The annual AGM event for Topsham based Devon in Sight is taking place on Monday 17th October at Exmouth Pavilions from 12 noon onwards. Admission is free with all welcome and visitors can enjoy a complimentary light buffet with pre-booking essential. For the past 85 years the charity formerly known as The Devon County Association for the Blind has enjoyed a long and rich history. The modern day charity has seen a lot of exciting changes over the past 12 months, including a new name, logo and website and has a lot to shout about. Highlight of the year was the official opening of the newly refurbished Resource Centre in July by local celebrity Bill Pertwee MBE of Dad’s Army fame.
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| Bill Pertwee MBE at the grand opening of the newly refurbished Resource Centre |
The new name Devon in Sight was chosen earlier this year following a competition with the members and the aim of this new working title is to raise awareness of the Charity.
Gwyn Dickinson MBE Chair of Trustees says “The name change, new logo and website are just the start of some exciting changes for the future of this well established and valued charity. The expansion into the newly refurbished centre means that we can now grow and improve the range of services and support we provide and “taster” days such a bowls and a guided walk around Topsham."
Devon in Sight is moving forward at a fast pace and among the services offered is the provision of a low vision clinic at the recently refurbished Topsham Resource Centre. Members of the team here are also on hand to assist people to choose the best equipment on the market today for their individual needs.
The Charity also offers a volunteer visiting service in Torbay and Mid-Devon to support visually impaired people to live independent lives.
Martin Pallett, Director of Services says: “This is a really important day for the charity and we are keen for as many people as possible to join us. On the day we will be discussing exciting future plans and how people can get more involved to help and support us. Also there will be a feedback session where any issues or concerns about visual impairment can be answered. In addition we want to build stronger links with the local community and businesses as well as providers of training so we are inviting everyone to come along and be part of the exciting changes and developments at Devon in Sight.”
If you wish to attend the event on the 17th October or wish to find out more about the Charity please call: 01392 876666 www.devoninsight.org.uk
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