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Here you can find all of the latest news about the work we do, the events we run, and the resources we find to support blind and partially sighted people across South Wales. You can also sign up to our local newsletters by contacting your local office

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A Tribute to Dan Roche (1976 – 2023)

8 March 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely death of one our most valued and dedicated volunteers, Daniel Roche, aged just 46. Cardiff born and bred, Dan was one of our longest serving volunteers having spent 27 years passing on his IT expertise to members at Sight Life and more recently assisting with…

New Year, New Look for Sight Life 

9 February 2023
Sight Life has a new logo for 2023 to publicise our brand message and the work we do to support people with sight loss across South Wales.   Sight Life was set up in 1865. Formerly known as Cardiff Institute for the Blind, the charity changed its name to Sight Life in 2019.   The name…

Ruth Madoc – Sight Life’s Patron

13 January 2023
Sight Life will be attending the funeral of our much loved Patron, Ruth Madoc, on behalf of our members. The funeral will be held on Monday 16th January in Neath. [caption id="attachment_4473" align="alignnone" width="167"] Picture shows Ruth Madoc as Gladys in Hi de Hi![/caption] Donations will be to Sight Life and if anyone would like…

Waterloo Tea bags Sight Life photos

11 January 2023
Photographs taken by members of Sight Life’s photography group are on display in Waterloo Tea, Wyndham Arcade, Cardiff (Wyndham Arcade - Waterloo Tea). The images include people, wildlife, scenery and Cardiff landmarks as well as water droplets caught in the moment before they vanish.   The Exhibition starts on 5th January 2023 and will run…