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Gareth’s Rugby World Cup blog - part 2

RNIB Cymru’s rugby guru Gareth Davies is one of the star players of the UK’s Visually Impaired rugby team currently competing at the World Cup in Japan. He’s keeping us updated about the team’s adventures

Posted Monday, 21 October 2019 News type: Blog

Bus drivers experience their service without sight at Swap With Me event

Eleven of our campaigners from across South Wales swapped places with Stagecoach bus drivers to raise awareness of the difficulties blind and partially sighted people face when using public transport.

Posted Friday, 18 October 2019 News type: News story

Gareth’s Rugby World Cup Blog – Part 1

RNIB Cymru’s Gareth Davies is playing as part of the UK Visually Impaired rugby team at the World Cup in Japan. He’ll be keeping us updated about the team’s adventures over the next week.

Posted Thursday, 17 October 2019 News type: Blog

In the dark - not for Glasgow 'escape room' company

A Glasgow escape room company, Riddle Rooms - where teams of friends or work-colleagues must find ways to get out of a locked room in total darkness - is donating part of its proceeds to a sight loss charity.

Posted Thursday, 3 October 2019 News type: News story

Spring forward: RNIB calls for improved services and support

Chancellor Philip Hammond will deliver his Spring Statement on Wednesday 13 March. It is the Treasury's first update of the year on the UK's economic health, and an opportunity to reflect on where we are and what we can expect in the months to come. But what would we like Wednesday’s announcements to address? Richard Holmes, RNIB's UK Parliamentary and Public Affairs Manager, explains.

Posted Monday, 30 September 2019 News type: News story

RNIB top tips for keeping your eyes healthy

Posted Tuesday, 24 September 2019 News type: Press release

Scottish landmarks will be used to highlight value of healthy eyes

Dundee's Victoria & Albert Museum and the Callanish Stones are among four iconic Scottish landmarks to feature in a nationwide campaign to promote healthy eyes.

Posted Monday, 23 September 2019 News type: News story