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MySight York

@MySightYork

This account is not active or monitored. MySight York is a hard working, independent local charity supporting anyone affected by sight loss to live well.

 84-86 Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL
mysightyork.org
Joined April 2015
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We will no longer be posting on or using X. Keep up with the latest news and updates on our website and other channels: Our website: mysightyork.org Facebook: facebook.com/MySightYork Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/mysightyork… LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/mysight…
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York woman, who lost sight at 13, speaks about importance of braille yorkpress.co.uk/news/2574781… @MySightYork
York woman, who lost sight at 13, speaks about importance of braille

York woman, who lost sight at 13, speaks about importance of braille

A York woman who lost her sight aged 13 has spoken about the importance of braille – despite its decline in use in recent decades.

yorkpress.co.uk
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This month we will be attending some of the ‘Digital Friendly York’ Roadshow dates. The next one is: 9:30am – 10:30am, 9th January, at Tang Hall Community Centre. MySight York will be specifically providing Assistive Technology support on magnification and/or speech (1/4)
A Digital Friendly York poster, which states, Do you struggle with... using apps like the NHS and First Bus? Using your smartphone? Using your tablet or iPad? Completing online forms? Let us help! We're here on: Friday 9th January 2026, 9:30 - 10:30am, Tang Hall Community Centre. On the lowest part of the poster is the York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority David Skaith Mayor logo and the City of York Council logo.

ALT A Digital Friendly York poster, which states, Do you struggle with... using apps like the NHS and First Bus? Using your smartphone? Using your tablet or iPad? Completing online forms? Let us help! We're here on: Friday 9th January 2026, 9:30 - 10:30am, Tang Hall Community Centre. On the lowest part of the poster is the York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority David Skaith Mayor logo and the City of York Council logo.

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Bring your devices and ask any questions you have about using them, or anything you need to know about getting online. It’s helpful if you know your passwords or can access your email. (3/4)
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There is no need to book on these occurrences, however, if you would like more focused time with our Equipment and Information Service at MySight York, please don’t hesitate to call us. (4/4)
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Christmas closure: Our offices will be closed for the Christmas holidays from today (Friday 19th December) at 3pm and we will reopen at 9am on Monday 5th January. From everyone at MySight York, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
A hanging garland which is Christmas themed, there is a Christmas tree, a gift, a candy cane, a stocking, a gingerbread person and a Santa hat. The text beneath reads, Merry Christmas! Thank you from everyone at MySight York! We would like to thank all of our wonderful members, volunteers and supporters this festive season. Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2026! In the lowest right hand corner is a Christmas tree.

ALT A hanging garland which is Christmas themed, there is a Christmas tree, a gift, a candy cane, a stocking, a gingerbread person and a Santa hat. The text beneath reads, Merry Christmas! Thank you from everyone at MySight York! We would like to thank all of our wonderful members, volunteers and supporters this festive season. Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2026! In the lowest right hand corner is a Christmas tree.

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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Christmas Party on Tuesday! We were at full capacity, and it was such a joy to celebrate together. It was wonderful to share the celebrations with everyone. Merry Christmas to all!
A room full of members and volunteers, sat around tables enjoying food at the Christmas party.

ALT A room full of members and volunteers, sat around tables enjoying food at the Christmas party.

Individual prizes are being gifted to each attendee, so the people in the photo are looking at the item they've been given.

ALT Individual prizes are being gifted to each attendee, so the people in the photo are looking at the item they've been given.

Scott, MySight York's Chief Executive is wearing a Santa hat, addressing the room whilst holding a mic.

ALT Scott, MySight York's Chief Executive is wearing a Santa hat, addressing the room whilst holding a mic.

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Reminder! 🎄Our office will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday 16th December, as we celebrate with our members at the Christmas Party! We’re at full capacity for the event, so if you’re unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible. We’ll be back in the office on Wednesday!
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Our next MySight York Digital Café is on Thursday 4th December. The theme of this session will be exploring Talking Books on your mobile devices. Booking is essential. Please contact us on 01904 636269 or email [email protected] to book your place.
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Last chance to apply! Both roles close for applications at 5pm today (Friday 21st November). We are currently recruiting for two posts: - Impact & Finance Officer - Fundraiser For more information about both roles, and to apply: mysightyork.org/get-involved…
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Free workshop to be held to improve inclusion for York businesses yorkpress.co.uk/news/2562695… @MySightYork
Free workshop to be held to improve inclusion for York businesses

Free workshop to be held to improve inclusion for York businesses

A workshop is set to be held to help businesses across York become more accessible.

yorkpress.co.uk
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Thank you to Maxine from @YorkPress for her beautifully written article on our Visually Impaired Golf sessions at York Golf Club, funded by @EWBlindGolf and @TNLComFund. Her sensitive, audio‑descriptive style brings the story to life for our beneficiaries. yorkpress.co.uk/sport/255988…
'It was a feeling of what was once lost, I could still do'

'It was a feeling of what was once lost, I could still do'

Our reporter joins a group of visually impaired people in York having a go at golf - here's how you can take part too...

yorkpress.co.uk
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We are currently recruiting for two posts: Title: Impact & Finance Officer Salary: £28,142 for 37 hours per week Hours: 21 hours per week (3 days of 7 hours, flexible) Location: MySight York HQ (Walmgate, York) (1/3)
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Title: Fundraiser Salary: £28,142 for 37 hours per week Hours: 25 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 10am–3pm, flexible for events) Location: MySight York HQ (Walmgate, York) The closing date for both posts is Friday 21st November at 5pm. (2/3)
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For more information about both roles, and to apply, please visit our website: mysightyork.org/get-involved… (3/3)
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Thanks to our funders the next MySight York Digital Café will take place at 1pm – 2:30pm on the 6th November 2025 at the MySight York Premises. At this session, we will be discussing Daily Living Apps. mysightyork.org/how-we-help/…
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Today we are closed for appointments/visitors, due to our Annual General Meeting. We are our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the first floor at our premises on Walmgate, therefore we'll be unable to deliver our regular services. We'll re-open tomorrow (Thursday) as normal.
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A reminder that we will be closed for appointments/visitors on Wednesday (22nd October), due to our Annual General Meeting (AGM). This year we will be hosting our AGM on the first floor at our premises on Walmgate, therefore we'll be unable to deliver our regular services.
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Lovely words from a member who attended the first ever 'Try the Train', with MySight York and TransPennine Express, “It gives us confidence. You point us in the right direction. It's not MySight York doing it for you, it's the organisation giving us confidence... (1/5)
Rob from TransPennine Express and four members are waiting in the Accessible Seating area of York train station.

ALT Rob from TransPennine Express and four members are waiting in the Accessible Seating area of York train station.

MySight York members are chatting with each other during the train journey to Malton.

ALT MySight York members are chatting with each other during the train journey to Malton.

MySight York members are gathered on the platform around Rob from TransPennine Express as he is talking about the process of getting off the train.

ALT MySight York members are gathered on the platform around Rob from TransPennine Express as he is talking about the process of getting off the train.

MySight York members, Rob and Danielle from TransPennine Express, and Vicky from MySight York are stood as a group to have their photo taken whilst waiting for the train back to York.

ALT MySight York members, Rob and Danielle from TransPennine Express, and Vicky from MySight York are stood as a group to have their photo taken whilst waiting for the train back to York.

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project. This provided passengers with the opportunity to feed back on their experience of accessibility to TransPennine Express, in order to suggest improvements and comment on the positives. With thanks to, Rob Walker, TransPennine Express Interim Accessibility and (4/5)
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Equality Impact Officer, Danielle Colcombe, Accessibility & Transport Integration Manager for their support and The Whistlestop Café, Malton Train Station for their hospitality. (5/5)
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