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State-of-the-art tech in Southport
BWBF has brought its state-of-the-art technology to a registered blind Southport resident. British Wireless for the Blind Fund has donated a radio to a woman in Southport – making her one of the first in the area to receive a piece of state-of-the-art tech. Dorothy Gerrard has become one of the first to own a…
Read MoreTailored holidays for the visually impaired
BWBF has teamed up with a company specialising in active holidays in Sicily for visually impaired adults. British Wireless for the Blind Fund has teamed up with a company specialising in active holidays in Sicily for visually impaired adults. Seable combines different sensory experiences with the beautiful sea setting of the Italian island. Where better…
Read MoreCanoeists to take to River Medway
A canoe club is holding another event to support BWBF. Members of Tonbridge Canoe Club’s touring section will once again be fundraising for British Wireless for the Blind Fund. On Saturday 3rd September, they will be paddling the River Medway Canoe Trail from Tonbridge to Wateringbury. Their 15km downstream paddle will take in six locks.…
Read MoreShark dive to support BWBF
A trio of brave supporters have done a shark dive to raise money for us. Three brave fundraisers have done a shark dive to raise money for British Wireless for the Blind Fund. Speaking after the dive, Janet, Brooke and Victoria all agreed although extremely scary, it was a wonderful experience. It took place in…
Read MoreRetired supermarket staff raise funds
Retired supermarket staff have raised more than £700 for BWBF. Members of a social group for retired supermarket staff have raised more than £700 for British Wireless for the Blind Fund. Tesco Retired Staff Association in Coventry handed over a cheque for £720. It was given to our Regional Development Manager Simon Parsons. A big…
Read MoreBWBF chosen as club's charity
BWBF has been chosen as the Rotary Club of Northampton West’s Charity of the Year. British Wireless for the Blind Fund has been chosen as a club’s Charity of the Year. The Rotary Club of Northampton West presented a cheque of £2,000 to BWBF’s Regional Development Manager for the South East, Simon Parsons. President Tom…
Read MoreCheryl Baker praises BWBF calendar
BWBF patron Cheryl Baker has commended a new calendar produced in partnership with an arts college. A calendar to show how visually impaired people use their other senses toe njoy the world around them has been produced. British Wireless for the Blind Fund has worked with final year students from the photography department at the…
Read MoreNew radio community hospital
A radio has been given to Seaton Community Hospital to help visually impaired patients during their stay thanks to the Seaton and District Lions Club. The Seaton and District Lions Club has presented a BWBF radio to Seaton Community Hospital. The set will be used by its visually impaired patients during their stay. Members of…
Read MoreMARS supports fund
Midland Amateur Radio Society has chosen to support BWBF. An amateur radio society has chosen to support British Wireless for the Blind Fund. The Midland Amateur Radio Society will be running a special event station, with a call sign of GB80TH from as many different locations as possible during 2011. They are also in the…
Read MoreInternet first for Welsh visually impaired people
BWBF has received a funding boost thanks to players of a charity lottery. British Wireless for the Blind Fund has been awarded £2,000 by the People’s Postcode Trust. The organisation is a grant-giving charity, funded entirely by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. We will use the money to purchase specially modified audio sets for the…
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