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local charity helping people affected by sight loss and visual impairment. Twitter Local charity helping people affected by sight loss.

Registered charity number: 1198369.

04/01/2026

World Braille Day – January 4, 2026

World Braille Day is held every year on January 4 to mark the birthday of Louis Braille, who invented the braille system at just 15 years old. Over 200 years later, braille is still a vital tool for blind and visually impaired people to access reading, learning and communication.

Why braille matters
Braille allows people to read independently, label everyday items and access information without needing help. Many people now use braille through digital tools like braille displays and braille-enabled tablets, but physical braille books are still much loved by many.

How to get involved
You can support World Braille Day by raising awareness, encouraging someone to learn braille or volunteering with a charity like NAB. Even learning the braille alphabet can help someone read labels or signs and feel more independent.

To find out about volunteering opportunities, call NAB on 01604 719193. Let’s celebrate braille and the freedom it brings.

02/01/2026

The Mobile Sight Centre is returning to the towns of Northamptonshire in 2026!

Our new schedule for the start of the year is here:

• Brackley Town Centre Piazza , 1:30pm – 3:00pm, 4th Wednesday of every month

• Brixworth Library, 1:00pm – 3:00pm, 1st Tuesday of March, July & November

• Burton Latimer Library, 10:30am – 12:30pm, 2nd Tuesday of March, July & November

• Corby, James Ashworth VC Square, 10:00am – Noon, 4th Thursday of every month

• Daventry DACT, 10:30am – 12:30pm, 3rd Tuesday of every month

• Earls Barton, 27 Broad St, 10:00am – Noon, 2nd Wednesday of February, June & October

• Kettering Clock Tower, 9:30am – 11:30am, First Wednesday of every month

• Long Buckby Library, 10:00am – Noon, 2nd Thursday of February, May, August & November

• Moulton Community Centre, 10:00am – Noon, 2nd Tuesday of February, June & October

• Oundle, Fletton House, 11:00am – 1:00pm, 3rd Thursday of February, May, August & November

• Raunds, The Square, 10:00am – Noon, 1st Thursday of February, May, August & October

• Weston Favell Shopping Centre, 10:00am – Noon, 3rd Wednesday of every month
Picture Description: The Mobile Sight Centre in our office car park on Moulton Park.
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01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

Thank you for making 2025 an amazing year for NAB.
We are incredibly grateful to this community for helping us make so many wonderful memories and we can’t wait to make more in 2026!
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25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from the NAB Team! 🎄

However you celebrate, we wish you and your loved ones a safe and joyful time.
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17/12/2025

December is Gift of Sight Month

This campaign is all about raising awareness of the importance of eye health and getting regular eye tests. Taking care of your vision now helps prevent serious problems later.

Why are eye tests important?
They don't just check your sight. They can also spot early signs of conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetes and even heart disease. Everyone, including children, should have an eye test at least every two years.

How can you keep your eyes healthy?
Eat a balanced diet with plenty of fruit, veg and leafy greens. Avoid processed foods, get regular exercise and sleep well.

NAB is here for you
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with sight loss or have lived with it for years, we offer support through ECLOs, home visits, assistive technology advice, social groups and a Befriending service. Our mobile sight centre also gives you a chance to try out equipment before you buy.

We run a full programme of activities and day trips for adults and children too, helping people connect, build confidence and enjoy life.

Get involved
Book an eye test and encourage your friends and family to do the same. If you’d like to support NAB’s work, a donation, big or small, helps us continue supporting people across the county. Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/charity/nab

Your vision is precious. Look after it this Gift of Sight Month.

For support, call NAB on 01604 719193.
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13/12/2025

December is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month

SAD is a type of depression that happens in the winter months when there is less natural sunlight. It can cause low energy, sadness, changes in sleep, and difficulty concentrating.

People with visual impairments are especially affected because their eyes may not detect light properly, making it harder for their bodies to regulate mood.

Getting outside in the morning can help. If that’s not possible, lightboxes and SAD lamps are a great way to boost your mood at home. Just 30 minutes a day can make a big difference.

If you feel low every winter, it could be SAD. This December, take steps to look after your mental health and let the light in where you can.
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12/12/2025

Festive Closures🎄

We hope you are enjoying the build up to Christmas! Please note that NAB will be closed on the following dates:

Monday 15th December
and
From Thursday 25th December until we reopen on Monday 5th January.

Thank you for another brilliant year and we look forward to supporting our community again in 2026.
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08/12/2025

Our staff were suited and booted yesterday, just not in the way you might think! 🎅

Well done to the team for completing the Northampton Santa Run and raising funds for NAB.

If you would like to support their fundraising page, please click here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/nabteamsanta?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
Picture Description: Six NAB staff members and a boy dressed in bright red Santa outfits, complete with fake beards and jingle bells!

Northampton Rotary Santa Run

07/12/2025

Visit our Mobile Sight Centre before the Christmas break!

Here’s where to find us:

Daventry DACT on Tuesday 16 December from 10:30am – 12:30pm

Weston Favell Shopping Car Park on Wednesday 17 December from 10:00am – 1:00pm
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04/12/2025

It’s your last chance to sign up for the Northampton Santa Run!

Join hundreds of Santa’s for either the 5k or 2.5k routes of Northampton Race Course. 6 members of the NAB team will also be running at the event on Sunday 7th December so be sure to come and find us!
The event is open to runners and walkers of any ability, so get involved and raise funds for NAB at a festive event to remember!

Sign up for the run: https://santarun.northamptonrotaryevents.org/shop/
Create your fundraising page: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/nabsantarun25
Picture Description: A poster for the Santa Fun Run on the left, with a picture of Santa running on the right.

Northampton Rotary Santa Run

21/11/2025

Congrats to 'Aussies Angels' for winning our Pub Quiz last night!

Thank you to The Pioneer Northampton for hosting, our volunteers for helping and our teams for quizzing and buying raffle tickets! You helped us raise £480 for people living with sight loss.
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20/11/2025

3, 2, 1… Ho Ho Ho!

We’re taking part in the Northampton Rotary Clubs Santa Fun Run and you can join us!
You’ll be part of a red wave, as hundreds of Santas take on the 5k and 2.5k routes around the Northampton Race Course. On Sunday 7th December, collect your Santa suit and enjoy a buzzing atmosphere before the race starts at 11am. The event is open to runners and walkers of any ability, so get involved and raise funds for NAB at a festive event to remember!

Sign up for the run: https://santarun.northamptonrotaryevents.org/shop/
Create your fundraising page: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/nabsantarun25
Picture Description: A poster for the Santa Fun Run on the left, with a picture of Santa running on the right.

Northampton Rotary Santa Run

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1-2 Premiere Court, Moulton Park
Northampton
NN36LF

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+441604719193

Website

http://www.nab.org.uk/

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