NAB - Sight Support for Northamptonshire

07/05/2026

Our latest Focus Day is just around the corner!

On 12th May, from 10am - 3pm, Optelec UK - solutions for Low Vision will be joining us at our Sight Centre on Moulton Park, Northampton!
So why not come along, speak to an expert and try out products that could make a positive difference to your life?

Book your 30 minute one to one session now - call 01604 719193
Picture Description: A picture of an Optelec device with the case and charge cable next to it. Above is a caption reading: Focus Day, Optelec - 12th May.

05/05/2026

Don’t miss out! Book your team for our latest NAB Quiz Night while you can.



Grab your brainiest buddies and put your knowledge to the test – all while helping us raise money for people living with sight loss.



SIGN UP HERE: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/nabsightsupportinnorthamptonshire/1939027



• Wednesday 3rd June 2026

• 7:30pm – 10:00pm

• The Swan at Lamport

• 7 unique rounds

• Raffle with great prizes



The best part of all? Our quiz is entirely accessible for participants who have lost their sight. We don’t use picture rounds and we have volunteers on hand to write answers if needed!




Picture Description: On the left is a picture of the Lamport Swan pub. On the right is the Quiz Night Logo with the details of the event written underneath.



The Swan at Lamport

02/05/2026

Visit our Mobile Sight Centre in May!

Our new MSC Officer, Ian, is excited to meet new and exciting NAB Clients alike! Whether you need advice, support or just a pair of open ears to hear your worries, drop by this month – you won’t regret it!



Kettering, Clock Tower High Street | 6th May | 9:30am – 11:30am

Raunds, The Square | 7th May | 10:00am – 12:00pm

Long Buckby Library | 14th May | 10:00am - 12:00pm

Daventry DACT, New St | 19th May | 10:30am 12:30pm

Weston Favell Shopping Centre | 20th May | 10:00am – 12:00pm

Oundle, Fletton House | 21st May | 11:00am – 1:00pm

Brackley Town Centre | 27th May | 1:30pm – 3:00pm

Corby, James Ashworth VC Square | 28th May | 10:00am – 12:00pm




Picture Description: Our blue Mobile Sight Centre in our car park. On the side there is writing detailing our services and contact details.

28/04/2026

Are you an NAB Volunteer?



Yes:

Join us for a coffee and a catch-up! Our Volunteer Coordinator will be there waiting to hear your feedback, discuss opportunities, and help you get the most out of your volunteering journey.



No:

We’re always looking for more volunteers! Come to one of the coffee mornings below and find out how you can change the life of someone struggling with sight loss.



Join us in May:

11th May, 10am until Noon, Paletto Lounge, Corby

12th May, 10am until Noon, Kino Lounge, Kettering

13th May, 10am until Noon, NAB Sight Centre, Moulton Park

19th May, 10am until Noon, Costello Lounge, Wellingborough

20th May, 10am until Noon, Bell Plantation, Towcester




Picture Description: Text reading "Volunteers Coffee and Catch Up". There is a picture of two coffee mugs underneath.

25/04/2026

Two weeks on from the NAB Abseil Morning, we would like to thank all involved for such an amazing event. We are pleased to announce that our 15 abseilers raised over £7,500 between them!

This figure represents a tremendous amount of hard work with weeks of fundraising in the build up to the abseil, followed by the bravery to go through with facing their fears and conquering the lift tower.

Think you’re up to the challenge? Get in touch to take on your own abseil for NAB!




Picture Description: Six photos from the NAB Abseil. The photos show people abseiling, holding certificates and standing in the lift tower. Everyone is wearing bright blue t-shirts with the NAB logo and have hard hats on their heads.

National Lift Tower

23/04/2026

Social Group for Visually Impaired People of Wellingborough!

Join us for cakes, coffee and a catch-up. Meet likeminded people in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere – we’d love for you to drop by!

When: The third Thursday of every month.

Where: Knights Court, Gold Street, NN8 4DD.

Book Now: Call 01604 719193

We hold social meetings for people with sight loss all over the county. Find the full details here: https://nab.org.uk/events/




Picture Description: Two members of the Wellingborough Social Group sharing a laugh at one of the meetings. Above, the caption reads: "Wellingborough Social Group."

18/04/2026

Thank you to the Ecton Skittles Group at the 3 Horseshoes Pub for supporting us this year. The group held their first of three competitions last month and have already raised over £300 for NAB. A true community atmosphere was enjoyed by 30 players and more watching on, before Wendy was crowned the winner.

There will also be a Tabletop Sale on Sunday 3rd May with a tombola for NAB if you would like to come along!

Thanks to all involved and we look forward to joining you at the next event on 5th September.
Picture Description: A picture of three women sat at a table in a pub selling raffle tickets. There is also a picture of a woman playing skittles.

16/04/2026

That’s a wrap on the NAB Abseil day!

A unique way to begin our 130th year of supporting people with sight loss in Northamptonshire.

Thank you to everyone who came to help, cheer someone on and of course those who braved the abseil! We will put links to our abseilers Just Giving pages in the comments if you would like to donate!

National Lift Tower

01/04/2026

Harriet, our Communications Assistant, recently visited the 'Beyond the Visual' experience in Leeds.

"The exhibition, open until 19th April, is the first major sculpture exhibit in the UK which puts visually impaired artists at the forefront of the curation process and who make up the majority of participants. Its aim is to challenge the idea that sculpture should only be experienced through sight, and visitors are invited to engage with the artworks through smell, movement, touch and sound."

Read the full article - click the link below!

https://nab.org.uk/beyond-the-visual-exhibition-experience/

Henry Moore Institute

Beyond the Visual Exhibition Experience My Beyond the Visual Experience – Harriet I recently visited a truly wonderful exhibition called Beyond the Visual held at the Henry Moore Institute Museum in Leeds. It closes on 19th April and I would highly recommend it! The exhibition is the first major s...

28/03/2026

Thank you to Nether Heyford Baptist Church for raising £200 for NAB!
It was a pleasure to meet John and Rosemary and learn of the many things they do for their community. We thank them for their support.
Picture Description: A picture of John and Rosemary in front of the church.

24/03/2026

NAB QUIZ NIGHT Coming Soon!

Grab your brainiest buddies and put your knowledge to the test – all while helping us raise money for people living with sight loss.

SIGN UP HERE: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/nabsightsupportinnorthamptonshire/1939027

• Wednesday 3rd June 2026
• 7:30pm – 10:00pm
• The Swan at Lamport
• 7 unique rounds
• Raffle with great prizes

The best part of all? Our quiz is entirely accessible for participants who have lost their sight. We don’t use picture rounds and we have volunteers on hand to write answers if needed!
Picture Description: On the left is a picture of the Lamport Swan pub. On the right is the Quiz Night Logo with the details of the event written underneath.

The Swan at Lamport