Past Events

Sight Support Derbyshire's Annual General Meeting will take place on: Wednesday 27th November 2024  from 3pm to 4pm  at 2a Wentworth House     Vernon Gate     Derby     DE1 1UR The meeting is open to all. However, if you wish to attend please book a place IN ADVANCE,...

Assembly RoomsHill TopBolsoverChesterfieldS44 6NG Thursday 14th November 202410.30am - 1.00pm We are pleased to be hosting our next information event in Bolsover. Our Information Days are the ideal place to find out what support and equipment is on offer for people...

Imperial Rooms (Derwent Hall)4 Imperial RoadMatlockDE4 3NL Tuesday 15th October 202410.30am - 1.00pm We are pleased to be hosting our next information event in Matlock. Our Information Days are the ideal place to find out what support and equipment is on offer for...

Somercotes Village HallNottingham RoadSomercotesDE55 4LY Monday 16th September 202410.30am - 1.00pm We are pleased to be hosting our next information event in Somercotes. Our Information Days are the ideal place to find out what support and equipment is on offer for...

Broadway Baptist Church166 BroadwayDerbyDE22 1BP Wednesday 4th September 202410.30am - 1.00pm We are pleased to be hosting our next information event in Derby. Our Information Days are the ideal place to find out what support and equipment is on offer for people with...

Our new Summer Social and Leisure Activities programme is now available. If you are interested in coming along please get in touch as soon as possible to book your place. Activities include cafe meet-ups, walks, museum trips, a cream tea and flower arranging. There's...

Medway Community CentreNew StreetBakewellDE45 1DY Tuesday 30th July 202410.30am - 1.00pm We are pleased to be hosting our next information event in Bakewell. Our Information Days are the ideal place to find out what support and equipment is on offer for people with a...

St Oswald's Church HallSchool LaneAshbourneDE6 1AN Monday 8th July 202410.30am - 1.00pm We are pleased to be hosting our next information event in Ashbourne. Our Information Days are the ideal place to find out what support and equipment is on offer for people with a...

We are excited to announce our programme of activities for children and young people with sight loss and their siblings for summer 2024! From a picnic to swimming to theme parks, there's something for all to enjoy. If you have not attended one of our activities before...

St Thomas CentreChatsworth RoadChesterfieldS40 3AW Monday 24th June 202410.30am - 1.00pm We are pleased to be hosting our next information event in Chesterfield. Our Information Days are the ideal place to find out what support and equipment is on offer for people...

Erewash CVSGranville AvenueLong EatonNG10 4HD Tuesday 11th June 202410.30am - 1.00pm We are pleased to be hosting our next information event in Long Eaton. Our Information Days are the ideal place to find out what support and equipment is on offer for people with a...

We are excited to announce our new programme of activities for children and young people with sight loss and their siblings to take us through to the summer. Our 'youth group' activities are for children and young people aged 8-18 years who are experiencing sight loss...

Sight Support Derbyshire Head Office2a Wentworth HouseVernon GateDerby DE1 1UR Thursday 23rd May 202410.30am to 3.30pm Drop In Effective magnification can make a huge difference for people living with impaired vision. So we are very pleased to welcome Associated...

The Post Mill CentreOff Market StreetSouth NormantonAlfreton DE55 2EJ Wednesday 15th May 202410.30am 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...

Hill Street Baptist Church 6A Hill Street Swadlincote DE11 8HL Wednesday 24th April 2024 10.30am - 1.00pm We are pleased to be hosting our next information event in Swadlincote. Our Information Days are the ideal place to find out what support and equipment is on...

The draw has now closed - the winning numbers will be published here shortly. Thank you to everyone who entered and good luck! Enter our Spring Raffle 2024 for just £1 a ticket to be in with the chance of winning: First Prize: £250 kindly donated by Lubrizol Second...

We are excited to announce our new spring programme of activities for children and young people with sight loss and their siblings. Our 'youth group' activities are for children and young people aged 8-18 years who are experiencing sight loss and their siblings are...

Our new Winter/Spring Social and Leisure Activities programme is now available. If you are interested in coming along please get in touch as soon as possible to book your place. Activities include cafe meet-ups, a folk music session and a winter wellbeing session. If...

Sight Support Derbyshire will close at 1.30pm on Thursday 21st December 2023 and re-open at 9am on Tuesday 2nd January 2024. We would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Sight Support Derbyshire's Annual General Meeting will take place on: Wednesday 29th November 2023  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 book a place IN ADVANCE,...

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 by email, Whatsapp...

Enter our Winter Raffle 2023-24 for just £1 a ticket to be in with the chance of winning: First Prize: £250 kindly donated by Associated Optical Second Prize: Amazon Echo Show 8 kindly donated by Amazon Plus other great prizes including: 2 tickets to a home game at...

Our 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. If you are planning to drop in to buy cards please do phone ahead first, specifying which office you will be visiting, to...

Assembly RoomsHill TopBolsoverS44 6NG Thursday 9th November 202310.30am - 1.00pm We are delighted to be hosting our last information event of 2023 in Bolsover. Our Information Days are the ideal place to find out what support and equipment is on offer for people with...

Sight Support Derbyshire are currently recruiting to a number of exciting posts across the organisation. Volunteer Coordinator, 15 hours per week Living Well Project Worker, 30 hours per week Qualified Rehabilitation Officer, 37.5 hours per week (part time may be...

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...

Our new Autumn/Winter Social and Leisure Activities programme is now available. If you are interested in coming along please get in touch as soon as possible to book your place. Activities vary from a visit to the 'Museum of the Moon' at Derby Cathedral to pop pom...

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...

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 2023, we invite you to create your own riot of colour at work and at play by...

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...

We are pleased to introduce Victoria Gallimore as our new Social Activities Project Worker. After spending a few weeks getting to know Sight Support Derbyshire Victoria has swung into action and organised a varied programme of activities for the summer. Activities...

Assembly RoomTown HallThe SquareBakewellDE45 1BT Thursday 20th July 202310.30am - 1.00pm We are delighted to be hosting our July information event in Bakewell. Our Information Days are the ideal place to find out what support and equipment is on offer for people with...

North Wingfield Community Resource Centre67 Whiteleas AvenueNorth WingfieldChesterfieldS42 5PW Wednesday 28th June 202310.30am - 1.00pm We are delighted to be hosting the second of our June information events in North Wingfield. Our Information Days are the ideal...

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...