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EYECAN'S September NEWS BULLETIN
What's coming up:
- You and EYE Coffee Morning: Our monthly drop-in coffee mornings welcome all Islanders living with sight loss to come along and meet other EYECAN clients, enjoy a free coffee, and ask the EYECAN team any questions you might have. Our You and EYEs are held on the first Friday of every month, from 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm, at Windward House, Route de La Liberation, St. Helier. All welcome.
The following dates for You and EYE are: 2nd October, 6th November, and 4th December.
- Swimming and Cycling: The dates Cycling sessions are: 25th September, 9th October, 30th October, and 13th November.
Our Pool Physio dates are: 5th October, 2nd November, and 7th December.
Please get in touch if you’re interested in trying our Cycling or Pool Physio sessions.
- Living well with Sight Loss: Have you recently been diagnosed with a sight loss condition, and unsure of where to turn? Join our Living Well With Sight Loss session to learn more about conditions and terminology, taking care of yourself, support and solutions available to you, and more. Get in touch to find out more about this free session on the 6th November.
August Round up
- History Exhibition: Throughout August, we had our history exhibition up at the Link Gallery at the Jersey Museum. We were very proud to showcase our history as the Jersey Blind Society, all the way up to modern day and our rebrand to EYECAN, and all the work we’ve done for Islanders living with sight loss in our 140 year history.
- Heritage Club Visit: EYECAN’s first Heritage Club outing was a resounding success. Many thanks to Vincent Obbard, the Seigneur of Samares Manor for showing us around his home and explaining his family history to an enthralled audience. Everyone who attended had a lovely time.
- Rifle Club Equipment Launch: We are absolutely thrilled to share that the launch of the Western Rifle Club’s new air rifles, which are adapted for users with sight loss to listen to audio feedback to locate the bullseye, was a huge success. EYECAN was invited to the launch in partnership with the Rifle Club, and we were joined by a small number of our clients, who were the first on the island to try out this exciting new equipment. If you are interested in trying the new rifle club equipment, please get in touch with EYECAN or the Western Rifle Club.
- 300 Club Winners: Congratulations to the winners of August’s 300 club draw. 1st Prize of £150 – No. 292, 2nd Prize of £75 – No. 56, 3rd Prize of £50 – No. 157. (Winners have been contacted).
Donations
Donations are vital to EYECAN’s ongoing ability to support islanders living with sight loss. Continued demand for our services and the rising cost of delivery means that sustainable fundraising is essential.
Every contribution helps us maintain and grow the free or low‑cost services that we provide to those who need them most. All donations stay on the island, directly benefiting our local community and enabling EYECAN to make a meaningful impact.
Thank you for your support. Please head over to our Donations page for donation options.
Photos and videos from August
