Children & Young People’s Bulletin – Week Beginning 18th May 2026

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Dear Members, Parents and Carers,

I hope you are all well.

We would like to share some exciting upcoming opportunities that may be of interest to our children, young people and families here at Croydon Vision. Please let me know if you or your young person may be interested in attending any of the following events.

🎨 This Sound Is Purple – Accessible Art Exhibition

• 📍 SQFT Space, Marylebone, London
• 📅 7 May – 11 June 2026

This Sound Is Purple is a free immersive and accessible exhibition combining contemporary art, narration, artist reflection and original sound. The exhibition has been designed to create a more inclusive and emotionally engaging experience, particularly for visually impaired audiences.

🎭 Sadler’s Wells Theatre Trip – Ebony Scrooge

• 📍 Sadler’s Wells East
• 📅 Sunday 6 December 2026
• ⏰ 2:30pm

We are exploring interest in attending Ebony Scrooge by Zoo Nation: The Kate Prince Company at Sadler’s Wells East. This promises to be an exciting and engaging theatre experience and a fantastic opportunity for young people and families to enjoy a cultural trip together.

🎉 RNC ‘Have a Go’ Activity Weekend

• 📍 Royal National College for the Blind
• 📅 24–25 October 2026

The Royal National College for the Blind is hosting a fun and engaging “Have a Go” weekend, giving young people with visual impairments the opportunity to try a wide range of activities, meet other young people and explore independent living and future opportunities in a supportive environment.

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, email me with:

• Name of young person/member
• Which event(s) you are interested in
• Number of attendees
• Any accessibility or support needs

If there is enough interest, we will look at organising group attendance and further details will follow.

Littlehampton Beach Trip

• 📅 Tuesday 26th May 2026
• Contact me for further information and bookings

Join and Develop Croydon Vision’s Young Peoples Team

• Monday
• 5pm – 8pm
• Bedford Halls, 72-74 Wellesley Road, Croydon CR0 2AR

Warm wishes,

Angela Ben-Arie – Children and Young Peoples Engagement Coordinator

📩 Contact Us:

• Angela: angela.b.arie@croydonvision.org.uk
• Sarah: sarah.morgan@croydonvision.org.uk
• Daniel: daniel.ojobo@croydondropin.org.uk
• 📞 Reception: 020 8688 2486
• 📱 X: @CroydonVision
• 📸 Instagram: @croydon_vision

💛 Please consider donating:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/croydon-vision-bridge-the-gap