Category: MySightYork News

Premises Update – MySight York Relocation

Posted: Monday 9 December 2024 | Louise Calpin

Our doors will be opening in early 2025 and we can’t wait to welcome you to our new home! Once settled, we’re planning to host several opening events to celebrate this exciting new chapter for us. We’ll share more information about this soon. During this transition, we want to emphasise that we are still here […]

Updated Notice – MySight York Relocation

Posted: Monday 21 October 2024 | Louise Calpin

Since leaving Merchantgate at the end of August, we’ve been working remotely and continuing services via phone or temporary venues while finalising the new premises. We anticipate opening our doors very soon. There may still be minor disruptions during this final setup stage, but our team remains available remotely on 01904 636269 for any support […]

Important Notice – MySight York Relocation

Posted: Tuesday 20 August 2024 | Louise Calpin

This move represents an exciting step forward for MySight York, and we are looking forward to welcoming you to our new space once it is ready. As we move, there will be some disruption to our regular activities. This is necessary as we temporarily work from home and place some of our equipment and materials […]

York Golf Club Raises £10,000 for MySight York

Posted: Monday 8 July 2024 | Louise Calpin

Over the past year, members of York Golf Club and MySight York embraced the opportunity to make a difference for local people living with sight loss. Through various fundraising efforts, including a tombola, a Christmas Fair, a charity golf challenge and social gatherings, the club’s members and supporters have contributed to this worthy cause.   […]

Community Connect – Blind Golf – Have A Go Days

Posted: Monday 26 February 2024 | Louise Calpin

As a part of the Community Connect project, England and Wales Blind Golf are collaborating with MySight York and City of York Council, to run some Have A Go Days throughout the year at local driving ranges with tuition included for all ages. Golf is a great way for families to share quality time together, […]

MySight York’s Urgent Appeal This Christmas

Posted: Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Louise Calpin

We are asking members, their friends and relatives if they can give a one-off gift this Christmas? Or could you become a supporter, giving a regular amount each month? £100 provides a volunteer befriender to someone living with sight loss for all of 2024. £50 covers an appointment at our Equipment and Information Centre, where […]

Could you be one of our fabulous befrienders?

Posted: Thursday 5 October 2023 | Louise Calpin

Both clients and volunteers greatly benefit from our befriending services, one client saying ‘my volunteer has cut the loneliness out of my life’. You will need to be a good listener, non-judgemental and have an understanding of how to deal with confidential information. All volunteers need to be over 18, undergo a DBS check and […]

MySight York Wins Award For Sensory Storytelling Project

Posted: Monday 2 October 2023 | Louise Calpin

Parents of children with sight loss told us they wanted their children to enjoy stories with others to build a strong foundation for their literacy. The sensory storytelling project means children with sight loss and their siblings can access inspiring and accessible story times at their local libraries.   “After my son experienced the sensory […]

Exciting News: MySight York has been Shortlisted for a Visionary Award

Posted: Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Louise Calpin

MySight York partnered with Explore York (Libraries), ToyLikeMe and York Specialist Teaching Team to develop specialist sensory story sacks which contain themed stories, tactile books and items/props that bring the books to life through all the senses. “After my son experienced the sensory storytelling session, both the story and the Explore York library took on […]

MySight York Big Give Christmas Campaign

Posted: Monday 28 November 2022 | Louise Calpin

For seven days, this campaign offers our supporters the opportunity to have their donation doubled! If you donate £10 to us, we receive an additional £10 from our generous pledgers, who have already agreed to support the campaign earlier this year. This total is then matched to ‘Champion Funding’. This means that your donations will […]