As of 19.3.2020 I have closed the centre to the general public and to our Social Activity Groups and all Volunteers.  This is to allow full risk assessment of the current situation to be completed and also to look at how we can adapt our services to meet the needs of our clients. The Society [...]

Vacancy Walsall Society for the Blind requires an Administrative Assistant Post:                             Administrative Assistant             Hours                           27 hours per week Salary/Band:               £11,934  p.a Band 1a Location:                     Hawley House Responsible to:          Chief Executive Officer Working hours:          Monday & Thursday 10.30 – 3.30                                       Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm                                       ½ hour unpaid lunch per day      [...]

Walsall Habiliation Experience day A4 poster

A big  THANK YOU shout out to Daisy and Dan who choose to do their work experience with us at the Society. We have enjoyed you being here with us and wish you all the very best for the future x  

We offer a wide range of services, for individuals within the Borough of Walsall, who have a visual impairment. By clicking the link below, you will be taken to the audio production of the services we offer.  If you or someone you know could benefit from our services, please do get in touch. Services from [...]

We don't want the fun to end!! we are all really enjoying our new trees and what's more, thanks to Octopus Energy we could be in with a chance of receiving free funding prizes of between £2,000.00 and £8,000.00. All you have to do is vote for us, ask your friends, family and neighbours, anyone [...]

We all had a fabulous time planting trees on Friday 5th April, with the lovely folks from Octopus Energy. The weather held for us as former Blue Peter gardener Chris Collins, Tim Troy from Octopus Energy and Journalist Eugene Costello came to visit us, to help spread the love for trees and the affect they have on the environment. We also had [...]

BCLM starts Audio Descriptive tours for blind and partially sighted visitors throughout the year. Each visit promises to be a sensory explosion of fun and discovery from our vintage vehicle journey’s  to sensory smells of  Emile Doo’s, the chemist. Come and take a turn in rolling your own pills, handling equipment and learning about the [...]

SATURDAY 9TH MARCH 10.00 - 14.00 AT ST JOHNS METHODIST CHURCH HALL, BLOXWICH WS3 3HS. A FREE TO ATTEND over 50's Lifestyle Event with local companies showcasing holidays, health, wellbeing, crafts, wills, pensions and finance.  This event will also incorporate a local craft fair with handmade goods from the area.  Come and speak to our [...]

Walsall Society for the Blind were welcomed  at Coalpool Methodist Church - Thursday Fellowship meeting, as we were honoured to be named their charity for 2018. Our Community Officer and Registration Officer were invited to the meeting and gave a short talk on the work we do and the services offered at Walsall Society for the [...]

Text giving is one of the easiest and most convenient ways, for our supporters to give to our cause, supporting individuals with sight loss. That's why we have joined the Text Giving platform donr. Now every whole amount from £1 through to £20 can be given by donors as a one-off or a regular donation. To [...]

We would like to say  thank you to the staff at Enoch Evans LLP Walsall, who over the past year, have taken part in a variety of fundraising challenges, in support of Walsall Society for the Blind. Staff held dress down days, Easter egg competitions and sweepstakes to raise funds to help WSB continue to support [...]

  British Blind Sport is pleased to confirm the 2019 date for the charity’s annual National Youth Swimming Gala as Saturday 30th March. Register here! Hosted by British Blind Sport, this event has been held successfully for over 20 years and is the only VI specific youth swimming competition in the UK, attracting participants from [...]

FROM FINDING A TEAM TO MAYBE GOING ON TO REPRESENT THE 'THREE LIONS' THIS IS THE EVENT FOR YOU SO SIGN UP TODAY!! FOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS AGED 7-11 AND 12-16 WITH THE FOLLOWING DISABILITY: AMPUTEE.  BLIND.  CEREBRAL PALSY.  DEAF (MALE AND FEMALE).  PARTIALLY SIGHTED   DATE:  TUESDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2019 TIME:  9.30 AM - 11.30 [...]

We offer many services to help and support people with sight loss and we are happy to help answer any questions or concerns you may have. We have available an audio production of the services we offer, along with our Mission Statement, which is available to listen to by clicking the link below. If you [...]

Walsall Society for the Blind are proud to have been chosen by Enoch Evans LLP as their Charity for 2018. This is indeed an honour for WSB and we would like to say thank you to Enoch Evans for choosing us and for their support of the charity and the work that we do for [...]

What is a Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS)? Conditions that can be seen under the service include: ● Red eye or eyelids ● Dry eye, or gritty and uncomfortable eyes ● Irritation and inflammation of the eye ● Significant recent sticky discharge from the eye or watery eye ● Recently occurring flashes or floaters [...]

Many thanks to Hayley from Pertemps, who visited us today, to hand over the lovely prizes we won in their Christmas Competition. The prizes received will go towards raising much needed funds for the Society. Thanks again Hayley, it was lovely to meet you. 

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