Sight Service

News Bulletin March 2017

Supporting people with visual impairment in Gateshead, South Tyneside and surrounding areas

Charity reg No: 1107499

The Place 2B Café

Did you know that we now have a Café within our centre in Pelaw?

From homemade soups and cakes, jacket potatoes, toasties and sandwiches we have something to suit everyone.

Prices are low cost,starting from £2.00, with our main course daily special starting from £3.00.

We can also provide catering to complementConference and Event bookings.

Monday Morning Breakfast Club

Join us for a friendly chat in our Place 2B Café and maybe a game or two of cards or dominos over a hot drink and breakfast purchased from our café menu.

Time:10am to 12 noon.New members welcome.

Why not stay for lunch and join in one of our afternoon activity sessions?

For more information please contact us on 0191 478 5959.

New Health and Fitness Suite

Looking to improve your health and wellbeing. Our Health and Fitness Suite at The Bradbury Centre for Sight in Pelaw,is fitted with a range of Easy Line equipment that is perfect for those whowanting to exercise in a friendly andwelcomingenvironment.

Special Offer – Free use of the Gym throughout March

For more information or to book an induction please contact Jonathan Mears on 0191 478 5959 or email

Games and Film Club

Monday 27th March we are starting a new Games and Film Club. We have a selection of games including tactile dominos, large playing cards and bingo.

Times: 1pm to 3pmCost: £2 per week

If you would like to join in, please contact Maxine on
0191 478 5959

Holistic Therapy

We are delighted to welcome Dr Robert Buckley from the charity North Star Health, who will be providing a range of complimentary therapies here at The Bradbury Centre for Sight in Pelaw, Gateshead. Robert is a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists.

All treatments only £5 and include:

  • Indian Head Massage
  • Body Massage
  • Mongolian Koyashai Massage
  • Korean Hand Massage
  • Hot / Cold Stone Therapy
  • Aromatherapy

For more information on prices or to book an appointment please telephoneDr Robert Buckley directly on mobile 07963 10 26 22.

Sight Service RNIB Connect Group

New members welcome to join the new Sight Service RNIB Connect Group.

Next meeting: Social Meeting Friday 17th March at 11am.

Venue: Sight Service, Gordon Street, South Shields

Assistance to get to the meeting can be arranged from Chichester Metro Station, by contacting Peter Bennett on 07775800207 or by calling Sight Service on 0191 456 0546 prior to the day of the meeting.

The group will attend the regular weekly coffee morning before going on to a nearby public house, for further refreshments.

The purpose of the group will be to bring Sight Service as a local Society closer to RNIB joining together the strengths that both organisations can bring to help make every day better for blind and partially sighted people.

The aims of the group will be:

  • To form a support group for blind and partially sighted people which provides information and an opportunity to socialise.
  • To receive regular updates from RNIB Campaigns providing us with an opportunity to campaign on issues that are important to us in our community.
  • To share ideas.
  • To determine our own future.
  • To improve the way in which we connect with other blind and partially sighted people, locally, regionally and nationally.
  • Most importantly to have fun along the way!

The group will be led by Peter Bennett, Sight Service Vice Chair and Trustee of RNIB, but ownership of the group will be you the visually impaired members. To confirm your attendance please contact Sight Service on 0191 478 5959.

Shop Volunteers Needed

We are seeking enthusiastic people to volunteer in our charity shops based in Gateshead and South Tyneside.

The main focus of the role will be providing good customer service, making customers feel welcome, assisting them with purchases, responding to queries, operating the cash register and recording purchases and ensuring that the shop is well presented and attractive to customers. The role will also involve selecting and pricing items for sale, rotation of stock and ensuring shelves are appropriately filled.

For further information please contact Maxine on 0191 478 5959 or email

Sight Service Contact Details

Gateshead:

The Bradbury for Sight
Unit 2B
Stonehills Business Centre
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE10 0HW

Telephone: 0191 478 5959

South Tyneside:

10 Gordon Street
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE33 4JP

Telephone: 0191 456 0546

Email:

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