.

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Thank you @visionaryuk.bsky.social for sharing our appeal! Donations for this week only will be DOUBLED! Link in comments.

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

In just 15 minutes our #SmallCharityWeek @biggive.bsky.social match giving appeal will open! For one week only until 5pm on Monday 29th June, donations to our Befriending Project will be DOUBLED thanks to the generous people at @postcodelotteryuk.bsky.social Be the first to donate! bit.ly/4thmTjf

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Only 6 days to go until the Big Give #SmallCharityWeek match funding campaign starts! From noon on Mon 22 until 5pm on Mon 29 June donations to our Befriending Project will be DOUBLED at no cost to you! Simply make a donation via the link in the comments and your gift will be DOUBLED! Thank you!

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Less than 2 weeks 'til our #SmallCharityWeek @biggive.bsky.social match funding appeal! Your donations doubled from noon 22nd June to 5pm 29th June! Double the donation, double the difference to local isolated older people living with sight loss. Save the date! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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Bringing light in the darkness through befriending – Big Give

Our Befriending project helps address the loneliness experienced by many older people who are blind or partially sighted across Derby …

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

@mountcookadventure.bsky.social @whitepeak.bsky.social @derbyshirecricket.bsky.social @morleyhayes.bsky.social Lubrizol Denby Pottery DerbyLive Derbyshire Cricket Foundation HouseBoat Restaurant Longbow Venues Bespoke Inns

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Lovely to meet some of our amazing volunteers yesterday and thank them for everything they do for local people living with sight loss. Thank you! #VolunteersWeek Find out more about volunteering with Sight Support Derbyshire: sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/support-us/v...

A group of 7 people are sitting round a long table with cups of tea and coffee in front of them. They are all smiling at the camera. The background has been coloured yellow.

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

This #VolunteersWeek we want to say a HUGE thank you to ALL our wonderful volunteers - from baking cakes to make people feel welcome at our social groups, to befriending isolated older people to bring the outside world back in, to being a Trustee, to counting the money in our collection tins! 🙏

A cake with white icing and multicoloured sprinkles next to a knife which has been used to cut it - there is not much cake left!

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Our next Information Day will take place on Wed 10th June 2026 from noon - 2.30pm at the St Thomas' Centre & Coffee Bar in Chesterfield. If you or someone you know is experiencing sight loss our Information Days are a great way to access a range of information and support all in one place.

A lady is standing next to a display stand with leaflets and equipment. She is wearing a yellow Sight Support Derbyshire fleece and is smiling.

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Please nominate us - we could win £5,000 towards our work with local people living with sight loss! It only take a few minutes to nominate. Thank you! movementforgood.com/draws/specia... #MovementForGood

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Nominate now! - Movement for Good awards

We could receive a £5,000 donation with your help through the Movement for Good Draw.

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

We are #hiring Want to make a difference to the lives of older people with sight loss who are lonely and isolated? We are #recruiting for a Befriending Coordinator to join our team and really make a difference: "I feel connected to the outside world again! I hope her visits never stop".

Two ladies are sitting at a kitchen table smiling at the camera. The lady on the left is older with short white hair and glasses. In front of them are two mugs.

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Big thanks to @ncvo.bsky.social and @makesomenoise.com and @biggive.bsky.social for running this fantastic campaign in support of small charities like ours

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Drum roll please! We are excited to have been chosen to be part of the #SmallCharityWeek @biggive.bsky.social match funding campaign! Every donation towards our Big Give Befriending appeal from 22-29th June will be doubled thanks to our match funder, @postcodelotteryuk.bsky.social Watch this space!

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

We are very proud to share that our Chair of Trustees, Martin Wilson, has been recognised for 23 years service to the community through a High Sheriff of Derbyshire award. Thank you Martin for everything you have done, and continue to do, for local people living with sight loss.

Martin Wilson on the left wearing suit and tie holding a framed certificate. Next to him is cadet Sgt Rosie Gill in her uniform and next to her is Sir Richard FitzHerbert in his High Sheriff outfit

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

We were humbled to attend the Toyota Manufacturing UK Charitable Trust presentation event recently. So many amazing people from so many fantastic local charities and community groups. Very grateful to receive support from Toyota towards our social activities for isolated older people with sight loss

Six people are standing on a low stage smiling at the camera. Four men are wearing Toyota uniform (navy trousers and a grey and navy jacket) and between them is Sight Support Derbyshire CEO Kathy Kozlowski and Fundraiser Abigail Beaney who is holding an envelope containing a cheque

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Synapptic AbilityNet Vision Aid Technologies Seeing Solutions @medequipdepot.bsky.social Computer Room Amazon Optelec @humanware.bsky.social Professional Vision Services @citizensadvice.bsky.social North East Derbyshire Associated Optical

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Sight Support Derbyshire @sightsupderbys.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Less than a month till our annual Sensory Tech Day at the Post Mill Centre, South Normanton on Wednesday 13th May from 10.30am-3.30pm. Pop in to find out more about technology available to help people living with sight loss. We look forward to meeting you!

Image of a lady sitting outside on a wooden bench with a laptop on the wooden table in front of her. She is holding a mobile phone to her ear and is smiling. Text reads: Sensory Tech Day 2026. View and try the latest technology available to make living with a visual impairment easier. Drop in to meet the experts. Also advice on getting the best out of your own smart phone, tablet or computer. Over 15 exhibitors to browse on the day. Hosted by: Sight Support Derbyshire. Wednesday 13th May 10.30am to 3.30pm The Post Mill Centre off Market Street South Normanton Alfreton DE55 2EJ Registered charity number 1080986. 01332 292262

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