MyVision Oxfordshire

MyVision Oxfordshire MyVision Oxfordshire is a life-enhancing charity supporting visually impaired people in the county

MyVision Oxfordshire, previously known as Oxfordshire Association for the Blind, was established in 1877, and aims to support blind and partially sighted people to remain as independent as possible. We provide Advice and Information, Emotional Support and Counselling, Social Groups and Activities, Specialist Independence Enabling Equipment, Home Visitors, Information Technology Assistance, Informa

tion Days, a quarterly newsletter and an informative website. We also support families and those caring for people who have a visual impairment. Sign up for our e-newsletter to receive regular updates:
https://www.myvision.org.uk/newsletter/

A wonderful afternoon was had by all at MyVision Oxfordshire's Volunteers' Week tea party, held at Bradbury Lodge this w...
05/06/2026

A wonderful afternoon was had by all at MyVision Oxfordshire's Volunteers' Week tea party, held at Bradbury Lodge this week; as we came together to celebrate and thank our incredible volunteers for their dedication, kindness and support throughout the year. A special moment of the afternoon was wishing a fond farewell to Maureen Strype, who is soon moving away from the county. Maureen has made a tremendous contribution to MyVision Oxfordshire, and we are so grateful for everything she has done. As a token of our appreciation, we presented Maureen with a special award of recognition from , giving her a short break in a UK hotel.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Bird & Blend Tea Co. and Happy Cakes for their generous donations of delicious teas and cupcakes, which helped make the celebration extra special.



Image 1: 2 people sitting together. Maureen is holding her award and Liz is next to her.
Image 2: 3 people standing together. Maureen is in the middle holding her award with Mark and Nathan either side and some bunting behind them.
Image 3: Mark the CEO speaking to the volunteers at the front of the room.
Image 4: Mark speaking to the volunteers at the front of the room.
Image 6: 3 women standing together, Maureen in the middle with her award and Sammy and her support worker on each side.

04/06/2026

Join Devante on Friday, 5th June, at Didcot Cornerstone, for our interactive art exhibition, between 10:30 and 12:30.



Video description: Devante talking about the different exhibits while showing what they are.

, new life on the lake!Our Didcot walking group went on a long but lovely 3 mile walk around Lady Grove Park and lakes....
03/06/2026

, new life on the lake!

Our Didcot walking group went on a long but lovely 3 mile walk around Lady Grove Park and lakes. We managed to hit 12,000 steps on our journey through the park, spotting different birds, including lots of geese and even 21 goslings. What an enjoyable walk.

Meanwhile, our East Oxford walking group had a hot walk in Florance Park. Despite the heat, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, stopping at the newly revamped Flo’s Café for a nice, refreshing cold drink.

The Banbury walking group unfortunately got caught in the rain, so decided to stay dry and have a lovely catch up instead. Here are some photos from our walks.



Image 1: 2 people walking on a path away from the camera. One has a guide dog and the other has a cane.
Image 2: 5 people walking on a path away from the camera towards some trees in a grassy park.
Image 3: 2 people walking on a wooded path towards a lake in the background.
Image 4: 4 people walking on a path 2 by 2. They all have canes but there is also a guide dog.
Image 5: 2 people on a path in a park smiling loads.
Image 6: 6 people sitting around a table chatting.
Image 7: 8 people sitting around a table smiling at the camera.
Image 8: A tree by a lake with some geese below it.

02/06/2026

It’s Volunteer’s Week! Thank you to all our amazing volunteers for your continued support.



Video description: a narration with clips overlayed. Clip 1: A lady guiding a blind man in a manor. Clip 2: A group of people stroking and feeding sheep and lamas. Clip 3: 3 people with MyVision tops on at a bucket collection, holding tins. Clip 4: 2 people walking on a path, one is helping the other. Clip 5: 3 people in a photo together. Clip 6: A group of 5 people walking away from the camera together. Clip 7: 3 people at a table talking. Clip 8: 2 people on a path, one is guiding the other. Clip 9: A lady pushing another in a wheelchair. Clip 10: A man guiding a lady through Hyde Park. Clip 11: A lady being shown a printing press. Clip 12: 2 people and Dorothy skipping along the yellow brick road. The narration finishes and Liz says thank you, then 3 groups of people say thank you all together.

Feeling Fresh!We had a very relaxing wellness session at Oxford College the other day. We were pampered, had some pedicu...
01/06/2026

Feeling Fresh!

We had a very relaxing wellness session at Oxford College the other day. We were pampered, had some pedicures, and fresh hair treatments and trims. It was all very nice. We finished with a tasty lunch, curtesy of the college. Thank you to Oxford City College for having us, and to your brilliant trainee Beauty Therapists.

Here are some photos.

City of Oxford College

Image 1: A young lady cutting a mans hair. Both are smiling.
Image 2: A very long table with around 20 people down it eating their lunch, or smiling at the camera.
Image 3: A woman in a chair having her hair blow dried.
Image 4: A man with his foot in a massage cushion.
Image 5: 2 people having their hair cut sitting next to each other by 2 women.
Image 6: Someone lying on a bed having a foot massage.
Image 7: The hair salon with people in chairs having their hair done. A guide dog is on the floor in the middle.
Image 8: A lady on a bed having her toe nails painted.
Image 9: A person sitting in a chair while having their hair done.

Summer 2026 Newsletter.Summer is right around the corner, and we have lots coming up in the next few months, including G...
29/05/2026

Summer 2026 Newsletter.

Summer is right around the corner, and we have lots coming up in the next few months, including Green Walks, Social Groups, Children and Young People Groups, Tech Updates, and more. We’ve also got a story about finding community for you.

Read our Summer 2026 Newsletter: https://www.myvision.org.uk/summer-2026-newsletter/



Image: text “summer 2026 newsletter” and the MyVision logo on the left with an image of a lady standing on a bridge and smiling with the river behind her.

Thank you!Another collection, another successful day. Last week we had a collection day at Abingdon Tesco, and managed t...
28/05/2026

Thank you!

Another collection, another successful day. Last week we had a collection day at Abingdon Tesco, and managed to raise £350! Thank you so much to all the volunteers who came and helped, everyone who donated, and Abingdon Tesco for hosting us.



Image: 3 people standing together wearing MyVision tops and holding collection tins. One of them has a cane.

! Our Witney walking group had a beautifully sunny walk last week, which was reflected in the turnout. We had a big gro...
27/05/2026

!

Our Witney walking group had a beautifully sunny walk last week, which was reflected in the turnout. We had a big group of 14 of us, and we all had a blast. We decided to walk to Cogges Café this time, which was very nice indeed. We spoke about Walk Oxford, and there was interest from a few of our members. Sammy has signed up, and would love for you to walk with her.

Our Abingdon walking group had a thoroughly enjoyable walk along the Thames to Abby Gardens. We stopped a couple of times to listen to the birds, and Dev used his skills learnt from the Didcot sensory walks along with his phone to identify what they were. We made great time, doing around 2 miles in just under an hour.

Thank you everyone for showing such great energy, and we will see you in our next Green Walks.



Image 1: Some people on a path in a park. One is in front with a cane, 3 are behind her, and some more in the background.
Image 2: 2 people walking on a path in the woods.
Image 3: 4 people at a market stall in a park selling plants and talking to the vender.
Image 4: 3 people in a line smiling for the camera in a park.
Image 5: 3 people walking along a bridge over a weir.
Image 6: 3 people walking on a path in the woods.
Image 7: A man at a table eating.
Image 8: 3 women at a table having some drinks and snacks.
Image 9: 3 people at a table trying some Barjis.

26/05/2026

Check out our new podcast, Double Vision. First episode is out now on YouTube.

So what can you actually see?You are invited to a private viewing with Devante from 10:30-12:30 on the 5th June.From the...
25/05/2026

So what can you actually see?

You are invited to a private viewing with Devante from 10:30-12:30 on the 5th June.

From the 5th of June until the end of July, MyVision Oxfordshire will present “So What Can You Actually See?” at the Cornerstone Arts Centre. Created by visually impaired members from South Oxfordshire, in partnership with the Didcot Wellbeing group, the exhibition showcases personal poems from each artist’s journey, alongside everyday items that visually impaired people use. You’ll explore questions placed around the room, hear about daily sounds and experiences, engage with an interactive section, and discover more about the charity’s work and how you can get involved.

Here are some short snippets from some of our poems.



Image 1: Test: “So what can you actually see? Didcot Art Exhibition. Opening 5th June to end of July. Cornerstone arts centre.” An arrow in the bottom right pointing to next image.
Image 2: Text: “An Angel Called Mack. I stir to a moving on my bed, A sigh, sniff, the feel of a heavy head. I open my eyes and see, Your dark chocolate eyes looking back. A warm golden coat in the sun, A smile curves around my face. To say hello, My friend Mack.” An arrow in the bottom right pointing to next image.
Image 3: Text: “My white shadow. Before I leave the house, I must do my usual checks, Have I got my wallet, keys, My white shadow that can help me when I step”. An arrow in the bottom right pointing to next image.
Image 4: Text: “A walk in the countryside. “Let’s go for a walk” you say. “Okay, I’m on my way”. Remember to take my cane, It’s a great help as I walk along the lane.” An arrow in the bottom right pointing to next image.
Image 5: Text: “Acrostic. Blind be my eyes. Live my life. In the dark. Now I see. Differently.” A green tick in the bottom right marking the end.

Address

Bradbury Lodge, Gordon Woodward Way
Oxford
OX14XL

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+441865725595

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