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What's coming up:
- You and EYE Drop in Sessions: Our monthly drop-in sessions welcome all Islanders living with sight loss to come along and meet other EYECAN clients, enjoy a free tea or 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. We have an extra special Christmas You and EYE on the 4th December and look forward to seeing you there.
- Swimming and Cycling: The dates Cycling sessions are: 13th and 27th November, and 11th December.
Our Pool Physio dates is: 7th December.
Please get in touch if you’re interested in trying our Cycling or Pool Physio sessions.
- Ice Skating: We’re excited to share that EYECAN clients of all ages have been offered a slot at the Ice Skating rink on 25th of November. We are welcoming clients who are interested in attending this session to get in touch with us.
Please note: This session will only be facilitated by EYECAN, and clients attending this session will be required to be accompanied on the ice by an adult companion. Young EYECAN clients will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian (siblings of young EYECAN clients are welcome). Please click this link to sign up: www.eyecan.je/events/ice-skating
- Jersey Opera House, Audio Performance: A pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk is taking over the Opera House this Christmas – with an audio described performance on Tuesday 29th December. Through a headset, people can listen to a live audio description of the performance. Ahead of this, a Touch Tour will also be available, giving visually impaired audience members the opportunity to familiarise themselves with elements of the production before the show. Please contact us or visit our website to sign up.
- 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 attending this free session that we will be running through 2027.
- Jersey General Election Accessibility Survey: The Jersey Electoral Authority wants to hear from older Islanders, disabled Islanders, carers, and organisations representing these groups, regardless of whether they voted or not in the Jersey General Elections of June 2026. Responses will be used to make improvements for the 2030 elections. To complete the survey, please click this link: www.vote.je/accessibility-survey-2026
Round up
- Beavers Session: It was so great to have Beavers up at our centre recently. Our community team, led by Agnetta, taught them about sight loss conditions, and explained different types of equipment people living with sight loss use, which they were able to try themselves. They even had an introduction to Braille!
- Legacy Week: The 8th of September marked Legacy Week, and EYECAN joined many other charities in raising awareness about the vital impact that gifts in Wills can have for charities across our community. Leaving a donation to EYECAN in your will, no matter how small, can have a long-lasting impact to Islanders living with sight loss. If you’d like to consider us for a gift in your will, we’d be very grateful. Please head over to our website for more information: https://eyecan.je/legacy-donations/
- Pride of Jersey: EYECAN client, Eleanor McLachlan (17) was nominated for Ambassador of the Year in this year’s Pride of Jersey. A “remarkable young woman” who dedicates her time and uses her personal experience to raise awareness about sight loss was recognised for “inspiring young people with disabilities to be proud of who they are and confident of what they can achieve”. Well done for your nomination, Eleanor!
- 300 Club Winners: Congratulations to the winners of October’s 300 club draw. 1st Prize of £150 – No. 283, 2nd Prize of £75 – No. 77, 3rd Prize of £50 – No. 118. (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.