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Supporting people living with sight loss in Warwickshire since 1911

Warwickshire Vision - Summer 2022

Stay connected with the latest news and updates through the Warwickshire Vision magazine.

Warwickshire Vision includes the most recent advice and guidance from our rehabilitation team, information on the latest equipment, interviews, IT support and money-saving tips.

Download the PDF below or click here to download the Microsoft Word version

Download PDF Warwickshire Vision Spring 2022 Front Cover - Featuring a picture of Roy and Debbie before their skydive for WVS

Martyn's 5 Million Steps

To help raise money for Warwickshire Vision Support's services, WVS trustee Martyn Parker has set himself an enduring challenge of walking a total of 5 million steps in 2022.

Martyn who is visually impaired, will have to walk an impressive average of 13,698 steps every single day without fail to complete his goal.

Martyn has been involved with Warwickshire Vision Support for over 30 years and would like your support to help him raise money.

Click here to learn more and help support Martyn: https://localgiving.org/fundraising/Martyn-5Million-Step/

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A picture of Martyn smiling at the camera

Warwick Walking Group

We're looking for new and friendly people to join us at our weekly walking groups!

Every first, third and fifth Tuesday of the month, we meet at 10:30am at St Nicholas Park in Warwick. Then every second and fourth Tuesday we meet at 10:30am at Jephson Gardens in Leamington.

We usually walk for up to an hour and will then sit as a group and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. If you’re living in or around the Warwick or Leamington Spa area and enjoy being outside and meeting new people, come and join us!

We’re accepting people of all abilities, it doesn’t matter if you want to speedwalk your way through or just join us for a leisurely stroll.

Come and join the fun! Email us at enquiries@warwickshire.vision or call us on 01926 411331 to let us know you're coming

Get in touch A picture of our Warwick Walking Group smiling together at St Nicholas Park in Warwick

I'm Going Blind. This Is What I See

In the video from the New York Times, the filmmaker James Robinson introduces us to Yvonne Shortt, who is legally blind. But unlike the stereotype of the blind living in a lightless world, Ms. Shortt, like most other legally blind people, lives a nuanced existence between those who see well and those who can’t see a thing. In this short film, Mr. Robinson simulates what it’s like to be Ms. Shortt, navigating her world with progressively declining eyesight but also recognizing what she has gained even as she has lost something so precious.