Dorset Blind Association

01/06/2026

Great to read more about this fantastic digital project with Bournemouth University!

Dorset Blind Association was proud to support this initiative in the Dorset workshops which helped blind and partially sighted people explore social media, digital content creation and accessible technology.

The project has shown how the right support can help people build confidence, learn new skills and connect with others in new ways.

A huge thank you to everyone involved, especially the participants who embraced the project with such enthusiasm.

Bournemouth University is helping visually impaired people build the digitals skills to help them feel part of the online world and improve their wellbeing.

24/05/2026

Reminder – We’re open today in Christchurch!

Just a quick reminder that our DBA Christchurch shop will be open this Sunday from 11am – 3pm as part of the Christchurch Food Festival

If you’re out and about enjoying the festival, do pop in and say hello to the team, we’d love to see you!

DBA Christchurch Shop
Saxon Square Shopping Centre , Christchurch, BH23 1QA
Open 11-3 THIS SUNDAY ONLY

We look forward to welcoming you

22/05/2026

Another great day out on MV Freedom!

Last week, some of our DBA members enjoyed another fantastic trip aboard the MV Freedom in Weymouth.

There were plenty of smiles, laughter and fresh sea air as everyone took in the beautiful Dorset coastline and enjoyed spending the day together.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in making the day possible, including our amazing volunteers and supporters who help us continue providing experiences like this for people living with sight loss across Dorset.

21/05/2026

We're open this Sunday for Christchurch Food Festival!

To celebrate the Christchurch Food Festival, our DBA Christchurch shop will be open this Sunday from 11am – 3pm and we’d love to see you!

Pop in, say hello to the team, and have a browse while you’re enjoying the festival atmosphere in town.

📍Saxon Square Shopping Centre, Christchurch, BH23 1QA

📞 01202 021132
📱 07570 425690
📧 [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you!

21/05/2026

We did it - our biggest Motor Show yet!

We are absolutely delighted to announce that the 10th Annual Dorset Blind Association Motor Show 2026 at Lulworth Estate has raised over £42k for Dorset Blind Association!

This incredible total will make a real difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted people across Dorset, helping us continue to deliver vital services, support, and opportunities to our members throughout the county.

Despite a very mixed forecast in the lead-up, the public turned out in force and we welcomed over 8,000 visitors, alongside 300+ incredible vehicles on display. The atmosphere across the site was fantastic from start to finish.

A huge thank you goes to every single person who made the day possible, our sponsors, exhibitors, traders, performers, volunteers, and every visitor who came through the gates. This event simply doesn’t happen without you, and your support means more than we can ever fully express.

A special thank you as always to our headline sponsors Blue Sky Financial Planning Ltd and Daizun Investments, along with all of our partners and supporters who helped make this milestone year so successful.

Special thanks also to James Weld and the team at Lulworth Castle for their continued support and for once again hosting us so brilliantly at the most iconic of locations.

As we celebrate 10 years of the Motor Show, we’re already looking ahead to what comes next… and we can’t wait to build on this amazing success for 2027!

From all of us at Dorset Blind Association - thank you

If you came along and have any photos from the day, please do share them with us - we’d love to see them!

Photo credits in individual captions

20/05/2026

Please nominate Dorset Blind Association!

Nominations are open for the Benefact Group 'Movement for Good – Health & Wellbeing Special Draw', and we’d be incredibly grateful for your support.

If Dorset Blind Association has helped you, a family member, friend, or someone in your community, please consider nominating us. Every nomination gives us another chance to secure funding to support people living with sight loss across Dorset.

It only takes a minute to nominate:
movementforgood.com/draws/special/health-wellbeing

Thank you so much for your continued support, every nomination really could make a difference!

Nominate a charity for a Movement for Good award now.

19/05/2026

A little Chelsea Flower Show inspiration in Bridport!

Our Bridport shop team have been busy creating this beautiful window display as a little nod to the famous Chelsea Flower Show, and we think they’ve done a fantastic job!

If you’re passing through East Street, do stop and take a look… and maybe pop in for a browse while you’re there.

We’re also currently in need of donations for the shop. Clothing, books, homeware, bric-a-brac, accessories. Donations are gratefully received and helps support people living with sight loss across Dorset.

(We just can’t currenlty accept furniture or electrical items.)

📍 DBA Bridport Shop, 32 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LF

🕘 Monday – Saturday | 9:00am – 4:00pm
📞 01308 805320
📧[email protected]

Thank you for supporting your local Dorset Blind Association shop.

15/05/2026

DBA's Chair of Trustees, Maria Grundmann, joined Josh Bowness on BBC Radio Solent to chat about the 10th Anniversary Dorset Blind Association Motor Show and the work of Dorset Blind Association supporting people living with sight loss across Dorset.

A huge thank you to Josh and the team for the support and coverage ahead of this Sunday’s event at Lulworth Castle.

Listen back from 2:39 here:

Your say on what matters today and The Rewind from 1pm.