News and Events

Choughed Cream Tea Event

19th December 2011

Super, yummy, scones, cream and jam, Cornwall Blind Association has just launched its major fundraiser, "The Choughed Cream Tea" event at Truro Town Hall, courtesy of The Mayor of Truro, Cllr. Rob Nolan.

Getting tails wagging at Trelissick

25th July 2011

This weekend tails will be wagging and paws will be pounding as walkies is the buzz word for the second annual 'Fun Dog Show' at Trelissick.  The event gets underway at 12 on Sunday.

Cornwall Blind Association appoints Blind Director

3rd February 2011

For the first time in its 155 year history Cornwall Blind Association appoints a blind Director to lead the independent Charity.

Local cleaning company spreads the love this Valentines Day for Cornwall Blind Association’s For Sight Appeal.

26th January 2011

A1 Green Clean Cornwall, a local cleaning company, convey messages of love this Valentines Day by selling and delivering roses to local businesses around St Austell.

Cornwall Blind Association dares people to bare their soles and walk across fire in aid of their For Sight Appeal

19th January 2011

Cornwall Blind Association is using the ancient art of firewalking to raise funds for their For Sight Appeal on February 12, 2011 at the Pirates Rugby Club in Penzance.

Call to the Cornish as Olympic medallist Ed Coode pledges to walk eleven miles for blind and visually impaired people across Cornwall

13th January 2011

World rowing champion Ed Coode, MBE, swaps his oars for his trainers as he prepares to take on the 11 mile Stride For Sight sponsored walk on 19 March 2010 for Cornwall Blind Association.

Supermarket staff walk across fire to raise money for Cornwall Blind Association

12th January 2011

Five brave women from Waitrose Saltash are bearing their soles, and taking on the huge challenge of walking across a fire pit to raise money for local charity, Cornwall Blind Association.

Supermarket staff walk across fire to raise money for Cornwall Blind Association

12th January 2011

Five brave women from Waitrose Saltash are bearing their soles, and taking on the huge challenge of walking across a fire pit to raise money for local charity, Cornwall Blind Association.

Retired nurses raise £386 for Cornwall Blind Association

10th January 2011

A group of fun loving retired nurses from St Lawrences Hospital, Bodmin, have spent 2010 raising funds for Cornwall Blind Association including a bingo session, organised donations in lieu of Christmas cards and other events.

80th Birthday Party Raises £100 for Cornwall Blind Association

6th January 2011

Brenda Hughes, supporter of Cornwall Blind Association donates money recieved in lieu of birthday gifts on her very special 80th.

Blind shooters hit the Bull’s-eye with Sport England

4th January 2011

St. Austell Rifle and Pistol Club has won £10,000 of funding to continue helping blind and visually impaired people enjoy the popular sport of shooting.

B.U.G.S. (Blind Using Guided Sights) was established as a specialised section of the club over 10 years ago to provide air-rifle shooting facilities specifically for blind and visually impaired people.