Welcome to the world of Eye Matter, where we create connections that truly matter for people with visual impairment. Our mission is to entertain, educate and empower. Eye Matter has delivered over 200 Zoom events this year including book clubs, concerts, Zumba, creative writing, poetry and drama workshops. Our regular outings have included theatre trips, art galleries, sledging, zip wiring, sports days, comedy evenings, climbing the O2 and much more.
We appreciate there are times when support is needed in sight loss journeys and this is provided in our twice monthly ‘Surviving to Thriving’ Zoom grief programme (supported by our regular blog) and a twice a year in-person session.
Many of our facilitators are themselves visually impaired, enabling them to provide a more empathic service. Membership is completely free and allows access to a multitude of exciting opportunities both through Zoom and in-person.
This is a range of images promoting our 14th series peer support programme.
Eye Matter wants you to be ‘Living Well With Sight-loss’. Join us in November for our next series in partnership with #RNIB
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A small window of time: 10th October - 19th October
It takes only a few minutes to make a massive change for Eye Matter.
As we find ourselves in an increasingly challenging time for securing funding for charities, we would be incredibly grateful if you could nominate Eye Matter for this wonderful opportunity.
The more nominations Eye Matter receives, the greater our chance of winning £5,000 – funding that would help us offer our members more access to culture, theatre, museums, connection, and vital peer support.
Eye Matter would truly appreciate your support.
Please nominate us using the link below – and share it with your contacts to help us gain even more nominations.
In recognition of all the charities who work to support heritage, the arts and culture, we’re giving 10 charities £5,000 each in this limited-time special draw.
All you need to do is nominate Eye Matter whose core charitable purpose is the advancement of the arts, culture or heritage.
Nominate a charity - Movement for Good
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Nominate a charity for a Movement for Good award now.
Get ready for another inspiring week of connection, creativity, and community. On Monday, explore self-compassion and silencing the inner critic with Joanna Williams, then raise your voice in song with the Eye Matter Singers. Tuesday brings a fun and friendly social, followed by the return of Blindies Got Talent—a great chance to perform or cheer others on. On Wednesday, enjoy good company and conversation at Eye Matter Natter with Sarah. And on Friday, don’t miss our uplifting social and the return of audio described Zumba with Louise from Illuminate Freedom. For more information please email: suzie@eyematter.org.uk
Zoom schedule for week starting 12th October.
Monday 1.30pm-3pm - "Turning Surviving into Thriving" with Joanna Williams
Quietening the negative voice: When we're made vulnerable by grief or pain, all too often our self-talk becomes negative or critical. In this week's workshop we'll share experiences and discuss strategies for dealing with that unhelpful inner voice and making space for self-compassion.
6pm-7pm Eye Matter singers
This will be the fifth of 12 weekly Zoom sessions ahead of our in-person concert on Saturday, 6th December in London. All members welcome, whether you can attend the in-person concert or not and there are no auditions as we sing for fun and well-being. We will continue to learn a wonderful selection of upbeat festive songs so please come and join in the fun.
Tuesday 6pm fun and friendly social followed by BGT- Blindies got Talent.
Come and entertain your fellow members or be part of our supportive audience
Wednesday 11am Eye Matter Natter with Sarah
Pour yourself a cuppa and curl up on the sofa with your Eye Matter friends.
Friday 11am fun and friendly social followed by audio described Zumba, back by popular demand with Louise from Illuminate Freedom Health and Wellbeing
Dance, Sweat, and Have Fun! Join our audio described Zumba class for a fun and exhilarating workout that feels more like a dance party! Designed for all fitness levels, this class combines Latin-inspired rhythms with easy-to-follow dance moves to help you burn calories, boost your mood, and improve cardiovascular endurance.
Expect a mix of salsa, reggaeton, merengue, and hip-hop beats that will keep you moving and motivated. No dance experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to move! Come shake, shimmy, and sweat your way to fitness in a supportive and exciting atmosphere.
