Our CEO, Hugh giving a talk to teachers of visually impaired students this afternoon about life at CRCB and what we offer.

Thank you to Hannah and the team over at Lean Body Vision for raising £2,250.45 for us at their recent 15th anniversary celebrations. THANK YOU!

Last night we held a Sound Bath experience and got to have a tour (and play) of some of the singing bowls and gongs afterwards! Thank you to Maureen for coming along and bringing all her beautiful instruments.

If you haven't already heard our Winter Warmer is back on Saturday 7th December from 11am-3pm! We will have a raffle drawn on the day £1 a ticket or £5 a book - grab your tickets early from us so you won't be disappointed! 1st prize Christmas Hamper (donated by Tesco Arena Park) 2nd prize 2 tickets to a Coventry City FC match (Coventry City FC) 3rd prize Family ticket to a Coventry Blaze game (Coventry Blaze Ice Hockey Team) 4th prize A pair of tickets to Alice In Wonderland at The Albany Theatre on 20th December (The Albany Theatre)...

Our poppy cascade is on display to honour those who fought for our freedom, and those who continue to fight today. Lest we forgot. ❤️ These were handmade by visually impaired members of our craft group and other centre users.

Get your-elf in the festive spirit and come along to our annual Winter Warmer. SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2024 11AM-3PM 33-35 Earlsdon Avenue South, Coventry, CV5 6TH We will have festive food and drink, a raffle, jams and cakes for sale... Plus more! FREE ENTRY #Coventry #Earlsdon #Festive

We’re at Coundon Library this morning until midday. Come and see us! If you or someone you know is affected by sight loss, we can help.

We’re at Central Library today with our brand new Outreach Officer Karen! Pop by and say hello, find out more about visual impairment and the wide range of support available. We’d love to see you. Here till midday! #CovLibraries #SightLoss #sightlossawareness #coventry

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!

Many friends and supporters of CRCB will remember Mike Lane who, along with his lovely wife Jill, have helped out here at the charity in so many ways over many years. Mike died recently after a long illness and will be much missed by us all. We send our love and condolences to Jill and all of Mike's family. Mike's funeral on 1 November is for family only but you can say farewell to Mike as his procession passes by on a Routemaster bus and by joining his family at a celebration of Mike's life on Saturday 2 November from...

Coventry Resource Centre for the Blind updated their status.

Coming up on Monday 18th November we have a Sound Bath experience. This event will be seated for around 60 minutes so make sure you bring things such as layers and blankets to stay cosy! Booking is essential and can be done by contacting us on 024 7671 7522 #SoundBath

Thank you to the fab people at Lean Body Vision for supporting us! If you haven't got your ticket yet, today is your last chance!

Caught up with the amazing Annette yesterday to talk all things Vitality UK 10km! Annette raised a whopping £710 for us running her first ever 10km race and she said the entire experience was amazing. It’s not too late to donate!

Pictures from our first ever friendly Showdown match on Saturday. Sussex took home the win but everyone did brilliantly and are looking forward to the next one. UK Showdown

It is with regret that we have cancelled our Bingo Night this Friday. However we are looking at holding this event in January here at CRCB instead, so stay tuned for updates! ECHO Community Newspaper

We're looking forward to welcoming our guests from Sussex Spitfires Showdown Club (SSW) tomorrow for our first ever friendly! UK Showdown. #Showdown

We were looking forward to seeing The Harmoneers - Rock/Pop and SwingShift10 play, but unfortunately due to low ticket sales this event has been cancelled. Please contact us for a refund.

We’re down at Central Library today until 12pm so drop by and say hi! #Coventry

To celebrate this years World Sight Day we will be hosting an evening of Bingo.. With a twist! All Bingo cards will be in either large print or Braille (for those who require it) Everything else will stay the same, and be the same game you know and love! FRIDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2024 7.30PM-10.00PM FREE ENTRY and just £5 per round of Bingo. Come along, have a fun and support us! #Bingo #CharityFundraiser

Meet our newest member of the Showdown team 🤣 BIG THANK YOU to Andy from Midlands Moves for helping us move… a table!

HOT OFF THE PRESS WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE! Developed by Luke Kay at Coventry Clicks we have created a site that is fully accessible for visually impaired users with high contrast design, screen reader optimisation and our own accessibility widget. The website allows people to find out all about the charity and to contact us simply and easily. Visit www.crcb.org.uk

One of our service users and members of our creative writing group, Derek, read out his own poem. Derek is blind and composes his writing in his head and then dictates it to a volunteer scribe. #MakingADifference #Volunteer #CreativeWriting #VisuallyImpaired

Keep warm from the Autumn chill - on Saturday 12th October The Harmoneers - Rock/Pop Choir - Rock/Pop Choir will be playing an evening of pop music with a choral twist., alongside support from the fabulous Jazz band, SwingShift10 At only £10 a ticket book now to secure your place! #TheHarmoneers #Choir #Warwickshire

Congratulations, Annette. We knew you could do it!! Haven't donated yet? There's still time https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/annette10km?utm_campaign=lc_frp_share_transaction_charity_coaching_--_page_launched_--_campaign&utm_content=0447f33b-8e5b-471f-9c81-fa2ee5767aad&utm_medium=email&utm_source=postoffice&utm_term=1724630445710&fbclid=IwY2xjawFd_DRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVyJgx8z2bZC8TdMrDiUWp6DWrfbJID3irYTKrMLQFP86ctoVGnK8Fkb-g_aem_t0ZParIZuhErRWsWd8hbrg

Wishing Annette the very best of luck today as she takes on the Vitality UK 10km race in London. If you haven’t donated yet what are you waiting for? https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/annette10km?utm_campaign=lc_frp_share_transaction_charity_coaching_--_page_launched_--_campaign&utm_content=0447f33b-8e5b-471f-9c81-fa2ee5767aad&utm_medium=email&utm_source=postoffice&utm_term=1724630445710&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1REjzXl6MSvMmjK2Pk380-yBC78KIVaqJorAbxtw6VvznNO6Ozg00mNZk_aem_Hrrhz4TCuSMRK8xxuE-qmg

To celebrate this years World Sight Day we will be hosting an evening of Bingo.. With a twist! All Bingo cards will be in either large print or Braille (for those who require it) Everything else will stay the same, and be the same game you know and love! FRIDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2024 7.30PM-10.00PM FREE ENTRY and just £5 per round of Bingo. Come along, have a fun and support us! #Bingo #CharityFundraiser

Go Annette! Go and smash it! 🤩🏃🏼‍♀️💛 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/annette10km?utm_campaign=lc_frp_share_transaction_charity_coaching_--_page_launched_--_campaign&utm_content=0447f33b-8e5b-471f-9c81-fa2ee5767aad&utm_medium=email&utm_source=postoffice&utm_term=1724630445710&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR00lzka1OlDdEa07MkCoYib0_NQxw5j1uT9_jjB79fJJG1CT5QK_i8lqow_aem_newZTXVMvd0Fhp45GGuglg

And look at you now getting ready to run your first ever 10km race! #Inspiring #Runner

It was good to have you back with us, Doreen. 🩵

You can raise FREE donations for Coventry Resource Centre for the Blind EVERY time you shop online. Just use #easyfundraising! Over 7,000 brands will donate, including all the big names like John Lewis & Partners, BT, Expedia, Argos, ASOS, Just Eat, Uswitch and many more! Please support us:

You can raise FREE donations for Coventry Resource Centre for the Blind EVERY time you shop online. Just use #easyfundraising! Over 7,000 brands will donate, including all the big names like John Lewis & Partners, BT, Expedia, Argos, ASOS, Just Eat, Uswitch and many more! Please support us:

One week today Annette will be running her first 10km race. Support her on this incredible achievement here https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/annette10km?utm_campaign=lc_frp_share_transaction_charity_coaching_--_page_launched_--_campaign&utm_content=0447f33b-8e5b-471f-9c81-fa2ee5767aad&utm_medium=email&utm_source=postoffice&utm_term=1724630445710&fbclid=IwY2xjawFL2-pleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTALB9zhSGb8S12le622-EDXirdhRPB3NsvWy9ilxHLSCP3WL3eHSRWDPw_aem_ix0GwPWDzgFQDuGBraxjXw

Coventry Resource Centre for the Blind updated their cover photo.

To celebrate this years World Sight Day we will be hosting an evening of Bingo.. With a twist! All Bingo cards will be in either large print or Braille (for those who require it) Everything else will stay the same, and be the same game you know and love! FRIDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2024 7.30PM-10.00PM FREE ENTRY and just £5 per round of Bingo. Come along, have a fun and support us! #Bingo #CharityFundraiser

Not long to go until Annette runs her first ever 10km race on Sunday 22nd September. Let’s show her all the support we can! GOOD LUCK ANNETTE, YOU'VE GOT THIS!! https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/annette10km?utm_campaign=lc_frp_share_transaction_charity_coaching_--_page_launched_--_campaign&utm_content=0447f33b-8e5b-471f-9c81-fa2ee5767aad&utm_medium=email&utm_source=postoffice&utm_term=1724630445710&fbclid=IwY2xjawFL2-pleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTALB9zhSGb8S12le622-EDXirdhRPB3NsvWy9ilxHLSCP3WL3eHSRWDPw_aem_ix0GwPWDzgFQDuGBraxjXw

Keep warm from the Autumn chill - on Saturday 12th October The Harmoneers - Rock/Pop Choir will be playing an evening of pop music with a choral twist., alongside support from the fabulous Jazz band, SwingShift10 At only £10 a ticket book now to secure your place! #TheHarmoneers #Choir #Warwickshire

Annette who used to lead our music group, will be running her first 10km run on Sunday 22nd September. You can support her by donating here and sending on your best wishes. GOOD LUCK ANNETTE, YOU'VE GOT THIS!! https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/annette10km?utm_campaign=lc_frp_share_transaction_charity_coaching_--_page_launched_--_campaign&utm_content=0447f33b-8e5b-471f-9c81-fa2ee5767aad&utm_medium=email&utm_source=postoffice&utm_term=1724630445710&fbclid=IwY2xjawFL2-pleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTALB9zhSGb8S12le622-EDXirdhRPB3NsvWy9ilxHLSCP3WL3eHSRWDPw_aem_ix0GwPWDzgFQDuGBraxjXw

HE DID IT! Yesterday Jack completed the Tallinn marathon in Estonia all in aid of us! Here's a video as he crosses that all important finish line. Congratulations, Jack. We are all so proud of you! #TallinnMarathon #Estonia #Running

GOOD LUCK JACK!! On Sunday morning at 9am (7am UK time) Jack will take on his first ever marathon in aid of us. All the months of training will be over as he prepares to run the 42.1km (26.2m) route and cross that finish line. If you haven't already supported him on this incredible journey please do so if you can. https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/crcbtallinnmarathon?fbclid=IwY2xjawFH-99leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcm_i-cQlZZjTsWAl_8PQJGvvRs1NSsEDy0faySDYQZQzIArheX21tOdQw_aem_qH6QRDwGrB515jSmbyIb-g

Want to come and work with us? You only have a few days left to apply! #jobopportunity #coventry

We sat down with Cov Connects to talk about the impact our new computers have on the lives of the people that use them here at CRCB. #CovConnects #VisuallyImpaired #Coventry

ONE WEEK TO GO!!! In just one week Jack will be taking on the ultimate challenge in aid of supporting us and his Nan's legacy. Support him to complete the epic 26.2m (42.2km) trip round the beautiful city of Tallinn today! https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/crcbtallinnmarathon?fbclid=IwY2xjawE6emFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZg3xy9L44cnX7Ne975cX0EM5JijwbMaeqqiQ5-87E32nF_V8Dt7p9kR7w_aem_viiog6SoXcN1tkkOQd2ynw

We have another runner in our sights! Annette, who used to run the music group here at CRCB will be taking on her first ever 10km run in support of us on the 22nd September. Pledge your support here https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/annette10km?utm_campaign=lc_frp_share_transaction_charity_coaching_--_page_launched_--_campaign&utm_content=0447f33b-8e5b-471f-9c81-fa2ee5767aad&utm_medium=email&utm_source=postoffice&utm_term=1724630445710 GO Annette! 🏃🏼‍♀️

Jack is currently at 88% of his goal! With just 13 days to go until he takes on his first ever marathon in Tallinn can you help him to reach it? #JacksTallinnMarathon #CoventryResourceCentreForTheBlind https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/crcbtallinnmarathon?fbclid=IwY2xjawE6d3BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQYrHl9s6Qi_hcURO5Y5cmB_xm-HIaXBL5tqZsmySFOquccpjDem_ciquQ_aem_CgXLH9Tp8Vq0-Mp4ZNs23A

We're recruiting! We're looking for a new Outreach Officer to join our fabulous team. CRCB provides practical and social support to people with visual impairments from across the city. Based in Earlsdon, the charity offers a range of activities including the opportunity to learn new skills, take part in hobbies and other interests, to get a bit of exercise or simply just to gather for a cuppa and a chat. With more than 120 service users and over 80 volunteers, it is a friendly, welcoming environment where remarkable people achieve remarkable things. We are looking for someone to help us...

Due to some painting works on our building our charity shop may be closed at times. Please phone ahead if you plan to visit. #Earlsdon #CharityShop #Coventry

In just 20 days, our incredible friend Jack will be taking on the Tallinn Marathon! 🏃‍♂️ For months, he’s been pounding the pavement, pushing his limits, and staying focused on one big goal: to raise vital funds for us. Jack's dedication has been nothing short of inspiring. Every mile he's run has been a step towards making a real difference in the lives of blind and partially sighted people in our community. But he can't do it alone – he needs our support! Let’s get behind Jack as he enters the final stretch of his training. Whether it's a word...

What a pleasure it was to have you . Thank you for all your support. 🤩🍔 🍻

We're pleased to announce we will have a stall at this popular event. Come and support us and lots of other worthwhile causes including the fantastic host Coventry Leofric Lions 🦁

We’re down at central library this morning from 10am-12pm for our monthly information session. Drop in and have a chat with us to find out more on visual impairment and get advice should you need it. #VisualImpairment #Coventry

Just over a month to go until Jack, our first-ever marathon runner, will be representing our charity at the Tallinn Marathon on the 8th of September! 🎉 Jack's dedication and hard work are truly inspiring, and we couldn't be prouder to support him as he takes on this incredible challenge. But Jack can't do it alone – he needs your support! By donating, you'll be helping us continue our vital work supporting blind and partially sighted people in our community. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a huge difference. Let's cheer him on and make this marathon a memorable...

On Saturday a team of us took on the ultimate obstacle course - the Inflatable 5KM! We bounced and jumped our way through 32 obstacles - all in aid of CRCB! Thank you for all the support so far and if you wish to donate you can do so at our reception or via the link below https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/inflatable5km2024 #Inflatable5K UK Running Events #Running #ECHO Community Newspaper

Caught some of our craft group making candles from crayon wax last week. Here is service user James making a very cool looking candle! If you're a craft enthusiast and can spare two hours on Wednesday afternoons supporting visually impaired people to do cool stuff like this and more we want to hear from you! #Craft #ArtsAndCrafts #Coventry #Volunteering Voluntary Action Coventry

This coming weekend, our a team of 8 of us will take on the Inflatable 5K – the world's most epic obstacle course! 🏃‍♂️ It's going to be a fun-filled, bouncy adventure with challenges that will test our endurance, teamwork, and sense of humour! Follow our journey and cheer us on by liking, sharing, and spreading the word! 📣 We can't wait to share the fun moments and our progress with you all. Stay tuned for updates and thank you in advance for your generosity and support! 🙏 #Inflatable5K #TeamChallenge #SupportOurCause #DonateNow #MakingADifference Let's do this! 💪🎈 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/inflatable5km2024

She only went and did it! Congratulations and well done to Jo, who yesterday, took on the ultimate challenge of staying silent for EIGHT hours! Told you we had every faith in you… 🤐🥳. It’s not too late to donate if you haven’t already. https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/sponseredsilencecrcb #SponsoredSilence #CharityEvent #Coventry #CharityFundraiser

She’s into the final hour of the epic 8 hour challenge.. How do you answer questions when your challenge is to be silent you may ask? Watch on to find out how! #CharityFundraiser #Silence #ChallengeEvent

Shhh! Guess what? Today, one of our fabulous volunteers, Jo has embarked on the ultimate challenge – an EIGHT HOUR sponsored silence in aid of us 🎉🤫 No chit-chat, no gossip, not even a whisper.. Until 4.30pm anyway. We all know Jo loves to talk (a lot!) so this is quite the challenge for her. Want to get in on the action? Support her by donating at the link below: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/sponseredsilencecrcb #SilentButAwesome #SponseredSilence #CoventryResourceCentreForTheBlind #QuietTimeForAGreatCause

We had a throughly good time last night down at The Old Windmill in Spon Street! Their quiz was excellent (and so was our quiz master, Hugh, CEO of the charity) it was so wonderful to see so many people enjoying themselves and raising money for us in the process! The beer festival runs until Sunday, where a raffle to win a £50 bar tab or a Beer hamper will be drawn at 5pm. Tickets are on sale all week so make sure you grab some whilst you’re down there. #CharityNight #Fundraising CRCB Community Group The Old Windmill

Coventry Resource Centre for the Blind updated their status.