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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.

17/12/2025

Looking ahead to January and beyond: local community hubs

As we approach the end of the year, we wanted to share a reminder of the community hubs taking place across Wiltshire and Swindon.

Our hubs offer local advice, information and support for blind and partially sighted people and those newly adjusting to sight loss.

Our hubs currently take place in:
Amesbury, Bradford-on-Avon, Calne, Chippenham, Corsham, Cricklade, Devizes, Highworth, Malmesbury, Marlborough, Melksham, Pewsey, Royal Wootton Bassett, Salisbury, Swindon, Tisbury, Trowbridge, Warminster and Wroughton.

At our hubs, you can speak with a Sight Loss Advisor, find out about services and equipment, and connect with others. Friends and family are very welcome too.

Details of January dates and locations are available on our Events page - https://www.sightsupportwest.org.uk/events/

Image description: A Sight Loss Advisor sits with a woman at a table, talking through different pieces of equipment. The table is laid out with magnifiers, a talking clock, sunglasses and other everyday aids. Text on the image reads ‘Community hubs. Here to support you locally’, alongside the Wiltshire Sight logo.

12/12/2025

Everyday life can feel harder when your sight changes. That’s why our local support focuses on practical help, clear information, and taking things at your pace.

From our latest impact report, 90% of people told us they felt better able to manage day to day after working with Wiltshire Sight.

Support from our team here in Wiltshire can make a real difference. If you or a family member would like to know what support is available locally, you can contact us on 01380 723682.

Image description: A graphic showing the statistic “90% of people felt better able to manage day to day after working with Wiltshire Sight,” displayed in white text on a dark blue background with a yellow circular chart element.

04/12/2025

We’ll be at Bath Christmas Market on Monday 8 December! You can find us on Orange Grove where our Fundraising Team will be running a large Christmas Tombola.

There are more than one hundred and fifty prizes up for grabs, including chocolates, hand cream gift sets, candles, soft toys, children’s books and lots of seasonal gifts.

Every ticket sold helps us continue our work with blind and partially sighted people in Bath and the surrounding areas.

If you’d like to know more about our local services, we’ll also have information you can take away.

We’d love to see you there.

Image description: Two photos show scenes from Bath Christmas Market. The left image shows four women walking along a decorated market street, dressed in hats, scarves and coats, holding warm drinks and smiling. The right image shows people browsing wooden market stalls lit with warm yellow lights outside a large church building. Below the photos, on a dark background with simple string lights, white text reads: We are at Bath Christmas Market on the 8th December. Try your luck at our Christmas Tombola.

02/12/2025

Our Devizes shop has unveiled a beautiful new Christmas window, now on display at 36 The Market Place, Devizes, SN10 1JG.

This year’s scene has been lovingly handmade by our shop manager, who has brought back two familiar favourites. Harry Potter Mouse has turned his skills to interior decorating and Oliver Mouse has taken up baking, joining forces to create a warm and charming gingerbread-themed display.

If you are passing through Devizes over the winter, do take a moment to enjoy the window. And if you are looking for thoughtful pre loved gifts or decorations, our shop team will be happy to welcome you in. Every purchase helps us continue our work with blind and partially sighted people across Wiltshire.

If Devizes isn’t your nearest shop, you can also find us in Salisbury at 23 Catherine Street, SP1 2DQ, and in Trowbridge at 27B Fore Street, BA14 8EW.

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Daytime view of the Wiltshire Sight Devizes shop window. The gingerbread-style house and cardboard Christmas trees fill the display, with painted white snowflakes and decorations across the glass.

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Close-up of two handmade mouse figures standing inside the gingerbread-style house. One mouse wears a red patterned outfit and the other wears green with a red hat.

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Close-up daytime view of the gingerbread-style house in the Devizes shop window. The house has icing-style white detailing, curved windows and a snowy base, with cardboard Christmas trees either side.

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Night-time view of the Wiltshire Sight Devizes charity shop window. The display features a handmade gingerbread-style house surrounded by tall cardboard Christmas trees, hanging snowflakes and white painted decorations on the glass.

27/11/2025

Using a USB player for audiobooks and talking newspapers.

Keeping up with reading doesn’t have to stop when print becomes difficult. In this short video, our advisor Marc shows how a simple USB player can make it easy to listen to talking newspapers, audiobooks and other recordings sent to you on a USB stick.

We also offer our own letters and magazine in USB format if that suits you better, and we still run a CD audio library for those who prefer it. Many blind and partially sighted people use these options to stay connected with news, updates and the activities they enjoy.

If you’d like to find out more about equipment or formats that could make things easier day to day, contact Wiltshire Sight on 01380 723682 or info@wiltshiresight.org. We’re here to talk things through at your pace.

Video description: An advisor sits at a table in a resource centre, talking about and demonstrating small USB audio players. He faces the camera and shows how to insert a USB stick and how the buttons work to play audiobooks or talking newspapers.

17/11/2025

Could you spare a few hours to help in our Devizes or Trowbridge charity shops?

We’re looking for friendly people who enjoy chatting with customers and don’t mind using the till. If that’s not for you, there are plenty of other ways to help behind the scenes too.

Full training is provided and our team will support you every step of the way. We welcome volunteers of all ages and backgrounds.

Volunteering with us is a lovely way to meet people, build confidence, and make a difference in your local community. 🛍

If you’d like to find out more, you can either:
• visit our website https://www.sightsupportwest.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/
• email our volunteer coordinator Becs at volunteering@wiltshiresight.org
• or call us on 01380 723682

Image description:. The text reads ‘Join our charity shop volunteer team.’ The Wiltshire Sight logo appears in the top right. Two photos are shown: one of members of our team standing behind the till in the Trowbridge shop, with scarves and jewellery displayed nearby; the other showing a busy shop with customers browsing clothing rails. The background is dark blue with green and yellow accents.

10/11/2025

Sight loss advice hub in Mere – by appointment only

We’ll be holding a one-off Community Sight Loss Advice Hub at Mere Library on Thursday 4 December, from 10am to 1.30pm.

This is an appointment-only session, offering personalised advice and support for anyone affected by sight loss – whether you’re newly diagnosed, have been blind or partially sighted for a long time, or are supporting someone who is.

At your appointment, our Community Sight Loss Advisor can demonstrate useful equipment, share practical tips for daily life, talk you through your eye condition, and connect you to local services and activities. Friends and family are welcome to attend too.

To book your appointment, call Wiltshire Sight on 01380 723682 or email info@wiltshiresight.org

Image description: A Wiltshire Sight sight loss advisor and an older man sit at a table smiling as he uses a handheld magnifier to read. Text reads: “Book your sight loss advice appointment – Mere Library, Thursday 4th December,” with the Wiltshire Sight logo and coloured swirl below.

06/11/2025

Trustees play a key role in guiding Wiltshire Sight, bringing together their skills and lived experiences to support local people who are blind or partially sighted.

Luke Hillman shared his journey to becoming a Trustee:
“I began as a Technical Volunteer with Wiltshire Sight and wanted to see other ways I could influence and shape its future. My Mum has been visually impaired all her life, so I’ve always been aware of the challenges people face. Knowing that I can help others have a better experience is extremely rewarding. As Trustees, we each bring our own experience and strengths, and together we navigate challenges and learn along the way about how an organisation delivers against its strategy.”

If you’d like to use your experience to help shape the future of our charity, find out more about volunteering as a Trustee:
https://www.wiltshiresight.org/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/ or call us on 01380 723682.

Image description: Text at the top of the image reads “Why I became a Trustee” below is a navy speech bubble reading ““I wanted to find new ways to help shape the future of Wiltshire Sight and make life a little easier for others facing similar challenges.” Luke Hillman. A photo of Luke is to the left and the Trustees’ Week logo at the bottom right.

03/11/2025

This Trustees’ Week, we’re celebrating our brilliant Board of Trustees who give their time, experience and care to guide our work across Wiltshire.

They ensure we stay focused on what matters – providing support, advice and opportunities for blind and partially sighted people in our communities.

One of our Trustees, Gill Stephens, shared:
“I first became a volunteer for Wiltshire Sight about two years ago, sharing my experience of living with sight loss with others at our social hubs. I later joined the Board of Trustees, where I can bring a different perspective to the table, using my lived experience to inform the decision-making process.”

An enormous thank you to Carl, Gill, Robin, Luke and Nick for your commitment and leadership.

Image description: A graphic with the Wiltshire Sight logo at the top left and the Trustees’ Week logo at the bottom right. Text reads “A huge thank you to our Trustees.” On the right are five small photos of Wiltshire Sight Trustees arranged in two columns, each smiling.

01/11/2025

Final call to take our survey. Our short, confidential survey closes on Wednesday 5 November. If you have lived experience of sight loss, we’d love to hear from you. Your feedback helps guide our future services and activities across Wiltshire.
Take part here: https://forms.office.com/e/e1NBDDSUM3
A huge thank you to everyone who’s already shared their views.

Image description: A person holding a phone to their ear. Overlaid text reads: “Have your say – Wiltshire Sight survey now open.”

29/10/2025

Meeting new people can feel daunting, especially if you have sight loss. But you’re not alone.

Amber, who hosts our Young Adults Virtual Hub, understands those feelings and hopes her group will be a place where everyone can support each other, challenge stigma, share experiences, and have fun along the way.

The Young Adults Virtual Hub meets every fortnight on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 8pm. It’s open to blind and partially sighted people aged 18 to 30 living in the areas covered by Wiltshire Sight, Sight Support West of England and Insight Gloucestershire.

If you’d like to join or find out more, contact us on 01380 723682 or email info@wiltshiresight.org

Video description: Amber, a young woman with long blonde hair, is sitting indoors and talking to the camera with a warm smile. She’s wearing a green knitted cardigan over a light top. Behind her are shelves with leaflets and equipment. The video has captions, and there are no background changes as she speaks about the Young Adults Virtual Hub.

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

Website

http://www.wiltshiresight.org/

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