North East Sight Matters

North East Sight Matters Safe, non judgemental environments and opportunities for children to thrive and flourish. πŸ’™

We arrange accessible activities, events and workshops for children, young people and their families from across the North East affected by sight impairments.

Our Apple tree is bursting with fruitlets, I recon it’ll be a great crop this year 🍏
15/06/2026

Our Apple tree is bursting with fruitlets, I recon it’ll be a great crop this year 🍏

We are so proud of Oscar who has just found out he’s won the Robson & Prescott Vets colouring competition. This was from...
15/06/2026

We are so proud of Oscar who has just found out he’s won the Robson & Prescott Vets colouring competition.

This was from the Open Farm Sunday event held at Blagdon Farm.

His picture depicts all the lovely milkshake flavours that Moobile Milk offer 🌈
Well done Oscar! πŸ’™

We are looking forward to our next trips in Amble and Seahouses πŸŒŠπŸš€πŸ’™
14/06/2026

We are looking forward to our next trips in Amble and Seahouses πŸŒŠπŸš€πŸ’™

We love a challenge πŸ’™
13/06/2026

We love a challenge πŸ’™

This week is all about exploring nature using all of your senses! What can you feel, hear, smell and move like?

Try our Sensory Bingo Challenge as part of with The Wildlife Trusts.

If your child has a vision impairment, you can share your photos as you take part to receive a well done treat from VICTA!

Find out more and share your photos at:
https://www.victa.org.uk/sensory-bingo/

Register with 30 Days Wild before Monday at:
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/30dayswild

If you would like your Sensory Bingo in large print or braille, please email [email protected] with your preferred format.

What a treat to re visit our magnificent police horses in preparation for upcoming visits with our families πŸ’™
11/06/2026

What a treat to re visit our magnificent police horses in preparation for upcoming visits with our families πŸ’™

10/06/2026

Understanding Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) can be confusing, especially when you've never heard of it before.

CBS causes visual hallucinations in some people with sight loss and is often misunderstood. Many people are surprised to learn that CBS is not a mental health condition, but a response to reduced visual input reaching the brain.

We've put together these quick facts to help explain some of the key things to know about CBS.

For more information, visit charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk

We have a runner in this years Great North Run. You can read Paul's story here.
10/06/2026

We have a runner in this years Great North Run. You can read Paul's story here.

This year I’m lacing up for the Great North Run 2026, and I’m doing it to raise… Penny Dane needs your support for Paul is taking on the Great North Run 2026

09/06/2026
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08/06/2026

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