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A Brief Introduction
Support 4 Sight, originally named Saffron Sight, was established in 1994 to give support, help and advice to visually impaired people and their carers.
We changed our name in July 2007, when we expanded our geographical boundaries, allowing us to help an even larger number of blind and partially sighted people in Essex and the surrounding areas.
From our centre in Saffron Walden, we provide information on equipment that can help visually impaired people maintain their independence. Visitors are always welcome at our centre in George Street in Saffron Walden, Mondays to Fridays (9:30am - 2:30pm), to browse the equipment and try for themselves.
News
February ‘08
St Valentine’s Open Morning for Families
And who said “never work with animals and children?” It simply isn’t true! We had a great experience with both, when we held an Open Morning for children and their families on St Valentine’s Day at our Centre in George Street. The event was launched some weeks earlier with a colouring competition, which was distributed to local schools and children were asked to colour in and name a Guide Dog. The aim of the day was to raise awareness of the help available to youngsters with sight problems and show the children and their family members and friends around the Centre.
Half Term week provided a good opportunity for the children and parents to visit us and we showed a range of educational sensory and tactile toys. Volunteers also demonstrated the talking computer software and arranged tactile guessing games. The children and their parents were introduced to Roza and Ingrid, two Guide Dogs, who regularly visit the centre with their owners.
As part of the morning’s events, several of the children had their names produced in Braille to take home and it was good to see so many youngsters showing a keen interest in the subject of low vision. Squash and biscuits were enjoyed by all the children and the morning was great fun with the volunteers and staff enjoying the event every bit as much as the visitors.
The winners of Best Colouring Competition were Georgia Dorrian aged 9 and Dillon Lewis age 6. The winners for Best Names were Harvey Stevens aged 4 (with “Seymour”) and Ciara Bailey aged 5 (with “Specs”). The winning entrants can be seen displayed on our front window.
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January ‘08
The New Year could see you in a new role!
Support 4 Sight is a very dynamic, local charity and we have an opening for a special person to make a real difference.
The role is for a Services Co-ordinator and includes taking responsibility for managing some of its services, such as day trips, social events, newsletters, home visits and local fundraising. This is a paid, part-time job of approx 20 hours per week. Good telephone manner, admin and computer skills, and an understanding of visual impairment are required.
The charity is based in Saffron Walden and is accepting applications until 13th February. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact the Director, Madeleine Cassidy on 01799 523700 (weekday mornings) for details.
December '07
December is always a busy month for us. We are holding an Open Day for all our friends and members from 10am to noon on Tuesday 11th December at our new Centre in George Street. No appointment is necessary, just pop along for a chat and tour of our centre and of course, refreshments are available.
Fancy a mince pie and small drop of sherry? Why not join us for our Christmas Coffee Morning on Tuesday 18th December at 10.30am to noon, where it's not just coffee on the menu. Good company, carol signing, sherry and nibbles will be on offer at The Almshouses, at Abbey Lane, in Saffron Walden. Entrance is free and is open to all.
Finally, our Centre closes for the holidays on Friday 21st December and we will reopen on Wednesday 2nd January 2008. We would like to wish all our friends and supporters a Happy Christmas and best wishes for the New Year.
November '07
Support 4 Sight's new Centre for visually impaired people was opened by Lord Petre, the Lord Lieutenant of Essex, on 17th November. This photograph shows our chairperson, Iris Evans with Lord Petre, who cut the ribbon and unveiled a plaque during the official opening. The Centre has allowed us to expand our services for visually impaired people and the facility has a drop-in area, a computer suite, a training kitchen and a meeting room. The new premises was acquired and renovated with the help of many supporters, including the Big Lottery Fund, Essex County Council, B&Q and Ridgeons. The Centre is open from 9.30am to 2.30pm weekdays, so pop along and see us.
October '07
We were delighted that in October 2007 Support 4 Sight finally moved into its new premises. The relocation was made possible with the help of local firefighters, who spent an entire afternoon carting heavy boxes and equipment to the new facility in George Street, Saffron Walden. Thank you so much! We are delighted to be in our new home at long last.
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