Waterloo Tea bags Sight Life photos – The Sequel!
Photographs taken by members of Sight Life’s photography group are on display in Waterloo Tea, Wellfield Road, Cardiff.
The images include people, wildlife, scenery and Cardiff landmarks as well as water droplets caught in the moment before they vanish.
The Exhibition starts on 6th July 2023 and will run for 2 months.
The Pictures are available for sale to the public and all profits from the sale will be donated to Sight Life.
All members of the volunteer led group are sight impaired. This latest showing of their work follows recent exhibitions in Waterloo Tea (Wyndham Arcade Cardiff) Cardiff libraries, hubs and Coffi Vista in Caerphilly.
People who have seen the previous shows have said that “The exhibition shows that people who cannot necessarily see very well, can still have a fun life doing what they enjoy.”
The group have chosen a sample of their work to exhibit, and they hope the public find them inspirational and enjoy a lovely cup of coffee or tea at Waterloo Tea at the same time.
The photography group are grateful to Waterloo Tea for their support and to Oner Signs in Cardiff for their assistance with printing quality photographs.
The photographers are just one of many Sight Life clubs and activities which show that sight loss needn’t stop you pursuing your interests. It’s free to join most of our activities. To find out more call 029 2039 8900 or email [email protected]
Jeff Goodwin, the key volunteer who runs Sight Life’s Photography Club said:
“We are grateful to Waterloo Tea for hosting the exhibition of our pictures. The exhibition highlights the achievements of our photography group and displays their incredible photographs in the cafe. Our Group of blind and partially sighted photographers have proven that sight loss is no barrier to taking fantastic photos. All profits from the sale of the pictures at the exhibition will help support the wonderful work that Sight Life does in supporting blind and partially sighted people to can enjoy independent, active, social and fulfilled lives”.
Sight Life’s photography group have been featured in a fantastic article for Wales Online by journalist Ben Summers. We are delighted to say that they even made the front page on Saturday 4th February 2023! You can read this article here https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/blind-photographers-capturing-most-breathtaking-26099923
About Waterloo Tea, Wellfield Road:
41 Wellfield Rd, Cardiff, CF24 3PA
Telephone: 029 2019 5071
Situated on one of Roath’s most loved streets, Waterloo Tea occupies what was once the H. A. Tilley shoe shop and subsequently Ushi’s gifts.
Offering a range of over 50 incredible teas imported by Waterloo Tea. Clifton Coffee EQ blend on espresso and an ever changing filter coffee with rotating roasters, origins and varietals.
Our Wellfield Road teahouse has a brunch menu that’s refreshed seasonally and all available to takeaway.
As will all of our teahouses, we display an array of artists’ work on our walls that are both local and from further afield.
Opening Times:
Monday – Thursday: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Friday: 9am – 4pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9am – 4.30pm
Kitchen:
Monday – Thursday: 9:30am – 3pm
Friday – Sunday: 9am – 3pm
Outdoor Seating. Dog Friendly. Disabled Access.
View our menus on the Teahouse main page…
About Sight Life
Sight Life (formerly Cardiff Institute for the Blind) supports people who are blind or partially sighted in south Wales. In 2020/21 we helped more than 3,000 people in Cardiff, Swansea, RCT (Rhondda Cynon Taf), Neath and Port Talbot.
We provide statutory services to people with sight loss on behalf of the local Councils in Cardiff and Swansea.
In cooperation with the NHS, we provide a support service (ECLO: Eye Clinic Liaison Officer) for patients newly diagnosed with sight loss in University Hospital of Wales (UHW “The Heath”) in Cardiff.
Our aims are to ensure that people with sight loss can take part in all aspects of society, including work and leisure.
We offer a range of training, clubs and activities including audio-described theatre trips, confidence building, cooking, drama, employment support, fitness, gardening, IT, music, photography, rambling and yoga to people with sight loss.
Established in 1865, we are one of Wales’ oldest charities. In spring 2022 we returned to being an independent charity after being part of the UK wide RNIB Group since 2009.
We have approximately a dozen staff and annual income in the region of £440,000 from statutory contracts, grants, trusts, The National Lottery, donations and legacies.
Sight Life changed its name from Cardiff Institute for the Blind in 2019 to reflect the fact that we work beyond Cardiff, including Swansea and RCT (Rhondda Cynon Taf). The name change also recognises the fact that we support people with any degree of sight loss, not only those who are blind.
Please support our work and make a donation to Sight Life by clicking donate here. Alternatively, text SIGHTLIFE to 70085 to donate £10, or text SIGHT to 70560 to donate £5.
To fundraise for us please click fundraising.
To volunteer with us please click volunteering.
Thank you!