News Archives - PAB - Peterborough Association for the Blind

PAB activities cancelled

Image of PAB members and friends stood in a large group outside Old Westgate Church

It is with deep regret that due to the current situation with the Corona virus PAB have decided to cancel all PAB activities with immediate effect until further notice. During these unusual and difficult times we do not want our members to feel lonely or isolated. That is why PAB have..

Annual PAB Hunstanton trip

Member and Volunteer Guide at Hunstanton showing their Ice Creams

Due to the current situation with regards to the Corona Virus the PAB annual trip to Hunstanton may have to be postponed. We will keep you updated on the situation. Our annual trip to Hunstanton was planned for Friday 17th July 2020. Due to the Corona Virus PAB may..

Volunteer training day – Now postponed

Another successful volunteer training session took place on Friday 24th January 2020 It covered the following topics…. An overview of PAB and the services we offer to our members Some common sight-loss conditions including the chance to experience what it’s like living with sight loss using the ‘special glasses’..

Do you have any unused and unwanted gifts?

We are fast approaching one of our biggest fundraising events of the year and we urgently need prizes for our Tombola. Please could you look in your cupboards and see if there is anything you could donate and ask friends, family and colleagues to do the same? If you..

A great success fundraising for PAB at Sainsbury’s bag pack

Over the past five years, local Sainsbury’s stores have partnered with local charities and raised over £6 million. Our last Sainsburys event was held on 30th November at Sainsburys in their Bretton Store bag packing! Again we ask our members and volunteers to responded to the call for people..

Changes to PAB transport charges

We are pleased to say that we are a growing, forward looking charity but this means we have increasing demands on our funds. Our staff and volunteers work hard to ensure there are lots of opportunities for our members to socialise and activities that are entertaining and informative. However,..

Sense/PAB Yoga Sessions

Sense Yoga session, which take place every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month in Peterborough and is held at the following venue: Time: 11.30am to 12.30pm Westgate New Church 68b Westgate Peterborough PE1 1RG Westgate New Church is located behind the old Westgate Church and Christian bookshop and..

200+ Club winners results

PAB are sorry to announce that due to the present situation with the Corona Virus we have suspended the 200 Club draws until further notice. Sorry for any inconvenience caused by this action. Thank you to all of you who have taken out shares and renewed your 200+ Club..

Have your say on the Eye Clinic Services

Here’s a real opportunity to be heard. Do you have outpatients appointments at the Eye Clinic at Peterborough City Hospital or at Stamford? Do you ever want to make suggestions about how they could improve the service they provide? Mandy, a PAB trustee, is part of a Service User..

Walking Group

Image of visually impaired members in the countryside on a hot sunny day with volunteers standing in a group facing the camera

The walking group had a great time with a stroll around Maxey Lakes. The sun was shining so a short walk was enjoyed before stopping for refreshments at our Vice Chairman’s cabin. If you are interested in joining our walking group contact Jacqui, activities coordinator on 01733 344 844..