Past Events

St Oswald's Church HallSchool LaneAshbourneDE6 1AN Wednesday 18th October 202310.30am - 1.00pm We are delighted to be hosting our second October information event in Ashbourne. Our Information Days are the ideal place to find out what support and equipment is on offer...

Colour, Courage and Confidence Come and join our Social and Leisure Project Worker, Victoria, for one of our Colour, Courage and Confidence sessions during National Eye Health Week. These sessions for people living with a visual impairment will be a chance to meet...

Whitworth Centre (Brunel Room)Dale Road NorthDarley DaleDE4 2EQ Wednesday 4th October 202310.30am - 1.00pm We are delighted to be hosting our first October information event in Darley Dale. Our Information Days are the ideal place to find out what support and...

St Thomas's ChurchChatsworth RoadChesterfieldS40 3AW Wednesday 27th September 202310.30am - 1.00pm We are delighted to be hosting our second September information event in Chesterfield. Our Information Days are the ideal place to find out what support and equipment is...

Our summer Social and Leisure Activities programme is well underway with walks and cream teas enjoyed by all! The updated programme can be found below. Some activities are already fully booked so if you are interested in coming along please get in touch as soon as...

Broadway Baptist Church166 BroadwayDerbyDE22 1BP Wednesday 6th September 202310.30am - 1.00pm We are delighted to be hosting our September information event in Derby. Our Information Days are the ideal place to find out what support and equipment is on offer for...

Erewash Voluntary Action CVSGranville AvenueLong EatonNG10 4HD Tuesday 6th June 202310.30am - 1.00pm We are delighted to be hosting the first of our June information events in Long Eaton. Our Information Days are the ideal place to find out what support and equipment...

The Post Mill CentreOff Market StreetSouth NormantonAlfreton DE55 2EJ Wednesday 10th May 202310.30am to 3.30pm We are excited to be holding another Sensory Tech Day to showcase the latest technology available to make living with a visual impairment easier. There will...

Swadlincote Town Hall3 Midland RoadSwadlincoteDE11 0AG Wednesday 26th April 202310.30am - 1.00pm We are delighted to be hosting our second April information event in Swadlincote. Our Information Days are the ideal place to find out what support and equipment is on...

Methodist ChurchChapel StreetBuxtonSK17 6HX Wednesday 5th April 202310.30am - 1.00pm We are delighted to be hosting our April information event in Buxton. Our Information Days are the ideal place to find out what support and equipment is on offer for people with a...

Updated 17th May 2023 Enter our Spring Raffle 2023 for just £1 a ticket to be in with the chance of winning a fantastic first prize of: £250 kindly donated by Lubrizol Plus other great prizes including: Prosecco afternoon tea for two kindly donated by Makeney Hall...

Our Winter Raffle was drawn on Wednesday 25th January 2023. The winning ticket numbers were as follows: Amazon Echo Show 10 kindly donated by Amazon - 2817312 piece tableware set kindly donated by Denby Pottery - 03675Afternoon Tea Boxed Hamper kindly donated by...

Dronfield Leisure CentreCivic CentreDronfieldS18 1PD Thursday 23rd March 202310.30am - 1.30pm Advance bookings preferred We are delighted to be hosting our March information event in Dronfield. Our Information Days are the ideal place to find out what support and...

Strutts CentreDerby RoadBelperDE56 1UU Thursday 16th February 202310.30am - 1.30pm Advance bookings preferred We are delighted to be hosting our next information event in Belper. Our Information Days are the ideal place to find out what support and equipment is on...

Take on 250 for Sight Support Derbyshire! Every day in the UK 250 people begin to lose their sight. That's why we are joining together with local sight loss charities across the UK, and the RNIB, to encourage as many people as possible to Take on 250 in January 2023...

Our November 2022 Newsletter is now available. Please use the button below to visit our 'News' page to access an audio version of the newsletter, plus versions in pdf and Word format. This edition of the newsletter contains advice on keeping safe in the darker, winter...

St Oswald's Church HallSchool LaneAshbourneDE6 1ANWednesday 19th October 2022 Assembly RoomsHill TopBolsoverS44 6NGThursday 3rd November 2022 Bookings by appointment only for both events We are delighted to be hosting our final Information Events for 2022 in Ashbourne...

Broadway Baptist Church166 BroadwayDarley AbbeyDerbyDE22 1BP Wednesday 7th September 2022 Bookings by appointment only We are delighted to be hosting our next information event in Derby. Booking is by appointment only, please call us on 01332 292262. You will be able...

Our 2022 range of Christmas cards are now available to buy in person from our offices in Derby and Chesterfield. All cards come in packs of 10 with one design. New for 2022. We are pleased to be able to offer themed Christmas Card 'Bundles' this year which we can post...

Enter our Winter Raffle 2023 for just £1 a ticket to be in with the chance of winning: First Prize: Amazon Echo 10 kindly donated by Amazon Second Prize: 12 Piece Tableware Set kindly donated by Denby Pottery Third Prize: Afternoon Tea Hamper kindly donated by...

Sight Support Derbyshire's Annual General Meeting will take place on: Tuesday 29th November 2022  from 2pm to 3pm  at 2a Wentworth House     Vernon Gate     Derby     DE1 1UR The meeting is open to all. However, if you wish to attend please notify Heather Davidson IN...

Sight Support Derbyshire are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and wish to express our deepest condolences to the Royal Family and everyone affected by this news. In line with guidance from Eye Health UK we will be postponing our National...

Buy your raffle tickets here! To celebrate National Eye Health Week from 19th-25th September 2022 we are holding a raffle to raise vital funds for Sight Support Derbyshire. Tickets are £1 each and one lucky winner will win 2 tickets to Aladdin at Derby Arena kindly...

Bright blue skies, red sunsets, the changing colours of Autumn leaves. Just some of the beautiful sights we are fortunate to see thanks to the power of our eyes. For National Eye Health Week 2022, we invited you to create your own riot of colour at work and at play by...

Broadway Baptist Church166 BroadwayDarley AbbeyDerbyDE22 1BP Wednesday 7th September 2022 Bookings by appointment only We are delighted to be hosting our next information event in Derby. Booking is by appointment only, please call us on 01332 292262. You will be able...

Our July 2022 Newsletter is now available. Please use the button below to visit our 'News' page to access an audio version of the newsletter, plus versions in pdf and Word format. This bumper edition newsletter contains an update on the children and young people's...

Assembly RoomTown HallThe SquareBakewellDE45 1BT Thursday 14th July 2022 Bookings by appointment only We are delighted to be hosting our next information event in Bakewell.  We have put measures in place to keep you and our staff safe, so the event will run a little...

We are delighted to release the first draft of our calendar of social and leisure activities for summer 2022. This calendar will be updated on an ongoing basis so please check back here for regular updates. If you would like to find out more about our activities or to...

Arena Church1 Rutland StreetIlkestonDE7 8DG Thursday 9th June 2022   North Wingfield Community Centre67 Whiteleas AvenueNorth WingfieldChesterfieldS42 5PW Thursday 30th June 2022   Bookings by appointment only for both events We are delighted to be hosting...

Rehabilitation Support Worker: £10.74 per hour, £20,943 per annum full time, pro-rata for part time hoursFull or part time opportunity availableBased in Derby or Chesterfield Sight Support Derbyshire is looking for Rehabilitation Support Workers to be part of a...

The Post Mill CentreOff Market StreetSouth NormantonAlfreton DE55 2EJ Wednesday 18th May 202210.00am to 3.30pm After a break due to Covid19 we are delighted to be holding another Sensory Tech Day to showcase the latest technology available to make living with a visual...

Methodist ChurchChapel StreetBuxtonSK17 6HX Thursday 7th April 2022 Swadlincote Town Hall3 Midland RoadSwadlincoteDE11 0AG Wednesday 27th April 2022 Bookings by appointment only for both events We are delighted to be hosting our April information events in Buxton and...

UPDATE 22nd June 2022 - the raffle has now closed and the winning tickets will be announced shortly! Due to ongoing Covid uncertainty there will be no Ey Up Mi Duck Race this year. However you can still join in the fun, help raise vital funds for Sight Support...

Our April 2022 Newsletter is now available. Please use the button below to visit our 'News' page to access an audio version of the newsletter, plus versions in pdf and Word format. The Newsletter contains an update on the welcome return of our Information Days and...

We are delighted to announce our 2022 programme of Sight Loss Information Days which will be held across Derbyshire over the coming months. Our Information Days are designed to showcase local agencies offering advice, equipment and support to people with a visual...

Our Winter Raffle was drawn on Wednesday 26th January 2022. The winning ticket numbers were as follows: £250 kindly donated by Lubrizol - 0250712 piece tableware set kindly donated by Denby Pottery - 00554Luxury Hamper kindly donated by Chatsworth Estate - 040132...

'Opening Doors' Social & Leisure Project Worker: £10.43 per hour15-20 hours per week (£8,135 pa for 15 hours a week, £10,847 pa for 20 hours a week)Temporary one year post (possibility of ongoing work dependent on funding)Based in Derby Sight Support Derbyshire...

Volunteer Coordinator: 21,918 per annum FTE, pro rata for part time hours)15 hours (2 days per week)Based in Derby Sight Support Derbyshire is looking to recruit a Volunteer Coordinator with passion, drive and enthusiasm to help us retain and recruit to our volunteer...

Take on 250 for Sight Support Derbyshire! Every day in the UK 250 people begin to lose their sight. That's why we are joining together with local sight loss charities across the UK, and the RNIB, to encourage as many people as possible to Take on 250 to raise vital...

Derbyshire County Council are encouraging anyone who lives in the county to take part in their large scale consultation asking the question 'What's important to live your best life now and in the future?' Derbyshire County Council want to plan for the future,...

Sight Support Derbyshire have teamed up once again with www.dontsendmeacard.com this year to offer an alternative to traditional Christmas Cards. For a donation amount of your choosing you can send up to 100 e-cards to colleagues, friends or family. We know that some...

Our November 2021 Newsletter is now available. Please use the button below to visit our 'News' page to access an audio version of the newsletter, plus versions in pdf and Word format. The Newsletter contains an update on our Derby office move, examples of some of the...

Enter our Winter Raffle 2022 for just £1 a ticket to be in with the chance of winning: First Prize: £250 kindly donated by Lubrizol Second Prize: 12 Piece Tableware Set kindly donated by Denby Pottery Third Prize: Luxury Hamper kindly donated by Chatsworth House Plus...

Sight Support Derbyshire's Annual General Meeting will take place on: Tuesday 23rd November 2021  from 3pm to 4pm  at 2a Wentworth House     Vernon Gate     Derby     DE1 1UR The meeting is open to all. However, due to current Covid restrictions, if you wish to attend...

Whitworth Centre (Sports Hall)Dale Road NorthDarley DaleMatlockDE4 2EQ Wednesday 20th October 2021 Bookings by appointment only We are delighted to be hosting our next information event in Matlock.  We have put measures in place to keep you and our staff safe, so the...

Dronfield Civic HallCivic CentreDronfieldS18 1PD Wednesday 6th October 2021 Bookings by appointment only We are delighted to be hosting our next information event in Dronfield.  We have put measures in place to keep you and our staff safe, so the event will run a...

The Strutt CentreDerby RoadBelperDE56 1UU Thursday 23rd September 2021 Bookings by appointment only We are delighted to be hosting our next information event in Belper.  We have put measures in place to keep you and our staff safe, so the event will run a little...

Office Cleaner: £9.43/hr (£4,903.60 per annum)10 hours per weekVernon Gate, Derby Sight Support Derbyshire has recently moved offices and we are now looking for a part time cleaner. All of our staff are part of a dedicated team, supporting the delivery of high quality...

The Assembly RoomsHill TopBolsoverS44 6NG Thursday 19th August 2021 Bookings by appointment only We are delighted to be hosting our second August information event in Bolsover.  We have put measures in place to keep you and our staff safe, so the event will run a...

Methodist ChurchChapel StreetBuxtonSK17 6HX Thursday 5th August 2021 Bookings by appointment only We are delighted to be hosting our next information event in Buxton.  We have put measures in place to keep you and our staff safe, so the event will run a little...

Arena Church1 Rutland StreetIlkestonDE7 8DG Thursday 22nd July 2021 Bookings by appointment only We are delighted to be hosting a second information event in July, in Ilkeston.  We have put measures in place to keep you and our staff safe, so the event will run a...

Eye Clinic Liaison Officer (ECLO): £20,339 per annum FTE, pro rata for part time hours (£10.43/hr)30 hours (4 days) per weekBased at Royal Derby Hospital Sight Support Derbyshire is looking for an ECLO (Eye Clinic Liaison Officer) to be part of a dedicated team...

Rehabilitation Officers for Visually Impaired People: £28,180 per annum FTE, pro rata for part time hours)2 x 22.5 hours (3 days per week) posts(Other hours may be considered by negotiation) Based in Derby or Chesterfield Sight Support Derbyshire is looking to recruit...

Christ the King Church104 Nottingham RoadAlfretonDE55 7GL Thursday 1st July 2021 Bookings by appointment only We are delighted to be hosting our July information event in Alfreton.  We have put measures in place to keep you and our staff safe, so the event will run a...

Broadway Baptist Church166 BroadwayDerbyDE22 1BP Wednesday 16th June 2021 Bookings by appointment only We are delighted to be hosting our next information event in Derby.  We have put measures in place to keep you and our staff safe, so the event will run a little...

Rehabilitation Support Workers for Visually Impaired People: £10.43/hr (£20,339 per annum FTE, pro rata for part time hours)Full or part time opportunities available Based in Derby or Chesterfield Sight Support Derbyshire is looking for Rehabilitation Support Workers...

St Thomas CentreChatsworth RoadBramptonChesterfield S40 3AW Thursday 13th May 2021Bookings by appointment only We are delighted to be hosting our first information event since lockdown at St Thomas Centre. We have put measures in place to keep you and our staff safe,...

Derbyshire County Council have asked us here at Sight Support Derbyshire to share this message from them. It is a real opportunity to help shape future services for VI people in the County. The contact details are in their message below. Engagement Exercise We are...

Congratulations to the winners of our Winter Raffle 2021. The first prize of £250 cash, donated by Lubrizol, was won by Mrs Youd, who said: "That's fantastic news and has really cheered me up. I'll be able to plan a treat for when we can get out and about again." Mrs...

Sight Support Derbyshire will close at 4pm on Wednesday 23rd December 2020 and re-open at 9am on Monday 4th January 2021. We would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Share Christmas eCards with your friends and family on social media and help raise money for our charity! We've teamed up with Virgin Money Giving to offer eChristmas cards to share on Facebook, Twitter and Linked In. Choose from one of six great designs, like the one...

Unfortunately, due to the new Government restrictions which come in on Thursday 5th November this event has now been cancelled. We are contacting everyone who booked to attend. We are still here for you during lockdown - please call us on 01332 292262 if you need...

St Thomas CentreChatsworth RoadBramptonChesterfield S40 3AW Wednesday 7th October 2020Bookings by appointment only We are delighted to be hosting our first information event since lockdown at St Thomas Centre. We have put measures in place to keep you and our staff...

On your marks, get set, go! If you’ve ever wanted to run a marathon – but on your terms – now is your chance! This year’s London Marathon takes place as a virtual event on Sunday 4 October, and you can run, jog or walk the 26.2 mile distance. New runners have from...

Due to the ongoing restrictions around holding indoor events, and in the interests of the safety of everyone involved, this event has now been cancelled. We hope to work with Andy again in the future. Andy Quinn, Derbyshire's favourite singing firefighter, is back on...

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, charities across the UK are facing a funding crisis, caused by losing out on billions of pounds in donations due to the cancellation of events. This is usually our peak time for fundraising and we’re missing everyone, especially at our Ey...

Congratulations to the holder of winning ticket number 40041 in our Ey Up Mi Duck raffle! The winner, from Derby, has Macular Degeneration and has benefitted from our Low Vision Assessments in the past. She was thrilled to receive the exciting phone call and very...

Unfortunately the Ey Up Mi Duck Race will not be going ahead on Saturday 13th June 2020. Sadly, but inevitably, we have had to cancel our colourful duck race this year due to concerns about Coronavirus.  The health and safety of the public and our stallholders must...

Ashbourne Town HallMarket PlaceAshbourne DE6 1ES Wednesday 25th March 202010.30am to 1pm Updated 17th March 2020: Due to Government guidance regarding coronavirus, this event has now been cancelled. Anyone with a visual impairment who needs information can contact us...

North Wingfield Community Resource Centre Whiteleas Avenue North Wingfield S42 5PW Wednesday 4th March 2020 10.30am to 1pm Come and meet some of the team from Sight Support Derbyshire. Here you will find useful information about how our services can...

Enter our raffle to be in with the chance of winning two tickets to a Derby County Football Club League home match at Pride Park! This raffle has now been drawn. Congratulations to our winner, Donna Chadwick! The raffle conforms to the Gambling Act 2005...

Congratulations to the winners of our Winter Raffle 2020, which was drawn on Thursday 30th January 2020. The winner of the first prize of £250 cash, donated by Gas Assist Heating and Plumbing Ltd, was E Buxton from Derby. Our other lucky prize winners...

Starts 12pm Saturday 8th February 2020 Finishes 12pm Sunday 9th February 2020 Derby Arena Royal Way Derby DE24 8JB Join us at Derby Arena Velodrome for the ride of your life! Huub Track Attaque, formerly known as Cyclone24, is a...

The Strutt Centre Derby Road Belper DE56 1UU Wednesday 12th February 2020 10.30am to 1pm Come and meet some of the team from Sight Support Derbyshire. Here you will find useful information about how our services can support you, and you can find out more...

Our 2019 range of Christmas cards are available to buy from our offices at Derby and Chesterfield, the Eye Centre at Royal Chesterfield Hospital, and these independent shops: Cromford Mill Shop New Inn Pub, Duffield Road, Little Eaton Comoky Shop, Oxford...

Congratulations to Isobel Adam, winner of our panto ticket raffle! We will be contacting you to let you know how to book your tickets to Peter Pan. Tickets are £1 each. The draw will take place live on our Facebook site at 12 noon on Wednesday...

Sight Support Derbyshire's Annual General Meeting will take place on: Tuesday 26th November 2019  from 3pm to 4pm  at Broadway Baptist Church 166 Broadway Derby DE22 1BP The meeting is open to all. If you wish to attend, please contact Heather Davidson no...

Derby Theatre Theatre Walk (Opposite Eagle Market) Derby DE1 2NF Thursday 24th October 10.30am to 1pm Come and meet some of the team from Sight Support Derbyshire. Here you will find useful information about how our services can support you, and you can...

Booking has now closed and this event has now finished. Saturday 9th November 2019 at 7.30pm St Nicholas Church Hall Lawn Avenue Allestree Derby DE22 2PE Belper Musical Theatre is renowned for its award-winning...

Our fundraising Ladies’ Fashion Shows and Clothing Sales are always popular, so book your tickets now to avoid missing out. We will be at: Marehay Miners' Welfare Derby Road Ripley DE5 8JN Monday 7th October 2019 7:00pm Come and bag a bargain....

St Thomas CentreChatsworth RoadBramptonChesterfield S40 3AW Thursday 19th September10.30am to 1pm Come and meet some of the team from Sight Support Derbyshire. Here you will find useful information about how our services can support you, and you can find out more...

Matlock Imperial Rooms Imperial Road Matlock DE4 3NL Wednesday 28th August 2019 10.30am to 1pm Come and meet some of the team from Sight Support Derbyshire. Here you will find useful information about how our services can support you, and you can find out...

Bradbury Community House Market Street Glossop SK13 8AR Thursday 15th August 2019 10.30am to 1pm Come and meet some of the team from Sight Support Derbyshire. Here you will find useful information about how our services can support you, and you can find...

Our fundraising Ladies’ Fashion Shows and Clothing Sales are always popular, so book your tickets now to avoid missing out. We will be at: Chaddesden Jubilee Club 155 Chaddesden Lane Derby Wednesday 10th July 2019 7:00pm Come and bag a bargain....

Buxton Methodist Church Chapel Street Buxton SK17 6HX Thursday 1st August 2019 10.30am to 1pm Come and meet some of the team from Sight Support Derbyshire. Here you will find useful information about how our services can support you, and you can find out...

Bakewell Town Hall The Square Bakewell DE45 1BT Thursday 18th July 2019 10.30am to 1pm Come and meet some of the team from Sight Support Derbyshire. Here you will find useful information about how our services can support you, and you can find out more...

It really was great weather for ducks at the Ey Up Mi Duck Race 2019, but despite the rain we were thrilled to raise just over £6,000 towards our services to help adults and children with sight loss. Here are some photos from the day. For all the results...

Sunday 30th June 2019 Start and finish at Carnero Lounge, St Peter’s Street, Derby. Start times from 11am to approx. 12.30pm. The trail covers 1.5 miles around the city centre and should take around 90mins to complete. Online bookings have now closed. If...

Eckington Civic Centre Market Street Eckington S21 4JG Thursday 6th June 2019 10.30am to 12pm Come and meet some of the team from Sight Support Derbyshire. Here you will find useful information about how our services can support you, and you can find out...

Arena Church Rutland Street Ilkeston DE7 8DG Thursday 16th May 2019 10.30am to 1pm Come and meet some of the team from Sight Support Derbyshire. Here you will find useful information about how our services can support you, and you can find out more about...

The Post Mill Centre Off Market Street South Normanton Alfreton DE55 2EJ Wednesday 12th June 10.30am to 3pm Sight Support Derbyshire’s first ever Sensory Tech day will showcase the latest technology available to make living with a visual impairment easier....

North Wingfield Community Resource Centre Whiteleas Avenue North Wingfield S42 5PW Thursday 9th May 2019 10.30am to 1pm Come and meet some of the team from Sight Support Derbyshire. Here you will find useful information about how our services can support...

Ashbourne Town Hall Market Place Ashbourne DE6 1ES Thursday 4th April 2019 10.30am to 1pm Come and meet some of the team from Sight Support Derbyshire. Here you will find useful information about how our services can support you, and you can find out more...

Bolsover Assembly Rooms Hill Top Bolsover S44 6NG Thursday 14th March 2019 10.30am to 1pm Come and meet some of the team from Sight Support Derbyshire. Here you will find useful information about how our services can support you, and you can find out more...

Thank you to everyone who supported our Winter Raffle 2019 and helped raise a total of £2,959 towards our services for blind and partially sighted adults and children in Derbyshire. The winners were: First prize: £250 cash sponsored by Western Cards, Derby...

The Strutt Centre Derby Road Belper DE56 1UU Thursday 31st January 2019 10.30am to 1pm Come and meet some of the team from Sight Support Derbyshire. Here you will find useful information about how our services can support you, and you can find out more...

Cyclone 24 returns to Derby Arena on 9th and 10th February 2019. It’s the ultimate cycling challenge, involving teams riding around the Velodrome track for 24 hours! This year Sight Support Derbyshire will be fielding a tandem team, together with our...

THIS RAFFLE HAS NOW BEEN DRAWN Click here to enter our raffle to see Jack And The Beanstalk at Derby Arena. Tickets are £1 each. The draw will take place live on our Facebook site at 12 noon on Monday 3rd December. The lucky winner will receive two...

Sight Support Derbyshire's Annual General Meeting will take place on: Thursday 29th November 2018  from 3pm to 4pm  at Broadway Baptist Church 166 Broadway Derby DE22 1BP The meeting is open to all. If you wish to attend, please contact Heather Davidson on...

Derbyshire firefighter Andy Quinn shot to fame as a singer on prime time TV when he was revealed as the Unexpected Star on Michael McIntyre's Big Show. With over 25 years' experience as a singer, he has gone from strength to strength, appearing in front of...