For the Working Age Forum this month we visited the Vision Foundation charity shop in Kingston. The shop has been adapted for visually impaired visitors and we had a tour from the staff who pointed out the adaptations, which include a till with extra large buttons. The Foundation welcome Visually impaired volunteers in all their […]
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8 of us from MertonVision attended the Working Age Forum which this month was hosted by Croydon Vision. The theme of the event was cooking and the importance of a healthy diet. Shalini did a cooking demonstration on how to make a healthy stir fry, with a talking hob produced by Cobalt. Jennifer Smith gave […]
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Staff from Wimbledon Tennis came to MertonVision offices on 18th October to outline the roles available to MertonVision applicants at the Championships in July 2024. It’s not too late to get in touch if you would like to make an application. Contact Susie Meade – Susie.meade@mertonvision.org.uk; 07562 0110 46
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MertonVision at the Wimbledon Championships! MertonVision were very lucky this year to be offered the amazing opportunity to send 8 of our VI clients to work at the AELTC Wimbledon Championships. Staff worked very closely with the Wimbledon Foundation, the charitable arm of the Championships, to interview and train our lucky team. 3 Clients worked […]
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https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/news/press-releases/2023-07-25/252-million-national-lottery-funding-helps-communities-build-healthier-lives?dm_i=5P0C,UE4Y,1NOKQW,3Q954,1News Press Releases Today it has been announced that almost £252 million of vital National Lottery funding has been awarded to over 5,000 charities and community groups in England over the last four months*. In this bumper round of funding, grants awarded range from £2,800 to over £30 million and will collectively drive forward The […]
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Thank you so much for kindly donating the canes to Oasis church in Colliers Wood who is sending a team to Burundi. The canes will be given to a local charity called “Kanura”, which look after blind children and young people And today – The white canes were received with thanks by the blind children […]
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Kids Xmas Party! At Croydon Vision 72-74 Wellesley Road Croydon CR0 2AR Saturday 17th December 2022 11am – 2pm Bouncy Castle Music & DJ Grotto Games Craft Corner Food Light Refreshments This event is free but you do need to register in advance Phone or email Nabeela on 0208 688 2486 Nabeela.Ali@croydonvision.org.uk There is limited […]
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PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE MertonVision supporting local residents with sight loss team up with Specsavers Wimbledon to raise awareness CEO of Merton Vision, Kevin Gregory visited Specsavers Wimbledon recently as part of his mission to inform and educate local optical providers about the services provided by the charity and to raise awareness of […]
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Grand table top sale GRAND TABLE TOP SALE At MertonVision Guardian Centre Due to our imminent move We have some great bargains! Assorted items from stationery to kitchen items fff To furniture and everything in between Just pay what you would like – all donations gratefully received We will be open for business Tuesday 4th […]
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Grand table top sale Grand table top sale! At MertonVision Guardian Centre Due to our imminent move We have some great bargains! Assorted items from stationery to kitchen items To furniture and everything in between Just pay what you would like – all donations gratefully received We will be open for business Tuesday 4th Oct […]
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