Wiltshire Sight

Wiltshire Sight An Independent charity supporting people living with sight loss in Wiltshire and Swindon.

Wiltshire Sight is an independent charity supporting people living with sight loss in Wiltshire and Swindon. We assist more than 1,100 people of all ages, as well as their families and carers. We offer information, advice and guidance, as well as giving people practical and emotional support to help them in their daily lives. We have a fully equipped resource centre at St Lucy’s in Devizes, offering state-of-the-art assistive technology products and low vision aids.

Our Trowbridge shop is holding a special sale this May, with half price across the shop floor (excluding new goods). You...
06/05/2026

Our Trowbridge shop is holding a special sale this May, with half price across the shop floor (excluding new goods). You’ll find a wide range of items including clothing for all ages, shoes and accessories, homeware, books, puzzles, toys, games and more.

It’s a great chance to pick up a bargain while supporting Wiltshire Sight and our work across Wiltshire’s communities.

Saturday 9 May to Saturday 16 May
Wiltshire Sight charity shop, located at 27 Fore Street, Trowbridge BA14 8EW (opposite HSBC).

Pop in and see what you can find, we’d love to see you.



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A section of the charity shop showing rails of colourful clothing, shelves of shoes and accessories, and a display of glassware and homeware in the foreground.
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Our shop manager arranging a shelf of donated homeware and ornaments inside the charity shop, with books and other items visible around her.
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Shelving filled with children’s toys, games and soft toys, alongside bookcases stocked with books and DVDs in the charity shop.
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The exterior of the Wiltshire Sight charity shop and Sight Loss Resource Centre in Trowbridge, with signage above the entrance and window displays visible.

Supporting your child at school with technologyIf your child is blind or partially sighted, accessing learning at school...
01/05/2026

Supporting your child at school with technology

If your child is blind or partially sighted, accessing learning at school can bring different challenges at different stages. Join us on Thursday 18 June for a special Parents Virtual Hub session with the education team at Thomas Pocklington Trust.

They will share practical advice on:
• how technology can support your child at school
• practical tips to help them get the most from technology
• some of the tools and approaches that may help
• where to find further help and guidance
There will also be time to ask questions and hear from other parents who understand.

Thursday 18 June, 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Online via Microsoft Teams

This session is part of our Parents Virtual Hub, a friendly space for parents of children and young people with a vision impairment to connect and share experiences. To find out more or book your place, call us on 01380 72382.



Image description: a graphic with a dark blue background, text reads “Parents virtual hub” and “Technology support for your child at school”. Underneath further text reads “With Thomas Pocklington Trust” and “18 June • Online”. A green circular icon shows a computer with a cog and network symbol. A decorative yellow, blue and green swirl runs along the bottom.

Think you know your trivia? There’s still time to book for our Wiltshire Sight Quiz Night on Tuesday 19 May.Gather a tea...
29/04/2026

Think you know your trivia? There’s still time to book for our Wiltshire Sight Quiz Night on Tuesday 19 May.

Gather a team of up to four for a fun evening of mixed quiz rounds, a raffle and a chance to support blind and partially sighted people across Wiltshire. There’s a prize for the winning team, a prize for coming last, and 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
• Tickets are £20 per team of up to four.

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

We’d love to welcome regular supporters, new faces, friends and family for a great evening.



Image description: Graphic with a dark blue background and Wiltshire Sight logo at the top. The words “Quiz Night” appear, with “Quiz” shown on colourful pinned notes. Text reads “Devizes • 19 May” and a purple banner says “Join us for a fun night out”.

Swindon elections – a quick tip before you vote. If you are blind or partially sighted, you can request a McGonagle rea...
28/04/2026

Swindon elections – a quick tip before you vote. If you are blind or partially sighted, you can request a McGonagle reader to help you access your ballot paper. This device reads the ballot paper aloud to you via headphones, helping you vote more independently and in secret. McGonagle readers are not available in every polling station, but they can be brought to you on request.

If possible, contact electoral services in advance to request one at a specific time:
Email epaul@swindon.gov.uk by midnight on Monday 4 May
You can also:
• Ask staff for guidance or support
• Bring someone over 18 with you to help
• Use large print ballot papers and magnifiers

If you have any questions about access or need additional support, you can contact Swindon electoral services:
Email elecreg@swindon.gov.uk
Phone 01793 464601

Your vote matters.



Image description: At the top, is a photo of the McGonagle Reader – showing a pair of headphones alongside a yellow tactile voting template with raised numbered flaps placed over a ballot paper. Below, on a dark blue background, large white text reads “Accessible voting information”, with a yellow tick symbol to the right.

Looking for a part time retail role in Devizes?We’re looking for a Charity Shop Supervisor to join our thriving Devizes ...
27/04/2026

Looking for a part time retail role in Devizes?
We’re looking for a Charity Shop Supervisor to join our thriving Devizes shop and would love to hear from you. This is a Saturday role (7.5 hours per week), paid at £12.71 per hour.

It’s a varied, hands on role supporting the day to day running of the shop, from sorting donations and preparing stock for sale to supporting our fantastic team of volunteers. It could suit someone with retail experience, or a charity shop enthusiast who enjoys meeting people and being part of a busy community shop. There may also be opportunities for overtime, including cover in our other local shops.

Join us and help raise vital funds to support blind and partially sighted people across Wiltshire.

Find out more and apply online: https://uk.indeed.com/job/charity-shop-supervisor-saturdays-cf009979491841da

Wiltshire Sight Charity Shop, 36 The Market Place, Devizes, SN10 1JG



Image description: Staff member in Wiltshire Sight’s Devizes charity shop standing beside a display of clothing, accessories and books, gesturing towards items for sale in a bright, welcoming shop interior. Text in the bottom right corner reads “We’re hiring”.

“It has given me the chance to ask questions and given me insight into possibilities.” One visitor shared these words at...
24/04/2026

“It has given me the chance to ask questions and given me insight into possibilities.” One visitor shared these words at Eye Can Swindon yesterday, and they captured so much of what the day is about.

It was wonderful to see so many people exploring equipment and technology, attending talks, asking questions and connecting with organisations from across the region in such a positive, welcoming atmosphere.

We heard encouraging feedback from visitors and exhibitors alike, with many people discovering practical ideas, useful support and new possibilities.

A huge thank you to our exhibitors, speakers, volunteers and staff who helped bring the day to life, and of course to all our visitors who came along and made it such an enjoyable day.



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Wide view across the Eye Can Swindon exhibition hall showing stalls, visitors and refreshment areas.
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Our Digital Skills team addressing an audience during one of the Eye Can Swindon talks.
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A visitor being shown magnification equipment at the HumanWare stand, with other exhibitors and visitors in the background.
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Visitors speaking with advisors at our Wiltshire Sight information stand displaying equipment and daily living aids.
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Visitors talking with an exhibitor demonstrating accessible technology at the Optelec UK - solutions for Low Vision stand in the exhibition hall.
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Visitors talking at the Swindon Bats stand, with information stands visible across the exhibition hall.

Our shops are full of colour this season, with clothing, accessories and homeware ready for the warmer months ahead.If y...
23/04/2026

Our shops are full of colour this season, with clothing, accessories and homeware ready for the warmer months ahead.

If you’re out and about, it’s well worth popping in for a browse, you never know what you might find.

You can find us in Devizes, Salisbury and Trowbridge. Find out more on our website: https://www.sightsupportwest.org.uk/who-we-are/our-charity-shops/



Image description: A bright spring display inside the Wiltshire Sight charity shop in Devizes, featuring colourful clothing, accessories and homeware arranged for the season.

Find out how accessible voting technology could help you mark your ballot paper privately at Eye Can Swindon tomorrow.We...
22/04/2026

Find out how accessible voting technology could help you mark your ballot paper privately at Eye Can Swindon tomorrow.

We will have the McGonagle Reader available to try at the exhibition. This audio tactile voting device can help blind and partially sighted people mark a ballot paper privately and confidently, and our team will be on hand to demonstrate how it works.

Eye Can Swindon is free to attend and brings together more than 25 exhibitors offering technology, equipment, advice and support, plus a full talks programme.
• Thursday 23 April, 10am to 3pm (last entry 2.30pm)
• STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon, SN2 2EY

No booking is needed – just come along. If you would like to arrange a sighted guide to assist you, call us on 01380 723682.



Image description: graphic for Eye Can Swindon featuring the McGonagle Reader, an accessible voting device. Images show the device in close up and a person using it with headphones and a ballot paper. Text reads: Explore accessible voting. Eye Can Swindon. Try the McGonagle Reader.

Eye Can Swindon is tomorrow! Final preparations are underway and we’re really looking forward to welcoming people to th...
22/04/2026

Eye Can Swindon is tomorrow! Final preparations are underway and we’re really looking forward to welcoming people to the exhibition. If you’ve been thinking about coming along, there’s still time to join us.
This free exhibition brings together support, equipment, technology and advice for blind and partially sighted people, all in one place. You can explore over 25 exhibitors, listen to short talks, chat with advisors, or simply take a look around at your own pace.

Thursday 23 April
10am to 3pm (last entry 2.30pm)
STEAM Museum, Swindon

You can just turn up on the day, but if you’d like to pre-register, call Wiltshire Sight on 01380 723682 or use the booking link: https://eye-can-swindon-2026.eventbrite.co.uk

We’d love to see you there.



Image description: A busy exhibition stand where our advisors are speaking with visitors and demonstrating equipment. Tables display magnifiers, lighting and other support tools. Overlaid on the image is a dark blue panel with white text reading “Eye Can Swindon” and “Join us tomorrow.”

We’re starting a new in-person audiobook group in Salisbury, and you’re very welcome to come along. The first session wi...
21/04/2026

We’re starting a new in-person audiobook group in Salisbury, and you’re very welcome to come along. The first session will be a chance to meet others, talk about how the group will run, and choose a first book together.
• Thursday 7 May
• 11am to 12pm
• Salisbury Library, first floor

The group is open to blind and partially sighted people, whether you’re new to audiobooks or already enjoy listening. If you’d like to find out more, contact Wiltshire Sight on 01380 723682 or just come along on 7 May, we would love to see you there.



Image description: A dark blue graphic with white text reading “Join our new audiobook group.” Below, it says “Salisbury Library” and “Starting 7 May.” On the right is a green circle with an icon of an open book wearing headphones, representing audiobooks.

Always believe you can: Gavin’s storyAt 21, Gavin’s life changed in an instant after being diagnosed with a brain tumour...
20/04/2026

Always believe you can: Gavin’s story

At 21, Gavin’s life changed in an instant after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Despite surgery, he lost 75% of his sight and was left to find his own way forward. Now, 30 years on, his story is not about what he lost, but what he chose to keep doing.

Fifteen years ago, Gavin took up golf, a sport that might seem unlikely for someone with severe sight loss. With no peripheral vision and relying on one eye, he often cannot see where the ball lands and has to concentrate intensely on every shot. But with determination, and the support of what he calls his “golfing family”, he has not only continued, he has excelled.

This year, Gavin won the Leprechaun Cup at Salisbury & South Wilts Golf Club, an achievement made even more meaningful following two hip replacements in recent years.

Beyond the course, Gavin also gives back as a fundraising ambassador for The Brain Tumour Charity and supports RNIB, using his experiences to raise awareness and help others.

His message is simple - “Always believe you can”, a phrase he has tattooed on his arm and lives by every day.

Stories like Gavin’s remind us that with the right support, community and determination, there are still so many possibilities. If you’d like to find out more about support available across Wiltshire and Swindon, we’re here to help.



Image description: Gavin stands on a golf course holding a golf club, wearing a quilted blue jacket. He is outdoors with trees and greenery in the background. He smiles towards the camera.

Elections are taking place in Swindon on Thursday 7 May for Swindon Borough Council and all parish councils within the b...
17/04/2026

Elections are taking place in Swindon on Thursday 7 May for Swindon Borough Council and all parish councils within the borough. If you are blind or partially sighted, there is a range of support available to help you vote confidently and independently.
At your polling station, you can expect:
• Large print copies of the ballot paper for reference.
• A McGonagle reader can be requested to help you access your ballot paper. These are not available in every polling station but can be brought to you on request. If possible, contact electoral services in advance to request a specific time. Email epaul@swindon.gov.uk by midnight on Monday 4th May.
• Magnifiers and additional lighting
• Support from staff if you would like guidance
• You can also bring someone over 18 with you to assist.
Contact Swindon electoral services:
Email: elecreg@swindon.gov.uk
Phone: 01793 464601
Other important deadlines:
• Register to vote by Monday 20 April www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
• Apply for a postal vote or postal proxy vote by 5pm Tuesday 21 April www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote
• Apply for a proxy vote by 5pm Tuesday 28 April www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote
• Important reminder – you now need to show photo ID to vote at a polling station. If you do not have an accepted form of photo ID, you can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate.
The deadline to apply is 5pm on Tuesday 28 April. Apply here:
https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate
If you have any questions about access or need additional support, getting in touch with Swindon Council ahead of time can help make things smoother on the day.
Your vote matters, and support is there to help you take part.



Image description: A dark blue graphic with large white text reading “Swindon elections” at the top and “Accessible voting information” below. On the right side, there is a yellow circle with a tick symbol inside.

Address

St Lucy's Sight Centre, The Beeches, Browfort, Bath Road
Devizes
SN102AT

Opening Hours

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

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