A Joyful Winter’s Day Out

Published On: Saturday, January 31, 2026Categories: Blog, Events

A day of entertainment and community spirit

Our recent Winter’s Day Out was a wonderful occasion, bringing together people with sight loss for a relaxed and enjoyable day.

Guests were treated to musical performances from our very own Tech Coordinator, Vicki, and talented local singer Ron, adding a lively soundtrack to the day.

Winters Day Out 2026

Guests enjoyed a lively atmosphere

Vicki demos the latest Meta AI glasses at WDO

Tech demo at WDO

Trying out the latest Meta AI glasses

Alongside the entertainment, everyone enjoyed a shared lunch, explored a popular sight loss equipment swap, and enjoyed browsing craft sales.

Vision Aid brought along a range of assistive technology for people to try, and Vicki held a hugely popular demonstration session of the innovative Meta AI glasses.

SLS Trustee Rob and volunteer Simon at the equipment swap table

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The sight loss equipment swap was very popular, with many sight loss aids finding new homes

Mel & Penny with Craft Sales at WDO

Mel & Penny showcased Penny's beautiful handmade crafts

A guest holidng a Whitchurch Rotary sponsorship sign at Winter's Day Out,

Whitcurch Rotary Sponsorship

With thanks to our very generous sponsors

We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors and supporters, whose generosity made the day possible, including Newmedica, Vision Aid, McPhillips , Jane Smellie Opticians Ltd, Gnosall & Newport Lions and Whitchurch Rotary.

A special thank you to our guest speakers, Lord-Lieutenant Anna Turner and Mayor of Shrewsbury Alex Wagner, our dedicated volunteers who ensured the day ran smoothly, and to all our wonderful guests for helping create such a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

SLS Chair Arwyn., Trustee Rob and manager Swan at Winter's Day Out

SLS Trustees at WDO

SLS trustees Arwyn and Rob with manager Swan