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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, Information 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/

We are thrilled to welcome two fantastic new interns to the MyVision Oxfordshire team! A warm hello goes out to Miranda ...
19/10/2026

We are thrilled to welcome two fantastic new interns to the MyVision Oxfordshire team!

A warm hello goes out to Miranda Loughry, who joins us as our Fundraising Assistant Intern. Having first come to MyVision as a client, Miranda knows firsthand the impact of our community and is now using her skills to support our donors, often alongside her wonderful guide dog, Grover.

We are also pleased to welcome Rahul Gajjal as our Resource Centre Assistant Intern! Rahul brings a lot of experience in assistive tech training, a Master's from Aston University, and some incredible background stories—including touring 11 countries as a musician and ranking 5th in the 2026 UK Showdown Nationals!

Both Miranda and Rahul bring brilliant energy, skills, and dedication to help us continue supporting blind and visually impaired people across Oxfordshire. You can read more about each of them on our staff page on our website or in their introduction article here: https://www.myvision.org.uk/welcoming-our-new-interns/.

Be sure to say hello if you see or speak to them around the office. Welcome to the team, Miranda and Rahul!



Image 1: Miranda sitting with her guide dog in front of a tree and smiling.
Image 2: Rahul standing in front of a tree and smiling.

! We have had a very fun week. Our Didcot Social Group celebrated World Sight Day with some lovely cakes people brought...
18/10/2026

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We have had a very fun week. Our Didcot Social Group celebrated World Sight Day with some lovely cakes people brought in to share. We had to wear colourful clothes, and the bright yellow Oxford United shirts worn were definitely that! We were also joined by Cycling Without Age, who showed us their bike Dasher and Powerhouse, and even let us have a go. These bikes are special with seats at the front so we could be cycled around.

Our Thame group were joined by Cath, who introduced the group to BOCCIA and indoor curling which was very entertaining for everyone. As well as this we had a fun raffle and sausage and mash for lunch. Thank you Cath for joining us.

Here are some photos of both groups.



Image 1: 4 people sitting on 2 chairs on the front of 2 bikes with 2 more people sitting on the bike saddles behind them. They are all waking.
Image 2: A man sitting on the chair on the front of a bike with a lady behind him smiling.
Image 3: A lady sitting on the chair on the front of the bike with her guide dog, with a lady standing with the bike behind her.
Image 4: 3 people and a guide dog sitting on 2 chairs on the front of 2 bikes. There are 2 people sitting on the saddles behind them.
Image 5: A man handing another man a cupcake at a table, with 3 women sitting next to him.
Image 6: 2 people sitting and a lady standing and watching another lady as she bowls a ball in indoor bowls.
Image 7: A person sitting and bending over as they bowl. There are 3 balls in the middle of the room in front of them. There are 5 people watching.
Image 8: A person bending over with a curling pole about to push their block towards the target a couple of metres away. There are other curling blocks near the target.
Image 9: 6 people sitting and watching as a lady is about to use the curling pole to push her block towards the target in the bottom of the picture.

Braille Drop In Workshop!National Braille Week takes place from 12–18 October 2026, celebrating braille literacy and the...
17/10/2026

Braille Drop In Workshop!

National Braille Week takes place from 12–18 October 2026, celebrating braille literacy and the important role braille continues to play in education, work and everyday independence.

On Monday, 19th October, we will be joined by Humanware for a hands-on drop in braille technology session.

Time: 10am - 12pm.
Where: MyVision Resource Centre, Bradbury Lodge, Gordon Woodward Way, Oxford, OX1 4XL.

If this you are someone you know would be interested, please do come along and learn how to read braille.



Image: A lady using an electronic braille machine while a man watches at the top with some text below saying: “Braille Drop In Workshop. Date: Monday, 19th October. Time: 10 am - 12 pm.”

Do you have space in your calendar this October half term? Well we have just the events for you and your children. On Mo...
17/10/2026

Do you have space in your calendar this October half term? Well we have just the events for you and your children.

On Monday, 26th October, we have a CYP ice skating session in Oxford between 1:30pm and 2:45pm. Our last sessions were an icy blast, with lots of smiles and laughter. We would love for you to join in with the fun.

On Tuesday, 27th October, we have a CYP halloween themed pottery session at our centre, Bradbury Lodge. This will be between 10am - 12pm. We will be making themed ceramics, like pumpkins, ghosts and more spooky things. Once we have made them, they will be taken to be glazed, and returned to us for you to pick up. There are 12 spots available, so get in touch and sign up today while you can at [email protected].

We hope to see you soon.



Image 1: A boy ice skating with a penguin to help him stand and some text saying: “Ice Skating - CYP. Date: Monday, 26th October. Time: 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm.”
Image 2: Some ceramic carved pumpkins at the top with some text below saying: “Halloween Ceramics Class - CYP.. Date: Tuesday, 27th October. Time: 10 am - 12 pm.”

A huge THANK YOU to our Oxford Half Marathon superstars!A massive congratulations to Serenna and Nikita, who took on the...
15/10/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our Oxford Half Marathon superstars!

A massive congratulations to Serenna and Nikita, who took on the Oxford Half Marathon on Sunday to raise money for MyVision Oxfordshire!

Both runners have a personal connection to sight loss. Serenna was inspired by her dad's experiences with his eyesight, while Nikita ran in support of a family friend affected by sight loss.

We're incredibly grateful that they chose to support MyVision and help us make a difference to people living with sight loss across Oxfordshire.

Thank you both for your amazing efforts, and to everyone who has supported and sponsored them along the way!

There's still time to show your support! You can donate to their fundraising page here:
www.justgiving.com/page/serenna-gouveia-fernandes-1

Fancy taking on the Oxford Half in 2027?
Feeling inspired? We're looking for runners to join Team MyVision next year! Whether it's your first half marathon or your tenth, we'd love to have you on the team.

Email [email protected] to register your interest.



Image 1: 2 young ladies standing next to a big sign for Oxford Half and smiling wearing their running outfits and bright yellow MyVision tops.
Image 2: 2 young ladies standing together before running the Oxford Half, wearing yellow MyVision tops and running gear, while smiling with their thumbs up.

!Another week, another brilliant walk. The sensory walks are back as we were joined by Stuart and William, teaching us ...
15/10/2026

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Another week, another brilliant walk. The sensory walks are back as we were joined by Stuart and William, teaching us how to identify different birds from their calls, and to identify different plant species from touch or even smell. This is all about experiencing nature using more than just sight, allowing us to connect with the environment with our other senses. We walked up to along the old railway to Hagbourne, covering about 3.5 miles and 13,000 steps. We really deserved our hot drinks and snacks afterwards.

Thank you Stuart and William for joining us and showing us these new tricks. Here are some photos.



Image 1: A group of s people feeling some leaves as a man using a wheelchair is telling them about it.
Image 2: 2 people feeling some leaves on a wooded path. There are also 3 people behind them.
Image 3: 2 people walking along a path with bushes either side. There is another lady with a small dog further in front.
Image 4: 3 people walking side by side along a gravel road with big bushes and trees on the right. The lady on the right has a small dog.
Image 5: Some people standing by a tree. One of them is feeling the trunk.
Image 6: 2 people on a path, one of them is in a wheelchair. The path is in the woods.
Image 7: 2 women on a path in the woods waiting for the group in the distance to catch up with them.
Image 8: 2 men standing on a path in the woods posing for the photo. One has a cane.
Image 9: 8 people sitting round a table with hot drinks in front of them and talking to each other.

Get festive and join us for our first Christmas Fair!On Friday, 27th November, between 1:30pm and 5:30pm, we will be get...
13/10/2026

Get festive and join us for our first Christmas Fair!

On Friday, 27th November, between 1:30pm and 5:30pm, we will be getting festive at the South Oxford Community Centre and we would love to see you there. We have lots to enjoy for everyone, including seasonal gifts, festive treats, Christmas activities, arts and crafts and Lego building, as well as carol singing. You can see more information about the event and venue on our website: https://www.myvision.org.uk/oxfordshire-christmas-fair-2026/.

Can you help us with our Christmas Fair?
While we’re busy getting ready for our first MyVision Oxfordshire Christmas Fair, we’re looking for volunteers and donations to help make it a success!

We’d love to receive:
- Unopened bottles of alcohol or soft drinks (within their use-by date).
- Unopened bubble bath, shampoo and other toiletries.
- Good-quality teddies and soft toys.
- Good-quality children’s books.
- Wrapping paper.
- Unopened packets of sweets (within their use-by date).

Every donation will help us raise vital funds to support people with sight loss across Oxfordshire.

There are lots of opportunities to volunteer too, from manning stalls, welcoming people on the door, to refreshments and just supporting the event. If you would like to volunteer, please contact [email protected].

If you have something to donate, please get in touch with us at [email protected] or send us a message.

And please share this post with friends, family, colleagues and local groups. You could help us find some fantastic donations!

Thank you for helping us spread some Christmas cheer!



Image: A green poster with the text: “MyVision Oxfordshire Christmas Fair. Get ready for: Seasonal gifts, Festive treats, Children’s activities, FREE crafts, Lego building and kids trail, Christmas carol singing. £1 entry fee. Friday, 27th November, 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm.” There are some small graphics of Santa on his sleigh.

! This week we celebrated World Sight Day, connecting with others and sharing lived experience and life stories with o...
11/10/2026

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This week we celebrated World Sight Day, connecting with others and sharing lived experience and life stories with other visually impaired people.

And, that is exactly what the Faringdon group got up to. We welcomed a new member returning from Cyprus after 3 years, and was lovely to get to know her better. We also shared our own experiences and stories while playing dominos, and we left the session knowing each other better than ever. We also spoke about the film we watched in our last audio cinema meeting, and what we might like to watch in the next one. If you would like to join us, contact [email protected] for more information, or keep a look out for the date posted on here.



Image: 4 women and Devante sitting round a table in the Faringdon library smiling for the camera with hot drinks in front of them.

Join us for a Colourful Coffee Morning in Didcot. Next Wednesday, 14th October, our Didcot Social Group are having a Wor...
09/10/2026

Join us for a Colourful Coffee Morning in Didcot.

Next Wednesday, 14th October, our Didcot Social Group are having a World Sight Day coffee morning, with teas and other hot drinks, cakes and other snacks.

- Where: Didcot Cornerstone Arts Centre.
- Date: Wednesday, 14th October.
- Time: 10:30am - 12pm.

Everyone is welcome, so come along with a bring and share cake or snack, and enjoy a lovely social meeting.

There is a suggested £2 donation to help cover the cost of the venue. See you there.



Image: An image of some coffee cups in a line with some colourful shapes to the right. Some text below reads: “Colourful Coffee Morning - Didcot Cornerstone. Date: Wednesday 14th October. Time: 10:30 am - 12 pm.”

It’s World Sight Day and what lovely coffee morning we had!A huge thank you to the wonderful team at Bird & Blend Oxford...
08/10/2026

It’s World Sight Day and what lovely coffee morning we had!

A huge thank you to the wonderful team at Bird & Blend Oxford for hosting a fantastic coffee morning today.

It was lovely to see so many people enjoying tea, cake and good conversation while helping to raise awareness of sight loss and the support available across Oxfordshire.

And there’s even more to celebrate…

Their ChariTEA, Oxford Comma, has already raised an incredible £784 for MyVision Oxfordshire!

If you haven’t tried it yet, pop into Bird & Blend Oxford and give it a try – it’s absolutely delicious!

Thank you to everyone at Bird & Blend (special mention to Sara for her tea-themed baking!) and to Happy Cakes for their donation of beautiful cup cakes.

Happy Cakes

Image 1: 2 women in a café holding up a thank you certificate. One of them is a staff member at Bird and Blend and the other is Pip from MyVision.
Image 2: A table with a blue MyVision cloth on it and loads of cookies, biscuits and mini cupcakes on it, with some flyers in the front and collection tins in the back.
Image 3: A sign in Bird and Blend saying “Have you tried our store tea? Our blend is exclusive to Oxford. It also says 50% of their in store profits of Oxford comma gets donated to charity.

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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