Society and Sight Loss Centre Home Page
We are a small, independent local charity, offering a programme of practical support and equipment to address the challenges of sight loss.
The heart of our work is promoting the well-being and independence of blind & partially sighted people in Bury and surrounding areas.
We rely solely on grants, donations and local fundraising to maintain these services.
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First Step: We are proud to be the commissioned Sensory Service for Visually Impaired on behalf of Bury MBC, providing Early Intervention and Rehabilitation to any resident in the borough with a non corrective eye condition. Simply call us to refer to this service.
This website gives an overview of what we offer at our Sight Loss Centre as well as up-to-date news and features.
If you have any questions that are not answered by this website please Contact Us or pop in to the Centre. See the map of our Bury Town Centre location.
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Support Bury Blind Society – at no extra cost to you!
Did you know you can help Bury Blind Society every time you shop online – and it won’t cost you a penny? By signing up with Easyfundraising , your favourite retailers will donate a small percentage of what you spend directly to us. These donations help us continue providing vital support, activities, and independence for visually impaired people in our local community.
Simply follow our Easyfundraising link, sign up, and shop as normal – it’s an easy way to make a real difference!
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Outings
We have a number of outings coming up in the weeks ahead, you can find a list of these below. If you would like to know more please contact us on 0161 763 7014.
Margaret Haes Riding Centre Visit - Monday 24th August 2026 - Come along and enjoy a relaxing and uplifting experience in the beautiful countryside above Holcombe Village. You'll have the chance to meet some amazing animals, take in the peaceful surroundings and enjoy a real sense of freedom and wellbeing.
Sailing Day at Elton Sailing Club - Wednesday 9th September 2026 - Whether you have sailed before or have never set foot in a boat, this promises to be a fun and memorable opportunity to spend time on the water, learn a few sailing basics and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Elton Reservoir. Lunch provided.
Oswaldtwistle Mills Visit - Tuesday 22nd September 2026 - Oswaldtwistle Mills offers a welcoming day out with more than 100 retailers, places to eat, a garden centre, fashion, home and gift departments, a food deli and a textile and heritage museum. It is a popular destination with plenty to browse, enjoy and discover under one roof. £5 per person.
Coming Up
Bury 10K - Sunday 20th September
Peter and Michael will be running the Bury 10K to raise much needed funds for us again this year. Full details on our Fundraising page.
Regular Social Activities
For a list of our regular social activities you can follow the link here. Regular Social Activities
Latest Eye Chat Weekly Bulletin - Links Below
Eye Chat Issue 404 - Friday 14 August 2026 (Word)
Eye Chat Issue 404 - Friday 14 August 2026 (PDF)
Latest Quarterly Newsletter - Links Below
Our next issue will be available October 2026
VI Link Issue 50 - July-September 2026 (Word)
VI Link Issue 50 - July-September 2026 (PDF)
100 Club Winners - August 2026
Congratulations to the winners of our August 100 Club.
1st Place No. 46 £118.20
2nd Place No. 348 £59.10
3rd Place No. 134 £19.70