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Focus Groups

The Society's move to Pallion gives us a wonderful opportunity to increase the services we offer to members and their families. You can read all about the services we currently offer on this website and in our latest newsletter, however, we are extremely keen to explore additional support. During the coming year it is our intention to create Focus Groups, made up of members, staff and volunteers, to discuss what gaps there currently are in our services and how we can provide the support that will be necessary to fill these.

We would be delighted to hear from any member who may be interested in joining a Focus Group. It is envisaged that the Focus Groups will meet during daytime on a monthly basis. All we ask is that you are keen to get involved, are enthusiastic and can spare a couple of hours once per month. It is our hope that we can create Focus Groups in Sunderland and throughout County Durham.

If you would like to get involved or would be interested in learning more about this idea, please contact the office on 0191 567 3939 and speak with Richard Wood.

Charity Shop

We will be intergrating our Charity Shop into the building in Pallion when the lease for the premises in Waterloo Place expires in February. This will enable the shop staff and volunteers to feel part of the team in Pallion.

MINDFULNESS

The mindfulness Course has proven extremely popular and we are now taking names for the next 6 week course which is starting on Friday 15th February, 11:00 to noon at our offices, 53 St Luke's Terrace, Pallion, Sunderland. If this is something you would be interested in taking part in or for further information, please contact Julie Stormont on 0191 567 3939 or email julie.stormont@sundrsb.org.uk

Mobile Phones, Tablets and Computers Wanted

Have you been given a new mobile phone, tablet or computer for Christmas and do not know what to do with your old ones?

Have you thought of donating them to the Society?#

We are looking for more mobile phones, tablets and computers that we can use to teach people on, who attend our IT mentoring scheme. If you are in the position to donate mobile phones, tablets or computer equipment please contact Paul Smith, telephone 0191 567 3939 or email paul.smith@sundrsb.org.uk

My Guide ‘Friends & Family’ training in Sunderland

Would you like your friends and family to have a better understanding of your eye condition and have more confidence guiding you? If so, My Guide Friends & Family training can help you! 

We can provide free, bespoke training for friends and family members tailored specifically to your needs. The training is part of the My Guide service, provided by Guide Dogs in association with Sunderland & County Durham Royal Society for the Blind. It consists of a basic introduction to sight loss awareness and sighted guiding techniques. The session will make you more confident that your family understands your eye condition and how to guide you safely and correctly. As friends and family, you can be confident you’re providing the best support possible.  We are planning a number of training sessions in the new building, date to be announced shortly.

To book places on this training, please call Julie on 0191 567 3939 or email julie.stormont@sundrsb.org.uk

Sunderland Coffee Mornings 2018

Sunderland Coffee Mornings are held at our office at 53, St Luke’s Terrace, Pallion, Sunderland commencing at 10am on the second Wednesday of each month. Future dates are;

9th January

13th February

13th March

10th April

8th May

12th June

10th July

14th August

11th September

9th October

13th November

11th December

Durham Coffee Morning

Durham Coffee mornings are held each month at North Road Methodist Church commencing at 10am.

15th January

12th February

12th March

9th April

7th May

4th June

2nd July

13th August

10th September

8th October

5th November

3rd December