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Cardiff man takes a leap of faith for sight loss charity

Daniel Thomas, 32, from Cardiff says that his eye condition will not hold him back as he prepares to take to the skies for a sponsored skydive.

Posted Wednesday, 5 February 2020 News type: News story

Ballroom dancers host festive fundraising gala for RNIB Cymru

The Hawarden Institute Dance Club put on a night of fun and festivities at their annual Christmas gala ball at the Connah’s Quay Civic Hall in Deeside on 23rd November. Over 100 people attended the event and danced the night away to live music by Paul Crofts, and enjoyed a raffle and locally produced dinner.

Posted Monday, 20 January 2020 News type: News story

Blind and partially sighted volunteers put their stamp on fundraising appeal

A group of blind and partially sighted crafters came together on Thursday to create a huge Christmas collage—entirely made of stamps.

Posted Wednesday, 6 November 2019 News type: News story

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

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