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29/12/2025

Looking for a Christmas gift that’s a little different this year? The Visually Impaired Sailing Association of Great Britain (Visa Gb) has just unwrapped its 2026 sailing programme, and it’s packed with brilliant adventures for visually impaired adults.

Set sail from Southampton, Portsmouth, Cowes, Milford Haven or Largs. Explore Scotland, Wales, the South West coast and even the Greek islands. Whether you’re trying sailing for the first time or ready for a longer challenge, there’s a voyage waiting for you.

Here’s what’s on offer for 2026:

Trip 1: Pre-Season Training Sail – 25–29 April, Southampton, £220

Trips 2 & 3: New to Sailing – 29 April–3 May, & 3–7 May, Southampton, £220

Trip 4: Greece Ionian Flotilla – May (TBC), 7 days, approx £850 including flights

Trip 5: Scotland Explorer – Forth of Clyde – June (TBC), Largs, £385

Trip 6: Wonderful Wales – Milford Haven – July (TBC), £385

Trip 7: Cross Channel Adventure – 12–19 August, Cowes, £385

Trip 8: Plymouth & the Southwest – 14–20 July, £385

Trip 9: Young Adults (18–25) – 30 August–2 September, Southampton, £25

Trip 10: South Coast Sailing from Portsmouth – 11–18 September, £385

You can express interest in up to three trips, and concessionary prices may be available for UK voyages. All trips include on-board accommodation, meals, snacks and safety gear.

To join the adventure, email Membership Secretary Dee Jones at membership@visa-gb.org.uk.

Make sure you get your name in by 31 December. A perfect goal to set before the Christmas biscuits run out.

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24/12/2025

Tomorrow is Christmas, and before the festive rush takes over your timelines, we just wanted to say:

Season’s Greetings from everyone at Thomas Pocklington Trust!�Wishing you a wonderful holiday filled with joy and rest. 🎄✨

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23/12/2025

As we head into the Christmas break, here’s a quick update on our opening hours.

From 3pm tomorrow, Wednesday 24 December, all TPT services will close for the holiday period. We’ll be reopening on 2 January at 10am.

If you need to get in touch while we’re closed, you can email the appropriate team. Messages will be picked up and responded to once we reopen:

-Employment-related enquiries: employment@pocklington.org.uk
-Education advice: educationadvice@pocklington.org.uk
- All other enquiries: communications@pocklington.org.uk

We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and we look forward to welcoming you back in 2026! 🎄

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22/12/2025

Since it’s Christmas, we thought we’d share our Christmas wish list at TPT.

Good news: it’s a short one. Just two wishes. And if you’re reading this, you can help make them come true.

Wish number one: safer pavements for blind and partially sighted people.

This year, we’ve been busy; running surveys, attending parliamentary events and even throwing a birthday party to remind policymakers of promises made five years ago on pavement parking.

Now, we’re taking the next step. We’re writing to MPs across the country about the very real dangers pavement parking creates for blind and partially sighted pedestrians, and we want you with us.

So here’s our first Christmas wish:�Write to your MP using this link and add your voice to the call for change: https://f.mtr.cool/lvmjjaivoh

Wish number two: staying connected with you.

We want to share our work at TPT; our projects, events, resources and the impact we’re making with blind and partially sighted people, and we’d love to bring those updates straight to your inbox.

So our second Christmas wish is simple:�Sign up to our mailing list using this link: https://tinyurl.com/2mveyynj

Thank you for helping grant our Christmas wishes. Once again, wishing you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. 🎄

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19/12/2025

Hey folks, here’s an early Christmas treat from our student voices: a bonus episode of Through Our Eyes is now live!

This one is a little teaser for what’s coming in the new year, with a few candid moments that didn’t make the final cut and a glimpse of the conversations ahead.

It’s fun. It’s exciting. And it’s just the kind of energy your weekend needs.

In the new year, our Student Voices will be sharing their experiences of all things open days and applications, the bits that matter, the parts that can feel confusing and what they wish someone had told them sooner.

If you’re blind or partially sighted and starting to think about your next step to university, Through Our Eyes is for you.

Follow the link below or search for 'Through Our Eyes' on your favourite streaming platform to listen and kick off your weekend on a high note:

https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-iaz9c-19f1a69

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18/12/2025

End of year recaps are everywhere right now, so here’s one more. Welcome to TPT Wrapped.

I’ve spent the year watching our Employment team quietly work their magic. Nearly 300 blind and partially sighted people reached out for support, with over 600 employment-related enquiries handled and more than 70 job outcomes achieved since April. Along the way, Let’s Talk Jobs webinars drew close to 500 registrations, Residential courses strengthened about 23participants’ employment prospects, and Tech Friday sessions reaching over 70 people. And no, that’s not all.

Our Internships team has spent the year helping people take the next big step. Over half of last year’s Get Set Progress interns are already moving into work, further study or extended contracts. This year, 38 new interns joined the programme, including our very first placement in Northern Ireland. Interns said it worked. Employers said it worked. And 100% said they’d do it again.

Our Education teams were just as relentless. Over 300 new advice cases opened. Events delivered across the year. Thousands reached through research, updated resources and tech content. We launched our first free training for education professionals and saw more than 300 people engage. And at the heart of it all was student voice, shaping every decision, every campaign, every response.

Then there’s the work that happens slightly offstage, but changes everything. Our Policy and Campaigns team spent the year influencing NHS services, transport legislation, employment policy, financial inclusion and voting access. The result is change that doesn’t just help one person at a time, but has the potential to improve everyday life for over 2 million blind and partially sighted people across the UK.

And let’s not forget the people who work behind the scenes to make it all happen. These are the teams who keep the charity running smoothly. They may not be in the spotlight, but they are the heartbeat of everything we do at TPT.

There’s a lot to share, but I’ve kept it brief. So, that’s TPT Wrapped. Progress you can see, and change you’ll feel long after the year ends.

Here’s to switching off with a cuppa, soaking up a proper break, and coming back ready for an exciting year ahead. See you in the new year! ☕✨

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13/12/2025

We’re still on the lookout for brilliant young people to join our Young Voices team!

If you missed our last post, here’s a quick reminder: we’re recruiting!

If you’re blind or partially sighted, aged 13–16, and eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Our Education Participation team will support you with guidance and opportunities, all you need to bring is your passion, creativity and determination to help make the world a better place for blind and partially sighted people like yourselves.

To apply, email volunteering@pocklington.org.uk or tap the link below!

https://f.mtr.cool/verkdqlizz

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11/12/2025

With the festive season upon us, some of you might be swapping Christmas films for revision sessions, and we’ve got your back. Our Education Information Advice Guidance Service has a Christmas message just for you.

Santa’s elves aren’t the only ones keeping busy this Christmas. If you’re juggling mince pies with revision notes, don’t worry we’ve got plenty of support to keep things running smoothly.

No matter the exam, our Revision Tips for Exams and Assessments resource gives you the inside track on the revision strategies blind and partially sighted students tell us they use to get exam ready. Look it up here: https://f.mtr.cool/gsjvcknxlq

It’s also important to start thinking ahead of time about what will make your exams run smoothly. To help those of you at university have an accessible exam experience, check out our Preparing for Exams and Assessments guide for our top tips!https://f.mtr.cool/vztfcgctjy

As we wrap up this Christmas message, we’d like to remind you not to push yourself too hard over the holidays. Take time to rest, recharge and enjoy the magic of the season.

Merry Christmas from TPT Education Advice Service!

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10/12/2025

Guess what’s rolling out across bus depots nationwide? Find out below…

We’ve joined forces once again with Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency, Confederation of Passenger Transport, Brighton & Hove Buses and Bus Users UK to roll out a brand-new short film for bus drivers nationwide.

This video will be shown in depots across England, offering practical tips on supporting blind and partially sighted passengers and explaining how drivers can access our vision awareness training materials.

And that’s because every journey should be safe, supportive and inclusive for all.

Look out for the film in your depot, and check out our vision awareness training materials through the link in the comments.

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09/12/2025

If there’s one update worth your attention this week, it’s the incredible impact of our November Working Well with Sight Loss residential course.

Held from 19–21 November, it was the second residential of the year, bringing together 11 participants. It was electric. And impactful. I knew this not from the team’s report, but directly from the participants themselves.

Here’s what a few of them had to say:

Mark: “I learnt what’s possible. I never realised how much I could do on my laptop without seeing the screen. Being surrounded by positive people who understand makes such a difference.”

Naz: “It was refreshing not to have to explain myself. The group simply understood; the challenges of job hunting, using Access to Work, and managing everyday life as a blind person.

Mavadh: “The mock interview with PageGroup was invaluable. They taught us square breathing and it genuinely eased my anxiety, helping me answer the questions more confidently. I now feel ready to start applying for jobs.”

We’d like to thank all our amazing speakers of the day, including Felix, Sarah, Chris and Dillon from Page Group, for sharing their time and expertise and helping make the November residential so impactful.

Our first cohort back in March included 12 participants, four of whom are now in employment, with others volunteering in meaningful roles. We firmly believe this programme is opening doors for more blind and partially sighted people to access work opportunities, and we’re excited to host even more of it.

To the 11 participants who’ve just completed the course: we’re rooting for you and hoping this is the start of something exciting in your career.

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08/12/2025

It’s happening today! Our last Let’s Talk Jobs webinar of the year goes live at 2pm, and you can still register.

We’re talking all things HR, from reasonable adjustments and applications to navigating employment law, with Jennifer, TPT’s Head of HR.

Don’t miss the chance to hear advice from someone who’s reviewed loads of applications and supported staff across the sight loss sector.

Sign up now to get your joining link: https://f.mtr.cool/zikdgreyjq

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Thursday	9am - 5pm
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Thomas Pocklington Trust is a national charity dedicated to enabling and empowering blind and partially sighted people of all ages to live the life they want to lead. We are committed to increasing awareness and understanding of their needs and aspirations and to working with partners to develop and implement services which meet these needs and improve lives. This includes:

• Acting as an advocate and positive change agent for blind and partially sighted people.

• Creating opportunities for blind and partially sighted people seeking employment.

• Enabling opportunities and supporting blind and partially sighted people whilst in and entering education.