Devon in Sight - charity relaunch

The "Devon in Sight" charity celebrated it's relaunch and rebranding with the official opening of it's refurbished Resource Centre in Topsham, near Exeter. Formally known as Devon County Association for the Blind, it is based in the old Station House next to Topsham Station but covers the whole county, helping people with all forms of sight loss, whatever their age, sex or background.

The ceremony was well attended in the beautiful sunshine and the cutting of the ribbon was announced by the town cryer and performed by "Dad's Army" actor (and Topsham resident) Bill Pertwee. After speeches by Lady Devon and Martin Pallett, Director of Services for Devon in Sight the crowd were treated with refreshments and live music and shown around the new facilities by the friendly, helpful staff.

The Resource Centre is housed in the beautiful Station House, a Grade 2 listed building, which has been modernised inside to be larger and brighter than before, giving space to view assistive technology, useful household gadgets and computer equipment designed to aid those with sight loss. The impressive equipment on show can be tested hands on and advice given by staff in the centre and the charity is developing it's "Volunteer Visiting Service" as well as new centres in Torquay in Plymouth . It's also establishing new social and lesuir opportunities, countywide. They have doubled the times the centre is open each week so customers can visit throughout the day.

The charity is run by fundraising and a membership subscription costs just £12. If you would like to contact Devon in Sight for opening times, advice or to donate contact:

Devon in Sight
Station House
Holman Way
Topsham
Exeter
EX3 0EN

telephone: 01392 876666
email: enquiries@devoninsight.co.uk
web site: http://www.devonblind.org.uk/  (soon to be relaunched)


Registered charity number: 203044