Friday Round-Up

What a busy and rewarding couple of weeks it’s been at Support 4 Sight!

Canalability Boat Trip
On Wednesday 27th May, we enjoyed a wonderful trip along the beautiful River Stort with Canalability. Members soaked up the sunshine, took in the peaceful canal surroundings, and even had the chance to steer the boats and help operate the locks! The day was topped off with delicious scones, jam and cream (we’ll leave the debate about what goes on first to you! 😉)

A huge thank you to the fantastic Canalability team for making the day so special. Keep an eye out for a full video of the trip coming soon!

Picnic Dates Rescheduled
Unfortunately, the recent wet weather meant we had to postpone our picnics, but we’re pleased to announce the new dates (weather permitting):

Wednesday 17th June, 11.00am – Broomfield Village Hall
Tuesday 23rd June, 11.00am – Harlow Town Park
Tuesday 7th July, 12.00pm – Jubilee Gardens, Saffron Walden

Volunteer Week 2026
As part of Volunteer Week, we were delighted to attend the Saffron Walden Volunteer Recruitment Fair at the Town Hall. It was a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of Support 4 Sight, highlight the vital role our volunteers play in supporting blind and partially sighted people, meet potential new volunteers, and connect with other local organisations.

A big thank you to Collette Kerr and everyone at Saffron Walden Town Council for hosting such a successful event, even managing to keep everything running despite a power cut!

Volfest in Chelmsford
On Thursday, we joined Chelmsford CVS at Volfest on Chelmsford High Street. Despite experiencing a little bit of everything weather-wise, sunshine, rain and wind, it was a fantastic day. We met lots of new people, shared information about our services, and networked with a wide range of inspiring charities from across Essex and beyond.It was wonderful to get out into the community and introduce Support 4 Sight to so many new faces.

• Coming Up Next Week
  Monday 8th June – Epping Sight Hub
  Paul from AbilityNet will be joining us for a technology session, so bring along your gadgets and questions!

Cockney Night Returns!
Friday 10th July, 7.30pm – 11.00pm
Galleywood Heritage Centre, The Common (off Margaretting Road), Chelmsford, CM2 8TR

We’re delighted to welcome back Tom Carradine and his famous ol’ Joanna for an evening of Cockney sing-along favourites! Enjoy songs from the music hall era, both World Wars, the West End stage, and much-loved classics through the decades. Fish and chips supper included, Bring your own bottle, £25 per person.

It’s guaranteed to be a good old-fashioned knees-up!

Have a wonderful weekend from everyone at Support 4 Sight!