Wiltshire Sight

09/06/2026

We’re pleased to be supporting this accessible walk at Corsham Walking Festival.

The walk is for blind and partially sighted people and offers the chance to enjoy Hartham Park with support from sighted guides, friendly conversation and time outdoors.

Please see the original post for details, including how to get involved.

Image description: Graphic for Corsham Walking Festival showing a photo of two people walking together outdoors, one wearing a sighted guide vest. Text reads: “Walk for Blind and Partially Sighted People” and “Corsham Walking Festival, 12th to 14th June 2026. Walk Sat 13.” Information on the graphic explains that this is a led walk around the grounds of Hartham Park, with sighted guides available. The Every Step Together logo and logos for Corsham Town Council and Wiltshire Council are shown.

🚶‍♀️ OPERATION: EVERY STEP TOGETHER 🚶‍♂️
💚 Because the best walks are the ones we share 💚

📍 Saturday 13th June 2026 | Corsham Walking Festival

This one’s a little bit special…

Introducing:
🌿 Walk for Blind and Partially Sighted People 🌿

A relaxed, friendly walk around the beautiful grounds of Hartham Park, where it’s not about distance, speed, or steps…

It’s about:
🤝 Connection
🌳 Fresh air
😊 Good company
…and maybe a well-earned cuppa at the end ☕

👣 How it works:
Walkers will be accompanied by a sighted guide—
so whether you’re coming with someone or volunteering to help, it’s all about walking side by side.

💬 Expect:

Lovely conversation
Plenty of “shall we go this way?” moments
A walk at a comfortable, inclusive pace
That quiet satisfaction of doing something genuinely meaningful

📧 Need a guide or want to help?
Get in touch: [email protected]

🍰 Bonus perk:
Optional refreshments at the Forge and Pheasant… because all great walks deserve a great ending

⚠️ Possible side effects include:

Meeting wonderful people
Leaving with a big smile
Wanting to sign up again next year
Being reminded that walking is better when we do it together

Because at the end of the day…
it’s not just about the walk—it’s about who you walk it with 💚

04/06/2026

Our Introduction to VoiceOver and TalkBack course is coming to locations across Wiltshire and Swindon.

This free course is for people with little usable vision who would like to learn how to use their smartphone or tablet with speech and touch gestures.

VoiceOver (Apple devices) and TalkBack (Android devices) read information on your screen aloud and allow you to control your device without relying on vision. The course covers:
• key screen reader gestures
• making and answering calls
• reading messages and emails
• navigating apps

Upcoming courses:
Salisbury: 5 & 12 June
Devizes: 16 & 23 June
Swindon: 2 & 9 September
Trowbridge: 18 & 25 September
Places must be booked in advance. Contact us on 01380 723682
[email protected]



Image description: Photo of a small group sitting around a table during a technology course session. Text reads: “Learn how to use your phone or tablet with a screen reader. Free course. For blind and partially sighted people.”

03/06/2026

This Volunteers’ Week, we want to say a huge thank you to every one of our volunteers.

Whether you support people at hubs and events, help in our shops, make befriending calls, share your digital skills, help run our audio CD library or contribute behind the scenes, you are an incredibly important part of our team.

Our volunteers bring so much more than their time. They bring kindness, experience, encouragement, patience, humour and understanding. They help create welcoming spaces, build confidence and remind people that support is there when they need it.

Thank you for everything you do.



Video description: A Volunteers’ Week reel featuring photos of volunteers from Sight Support West of England, Wiltshire Sight and Insight Gloucestershire. Images show volunteers helping people with technology, supporting charity shops, assisting at events, helping with the audio CD library, taking part in activities and gathering together for a team photo. On-screen text thanks volunteers for their time, kindness and support, ending with a message that reads “Thank you for everything you do.”

01/06/2026

We want to say a huge thank you this Volunteers’ Week to all of our amazing volunteers who make everything we do across Wiltshire and Swindon possible.

Jan volunteers in our Devizes charity shop and says:
“I love chatting with customers and helping make the shop look welcoming. I can honestly say I really look forward to volunteering.”

We feel incredibly lucky to have volunteers like Jan supporting Wiltshire Sight. Whether it’s helping in our charity shops, supporting people at hubs and events, or contributing behind the scenes in countless different ways, our volunteers play such an important part in what we do.

We really would be lost without you. Thank you for the time, kindness and support you share throughout the year and for the difference you make to blind and partially sighted people across Wiltshire and Swindon.



Image description: Photo of Jan, a volunteer with Wiltshire Sight, smiling at the camera while standing behind the counter at our Devizes shop. She is wearing glasses, a cream scarf and a Wiltshire Sight lanyard. A Volunteers’ Week logo appears at the top of the image.

29/05/2026

Looking for a relaxed way to meet others who enjoy audiobooks? Our Salisbury Audiobook Group is open to blind and partially sighted people and takes place on the fourth Wednesday of every month at Salisbury Library.

The group offers a friendly space to chat about books, share recommendations and meet others with a shared interest. Whether you are new to audiobooks or already enjoy listening, you are very welcome to come along.

11am to 12pm at Salisbury Library, first floor (lift access available), Market Walk, Salisbury, SP1 1BL.

For more information, contact Wiltshire Sight on 01380 723682 or simply turn up to the group, we would love to see you there.



Image description: Graphic with a dark blue background and rounded corners. White text reads “Join our monthly Salisbury audio book group” and “For blind and partially sighted people.” A green circular icon shows headphones over an open book.

28/05/2026

We’re recruiting a Community Connections & Inclusion Officer to join our Wiltshire Sight team.

This new role will focus on helping blind and partially sighted people build stronger community connections across Wiltshire, while also working with local groups and organisations to help make communities more accessible and inclusive.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with people, building relationships and helping create practical, lasting change. You may already work in the charity or community sector, or bring transferable skills from another role involving inclusion, engagement or partnership working.
• Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 depending on experience
• Full time, 35 hours per week, fixed term. Part time considered for the right candidate
• Closing date: 5pm Wednesday 10 June.

Full details can be found on our website: https://www.sightsupportwest.org.uk/get-involved/work-for-us/



Image description: Graphic with a dark blue background and Wiltshire Sight logo at the top. Large white text reads “Join our team! Community Connections & Inclusion Officer”. At the bottom is a green icon showing four people connected together.

26/05/2026

Donations are needed at our Salisbury shop. We’re always grateful for donations to our Salisbury charity shop, and we’re currently looking for good quality items to help keep our shelves stocked.

We welcome donations of:
• clothing for all ages
• shoes and accessories
• books, games and puzzles
• homeware and soft furnishings
Please make sure donated items are clean, in good condition and ready to be rehomed.

Your donations help us support blind and partially sighted people across Wiltshire, including many older people who are losing their sight.

You can drop off donations at 23 Catherine Street, Salisbury, SP1 2DQ. There is a car park behind the shop, making it easy to drop items off.

Thank you for your support, it really does make a difference.



Image description: Photo of Wiltshire Sight’s Salisbury charity shop frontage, with clothing displayed in the window and the shop sign reading “Wiltshire Sight – Supporting local people with sight loss.” Overlaid text in a dark blue and green panel reads: “Having a clear out? Donate to our Salisbury shop”.

20/05/2026

We were delighted to hold our very first Wiltshire Sight Quiz Night in Devizes last night - and what a fantastic evening it was!

With 14 teams taking part, the event raised an amazing £550+ to support blind and partially sighted people across Wiltshire and Swindon. There was plenty of friendly competition, lots of laughs and a brilliant atmosphere throughout the evening.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, donated prizes, and helped make the evening such a success. We are especially grateful to the Devizes Conservative Club, the James Dyson Foundation, Asda Melksham, Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, The Condado Lounge, and Next for their generous prize donations.

Congratulations also to our winning team, The Edwardians! 🏆

Thank you once again to everyone involved - we can’t wait for the next one!

Image description: A group of four smiling adults stand together at a Wiltshire Sight quiz night event, posing with prizes including bottles of sparkling wine and boxes of chocolates. A Wiltshire Sight banner is displayed behind them, promoting support for people living with sight loss across Wiltshire and Swindon.

14/05/2026

Final chance to book for our Wiltshire Sight Quiz Night next Tuesday.

If you fancy a fun evening of quiz questions, laughs, raffle prizes and friendly competition, we’d love to see you there. Bring friends, family or colleagues and help support blind and partially sighted people across Wiltshire.

There’ll be prizes for both the winning team and the team that comes last, plus raffle prizes including afternoon tea for two at Bowood House Hotel.

• Tuesday 19 May
• Doors open 7pm for a 7.30pm start
• Devizes and District Conservative Club, 30 Long Street, Devizes, SN10 1NW
• Teams of up to four
• £20 per team

Book your team here:
https://buy.stripe.com/3cIeVd4z0aS8e3d12l0Ny01

We’re looking forward to a really enjoyable evening and hope to see some new faces there too.



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13/05/2026

We aim to bring support closer to you across our communities – no one should have to travel to the moon to get advice and support. We run 20 hubs each month across Wiltshire and Swindon, and 94% of the people we support live within 5 miles of one of our hubs.

At our hubs, you can:
• ask questions and get practical advice
• try equipment and technology that can make everyday life easier
• meet others and connect through our social groups

If you are blind or partially sighted, or are starting to lose your sight, we are here to support you. To find your nearest hub, contact Wiltshire Sight on 01380 723682 or visit our website: https://www.sightsupportwest.org.uk/events/



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