On Sunday 10th June at the Arboretum, Nottingham will be hosting its 21st Green Festival. The NRSB will be hosting a stall, with a selection of quality gardening books, seedlings and information on the charity. It's going to be a fun filled, action packed day out for all the family to enjoy. There will be comedy, live bands and 100's of stalls! We look forward to seeing you there.
On July 7th, together with Nottingham Anacondas and the British Dragon Boat Association, we will be hosting our legendary Dragon Boat race on the River Trent.
2012 is the year of the Water Dragon, representing good fortune and intense power its the perfect opportunity to race down the Trent in the spirit of the Dragon. This year promises to be the biggest and most exhilarating yet, with teams from across Nottinghamshire competing it’s going to be bonanza of boats, great people, great food and drink and wonderful weather!
Entering a team provides an ideal opportunity for you and your company to involve yourselves with the local community and also a chance to promote yourselves; previous race entrants have included Trent Barton, Experian and Specsavers. All we ask is for a team of 13 -19 people, including the drummer and that you fulfil our minimum sponsorship requirement of £1000 per team. It normally costs £99 to register but if you contact us before the end of May we are offering registration at the bargain price of £50!
We have already had numerous enquiries and teams are starting to book their places. Please contact Lydia or Clare asap on 01159706806 to ensure your team a place or email us events@nrsb.org.uk
Welcome to our Gallery. We hold a great number of events and provide a large number of services – all of them generating images.
We like to keep the gallery current so pop back from time to time to see what is new!
This section details the terms and conditions under which you are buying products and services from us. Please read them carefully. They will help you to get the best from us and to know what to do, if for any reason you are unhappy with any aspect of our service. From the initial date you order online from us, we expect that you have read and accepted NRSB's terms and conditions and you are agreeing to purchase our products and / or services subject to these terms and conditions. Your order to us is an offer to purchase a service and / or product and when we receive the payment for the product we accept your offer.
If at any time you wish to cancel a purchase or order with us, please contact us as soon as possible and we will endeavour to put things right.
We will happily offer a full refund for trips and services booked on-line or in person, providing we receive at least 7 days notice before commencement of the trip / service. If, for whatever reason, you need to cancel your place within 7 days of the event commencing we will be unable to offer a refund. There may be some exceptions to this policy, please refer to the specific terms and conditions that you will be issued with at time of booking. If you have any queries regarding this, please do not hesitate to contact us info@nrsb.org.uk
Equipment, aids and support centre products
If an item you purchase from us is faulty, we will repair or replace the item or offer you a full refund. We give 12 months' guarantee on all our products that they are as described, are free from faults and fit for their purpose. This starts when we dispatch the items to you. Some items are guaranteed for longer and this is indicated in the full description of the product. This guarantee does not apply to:
Where the product instructions are not followed, or where the products have been altered or repaired without our permission, or where you have given us incorrect or misleading information on their use
None of our terms and conditions affect your statutory rights and if any part of these terms and conditions is not valid or cannot be enforced in whole or in part this will not affect any other part of these terms and conditions. These terms and conditions are governed by the law of England and Wales and both parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
Complaints and feedback
If you wish to make a complaint or provide feedback or get further information or clarification about these terms and conditions, please contact us on 0115 9706806
When you supply any personal information to NRSB, we have legal obligations towards you in the way we deal with that data. We must collect the information fairly - we must explain how we will use it and tell you if we want to pass the information on to anyone else. In general, any information you provide to NRSB will only be used by NRSB. It will never be supplied to any other company without first obtaining your consent, unless we are obliged by law to disclose it. We will hold your personal information on our systems for as long as you use the service you have requested, and remove it in the event that the purpose has been met. We will ensure that all personal information supplied is held securely, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 We do not hold financial details of any of our customers or service users on file.
We will make every effort to dispatch your order within 2 to 3 working days of receipt, subject to stock being available. If we have to order equipment in for we will let you know expected delivery date on receipt of your order. Contact the support centre on 0115 9706806 (option1) if you need your order delivered faster. If you do make a special delivery arrangement, you may need to pay a delivery charge. Most of our products can be sent by freepost under the 'Articles for the Blind' scheme. However, the Articles for the Blind scheme offers no guarantees of delivery or insurance for valuable items. We do, therefore, have to make delivery charges for some high value products which need to be sent by a special delivery method. Where a product incurs a delivery charge this is highlighted in the product details and will be added to your order at checkout.
The following statement explains our policy regarding the personal information we collect about you.
From time to time, you may be asked to submit personal information about yourself (eg name and email address) in order to receive or use services on our website. By entering your details in the fields requested, you enable NRSB to provide you with the services you select. Whenever you provide such personal information, we will treat that information in accordance with this policy. We will act in accordance with current legislation and aim to meet current internet best practice.
During the course of any visit to Omega Cleannig, the pages you see, along with something called a cookie, are downloaded to your computer. Most, if not all, websites do this, because cookies allow the website publisher to do useful things like find out whether the computer (and probably its user) has visited the site before. This is done on a repeat visit by checking to see, and finding, the cookie left there on the last visit. Any information that is supplied by cookies can help us to provide you with a better service and assists us to analyse the profile of our visitors.
When you supply any personal information to NRSB, we have legal obligations towards you in the way we deal with that data. We must collect the information fairly - we must explain how we will use it and tell you if we want to pass the information on to anyone else. In general, any information you provide to NRSB will only be used by NRSB. It will never be supplied to any other company without first obtaining your consent, unless we are obliged by law to disclose it. We will hold your personal information on our systems for as long as you use the service you have requested, and remove it in the event that the purpose has been met. We will ensure that all personal information supplied is held securely, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
Location: London
Date: May 27th 2012
Would you like to the chance to chase your very own Olympic dream? The Bupa London 10,000 is an event that allows runners the chance to do just that - a unique opportunity to experience the London Olympic Marathon course before the athletes do in 2012.
Location: Nottingham
Date: July 2012
Once again, this year we will be hosting our 200ft Abseil in Nottingham city centre, the location is still a secret! Dare you face your fears and give yourself the ultimate challenge for 2012? It really is an exhilarating and breathtaking experience, with panoramic views over Nottinghamshire and hopefully glorious sunshine!. The exalted feeling that not only have you faced your fears but have also helped many blind and visually impaired people across Nottinghamshire is unmatched. We will also be hosting an abseil in September as part of Sight Matters week, details to be announced in the summer.
Places are already filling up, with previous abseilers coming back for more! Please contact Clare or Lydia on 0115 9706 806
Minimum sponsorship for the abseil is £99 (although please don’t feel you have to stop there, the sky’s the limit!)
Location: Langar Airfield, Nottinghamshire
Well here’s your chance. Notts Royal Society for the Blind are looking for adventurous volunteers to make a fundraising parachute jump in Nottinghamshire at Langar Airfield!
There are three different types of parachute jump for you to choose from. We ask you to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship money in order for you to jump for free (from £395 depending on the type of jump you choose) and in turn we will receive an average donation of £140. In addition to this, every extra pound that you raise over the minimum comes straight to the charity, so please try to raise as much as you possibly can!
A Slick, Professional Operation!
The Skydive Info Pack you will receive has been written by professional events organisers Skyline who receive a flat rate per jumper for organising the jumps for us. Skyline specialise in organising fundraising events for charities and NRSB have been using their services for many years. Skydives are normally held every weekend, so if the dates on the reservation form don’t suit you then you can call Skyline to arrange a later date.
So go on…Face your Fears and Register Today!!!
Call Clare or Lydia on 0115 9706806 or email events@nrsb.org.uk for more info or to request a registration pack
Location: National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham
This exciting event is now yours to experience by choosing to raft for NRSB. Skyline, the largest organisers of sponsored white water rafting in the UK, run the experience for NRSB. You will do your rafting at The National Watersports Centre at Holme Pierrepont, which is one of the best venues in the country!
Now is your opportunity to take to the water and enjoy the thrills of white-water rafting and all for FREE!!
You can raft on a date to suit you, so face your fears and register today!
Minimum Sponsorship: £1000 for a whole team of up to 8 people, that is just £125 per person!
White Water Rafting
Location: Various available for 2012
Date:
From trekking in Peru, to walking The Great Wall of China, to cycling across Vietnam, choose the challenge of your dreams and raise money for NRSB.
Are you feeling inspired by the likes of Chris Moyles and Girls Aloud? Why not follow in their footsteps and take part in an exhilarating challenge for charity?
Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the Blind are looking for adventurous volunteers to take part in their trek to the summit of the world's highest free-standing mountain and, if you raise enough in sponsorship, you will get to take part for free!
Be prepared to immerse yourself in the tranquillity of the jungle, spectacular wildlife, breathtaking glaciers and experience something others have only dreamed of.
Peru Trek - April 2013
China Trek - October 2012
Nepal Trek - Contact us for dates!
Costa Rica Trek - Contact us for dates!
Kilimanjaro Climb - September 2012
Vietnam Cycle - October 2012 February 2013
Vietnam Trek - October 2012
Sahara Trek - March 2013
London to Paris Cycle - June, July, August & September 2012
India Cycle - September 2012
South Africa Trek - October 2012
For those of you with a sense of adventure and the desire to do something challenging for a great local cause simply call us on 0115 9706806 and we will send you a full information pack and everything you need to take part in the experience of a lifetime!
The Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the Blind website is designed to be as accessible as possible to all our visitors. The information on this page is intended to help you use both the website accessibility tools and the settings on your own web browser to make visiting our site as easy and enjoyable as possible.
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We currently have two charity shops:
Stapleford:
34, Derby Road, Stapleford, NG9 7AA
Tel: 0115 9497184
Opening times: Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm
Mapperley:
912, Woodborough Road, Mapperley, NG3 5QR
Tel: 0115 9707713
Opening times: Monday – Saturday 9.30am – 5.30pm
Both shops happily accept stock donations and sell a wide range of items from clothes, to bric-a-brac and furniture.
Raise money for NRSB by finding what you want quickly and easily!
Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the Blind is proud to introduce a great new search engine called Everyclick.com.
It works just like Google, but we receive money every time you use it, so please make it your homepage today.
Everyclick has already raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity and there’s no cost to the user or the charity.
It's a great way for us to help NRSB every day.
Join in and help us raise more:
Link to Royal National Institute of Blind People: http://www.rnib.org.uk
Link to National Association of Local Societies: http://www.nalsvi.cswebsites.org
Link to Action for Blind People: http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk
Link to The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association: http://www.guidedogs.org.uk
Link to BBC Radio 4’s ‘In Touch’ programme of news, views and information for blind and partially sighted people: http://www.bbc.co.uk
Link to the National Federation of the Blind: http://www.nfb.org
Link to Nottingham City Council’s Team For Visual Impairment: http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Link to Nottinghamshire County Council’s Services for People with a Visual Impairment:http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk
Link to Macular Disease Society: http://www.maculardisease.org
Link to National Association of Local Societies for Visually Impaired People: http://www.nalsvi.cswebsites.org
Link to British Wireless for the Blind: http://www.blind.org.uk
Link to Gujarati Talking Newspaper: http://www.gujaratitalkingpaper.org.uk/
To keep up to date with what’s happening here at the NRSB why not sign up to recieve all the latest news, information and alerts. Fill in the form at the bottom of this page and we will send you all the information you need concerning fund raising event, current progression and much much more!
Location: London to Paris
Varoius dates available for 2012
This is an amazing opportunity to Cycle from London to Paris over four days and raise money for a fantastic local cause at the same time!
Yes! There will be lots of like minded people on the trip all looking for the challenge of a lifetime and to meet new friends. Some people come with friends or family but most people come on their own. People from all walks of life will be taking part, although it is vital that you train so that you get the most out of the cycle ride.
The trip takes place over 4 full days of cycling (90-145km per day) with a free day to explore Paris at the end. Your registration fee and sponsorship covers your Channel Ferry, return travel to London via Eurostar, acommodation, meals, mechanics, guides and medical support.
For more details and a registration pack please call Lydia on 0115 9706806 or email events@nrsb.org.uk
Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the Blind (NRSB) is a local charity which promotes greater independence for visually impaired people of all ages throughout the county by providing practical support, advice, information, training and adapted leisure activities.
The charity is at the forefront of the local voluntary sector, providing services that empower visually impaired people to live more independently and achieve their true potential within their own community.
NRSB promotes greater independence for visually impaired people of all ages throughout Nottinghamshire by providing support, advice, information, and rehabilitative activities. At NRSB we pride ourselves on proactively involving our service users in developing services, enabling them to realise their full potential.
We rely on public support to keep our services going, and to help establish new ones. Aside from taking part in one of our sponsored events, there are numerous other ways in which you can help Whether you are an individual, company, school, or charitable trust, your support makes a huge difference to the thousands of visually impaired children and adults that use our services.
Whoever you are and in whatever capacity you can help, you can make a difference to the lives of others! Our dedicated Fundraising team are always on hand if you need any help or information. Please feel free to drop them a line!
NRSB has over 150 volunteers who work in a wide range of roles within the charity. By volunteering at NRSB you can assist local visually impaired people to realise their true potential. There are a wide range of volunteering roles available from home visiting to teaching computer skills, from admin to street collections. Whether you have a number of days or just a couple of hours available, you can make a valuable contribution to the lives of visually impaired people.
Please click on one of the following links for further information as to how you can support us!
Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the Blind is the region’s oldest charity. Established in 1843, the organisation has taken on many guises including a school, a workhouse and day-care centre. The evolving incarnations of the organisation have ensured that we have adapted to changes in society to provide the best possible service to the visually impaired people of Nottinghamshire. Today is no different.
NRSB has evolved into a charity that is at the forefront of the local voluntary sector, providing services that empower our service users to achieve independence within the community. Using both staff and volunteers we are able to support over two thousand visually impaired people living across Nottinghamshire. At NRSB we pride ourselves on delivering services that proactively involve our service users, enabling them to realise their full potential.
Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the Blind promotes greater independence for visually impaired people of all ages from providing support, advice, information to adapted leisure activities.
As a local charity we rely heavily on donations to ensure the continuation of our essential services. All money raised stays within Nottinghamshire, to help vision impaired children and adults to realise their true potential.
Your donations help to provide much needed funds for the NRSB to carry out its essential services.
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