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Our adventure with The Snowman
In December we were invited to audio-described performance of ‘The Snowman’ at the Sadlers Wells, Peacock Theatre, along with a touch tour of the set, props and costumes.
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Latest News July 24, 2023
The RSBC Summer Holiday Programme Begins
RSBC is offering FREE activities for blind and partially sighted children, young people and their families over the summer holidays. Our Senior Community Support Worker, Owain and Senior Accessibility Advisor, Alex, share further details about all the fun activities you can take part in with over the summer holidays, and how to join.
Latest News July 24, 2023
The Royal Society for Blind Children appoints new CEO
The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) announces the appointment of Julie Davis as CEO. Julie will join RSBC, which supports blind and partially sighted children, young people and their families across England and Wales, on 17th October. She will succeed the Society’s current CEO, Sue Sharp, who is retiring.
Latest News July 12, 2023
Lee Roake, blind student at Dorton College, takes on the triathlon for RSBC
On 12th August, Lee Roake, 17, who is visually impaired with an ultra-rare genetic condition called WAGR Syndrome will be taking part in the Superhero Triathlon to help raise funds for RSBC. Embarking on a triathlon is a remarkable feat for anyone, but for individuals who are blind or partially sighted, the journey is laden […]
Latest News July 6, 2023
Make every step count: Run the London Marathon 2024 and raise funds for blind and partially sighted children with RSBC
The charity invites 79 runners to consider participating in the London Marathon on behalf of the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC). This is an incredible opportunity to be a part of the world’s largest fundraising event where you’ll be raising funds for a children’s charity with a profound commitment to empowering blind and partially […]
Children and Young People's Stories June 19, 2023
A remarkable young woman: Emma’s story
Meet Emma, 17, a remarkable young woman from Hertfordshire. From birth, Emma has lived with sight loss but at six, she experienced the additional challenge of losing her hearing.
Latest News May 17, 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week: Sight loss can have a profound impact on children’s mental health
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week’s focus is “Anxiety” as they aim to increase people’s awareness and understanding of anxiety by providing information on the things that can help prevent it from becoming a problem.
Latest News May 16, 2023
RSBC Presents a Coronation Collage Fit for His Majesty The King
Following the success of our art competition, in celebration of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) has today delivered to His Majesty a Coronation Collage showcasing the creativity displayed by children across England and Wales. The drawing, paintings and models were submitted by blind and partially […]
Latest News May 4, 2023
RSBC Crowns King’s Art Competition Winners
The RSBC competition, in celebration of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, was open to blind and partially sighted children and young people. Vision impaired children and young people of all ages submitted paintings, drawings and models of, castles, crowns and His Majesty. All the entries are being made into a Coronation Collage […]
Latest News April 28, 2023
A big thank you to #TeamRSBC!
Thank you to all the runners and volunteers for taking on this iconic challenge for blind and partially sighted children and young people. On Sunday the 43rd London Marathon took place for the first time since 2019 in its traditional month of April. It was a cool day with rain, mizzle, and drizzle which the […]