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EYECAN February News Bulletin
What’s coming up:
- You and EYE: Our next monthly drop-in session is on Friday 6th March from 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm, all welcome. Our You and EYE is held at Windward House, Route de La Liberation, St. Helier.
The following You and EYE will be on Friday the 10th April. - Swimming and cycling: Members can enjoy swimming at Jersey Cheshire Home on the 9th of March, and cycling (subject to weather) at Les Quennevais on 27th of March.
- Eisteddford: Our Art Club members have been busy recently, working on their pieces for the Eisteddford. These will be on display from Friday the 13th of March, at the RJA&HS Exhibition Hall, if you would like to pop up and see our clients’ art.
- EYECAN’s 140th Anniversary: On the 26th of June, we’ll be celebrating 140 years of EYECAN! We’re currently planning a Conference, Dining in the Dark, Exhibition and EYECAN Solutions. There is more information below, along with links to buy tickets.
- Save the date: On Monday the 18th of May, 12 – 1pm, the States Greffe team are going to be offering an election session to our clients. This will be an opportunity for people to come and find out how they can vote and what support will be available to them. There will also be audio manifestos available at this session. This will take place at Windward House, Route de la Liberation, St. Helier.
February Round Up:
- Swimming and cycling: We were finally able to do our cycling session after all the wind and rain had cancelled the last few. Both our swimming and cycling sessions last month were well attended and enjoyed by our members.
- You and EYE: Thank you to everyone who came along to our first You and EYE of 2026, it was lovely to see you all! It was a great atmosphere, loads of familiar faces, along with some new people who joined us. Our next You and EYE will be on the 6th of March. See you then!
- Lions club of Jersey donation: We’re thrilled to have received a generous donation of £4000 from the Lions Club, which will go towards supporting our swimming activities.
- 300 club winners: Congratulations to the winners of January’s 300 club draw. 1st Prize of £150 – No. 17, 2nd Prize of £75 – No. 236, 3rd Prize of £50- No. 106. (Winners have been contacted).
140th Anniversary Celebrations
We’re really excited for everything we’ve got planned for our 140th anniversary. 2026 marks an extraordinary milestone, and we’ll be celebrating at the Radisson Hotel, with events including:
- A conference with Keynote speakers.
- Dining in the Dark experience.
- Exhibition of Historical Items & Client Art. (FREE)
- EYECAN Solutions. (FREE)
CONFERENCE
Open to professionals, inclusion partners, charities, clients and anyone with an interest in sight loss. Keynote speaker secured – Dave Steele, The Blind Poet, alongside Gordon Bowler, consultant ophthalmologist, and others. Panel discussions, presentations, and workshops exploring advances in eye care, treatment, technology and health, and the role of the Jersey Blind Society and EYECAN through the years.
Tickets cost £25 per person.
DINING IN THE DARK
A unique sensory experience where guests wear eye coverings and are guided by staff and trained volunteers. Guests enjoy a 3-course dinner, offering insight into the daily challenges faced by those living with visual impairment. Hosted by DJ Nelson and featuring a live performance by Dave Steele of a poem written for EYECAN. Includes a ‘blind auction’ of client artwork, conducted with eye coverings and bids based on descriptions of the pieces.
Tickets cost £100 per person with tables seating 10
EXHIBITION OF HISTORICAL ITEMS AND CLIENT ART
Featuring images and items that detail EYECAN’s 140-year history, researched with support from Jersey Heritage. Includes artwork created by EYECAN clients, which will form part of the lots available during the evening auction.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
EYECAN SOLUTIONS
Our annual showcase where clients and individuals can access new technology for individuals living with visual impairment, with opportunities to meet UK specialist providers and explore available products through our services. This will include the latest technologies experienced at Sight Village.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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.