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Wrexham runner sets his sights on London Marathon

A man from North Wales who ran the Wrexham Half Marathon in February is now hoping to tackle the London Marathon next year.

Posted Monday, 16 September 2019 News type: News story

Carmarthenshire couple hits half a million for Stamp Appeal

A Carmarthenshire couple has collected over half a million stamps in support of RNIB’s Stamp Appeal.

Posted Friday, 23 August 2019 News type: News story

RNIB successfully challenges tax decision and leads to change at HMRC

Posted Wednesday, 14 August 2019 News type: Press release

The sky's the limit for four young flyers with sight loss!

Four blind and partially sighted young people will get a chance to experience the thrill of flying today - and have their adventure shown coast to coast on American television.

Posted Monday, 12 August 2019 News type: News story

Anglesey knitting group keeps lifesavers warm at sea

A blind and partially sighted knitting group from Holyhead presented hand-made red, white and blue scarves to Anglesey RNLI crews at a recent Seafarer’s Service in July.

Posted Friday, 9 August 2019 News type: News story

Woman who woke up to sudden sight loss to take on Dundee Kiltwalk for RNIB

Elizabeth O’Hara is urging local people in Dundee to join her for the city's forthcoming Kiltwalk to raise money for RNIB to support its Connect Community, which brings together blind and partially sighted people.

Posted Friday, 9 August 2019 News type: News story

Nominations sought for RNIB See Differently Awards

Posted Thursday, 8 August 2019 News type: Press release

Serious about inclusion? Priorities for the new Prime Minister

What does it take for all of us to be able to “succeed as a nation”?

Posted Wednesday, 31 July 2019 News type: News story

Neil's goal is to get young Scots with sight loss playing

An open day event in Glasgow on Sunday, July 28th, will give people with sight loss a chance to play football and explore whether there is enough demand to set up regular games in Scotland.

Posted Tuesday, 23 July 2019 News type: News story

Food for thought

Edinburgh restaurant, The Huxley, will launch Scotland’s first audio-menu for blind and partially sighted customers today in partnership with RNIB Scotland.

Posted Monday, 22 July 2019 News type: News story