Activities & Events

Colchester Coffee Morning

Our popular coffee morning continues into 2024.  If you, or a member of your family is visually impaired, or if you are a carer for someone with sight loss, then come along for a chat and enjoy coffee or tea and biscuits.  Essex Sight staff and volunteers will be on hand to offer information and support.  This venue is wheelchair accessible. Please note on Tuesday 5th March 2024 the coffee morning will be held at the Level Best Cafe, 26 St John's Street, Colchester  CO2 7HB.    

Details

  • Quaker Meeting House, 6 Church Street, Colchester CO1 1NF
  • £2 per person
  • First and third Tuesday of each month
  • 10am - 12noon

Employment Training Opportunity

Support 4 Sight, the Visual impairment Charity covering the West of Essex, is running a County wide National Lottery funded employment project to help blind and partially sighted people with all aspect of employment. Their support can range from completing an application form, writing a cv or improving interview skills, as well as offering support to those who are already in work but experiencing difficulties due to their sight loss. The support is tailored to the individual`s needs and can be delivered either 1 on 1 or in group settings. In addition, Support 4 Sight also offers digital training to those who need assistance. If you would like to receive further information, please contact Zsuzsanna Hybel – Employment Manager at Support 4 Sight directly on: 07950 945 119 Email: zsuzsanna@support4sight.org.uk

Details

  • Essex
  • Free

Correspondence Reading and Form Filling Service

Do you need help reading correspondence or form filling, but are unable to visit our Colchester Sight Centre? We have friendly and knowledgeable volunteers who can visit you at home to help. They are fully DBS checked and you are assured confidentiality at all times. The service is free, but must be booked in advance and is subject to availability of volunteers and location. We can also offer a similar service in our Sight Centre in Colchester.

Details

  • Colchester and surrounding area
  • FREE
  • By appointment only
  • By appointment only

IT Support

Have you got a smart phone or tablet and don't make full use of it? We can offer a 1:1 session showing you how to get the most out of your gadget, including low vision apps and accessibility functions. These sessions must be booked in advance.

Details

  • Colchester Sight Centre
  • Free
  • By appointment
  • By appointment during office hours