Finally plucked up the courage to start listening to #ChrisMcCausland book. Really enjoying it & highly recommend it. I love that Chris is reading it & pretty sure there's some AdLib in there too. It's great when you feel like you get something extra as a #blind person instead of missing out😊

Absolutely loved #Strictly this week. Sad to see Alex go but I think that was the right decision. Looking forward to musical week although I wish it was earlier on so we had more musicals!

Agreed. The instant dance had me in stitches. Especially Claudia trying to help with the outfits. And that straight face with that hat😆 to

You think!!??🤦🏽‍♀️

I'm sooooo cross with #McLaren right now. 3 races ago I would have said McLaren still deserve to win. But now? Not the drivers fault though. They did the best they could with what they were given. So still #Lando to win for me🙏🏽

In "Seeing Into the Future", comedian Chris McCausland reflects on how innovations like AI and assistive tech could change everyday life for people with vision loss. You can watch now on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002ms0q/chris-mccausland-seeing-into-the-future.

#photo from @guidedogsuk.bsky.social Mabel's free run #dogs #nature #arty #Sunset

My last day posting for 50 days for #RetinaUK50 If you would like to know who they help and how please visit Retinauk.org.uk and maybe donate if you can.

What a lovely day at #SomersetHouse in #London with Ambustum.co.uk and @retinauk.bsky.social Peer Support Group. Lots of #Blind peeps making #Candles. What could possibly go wrong. Nothing as it happens😊 #RetinaUK50

At least it's all in one place ! In our house it's everywhere and yet I can never find it when I want it🤦🏽‍♀️ Photo shows several large reels of tape in a drawer (I think)

I get very excited when I see #wildlife out and about. As someone with #LowVision it's a rare thing and can really make my day. Even better if the wildlife sits still long enough for me to be able to get a picture. This squirrel was very patient. It took me ages to find him through my phone! #photo

Just 3 of the many obstacles my #GuideDog and I faced today. I have no words. #RetinaUK50 #PavementParking

Happy Thanksgiving American friends🎉 I hope today is peaceful & enjoyable for you, your families & community. Some feel a little adrift this time of year. Holidays can be challenging for lots of us. Please try to be extra kind & gentle with yourself today, you matter so much ❤️ #words #photography

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It's a great feeling when you manage a walk in the park with your #Dog inbetween showers. It's much harder when you have #LowVision and it's rainy, windy, dark or even too sunny, especially this time of the year. Not great for a #photo though so here's one I took earlier in the week. #RetinaUK50

Eye tests are important for everyone, even if you're blind! They do not only see if you need glasses, but pick up other eye conditions, diabetes & tumours. For some the eye test is free and you may even get money towards glasses. What are you waiting for? #RetinaUK50 @retinauk.bsky.social

We can't let this continue. Join us in calling on the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, to make sure blind and partially sighted people get the support they need, when they need it: rnib.in/OutOfSightPetition 7/7

It's the season for festivities, and also a good Christmas sale 🎁 In this podcast, Hubert catches up with the RNIB Shop to find out what items are available as part of their seasonal shop sale.

Got to be Slade for me!

SparingVision have announced that they have dosed the first human patients in their phase 1 clinical trial for SPVN20, a gene-agnostic treatment for RP. Read more: https://retinauk.org.uk/news/flipping-the-switch-on-rp-sparingvision-doses-patients-in-their-first-in-human-clinical-trial-for-spvn20/

Want to learn more about our support groups? Head to our website: https://retinauk.org.uk/information-and-support/services/local-peer-support-groups/ Or interested in volunteering? Drop us an email at [email protected]

This month, we’re shining a light on husband-and-wife duo Colin and Linda, who run the Isle of Wight Peer Support Group. Colin is also a trustee at Retina UK, and together they’ve organised multiple fundraising events in support of our work. We’re so grateful for volunteers like Colin and Linda! 💙

Christmas is a difficult time for me for all sorts of reasons. But mostly because every year I forget how hard it is to write cards&wrap presents now. I still imagine I can do it like when I was 20. I forget how long it takes, especially with time wasted playing hunt the tape etc. #RetinaUK50 #Xmas

After a few weeks I've not wanting to go into the front bedroom because of all the work being done there the cats have decided to finally make it there home again. Nothing to do with the weather of course😆 #cats

Today @guidedogsuk.bsky.social Mabel and I visited a local residential home. We talked about the 'Bakers Dozen', 'Titch' and #Guidedogs e_scooter campaign. But the residents and staffs favourite bit was meeting Mabel. This is also Mabel's favourite bit😊 #Dogs

A charity that breeds and trains guide dogs has welcomed its largest litter for three years - 13 puppies affectionately known as "the baker's dozen". #dogs #guidedogs #dogsofmastodon https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c04glp477ygo

Please donate if you can❤️

Busy day today including recording for @rnibradio.bsky.social I love volunteering for them and find it both challenging and rewarding. #RetinaUK50 @retinauk.bsky.social #Radio #Volunteering

Sharing mine last year's Xmas photo cause I am starting my yuletide season early. This year's pic coming soon. After turkey day. Hoomom says. Stay beautiful, kind, share some love if you're able. Love & hugs from this family 🍂🧡🍂

This is completely unacceptable. Very busy main road. Double yellow Lines. Pedestrians forced into the road or into the property where there is a pile of debris with nails sticking out! #Maidstone #PavementParking #Guidedogs #RetinaUK50 @retinauk.bsky.social

Although I am registered #blind in the UK, I still have a small tunnel of central vision. This means I can still work out some photos but not all. Many people can't see photos at all. So PLEASE use #AltText to make your photos accessible. #RetinaUK50 #Dogs #Cats #Birds #Photography

Wishing everyone a very happy #DrWhoDay

We’re here to tell you about the #RetinaUK Membership, open to the inherited sight loss community. 🚨 Join our club for just £24 a year and have your voice heard. 💙 Find out more: https://retinauk.org.uk/membership   #Accessible Video of a staff member talking about membership.

From 12 years ago. At least one of my followers will appreciate this! And yes, we did eat it. Not as bad as it looks to be honest. #DrWho

So this weekend I made an effort to watch #Strictly live so I could vote. Waste of time as no one's going home this week. Then made a real effort not to get spoilers before watching #F1 - McLaren may as well not have raced. Sitting down to watch Strictly The Results. Erm....🤦🏽‍♀️

Managed to catch the weather just right for our #Sunday free run. Although the sun can be a real problem for me this time of year, it is a lovely reminder of how beautiful the world can be. We need that right now. #RetinaUK50

Talk about throwing a race away🤦🏽‍♀️

President Zelenskyy is thanking again other leaders for their support. How about we all thank him and all Ukrainians. They are fighting Putin and keeping us safe. If Putin wins we all lose and Europe is finished. Thank you President Zelenskyy and all Ukrainians 🇺🇦🙏

If you are watching #strictly and saying 'I must go to the Blackpool Tower' do it. You will not be disapointed. #Blackpool

#Strictly in #Blackpool is as amazing as ever. This time two years ago my husband and I were there together for the first time. Took this rather #arty #photo

Agreed

10 years ago this month the sensory #photography group I belonged to had an exhibition in a local museum. I still use some of the techniques taught today. #Blind people take photos for the same reasons as everyone else. To share their experiences with others. #RetinaUK50 @retinauk.bsky.social

Today #GuideDog Mabel and I are part of a team raising funds for #GuideogsUK at our local #Tesco. Mabel loves saying hi to people but also enjoys having a break at the #Costa there. Lovely lady gave Mabel a bowl of water and brought my coffee to me. Little acts of kindness make such a difference❤️

Exactly 10 years ago today my eldest and I were on our way to Cambridge to take part in Research. I like to do this whenever I can. Just because I don't work, doesn't mean I'm not a useful member of society. #RetinaUK50 #Research #Blind @retinauk.bsky.social

First day out in the icy cold today. #Coffee with an old friend followed by #bus trip to a friends house. Glad to be offered a lift home as I'd forgotten how early it gets dark now and the little sight I have disappears with low light. Every year!🤦🏽‍♀️ #RetinaUK50 @retinauk.bsky.social

#Winter has arrived. Very windy in the park. Mabel enjoyed her free run though. Managed to avoid the rain at least. #RetinaUK50 #GuideDog #Dogs #photo

Quiet day home alone yesterday after a busy few days. Although I can do challenging things and push outside my comfort zone, eventually I need a day or more to reset, give my eyes a rest and prevent myself from being overwhelmed. #RetinaUK50 #Wellbeing #SelfCare #photo

Finally watched this morning. Bit of an emotional rollercoaster for me. Very good film. #RealLife #RetinaUK50 @retinauk.bsky.social

Join us on 19 Nov at 7pm for Steps Through the Sand: Stories from the Retina UK Sahara Trek. Hear from trekkers who braved the desert to raise funds for sight loss support.  Register now: https://retinauk.org.uk/event/webinar-steps-through-the-sand-stories-from-the-retina-uk-sahara-trek/