OpenSight’s Challenge Events!

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2026 Challenge and Fundraising Events  On Wednesday 13th May, we’ll be hosting our second golf day at Leckford Golf Course. What to expect:  Breakfast at the clubhouse followed by a round of 18-holes on the exclusive Old Course. Fundraising activities and challenges throughout the course. Lunch at the prestigious Leckford Abbas alongside prizes and a […]

OpenSight’s Skydive – 5th July, 2026

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Get your tickets now At a glance Date: Sunday 5th July 2026 Location: Salisbury Cost: £50 per person with the pledge to raise £350-£450 depending on height skydiving Who it’s for: Anyone brave enough! What to Expect Brave the dive of 10,000ft over Salisbury An opportunity to support people living with sight loss Who Can […]

Spinnaker Tower Abseil, 13th September 2026

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Get your tickets now At a glance Date: Sunday 13th September 2026 Time: 10am Location: Spinnaker Tower Cost: £30 per person with the pledge to raise £150 Who it’s for: Over 14s   What to Expect Brave the descent of 100m down the Spinnaker Tower.  An opportunity to support people living with sight loss Who […]

Basingstoke 5k Walk, 17th May 2026

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Register here! At a glance Date: Sunday 17th May 2026 Time: Registration opens at 9:30am, with the walk starting at 10am  Location: Basingstoke War Memorial Park Cost: £5 per person, under 18s free. Who it’s for: Open to all! Join OpenSight for a friendly 5k walk and help raise vital funds so we can continue […]

Golf Day, 13th May 2026

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Get your tickets now At a glance Date: Wednesday 13th May 2026 Time: breakfast at 7am, tee off at 9am, lunch at 2pm Location: Leckford Golf Course and Leckford Abbas  Cost: £300 per team of four, or £150 for a team of two Who it’s for: Open to all abilities – the main goal is to have fun!  […]

Tony’s story

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My name is Tony, I am 88, registered with OpenSight and a member of the Farnborough Macular Support Group which is affiliated to OpenSight. In July 2019, I was diagnosed by the eye clinic at Frimley Park Hospital with wet AMD plus cataracts on both eyes. In 2020, I was certified by the NHS as […]

Keeping you scam-safe this winter.

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As the colder months roll in, scam activity is rising fast and many of these attempts are specifically targeting TV Licensing customers. At OpenSight, we’re committed to keeping our community safe, informed and empowered, especially when it comes to protecting personal information. To support this, we’re amplifying TV Licensing’s STOP, CHECK, ASK campaign. It’s a simple, practical framework that helps you […]

BLINDLY FOLLOWING DREAMS – UPDATE 6!

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Week 7: From Salzburg to the Alps Week seven was all about shifting gears — from city exploring to family time and finally tackling the Alps head-on. Friday took Steve, Eva, and ten-year-old Danny into Salzburg for a day of sightseeing. The city’s rich history, beautiful streets and lively atmosphere gave them a welcome pause […]

BLINDLY FOLLOWING DREAMS – UPDATE 5!

Three people standing together outdoors in front of a rustic wooden cabin surrounded by trees. The person on the left is wearing a blue t-shirt, black shorts, and a cap. The person in the middle is an older man with grey hair and a beard, wearing blue overalls over a red checkered shirt. The person on the right is wearing a grey sleeveless top, black shorts, and a sun hat. They are all smiling and standing closely together, with dappled sunlight filtering through the trees.

Week 5: Taking the Pressure Off and Living in the Moment Since their last update, the road has offered both challenges and small victories. The bike parts they were waiting for failed to arrive on Friday as expected, leaving the weekend in limbo. On Monday, they chased up the tracking details with Haas Health, expecting […]

Romsey Club Boat Trip: A Day on the Water with the Alison MacGregor

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Members of the Romsey Social Club recently enjoyed an unforgettable outing on the Solent Dolphin – Alison MacGregor, a purpose-built catamaran designed to give disabled people the chance to experience the excitement of life on the water. The Alison MacGregor is based at Hythe Marina and runs free trips from May through September. With space […]

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