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Working Age

 What’ Happening!

 

Weekly Meetings:

Bedford Hall 1.30pm – 3.00pm each Wednesday.  Please arrive at 1.00pm for tea and coffee.

 

At our next meeting on Wednesday, 23rd April, we will be having a workshop on Investing and Saving, which will be presented by The Money Charity.

 

Activities for April:

  1. Audio Book Club – Tuesdays
  2. Weekly meetings – Wednesdays
  3. Kick Boxing – Wednesdays and Thursdays
  4. Braille Tutorial – Please note there will not be any Braille on Friday 18th April as this is Good Friday, a Bank Holiday.

 

Fundraising Events:

  1. Bake Sale – Thursday 24th April
  2. The Big Give Sale – Thursday 22nd May

Please donate items for our sale.

 

Excursions:

Tuesday 20th May – Eastbourne

Tuesday 17th June – Crystal Palace

 

Benefits Reform:

RNIB has created an information page with links to participate. Click here – Changes to benefits and employment support I find info about what you need to know | RNIB

 

Dr Peter’s Corner:

Please see attached detailed slides and explanations on Diabetes and the Eyes (Part 1).  Dr Peter is happy to answer any questions you may have regarding this subject.

 

Job Fairs:

  1. In collaboration with DWP, Croydon College will be holding a Job Fair on Thursday 17th April from 10.00am to 2.30pm. Please try to attend if you are able.
  2. Croydon College will also have a Health and Wellbeing Fair on Wednesday 30th April. More information to follow.
  3. The next Job Fair for Croydon Vision will be on Wednesday 18th June 2025. Please put this date in your diary.

 

Vacancies:

“Education Projects Administrator” at Thomas Pocklington Trust.
Salary: Living wage post depending on location
Contract: Fixed term up to 9 months, 36 hours per week
Closing date: Monday 28 April 2025 at 9 am
Interview date:  13 May 2025

About the role:
The post holder will support the launch and delivery of a new online training programme. This training is for education professionals who are not specialists in vision impairment and aims to help them provide the best support for the blind and partially sighted students they work with. This will involve supporting the promotion, enrolment and day-to day running of the online training.  Additionally, the post holder will support our work with further education colleges, including the administration for the Access and Assistance for All campaign and supporting the development of a community of practice network for further education college professionals.

About you:
We are looking for a skilled administrator with a keen eye for detail and an ability to support multiple projects. Good interpersonal skills and confidence using technology are essential.

For more information about the role and how to apply, visit the link   https://www.pocklington.org.uk/about-us/workattpt/


Living with inherited sight loss?
Take part in the Retina UK Sight Loss SurveyThe Retina UK Sight Loss Survey has been designed to capture the views and experiences of people living with inherited sight loss conditions such as retinitis pigmentosa (RP), Stargardt disease and Usher syndrome. All those living with inherited sight loss are encouraged to complete the survey (if they are under 18, it can be completed by a parent or guardian on their behalf).
 
Evidence from the Survey enables Retina UK to influence positive change and ensure the charity’s services are relevant and respond to the needs of the inherited sight loss community. If you have completed the Survey in the past, it is vital that you take part again so that changes can be tracked.
 
You can complete the Survey online at RetinaUK.org.uk/survey. You can also call Retina UK on 01280 821334 and book an appointment for someone to run through the survey with you or request a large print copy. It will take 30-40 minutes to complete (longer if using assistive technology), so please grab a cuppa.
 
The deadline for completed surveys is Friday 25 April 2025.

Podcast:

Please listen to our latest podcast with one of our Working Age Group Member.

Podcast Link:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ilZDK2c7IpHolTy1GvQBe?si=u0iKgEfgQrGlDLJ5JVJ0yQ

 

 

Awareness in April:

  • Passover (12th Apr to 20th Apr)
  • International Haiku Poetry Day (17th Apr)

 

Kick Boxing Update:

Please note that kickboxing for the working age will be on a Wednesday and Thursday afternoon from 3.15pm – 4.15pm until further notice. 

 

Book a session – 07395 247699, 020 8688 2486

Email – ancella.george@croydonvision.org.uk

 

We provide the following services:

  1. Career coaching and CV writing
  2. Counselling service
  3. Tech advice
  4. Home visits
  5. Volunteering – we are actively looking for Volunteers.
  6. Form filling – PIP etc.