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The VICTA Parent Network
VICTA started over 30 years ago as a local parent support network. Our reach has since spread over the entire country, but our original vision of bringing parents together for friendship and support hasn’t changed.
Here at VICTA, we have heard time and time again how the best advice has come from another parent, or how the Family Weekends we host give parents a chance to discuss issues and create solutions. It is vital in many aspects, not only for the child but also the parents, to be able to access the best possible information and we believe that parents are key to this.
We have therefore started our ‘Parent Network’. The aim of this project is to empower parents to support and advise one another, and run local events and groups to create networks of parents across the country. Our Parent Ambassadors that are part of this new scheme have first-hand experience living with and raising children who have a visual impairment. We believe that these are the people best placed to provide help and advice if you do have any concerns or encounter any problems.
To this end, we have a VICTA Parent Network Facebook group. This is a safe space for you as a parent to ask any questions or seek advice on any topic related to parenting a visually impaired child. Other parents and young adults in the group will provide answers, support and encouragement.
We currently have 8 Parent Ambassadors as part of the VICTA Parent Network. These Ambassadors are charged with being active members on the Facebook group, arranging local events for parents, and visiting schools and organisations as requested to promote the work of VICTA.
To become a Parent Ambassador, or for more information, please email parents@victa.org.uk
Live from the VICTA Facebook page…
There's still time to enter our Braille Art Competition! We've had some really lovely entries which we can't wait to share with you once the competition closes.
We've been having a go at displaying our names as braille art in the office, it might give you some inspiration!
Find out more about the prizes, competition categories and how to enter here: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/braille-art/
Bryn Lucas is running the Virgin Money London Marathon for VICTA in 2020! Inspired by what he has learnt about VICTA, Bryn will be putting his TV and radio presenting skills to use in a series of challenges, to raise awareness and support our charity.
We’d like the challenges to come straight from the people VICTA supports and so we’d like you, our children, young adults and parents to challenge Bryn to tasks to help him better understand some of the challenges the VI community can face.
If you would like to set Bryn a challenge, please email online@victa.org.uk with your suggestion, better still send a video clip of you setting your challenge so that we can include it in the short films.
Photo description: Bryn sitting in a modern outdoor setting. The photo is overlaid with the VICTA logo and text reading #TeamVICTA #ChallengeBryn
Hi Everyone, MOORVISION have just shared their updated 2020 events list for families in the Devon area. Lots of exciting things happening, please read their list below:
Feb 1st Fit and Fun Swim Gala, Plymouth Life Centre STILL BOOKING
Feb 21st VI Youth Wellbeing group 13-18, Ivybridge
March 1st Active Play Cafe Torbay STILL BOOKING
March 7th Clip n Climb, Exeter FULLY BOOKED
April 3rd Youth Wellbeing Group 13-18, Ivybridge
April 17-19th Skern lodge residential, North Devon FULLY BOOKED
May 16th British Blind Sport Have A Go Day – Sport for all – Venue TBA
May 27th Eden Project VICTA trip
Summer half term date TBA Youth Wellbeing Group, Ivybridge
June13th Family Goalball Day, Exeter University
June 27th Under Fives Day with VICTA, Kenn Centre, Exeter
July 11th Kayaking and other activities Plymouth
Summer holidays date TBA Youth Wellbeing Group, Ivybridge
Sept Back to School Day Out TBA
Oct 2nd-5th Calvert Residential, North Devon FULLY BOOKED
Moorvision will also be planning a couple of dates in Plymouth to take part in the Mayflower 400 celebrations.
Contact info@moorvision.org for more information.
www.retinauk.org.uk
We support people affected by inherited progressive sight loss and we invest in medical research to ensure that people can lead a fulfilling life.One of our runners is organising a ceilidh in Sussex - all proceeds to VICTA. If you are in the area, check it out!
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Last night VICTA visited the Broughton Milton Keynes Beaver Group - it was great to talk to them about visual impairments and to raise awareness. The children did a great job learning to guide each other successfully and had lots of fun exploring braille, making their own names in clay. Thank you for having us, we loved our visit!
Hi Everyone, we have been sent some information about Vision England's residential opportunities for people with a vision impairment aged 11-24. Please see their information below and follow the link at the bottom of the post to the Sense - connecting sight, sound and life website for more information.
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Vision England is an exciting residential programme for young people aged 11-24 years with vision impairment, in partnership with the Field Studies Council (FSC) and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Young people are supported to play a leading role in changing their communities and the environment for the better, as well as build their confidence and independence, learn new skills and make new friends. Young people shape the activities they do, which may include conservation activities like coppicing and tree planting, and other activities like wildlife walks, bush craft, hiking and camping.
In 2020 Vision England are running the following residentials and one day event. Each residential only costs £25.
• 11 April – 17 April 2020, Residential for 18-24 year olds, Preston Montford Field Centre, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
• 27 July – 2 August 2020, Residential for 11-17 year olds, Juniper Hall Field Centre, Dorking, Surrey
• 2 August – 8 August 2020, Residential for 11-17 year olds, Preston Montford Field Centre, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
• 16 August – 22 August 2020, Residential for 11-17 year olds, Castle Head Field Centre, Grange-Over-Sands, Lake District
• Thursday 7 May 2020 - FREE Come and Have a Go Day for 11-17 year olds – Castle Head Field Centre, Lake District
You can find out more information and apply for a place by visiting our website: www.sense.org.uk/get-support/holidays-short-breaks-and-activity-groups/vision-england-residential...
Vision England residential breaks for young people | Sense
www.sense.org.uk
Vision England residential breaks for young people who are blind or partially sighted are a great chance to learn new skills, have fun and make new friends.Join VICTA to immerse yourself in nature to complete an Arts Award Discover at Magdalen Farm. Magdalen is a 132-acre organic working farm on the banks of the River Axe. You will be supported by the artists at Magdalen Farm to create natural art work. This includes dreamcatchers, woodland medallions, clay creatures, wet felting or twig frames, all inspired by our trip to the beach during day 2.
This is a great opportunity to meet other young people of a similar age group. You will all get stuck into farm life together – helping out on the farm, holding chickens and collecting eggs – while also enjoying some fun team building and problem-solving activities.
Find out more and apply here:
www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/nature-art/
www.victa.org.uk
When: 14 to 17 April 2020 Who: 14 to 17 years Location: Magdalen Farm, Somerset, TA20 4PA Cost: £100 Closing Date: 28 February 2020 Join VICTA to immerse yourself in nature to complete an Arts Award ...Enter VICTA's Braille art competition!
We challenge you to get creative and use the Braille system to produce an inspiring piece of art. Entry categories are for 0 to 10 yrs and 11 to 29 yrs.
For full details, prizes & terms, visit: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/braille-art/
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.VICTA Pre-Teen Sleepover for 10 to 13 years
This Easter, join VICTA for a sleepover!
As well as taking part in lots of fun and exciting activities such as sensory art, sporty games and access to the New College Worcester (NCW) youth club (air hockey, Lego, musical instruments, pool table and more), your child will also meet lots of new people and make new friends.
With the support of the independent living skills team at NCW, your child will also have a go at cooking and helping out with making lunch and dinner (including food prep and washing up) as well as providing support in developing other key skills.
We appreciate that growing up with sight loss can bring practical, emotional and social challenges. Our pre-teen activities are designed to provide hands-on learning in fun, safe and supportive environments.
Find out more and apply for a place here:
www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/preteen-sleepover/
College Open Day for Prospective Students - RNC Blind & Partially Sighted
www.rnc.ac.uk
Open Day at the Royal National College for the Blind for pupils that are visully impaired and considering their education options.www.victa.org.uk
Event: The Vitality Big Half Location: London Date: Sunday 1 March 2020 Minimum Sponsorship: £100 (excluding Gift Aid) Registration Fee: £10 (non-refundable) Minimum Age: 17 years Sign up Clos...Luke from the VICTA team spoke to BrailleCast about our current Braille Art Competition running this month.
Have a listen to the podcast to find out more! www.braillecast.com/braillecast-episode-12-braille-art-competition/
If you'd like to try your hand at the competition, find out how to enter here: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/braille-art/
Applications are closing soon for our Wellbeing Forest Weekend in March for 18 to 29 years.
Join VICTA to take a break from the stresses of everyday life among the patchwork of pines, heathland and broad leaves of Thetford Forest, Norfolk. Themed around wellbeing, the weekend will balance indoor and outdoor activities including yoga, forest walks, arts and crafts and canoeing. Everything has been designed to leave you feeling refreshed and energised.
Find out more and apply before 17 January here: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/wellbeing-forest/
Applications are open for our VICTA Careers Day for young adults aged 18 to 29 years in March.
Ideal for anyone looking to enter the world of work for the first time or finding it a challenge to re-enter. After arriving on the Wednesday evening and meeting the rest of the group, you will take part in a full day of discussion and interactive sessions that will focus on getting the most out of your skill-sets and experiences to date.
The sessions will focus on topics such as CV and cover letter writing, interview technique and accessibility/disclosure of vision impairment. You will also complete a skills audit.
There will also be the opportunity to openly discuss your CV with a graduate employment specialist on the day, as well as access follow up support after the Careers Day.
Ultimately, whatever grades you achieve, you will most likely be competing against others who have similar academic qualifications. Therefore, it’s your employability – the unique mix of skills, abilities and personal qualities you possess – that will make you stand out from the crowd.
Find out more and apply for your place here: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/18-29-careers-day/
This year VICTA is hosting a series of Early Years Days across the country!
There will be fun activities for all the family as well as useful information for parents, to help you make connections and source the best resources for your child.
Our first Early Years Day of the year is taking place on 6 April in Liverpool. Please note, if you would like to attend you need to apply for your family's place before 7 February 2020.
Find out more and apply here: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/early-years-stvincents/
Early Years Family Day with St Vincent’s School
www.victa.org.uk
When: 6 April 2020 Who: 0 to 4 years and immediate family Location: St Vincent’s School, Liverpool Cost: £5 per adult, £5 per child Closing Date: 7 February 2020 Join VICTA for an Early Years Day ...www.victa.org.uk
VICTA worked with the team at the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in 2018 and 2019 to develop and deliver both a Bronze and Silver DofE Award programme for young people who are visually impaired. Founded ...We are sharing this activity for Metro Blind Sports -
Free Cricket Nets Session at Lords in 2020
Want to try out Blind and Partially Sighted Cricket, Well here your chance, Book your place now! Learn to play with our trophy-winning team at Lords! All experience and ability levels welcome. Qualified coaches with VI expertise.
Date: Saturday 18 January 2020 Time: 11 am-1 pm Age: 12 +
Venue: Lords Cricket Ground, St John’s Wood Rd, London NW8 8QN
To register, or for more info, contact Charlie Raven
Contact: charlie.raven@metroblindsport.org or Phone:07956292046
www.metroblindsport.org/free-cricket-nets-at-lords/
Free Lord's Cricket Nets 18 Jan! – Metro Blind Sport
www.metroblindsport.org
Want to try out Blind and Partially Sighted Cricket, Well here your chance, Book your place now! Learn to play with our trophy-winning team at Lords! All experience and ability levels welcome. Qualifi...To stay up to date with VICTA’s latest activities and services to support you and your child, sign up here to receive email updates.
Contact VICTA
VICTA
5 Douglas House
32-34 Simpson Road
Fenny Stratford
Milton Keynes
MK1 1BA
T 01908 240831
admin@victa.org.uk
Follow us online!
Live from Facebook
There's still time to enter our Braille Art Competition! We've had some really lovely entries which we can't wait to share with you once the competition closes.
We've been having a go at displaying our names as braille art in the office, it might give you some inspiration!
Find out more about the prizes, competition categories and how to enter here: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/braille-art/
Bryn Lucas is running the Virgin Money London Marathon for VICTA in 2020! Inspired by what he has learnt about VICTA, Bryn will be putting his TV and radio presenting skills to use in a series of challenges, to raise awareness and support our charity.
We’d like the challenges to come straight from the people VICTA supports and so we’d like you, our children, young adults and parents to challenge Bryn to tasks to help him better understand some of the challenges the VI community can face.
If you would like to set Bryn a challenge, please email online@victa.org.uk with your suggestion, better still send a video clip of you setting your challenge so that we can include it in the short films.
Photo description: Bryn sitting in a modern outdoor setting. The photo is overlaid with the VICTA logo and text reading #TeamVICTA #ChallengeBryn
Hi Everyone, MOORVISION have just shared their updated 2020 events list for families in the Devon area. Lots of exciting things happening, please read their list below:
Feb 1st Fit and Fun Swim Gala, Plymouth Life Centre STILL BOOKING
Feb 21st VI Youth Wellbeing group 13-18, Ivybridge
March 1st Active Play Cafe Torbay STILL BOOKING
March 7th Clip n Climb, Exeter FULLY BOOKED
April 3rd Youth Wellbeing Group 13-18, Ivybridge
April 17-19th Skern lodge residential, North Devon FULLY BOOKED
May 16th British Blind Sport Have A Go Day – Sport for all – Venue TBA
May 27th Eden Project VICTA trip
Summer half term date TBA Youth Wellbeing Group, Ivybridge
June13th Family Goalball Day, Exeter University
June 27th Under Fives Day with VICTA, Kenn Centre, Exeter
July 11th Kayaking and other activities Plymouth
Summer holidays date TBA Youth Wellbeing Group, Ivybridge
Sept Back to School Day Out TBA
Oct 2nd-5th Calvert Residential, North Devon FULLY BOOKED
Moorvision will also be planning a couple of dates in Plymouth to take part in the Mayflower 400 celebrations.
Contact info@moorvision.org for more information.
www.retinauk.org.uk
We support people affected by inherited progressive sight loss and we invest in medical research to ensure that people can lead a fulfilling life.One of our runners is organising a ceilidh in Sussex - all proceeds to VICTA. If you are in the area, check it out!
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Last night VICTA visited the Broughton Milton Keynes Beaver Group - it was great to talk to them about visual impairments and to raise awareness. The children did a great job learning to guide each other successfully and had lots of fun exploring braille, making their own names in clay. Thank you for having us, we loved our visit!
Hi Everyone, we have been sent some information about Vision England's residential opportunities for people with a vision impairment aged 11-24. Please see their information below and follow the link at the bottom of the post to the Sense - connecting sight, sound and life website for more information.
---------------------------------------
Vision England is an exciting residential programme for young people aged 11-24 years with vision impairment, in partnership with the Field Studies Council (FSC) and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Young people are supported to play a leading role in changing their communities and the environment for the better, as well as build their confidence and independence, learn new skills and make new friends. Young people shape the activities they do, which may include conservation activities like coppicing and tree planting, and other activities like wildlife walks, bush craft, hiking and camping.
In 2020 Vision England are running the following residentials and one day event. Each residential only costs £25.
• 11 April – 17 April 2020, Residential for 18-24 year olds, Preston Montford Field Centre, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
• 27 July – 2 August 2020, Residential for 11-17 year olds, Juniper Hall Field Centre, Dorking, Surrey
• 2 August – 8 August 2020, Residential for 11-17 year olds, Preston Montford Field Centre, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
• 16 August – 22 August 2020, Residential for 11-17 year olds, Castle Head Field Centre, Grange-Over-Sands, Lake District
• Thursday 7 May 2020 - FREE Come and Have a Go Day for 11-17 year olds – Castle Head Field Centre, Lake District
You can find out more information and apply for a place by visiting our website: www.sense.org.uk/get-support/holidays-short-breaks-and-activity-groups/vision-england-residential...
Vision England residential breaks for young people | Sense
www.sense.org.uk
Vision England residential breaks for young people who are blind or partially sighted are a great chance to learn new skills, have fun and make new friends.Join VICTA to immerse yourself in nature to complete an Arts Award Discover at Magdalen Farm. Magdalen is a 132-acre organic working farm on the banks of the River Axe. You will be supported by the artists at Magdalen Farm to create natural art work. This includes dreamcatchers, woodland medallions, clay creatures, wet felting or twig frames, all inspired by our trip to the beach during day 2.
This is a great opportunity to meet other young people of a similar age group. You will all get stuck into farm life together – helping out on the farm, holding chickens and collecting eggs – while also enjoying some fun team building and problem-solving activities.
Find out more and apply here:
www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/nature-art/
www.victa.org.uk
When: 14 to 17 April 2020 Who: 14 to 17 years Location: Magdalen Farm, Somerset, TA20 4PA Cost: £100 Closing Date: 28 February 2020 Join VICTA to immerse yourself in nature to complete an Arts Award ...Enter VICTA's Braille art competition!
We challenge you to get creative and use the Braille system to produce an inspiring piece of art. Entry categories are for 0 to 10 yrs and 11 to 29 yrs.
For full details, prizes & terms, visit: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/braille-art/
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.VICTA Pre-Teen Sleepover for 10 to 13 years
This Easter, join VICTA for a sleepover!
As well as taking part in lots of fun and exciting activities such as sensory art, sporty games and access to the New College Worcester (NCW) youth club (air hockey, Lego, musical instruments, pool table and more), your child will also meet lots of new people and make new friends.
With the support of the independent living skills team at NCW, your child will also have a go at cooking and helping out with making lunch and dinner (including food prep and washing up) as well as providing support in developing other key skills.
We appreciate that growing up with sight loss can bring practical, emotional and social challenges. Our pre-teen activities are designed to provide hands-on learning in fun, safe and supportive environments.
Find out more and apply for a place here:
www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/preteen-sleepover/
College Open Day for Prospective Students - RNC Blind & Partially Sighted
www.rnc.ac.uk
Open Day at the Royal National College for the Blind for pupils that are visully impaired and considering their education options.www.victa.org.uk
Event: The Vitality Big Half Location: London Date: Sunday 1 March 2020 Minimum Sponsorship: £100 (excluding Gift Aid) Registration Fee: £10 (non-refundable) Minimum Age: 17 years Sign up Clos...Luke from the VICTA team spoke to BrailleCast about our current Braille Art Competition running this month.
Have a listen to the podcast to find out more! www.braillecast.com/braillecast-episode-12-braille-art-competition/
If you'd like to try your hand at the competition, find out how to enter here: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/braille-art/
Applications are closing soon for our Wellbeing Forest Weekend in March for 18 to 29 years.
Join VICTA to take a break from the stresses of everyday life among the patchwork of pines, heathland and broad leaves of Thetford Forest, Norfolk. Themed around wellbeing, the weekend will balance indoor and outdoor activities including yoga, forest walks, arts and crafts and canoeing. Everything has been designed to leave you feeling refreshed and energised.
Find out more and apply before 17 January here: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/wellbeing-forest/
Applications are open for our VICTA Careers Day for young adults aged 18 to 29 years in March.
Ideal for anyone looking to enter the world of work for the first time or finding it a challenge to re-enter. After arriving on the Wednesday evening and meeting the rest of the group, you will take part in a full day of discussion and interactive sessions that will focus on getting the most out of your skill-sets and experiences to date.
The sessions will focus on topics such as CV and cover letter writing, interview technique and accessibility/disclosure of vision impairment. You will also complete a skills audit.
There will also be the opportunity to openly discuss your CV with a graduate employment specialist on the day, as well as access follow up support after the Careers Day.
Ultimately, whatever grades you achieve, you will most likely be competing against others who have similar academic qualifications. Therefore, it’s your employability – the unique mix of skills, abilities and personal qualities you possess – that will make you stand out from the crowd.
Find out more and apply for your place here: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/18-29-careers-day/
This year VICTA is hosting a series of Early Years Days across the country!
There will be fun activities for all the family as well as useful information for parents, to help you make connections and source the best resources for your child.
Our first Early Years Day of the year is taking place on 6 April in Liverpool. Please note, if you would like to attend you need to apply for your family's place before 7 February 2020.
Find out more and apply here: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/early-years-stvincents/
Early Years Family Day with St Vincent’s School
www.victa.org.uk
When: 6 April 2020 Who: 0 to 4 years and immediate family Location: St Vincent’s School, Liverpool Cost: £5 per adult, £5 per child Closing Date: 7 February 2020 Join VICTA for an Early Years Day ...www.victa.org.uk
VICTA worked with the team at the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in 2018 and 2019 to develop and deliver both a Bronze and Silver DofE Award programme for young people who are visually impaired. Founded ...We are sharing this activity for Metro Blind Sports -
Free Cricket Nets Session at Lords in 2020
Want to try out Blind and Partially Sighted Cricket, Well here your chance, Book your place now! Learn to play with our trophy-winning team at Lords! All experience and ability levels welcome. Qualified coaches with VI expertise.
Date: Saturday 18 January 2020 Time: 11 am-1 pm Age: 12 +
Venue: Lords Cricket Ground, St John’s Wood Rd, London NW8 8QN
To register, or for more info, contact Charlie Raven
Contact: charlie.raven@metroblindsport.org or Phone:07956292046
www.metroblindsport.org/free-cricket-nets-at-lords/
Free Lord's Cricket Nets 18 Jan! – Metro Blind Sport
www.metroblindsport.org
Want to try out Blind and Partially Sighted Cricket, Well here your chance, Book your place now! Learn to play with our trophy-winning team at Lords! All experience and ability levels welcome. Qualifi...The VICTA Parent Network
VICTA started over 30 years ago as a local parent support network. Our reach has since spread over the entire country, but our original vision of connecting parents for friendship and support hasn’t changed.
Here at VICTA, we have heard time and time again how the best advice has come from another parent, or how the Family Weekends we host give parents a chance to discuss issues and create solutions. It is vital in many aspects, not only for the child but also the parents, to be able to access the best possible information and we believe that parents are key to this.
We have therefore started our ‘Parent Network’. The aim of this project is to empower parents to support and advise one another, and run local events and groups to create networks of parents across the country. Our Parent Ambassadors that are part of this new scheme have first-hand experience living with and raising children who have a visual impairment. We believe that these are the people best placed to provide help and advice if you do have any concerns or encounter any problems.
To this end, we have a VICTA Parent Network Facebook group. This is a safe space for you as a parent to ask any questions or seek advice on any topic related to parenting a visually impaired child. Other parents and young adults in the group will provide answers, support and encouragement.
To join the group, visit: facebook.com/groups/VICTAParentNetwork
We currently have 8 Parent Ambassadors as part of the VICTA Parent Network. These Ambassadors are charged with being active members on the Facebook group, arranging local events for parents, and visiting schools and organisations as requested to promote the work of VICTA.
To become a Parent Ambassador, or for more information, please email parents@victa.org.uk
Live from the VICTA Facebook Page…
There's still time to enter our Braille Art Competition! We've had some really lovely entries which we can't wait to share with you once the competition closes.
We've been having a go at displaying our names as braille art in the office, it might give you some inspiration!
Find out more about the prizes, competition categories and how to enter here: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/braille-art/
Bryn Lucas is running the Virgin Money London Marathon for VICTA in 2020! Inspired by what he has learnt about VICTA, Bryn will be putting his TV and radio presenting skills to use in a series of challenges, to raise awareness and support our charity.
We’d like the challenges to come straight from the people VICTA supports and so we’d like you, our children, young adults and parents to challenge Bryn to tasks to help him better understand some of the challenges the VI community can face.
If you would like to set Bryn a challenge, please email online@victa.org.uk with your suggestion, better still send a video clip of you setting your challenge so that we can include it in the short films.
Photo description: Bryn sitting in a modern outdoor setting. The photo is overlaid with the VICTA logo and text reading #TeamVICTA #ChallengeBryn
Hi Everyone, MOORVISION have just shared their updated 2020 events list for families in the Devon area. Lots of exciting things happening, please read their list below:
Feb 1st Fit and Fun Swim Gala, Plymouth Life Centre STILL BOOKING
Feb 21st VI Youth Wellbeing group 13-18, Ivybridge
March 1st Active Play Cafe Torbay STILL BOOKING
March 7th Clip n Climb, Exeter FULLY BOOKED
April 3rd Youth Wellbeing Group 13-18, Ivybridge
April 17-19th Skern lodge residential, North Devon FULLY BOOKED
May 16th British Blind Sport Have A Go Day – Sport for all – Venue TBA
May 27th Eden Project VICTA trip
Summer half term date TBA Youth Wellbeing Group, Ivybridge
June13th Family Goalball Day, Exeter University
June 27th Under Fives Day with VICTA, Kenn Centre, Exeter
July 11th Kayaking and other activities Plymouth
Summer holidays date TBA Youth Wellbeing Group, Ivybridge
Sept Back to School Day Out TBA
Oct 2nd-5th Calvert Residential, North Devon FULLY BOOKED
Moorvision will also be planning a couple of dates in Plymouth to take part in the Mayflower 400 celebrations.
Contact info@moorvision.org for more information.
www.retinauk.org.uk
We support people affected by inherited progressive sight loss and we invest in medical research to ensure that people can lead a fulfilling life.One of our runners is organising a ceilidh in Sussex - all proceeds to VICTA. If you are in the area, check it out!
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Last night VICTA visited the Broughton Milton Keynes Beaver Group - it was great to talk to them about visual impairments and to raise awareness. The children did a great job learning to guide each other successfully and had lots of fun exploring braille, making their own names in clay. Thank you for having us, we loved our visit!
Hi Everyone, we have been sent some information about Vision England's residential opportunities for people with a vision impairment aged 11-24. Please see their information below and follow the link at the bottom of the post to the Sense - connecting sight, sound and life website for more information.
---------------------------------------
Vision England is an exciting residential programme for young people aged 11-24 years with vision impairment, in partnership with the Field Studies Council (FSC) and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Young people are supported to play a leading role in changing their communities and the environment for the better, as well as build their confidence and independence, learn new skills and make new friends. Young people shape the activities they do, which may include conservation activities like coppicing and tree planting, and other activities like wildlife walks, bush craft, hiking and camping.
In 2020 Vision England are running the following residentials and one day event. Each residential only costs £25.
• 11 April – 17 April 2020, Residential for 18-24 year olds, Preston Montford Field Centre, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
• 27 July – 2 August 2020, Residential for 11-17 year olds, Juniper Hall Field Centre, Dorking, Surrey
• 2 August – 8 August 2020, Residential for 11-17 year olds, Preston Montford Field Centre, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
• 16 August – 22 August 2020, Residential for 11-17 year olds, Castle Head Field Centre, Grange-Over-Sands, Lake District
• Thursday 7 May 2020 - FREE Come and Have a Go Day for 11-17 year olds – Castle Head Field Centre, Lake District
You can find out more information and apply for a place by visiting our website: www.sense.org.uk/get-support/holidays-short-breaks-and-activity-groups/vision-england-residential...
Vision England residential breaks for young people | Sense
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Vision England residential breaks for young people who are blind or partially sighted are a great chance to learn new skills, have fun and make new friends.Join VICTA to immerse yourself in nature to complete an Arts Award Discover at Magdalen Farm. Magdalen is a 132-acre organic working farm on the banks of the River Axe. You will be supported by the artists at Magdalen Farm to create natural art work. This includes dreamcatchers, woodland medallions, clay creatures, wet felting or twig frames, all inspired by our trip to the beach during day 2.
This is a great opportunity to meet other young people of a similar age group. You will all get stuck into farm life together – helping out on the farm, holding chickens and collecting eggs – while also enjoying some fun team building and problem-solving activities.
Find out more and apply here:
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When: 14 to 17 April 2020 Who: 14 to 17 years Location: Magdalen Farm, Somerset, TA20 4PA Cost: £100 Closing Date: 28 February 2020 Join VICTA to immerse yourself in nature to complete an Arts Award ...Enter VICTA's Braille art competition!
We challenge you to get creative and use the Braille system to produce an inspiring piece of art. Entry categories are for 0 to 10 yrs and 11 to 29 yrs.
For full details, prizes & terms, visit: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/braille-art/
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This Easter, join VICTA for a sleepover!
As well as taking part in lots of fun and exciting activities such as sensory art, sporty games and access to the New College Worcester (NCW) youth club (air hockey, Lego, musical instruments, pool table and more), your child will also meet lots of new people and make new friends.
With the support of the independent living skills team at NCW, your child will also have a go at cooking and helping out with making lunch and dinner (including food prep and washing up) as well as providing support in developing other key skills.
We appreciate that growing up with sight loss can bring practical, emotional and social challenges. Our pre-teen activities are designed to provide hands-on learning in fun, safe and supportive environments.
Find out more and apply for a place here:
www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/preteen-sleepover/
College Open Day for Prospective Students - RNC Blind & Partially Sighted
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Open Day at the Royal National College for the Blind for pupils that are visully impaired and considering their education options.www.victa.org.uk
Event: The Vitality Big Half Location: London Date: Sunday 1 March 2020 Minimum Sponsorship: £100 (excluding Gift Aid) Registration Fee: £10 (non-refundable) Minimum Age: 17 years Sign up Clos...Luke from the VICTA team spoke to BrailleCast about our current Braille Art Competition running this month.
Have a listen to the podcast to find out more! www.braillecast.com/braillecast-episode-12-braille-art-competition/
If you'd like to try your hand at the competition, find out how to enter here: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/braille-art/
Applications are closing soon for our Wellbeing Forest Weekend in March for 18 to 29 years.
Join VICTA to take a break from the stresses of everyday life among the patchwork of pines, heathland and broad leaves of Thetford Forest, Norfolk. Themed around wellbeing, the weekend will balance indoor and outdoor activities including yoga, forest walks, arts and crafts and canoeing. Everything has been designed to leave you feeling refreshed and energised.
Find out more and apply before 17 January here: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/wellbeing-forest/
Applications are open for our VICTA Careers Day for young adults aged 18 to 29 years in March.
Ideal for anyone looking to enter the world of work for the first time or finding it a challenge to re-enter. After arriving on the Wednesday evening and meeting the rest of the group, you will take part in a full day of discussion and interactive sessions that will focus on getting the most out of your skill-sets and experiences to date.
The sessions will focus on topics such as CV and cover letter writing, interview technique and accessibility/disclosure of vision impairment. You will also complete a skills audit.
There will also be the opportunity to openly discuss your CV with a graduate employment specialist on the day, as well as access follow up support after the Careers Day.
Ultimately, whatever grades you achieve, you will most likely be competing against others who have similar academic qualifications. Therefore, it’s your employability – the unique mix of skills, abilities and personal qualities you possess – that will make you stand out from the crowd.
Find out more and apply for your place here: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/18-29-careers-day/
This year VICTA is hosting a series of Early Years Days across the country!
There will be fun activities for all the family as well as useful information for parents, to help you make connections and source the best resources for your child.
Our first Early Years Day of the year is taking place on 6 April in Liverpool. Please note, if you would like to attend you need to apply for your family's place before 7 February 2020.
Find out more and apply here: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/early-years-stvincents/
Early Years Family Day with St Vincent’s School
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When: 6 April 2020 Who: 0 to 4 years and immediate family Location: St Vincent’s School, Liverpool Cost: £5 per adult, £5 per child Closing Date: 7 February 2020 Join VICTA for an Early Years Day ...www.victa.org.uk
VICTA worked with the team at the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in 2018 and 2019 to develop and deliver both a Bronze and Silver DofE Award programme for young people who are visually impaired. Founded ...We are sharing this activity for Metro Blind Sports -
Free Cricket Nets Session at Lords in 2020
Want to try out Blind and Partially Sighted Cricket, Well here your chance, Book your place now! Learn to play with our trophy-winning team at Lords! All experience and ability levels welcome. Qualified coaches with VI expertise.
Date: Saturday 18 January 2020 Time: 11 am-1 pm Age: 12 +
Venue: Lords Cricket Ground, St John’s Wood Rd, London NW8 8QN
To register, or for more info, contact Charlie Raven
Contact: charlie.raven@metroblindsport.org or Phone:07956292046
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Free Lord's Cricket Nets 18 Jan! – Metro Blind Sport
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