Hello and Welcome to Sight Life

Spring has well and truly arrived in Rhondda Cynon Taf, bringing with it another wonderfully busy month for our members throughout April.
RCT was well represented at the recent Choir Concert in Bethany Baptist with 2 of our fantastic volunteers Tracey and Andy performing with the guitar group, with even more RCT members travelling to Cardiff to cheer them on. It was a truly lovely evening filled with music and song.
We’re delighted to have begun a new collaboration with Valleys Steps, who kindly delivered the first of two wellbeing sessions for our RCT members. The opening session focused on understanding stress, what triggers it, how it affects the body, and practical techniques to help manage it. Our second session in May will explore the five steps to good health and wellbeing. Ahead of the programme, we also provided a short vision impairment awareness session for all Valleys Steps staff to ensure they felt confident and prepared.
Our VIP (Pontypridd) group celebrated Easter (a little late!) with a fun-filled party and our biggest turnout yet, an amazing 17 members. Led by our wonderful volunteer Pauline, the group enjoyed an interactive Easter tale as well as a raffle, fun games and a buffet.
Our various RCT groups welcomed speakers from Lasting Power of Attorney, Interlink’s wellbeing coordinators and the WISE (NHS Wellness Improvement) team.
Members have described are meetings as “enjoyable and informative”, one said, “Always a warm welcome, makes me motivated to get out of the house” and another “Friendly people and meetings are great for broadening horizons”.
It was an absolute pleasure to welcome actress, circus performer, and former Bond girl Vera Fossett to our Treorchy group. She captivated everyone with fascinating stories from her time filming Octopussy, along with highlights from her extraordinary life and career.
The Young at Heart social group enjoyed a delightful visit to Meadow Street Community Gardens, joining the USW Creative Arts students as special guests at their annual Garden Party. The afternoon began with a vibrant silk painting workshop, creations that will be proudly displayed at the Pontypridd Art Trail in May. Members embraced the activity with their usual enthusiasm before setting off on a guided tour of the beautiful gardens and taking in the accessible displays.
Did you know that we have groups in Pontypridd, Aberdare, Pontyclun, Treorchy and a Young at Heart group?
For more information about services and groups in Rhondda Cynon Taff, please contact Carys Groves on 07753 305631 or email [email protected]
#GoSightLife

Where are you going to be on Wednesday 13th May?

St David's Shopping Centre Cardiff of course to cheer on the fantastic teams of riders at Sight Life Spinathon.

Come and play the Spin the Wheel and try and win some fantastic prizes.

Seven company teams will take part in this high‑energy endurance challenge, competing against the clock (and each other!) to make a real difference.

🚴 The Challenge
- Teams goal: Ride 150 km in 6 hours
- Overall ambition: Ride a collective 900 km in 6 hours

Support your Team:
Please donate what you can to support your team, and follow us on socials throughout the day.
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/sightlifespinathon

The teams are:
- Barclays
- St David's Shopping Centre/Landsec
- Robertsons Solicitors
- Sight Life All Stars
- Templeton LPA
- Studio Tarw
- Hugh James Solicitors

#SpinForSight

VisionZone 2026 (Swansea) free sight loss support & tech demo day
Sight Life is proud to be at VisionZone 2026 — a friendly, free event for anyone living with sight loss (and family, friends and carers). Come along to try the latest assistive tech and meet local support services.
What you can do: try magnifiers and reading aids, explore colour/contrast tools, get practical advice, and connect with support organisations — all in one place.
Event details
📅 Thu 25 June 2026 | ⏰ 11:00am–2:00pm | 📍 The Grand Theatre, Singleton Street, Swansea, SA1 3QJ
• Free entry and a warm welcome
• Hands-on demos of low vision and assistive technology
• Meet local services, charities and support groups
• 10% discount on purchases on the day
Want to know more or request a free low vision catalogue? Call 0800 145 6115.