Receptions give us the opportunity to meet and thank our supporters and service users.
These are important days that bring RNIB and our supporters together. They give attendees a chance to find out more about our products and services and to gain a broader understanding of our work.
At the receptions, we include speakers from the many RNIB services that help people find their lives again.
Listen to our supporters
We spoke to some of our supporters about how they enjoyed their time at a reception in Ashton Court Mansion, Bristol.
"I've learnt a lot, I feel quite inspired."
Listen to our supporters or read the audio transcript (Word, 58K)
Thoughts from RNIB supporters
"I enjoy receiving Talking Books and have always been thankful for RNIB, but our lives have been transformed because of the information we were given at the reception. We are now receiving attendance allowance, which allows us to enjoy our leisure time more. We are getting so much pleasure from audio description and also now enjoy regular audio-described trips to the theatre, which my wife and I can now both fully enjoy together."
Dr and Mrs Gallagher, who attended a reception in Manchester.
"The weather was fine. The house and grounds were beautiful. The lecturers were articulate, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The staff were attentive and helpful, an inspiring and refreshing change. Congratulations for producing such a well thought-out morning."
Feedback from a supporter reception at Hatfield House, Hertfordshire.
"My husband and I attended the RNIB reception yesterday and would like to say thank you for a very informative morning and a delightful lunch. It was good to hear just how Talking Books are made. My husband is devoted to them and now we know how you manage to get them back to him so quickly. We will certainly now be using Audio Description on our DVDs, which we were not aware of before.
All in all a very informative day, thank you for inviting us. We are considering leaving a legacy as we really appreciate all the help RNIB has given my husband since his sight loss."
Extract from a letter received from a reception attendee.
Recent supporter receptions
See a selection of the wonderful venues where we have held our recent supporter receptions.
Attend a supporter reception
The work described at receptions and the wider work that RNIB does is hugely dependent upon the generosity of thousands of people, many of whom choose to remember RNIB in their Will.
To find out more about attending a reception in your area, please fill in our supporter reception registration form, email us at LegacyServices@rnib.org.uk or call us on 0845 600 0313 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).
Supporter reception calendar 2009
Throughout the year we hold receptions around the UK. The upcoming programme is listed below.
September
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16 September 2009 - Chichester, Fontwell Park Racecourse
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17 September 2009 - Crawley, South Lodge Hotel
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22 September 2009 - Chester, Eaton Park
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23 September 2009 - Manchester, Museum of Science and Industry
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30 September 2009 - Falkirk, The Park Hotel.
October
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01 October 2009 - Kirkcaldy, Dunnikier House Hotel
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06 October 2009 - Milton Keynes, Sculpture Gallery, Woburn Abbey
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07 October 2009 - Peterborough, Orton Hall
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20 October 2009 - Falmouth, National Maritime Museum
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21 October 2009 - Plymouth, Buckfast Abbey.