News Archives - PAB - Peterborough Association for the Blind

PAB trip to Mile Tree Brewery, Woodston

On Monday 3rd February 2020 PAB are organising a trip to Mile Tree Brewery, Woodston, PE2 7JP. Come along with us to visit the brewery and watch beer being brewed. We may be asked to test drink a sample or two. There is also an opportunity to purchase bottles..

Volunteer training date

A volunteer training session has been booked to take place on Friday 24th January 2020 from 9.30 am to 12 noon. It will mainly cover 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..

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..

Annual Hunstanton Trip now planning for 2020

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

The annual Hunstanton trip was a huge success and very well supported by PAB members and their friends and volunteers. The sun was shining and a brilliant day was had by all. A big thank you to our volunteers who helped guide on the day – without your assistance some..

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 next Sainsburys event is to be held at 30th November at Sainsburys in their Bretton Store bag packing! Again we ask all our members and volunteers to responded to the..

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..

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..

September – December 2019 – 200+ Club Winners

Thank you to all of you who have taken out shares and renewed their 200+ Club subscriptions, which help us fund our newsletters. Shares are still available if you are interested in joining and further details are below. In the September draw of the 200+ Club, the winners were:..

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,..

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 the office on 01733 344844 or email..