Sandwell Visually Impaired

22/12/2025

🎄 Sandwell Talking News Christmas Special 2025 is here! 🎄

Get into the festive spirit with our special Christmas edition 🎅

Packed with seasonal poems, stories, festive songs, fun quizzes, and lots more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this Christmas.

Listen now on:
The SVI website - https://sandwellvisuallyimpaired.org.uk/sandwell-talking-news-christmas-special-2025/
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Amazon Alexa

Sit back, tune in, and celebrate Christmas with Talking News 🎶

Thank you to all our fantastic Sandwell Talking News volunteers - Merry Christmas everyone 🎅

19/12/2025

To all our members, volunteers and friends. Wishing you all a very merry Christmas.

05/12/2025

You're Invited to Santa’s Christmas Bash!🎅

Ho ho ho, members! Get ready to kick off the festive season in style! Join us on Tuesday 9th December at West Bromwich Town Hall for an afternoon full of Christmas cheer, including:🎁 Festive raffle, Fun quiz, music and Delicious food all this for just £10.

Party starts at 12 noon and booking is essential — secure your spot today!

01/12/2025

✨ Join Us for a Festive Day Out! 🎄
Lichfield Victorian Market Trip
📅 Thursday 4th December
🚌 £15 transport per person

Step back in time and enjoy the magical atmosphere of Lichfield’s famous Victorian Christmas Market! With traditional stalls, festive treats, and beautiful surroundings, it’s the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season. 🎁✨

🕤 Departure: 09:30 from West Bromwich
🕔 Return: Approximately 5:00pm

Grab your friends, get into the festive spirit, and book your seat now—spaces are limited!

Message us to reserve your spot!

19/11/2025

Happy International Men’s Day! 🎉

A reminder to all our members that our Men’s Group is meeting today at 10:30am. This is a great opportunity to connect, share, support one another.

Whether you come to listen, talk, or simply be part of the space — you’re welcome. We have Joe from Natwest here again, so come along for a cuppa and a biscuit.

See you at 10:30! 👥💬

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18/11/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to our AGM yesterday! We truly appreciate your time and support.

A special shout-out to our amazing volunteers and staff — your hard work, and dedication kept everything running smoothly on the day, we really couldn't do any of this without you.

We were honoured to welcome the Mayor of Sandwell, and we sincerely thank him for joining us and supporting our event.

We’d also like to extend our gratitude to our exhibitors for sharing their amazing work, and to our inspiring guest speaker, Barrie from Beacon Centre who gave us an unforgettable insight into his Paralympics journey. 🏅

Thank you for helping us continue to grow and make a difference in our community.

11/11/2025

Alice one of our beautiful Guide dog to Gary is wearing her poppy collar & badge. We hope you will all join us in honouring the 2 minute silence at 11am.
Remembering those
LEST WE FORGET.

10/11/2025

31/10/2025

☕ Join Steppingstones Community Cuppa!

A friendly weekly get-together offering warmth, advice, and great company.
• 🫖 Enjoy free hot drinks and biscuits in a relaxed, welcoming space.
• 💬 Chat with friendly faces and connect with others from your local community.
• 💡 Get free winter advice — including tips on staying warm and saving energy.
• 💷 Access support with benefits, energy bills, and winter prep.
• 🤝 Meet local support workers and volunteers who can guide you to the help you need.
• 🌤️ Feel part of something positive — a warm place for everyone, whatever your situation.
• 📍 Where: 106 Oxford Road, Smethwick, B66 2DJ
• ⏰ When: Thursday mornings from 10:00 AM
• 📞 Contact: Qasim on 07707 212 321 for more info
• 💚 Free and open to all — come as you are!

30/10/2025

Group of 25 here for a lovely wine tasting tour & talk with creamTea.
We tried four glasses of wine.
Brut sparkling 2022
Bacchus 2023
English Rose 2023
Penny Red 2023
We had a lovely time around the craft village & Deli making some purchases.
We were made to feel very welcome. Thank you
Halfpenny Green Vineyards

28/10/2025

One of this year's ‘Hunted’ contestants is Ste, who’s taking part and also happens to be partially sighted.

Alongside best friend Chris, Ste is navigating this experience whilst living with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). RP is what’s known as an inherited retinal dystrophy - a genetic eye condition which affects the light-sensitive cells in the retina at the back of your eyes.
We can’t wait to continue watching how this dynamic duo evade capture from the Hunters.

Learn more about RP, rnib.in/RetinitisPigmentosa

[image description: 'This is how someone with retinitis pigmentosa might experience being “on the run.”' A black filter sits over an image of a wooden gate surrounded by lush green foliage and trees in a countryside setting. Black surrounds the outside of the image, leaving only a small circular area of central vision visible.]