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A group of SVI members, staff and volunteers at the Active 60 Easter Party in Dartmouth Central Club.
SVI members, staff and volunteers at the Active 60 Easter Party

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SVI is managed and run by blind and visually impaired (VI) people. We give information and support to anyone in Sandwell with an interest in visual impairment. Our services enable VI people to be as independent as possible and help overcome the challenges of sight loss. We make sure that the needs and concerns of VI people in Sandwell are embedded in local service planning and delivery.

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Sandwell Talking News 18 October 2025

Use the Talking News Federation web player (opens in a new window) Listen on Alexa (Find out how to listen on Alexa) Listen on your phone - call 0121 699 6696. Full instructions are available when you dial in. You can also leave feedback for us via phone message on this service. Local call …

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Join us for a MacMillan Coffee Morning

On Monday 22 September from 10.30am to 12.30pm in the SVI Common Room. SVI Women's Group is hosting a fundraising coffee morning for MacMillan Cancer Support. Please  come along and help us raise some funds for this very worthy cause. Everyone's welcome. Drop in for a chat, a cuppa and a cake. …

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Barefoot in the park

Our new six week  summer 'walk and talk' programme got off to a relaxed start on Monday 11 August. Ever mindful of making the most of all our senses, we were delighted to welcome Sophie from Wonder in Nature to lead our first walk.  This taster session explored the senses such as sound, touch and …

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