Are you based in North Devon? Are you, or is someone you know, living with a visual impairment? Devon in Sight, the county’s leading charity for those living with sight loss, has announced it will be bringing its popular ‘Living Well with Sight Loss’ event to The Roundswell Community Centre, Barnstaple.
The
event, which runs from 09:30am until 2:30pm, serves as a one-stop shop for
anyone affected by sight loss, their families, friends and carers. The aim of
this event is to connect the community with the experts.
The
Experts in Question
Attendees
will have the opportunity to meet with a wide range of exhibitors. These
include:
- Charity & Support Groups: Age UK Devon, Age Well North Devon, Barnstaple Macular Support Group, Disability Together and North Devon Talking News.
- Sensory & Healthcare Services: Devon County Sensory Team/ROVI, Scrivens, SpaMedica, and Vision Express Barnstaple.
- Assistive Technology & Resources: All Things Dotty, HumanWare, Optelec, and Vision Aid.
- Community Partners: National Trust North Devon.
"We’re
shaking things up a bit for this North Devon event!" says Sarah, Marketing
and Office Manager at Devon in Sight. "We’ve designed it to be not only a
hub of information, but also a friendly social gathering. Attendees can drop
in, chat with our experts, and enjoy a delicious Devon cream tea between
10:00am and 2:00pm.
Our sight
loss community gains so much from these events, and getting to spend time
together in person is always the highlight for us. We can't wait to welcome
everyone to Barnstaple."
Event
Summary
- What: Living Well with Sight Loss
Event – North Devon
- Where: Roundswell Community Centre,
Gratton Way, Roundswell, Barnstaple, EX31 3NL
- When: Monday 21st
September 2026, 09:30am until 2:30pm
- Cost: Free admission
- Accessibility: Fully accessible venue. Up
to 3 hours of free parking is available in the adjacent Sainsbury's car
park (please check signage).
- Refreshments
Available: Complimentary
tea and coffee served all day, alongside traditional Devon cream teas
(which must be booked in advance) available from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
To
register your interest, call the Devon in Sight helpline on 01392 876 666. Or
head over to their website for more information - https://devoninsight.org.uk/independent-living/living-well-with-sight-loss-events.
Sight Support Event Heads to Barnstaple. Photo ©️Devon in Sight 2026 (
About Devon in Sight
Devon in Sight is your Local Sight Loss charity providing
practical help and advice to people who are blind or partially sighted to help
them to live life to the full.
Our Sight Loss Services focus on four key areas, Information, Advice and Guidance, Independent Living, Health and Wellbeing, and Influencing Change (Making the world a better place for people with sight loss).
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