News and Events
NEWS
We are delighted to announce that Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Dame Mary Fagan DCVO, is now President of our Appeal. For full details please see our President & Patrons page.
The Mayor of Southampton, Councillor Terry Matthews, has chosen Gift of Sight as his local charity for his mayoral year. His National charity is Alzheimers Research UK. We look forward to working with the Mayor and Alzheimers Research UK to raise funds and increase awareness of the problems associated with eye disease and dementia. For details of events organised for the Mayor's Charity Appeal please see below under Events.
Please read our most recent newsletter and if you prefer our 'turning page' style please look into this one.
Some pictures of events can be viewed on our 'Fundraising Gallery Page'
We are always delighted if we are appointed 'Charity of the Year' and would like to express gratitude to all clubs and societies who help us in this way. This year we are delighted that the Southern Ophthalmology Society and Conchord Singers are fundraising on our behalf. Details of their events can be viewed on their website through the above link.
EVENTS
MAYOR OF SOUTHAMPTON CHARITY EVENT
QUIZ NIGHT IN THE Solent Suite, Guildhall at 7.00pm Thursday 19 January 2012
£12 per person to include a curry. Four people in each team. Please come along and pit your wits against our researchers and the team from our University office. To book please contact the Mayor's Office.
MAYOR’S CHARITY Jazz Concert Central Hall, Southampton
Friday 30 March 2012 £10 per ticket.
Tickets from the Mayor’s office.
BARN DANCE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE MAYOR'S CHARITY
Saturday 31 March 2012
Crosfield Hall, Broadwater Road, Romsey SO51 8GL. Come and dance the night away with us to 'Squeeze and Wheeze' 7.30 - 11.00pm. Tickets £15 each to include supper. A Licenced Bar is provided by a local hostelry. Please help us raise funds for Gift of Sight and Alzheimer's Research UK.
Tickets and enquires to Ailsa at Gift of Sight please - details through this link.
MAYOR'S CHARITY BALL 7.00pm 27 April 2012 in Southampton Guildhall
with Band 'Rufus Stone'. £45 per head. Please support Gift of Sight and Alzheimer's Research UK by organising a table of ten - an ideal night out with friends.
To book or for further details please contact the Mayor's Office
ROTARY NEW FOREST Horse and Cycle Ride 12th May 2012
Please get fit on your bicycle or horse and help raise funds for good causes at the same time - an ideal family morning out. For full details please see the Rotary website or contact Ailsa if you would prefer a hard copy registration form sent to you.
CYCLE RIDE FROM HYTHE, HANTS TO BARCELONA in a week
Leaving 2nd June 2012 Nigel Gemmell
Nigel Gemmell, an optician, from Hythe, Southampton, and his friend, Paul Donaldson, together with a small group of other cyclists will be setting off from Hythe to cycle to Barcelona, on 2nd June 2012. With 7 days of almost 100 miles a day ahead of them, the pair aim to reach Barcelona on 9th June. The ride will begin from Dawkins & Lodge Opticians in the centre of Hythe, with a gentle first leg to Poole, before catching the ferry to St Malo in Brittany. The proposed route can be viewed on Nigel's Justgiving page and all sponsorship will be gratefully received. A huge challenge - happy training chaps!
SOUTH DOWNS MARATHON 9 June 2012 - Charles Griffiths
Charles Griffith is training to take part in this tremendous challenge in order to support our research. His father has AMD and Charles recognises the need for us to help beat this debilitating eye condition. Please encourage Charles with your support bysponsoring him through his JustGiving page. Good luck with the training Charles.
CONCHORD SINGERS Concert 16 June 2012
at Christchurch, Freemantle Southampton
Main Work Schubert's Mass in G. Prices and time will be updated before the event. If you require any further details please visit the Conchord Singers website or telephone Ailsa with any queries.
GIFT OF SIGHT BALL 23 June 2012
Arrangements are well in hand for our next Ball which will be held at the Legacy Botleigh Grange Hotel, Grange Road, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2GA.
Time: 7.00pm for 7.30pm Tickets : £50 per person or £450 for a table of ten to include a three course meal and half a bottle of wine. Dancing, auction and raffles. Dress: Black tie.
'Inner Vision' Band has been booked due to the popularity of their music at our last Ball.
Please come along and support our research. All enquiries to Ailsa please on 023 8059 9073 or email a.m.walter@soton.ac.uk.
THANK YOU
Would you like to help us?
If you would like to become involved or simply want to find out more please contact us on info@giftofsight.org.uk or telephone Ailsa Walter on 02380 599073.