Category: News
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Christmas Markets 2023
We are going to be busy over the next few weeks at local Christmas markets at Kenwick Park Christmas Market on Sunday 26th November, Louth Christmas Market on Sunday 3rd December and Horncastle Christmas Market on Sunday 10th December to raise funds for LLBS. Come and see us!
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Annual General Meeting
Lincoln & Lindsey Blind Society ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Will be taking place on: Tuesday 17th October 2023 10am to 1pm To be held at Festival Hall, Caistor Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3JA If you require any further information please call 01507 605604 or email info@llbs.co.uk
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Fraud Prevention at Gainsborough Group
Our Gainsborough group had a visit from Sharon Hall, Fraud Prevention Officer at Lincolnshire Police with advice on avoiding Fraud which is a huge crime problem. She highlighted all the ways fraudsters can trick people into giving them money on the phone, internet, doorstep and by post. If you would like to receive a free…
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Sight Village Central 2023 – Tim’s Experience
This is a guest post by Tim Dixon (a trustee) about his experience at Sight Village Central 2023. I attended my first Sight Village Central 2023 in Birmingham in mid-July. I had a fantastic time meeting many people and exploring the new products available. Sight Village Central is an exhibition featuring organisations providing services and…
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Blind Bloke Racing raises money for LLBS
‘Blind Bloke Racing’ Nigel Limb recently did a talk to the Rotary Club of Alford and Mablethorpe and raised a fabulous £220 for Lincoln and Lindsey Blind Society. Pictured is Nigel presenting the cheque to Ingrid. If you would like Nigel to give one of his fascinating talks to your club, society or workplace please…
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Donation from Soundscene
Lincoln and Lindsey Blind Society were delighted to receive a cheque for £21,000.00 from Soundscene, who have produced a talking edition of The Grimsby Telegraph since 1980. The volunteers who have worked on the project have recently taken the decision to retire and so the Lincoln and Lindsey Blind Society who are based in Louth…
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Gainsborough Social Group visit Blyton Ice Cream Parlour
A perfect sunny day for Gainsborough group to visit Blyton Ice Cream Parlour. #icecream #sunshine #summer #volunteer #charity #Blyton
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NFU Mutual Donate to LLBS
A HUGE thank you to Alford’s NFU Mutual Agent, Susie Smith and her staff who recently nominated us at The Lincoln and Lindsey Blind Society to receive a donation of £6443.00 from NFU Mutual’s national ‘Agency Giving Fund’. This donation to our Society who are a small independent local charity, will enable us to continue…
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Community Lottery – South and East Lincolnshire
South and East Lincolnshire Community Lottery is a weekly lottery that directly supports local good causes and community initiatives. Lotteries are a fun and effective way for causes to raise much-needed funds in these difficult times. By getting more people on board, they don’t just raise funds, they also raise awareness. When you play South…
