2025 News Archive

23.12.25 – Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

Photo from the S4C clip of Phill Jones wearing a hat on his guitar

19.12.25 – ‘A fighter all the way’ - Phill Jones’ story

BBC Radio Wales Breakfast Show with Kate Crockett a Dylan Ebenezer

18.12.25 – Thanks Radio Cymru for highlighting Barn’s audio version for the blind

the front cover of The Barn

17.12.25 – Articles from Barn magazine now on audio – and for free!

Ela Letton-Jones receiving the Senior Female Athlete of the Year award at Sports Awards

9.12.25 – Two sight-loss athletes crowned at sports awards

North Wales Society of the Blind Colwyn Bay Social Club celebrating Christmas

8.12.25 – North Wales Society of the Blind Colwyn Bay Social Club celebrating Christmas

North Wales Society of the Blind members walking through the woods

5.12.25 – Dates for our walks in 2026

Walking club members eating there christmas dinner at Bethesda Rugby Club

3.12.25 – 50 members of our Walking Club enjoy their Christmas dinner

Phill Jones singing with Gwenno Fôn at Jac y Do

14.11.25 – Phill’s charity gig is a great success

Bethan with different support documents on the table for people who live with sight loss

6.11.25 – Bethan’s joyous visit to Hafod y Gest

Phill Jones in front of the mural

4.11.25 – Phill Jones gig to raise money for the North Wales society of the blind

Lon Eifion sign with a bicycle engraved into the wood

4.11.25 – Come with us on our next walk from Groeslon to Caernafon – Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Darren in the studio wearing headphones and holding the novel Bwystfil Bryn Bugail by Meilir Siôn

20.10.25 – Bwystfil Bryn Bugail read by Darren

Nick Thomas speaking with Caryl Bryn on S4C programme Heno

16.10.25 – Nick on the Heno TV programme describes the "amazing feeling" after winning a gold medal in South Korea

a large lake with mountains, trees and copper coloured bushes

15.10.25 – Sun shines through on Rhyd Ddu to Llyn y Gader circular walk

fields with trees and mountains

7.10.25 – Notice for Llyn Y Gader Circular Walk from Rhyd-Ddu, Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Ela Letton-Jones holding her medal

2.10.25 – Winning silver medal at the World Para-Swimming Championship was “unexpected” for Ela!

Nick Thomas holding his medal with members of the society

1.10.25 – Nick describes the euphoria of winning a gold medal in South Korea

Photograph shows Nick Thomas, left, smiling happily with his spotter, Tom Hutton, after winning the gold medal! (World Archery)

29.09.25 – Gold medal for Nick at the World Para-Archery Championships!

nick outside the archery centre

11.09.25 – Nick counting down the days to the world para-archery championships in South Korea

Picture of Llyn Crafnant in Dyffryn Conwy by Shotsbysys with blue sky's in the background

8.09.25 – Notice of our next walk to Llyn Crafnant, September 17, 2025

Photography sessions with Paul Jenkinson at Plas Heli, Glan y Don, Pwllheli, LL53 5YT on 19.09.25 and 17.10.25

28.08.25 – FREE photography sessions for all!

People enjoying themselves in the creative session led by Lydia Mary Fernandez-Arias

28.08.25 – Six participants came to our latest creative session - this time with clay.

Einir Wyn Williams smiling with the book Bwystfil Bryn Bugail in the background

22.08.25 – Focus on Einir and our audio books on BBC Radio Cymru

Chris Williams standing outside of the Society building

21.08.25 – Chris to run Dragon’s Back Race to raise money for the North Wales Society of the Blind

North Wales Society of the Blind building with information about the society

21.08.25 – Centre closed August 27-30

Einir Wyn Williams at her workplace at the North Wales Society of the Blind resource centre, Bangor

19.08.25 – Busy Einir loves her job as the Society's audio books co-ordinator

2 women sitting at the NWSB stand at the anglesey show

14.08.25 – Two good days at Sioe Môn!

the walking group on a forest path about to walk under a bridge

13.08.25 – Trees provide welcome shade on walk from Bethesda to Bangor

Cymdeithas y Deillion volunteers at Sion Mon with their equipment

12.08.25 – North Wales Society of the Blind at Sioe Sir Fôn/Anglesey Show!

alan and his newly decorated plant pot with fresh flowers inside

6.08.25 – Blind man is delighted with new flowerpot after previous one was stolen

A person standing on chairs while in the air

5.08.25 – Hiraeth, Lost Roots dance performance accessible for everybody living with sight loss

Group of walkers standing with rocks and trees in the background

1.08.25 – Blind Society wins Tesco’s £1,500 competition!

Anthony and Tracey smiling while holding a drink

31.07.25 – Top tips and preparations for your holiday

Lôn Las Ogwen from Bethesda to Bangor with blues skies

30.07.25 – Notice of our next walk, Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - Lôn Las Ogwen from Bethesda to Bangor

Group of people standing with the pots they have created

24.07.25 – Arts and crafts session a huge success!

Lydia Fernandez-Arias

23.07.25 – Arts and crafts sessions at our resources centre

Group of walkers with their gudegods smiling

16.07.25 – A remarkable journey from Ogwen Cottage to Bethesda

Cycle section on a road with blue skies in the background

14.07.25 – Blind Society urges cyclists to be more aware of road safety laws

Phil Jenkinson holiding cameras

10.07.25 – Photography sessions

10.07.25 – Congratulations to Sara on qualifying as a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

Photograph showing part of the path. Photo: Llwybr Llechi Eryri

3.07.25 – Information about our next two walks on July 16 and August 13

A group of people in pairs with arms linked. One of the pair wearing an eye mask.

1.07.25 – 50 college staff receive awareness training from Society of the Blind

Walkers with there guide dogs ready to the four mile journey

18.06.25 – History and stunning views on our walk to the footholds of Yr Wyddfa

lleisiau cymru advert

6.06.25 – Thinking Differently

Llyn Llydaw with mountains in the background on a cloudy day

5.06.25 – Notice of our next walk to Llyn Llydaw near Yr Wyddfa

Jason Shaw from Vision Aid showing mobile device to a smiling woman wearing sunglasses

5.06.25 – Three Open Days a great success

Group of walkers standing infront of Trawsfynydd lake with beautiful views of the lake and mountains

2.06.25 – Great publicity for North Wales Society of the Blind and our walking club thanks to BBC Radio Cymru’s Shân Cothi and Cymru Fyw

Nich Thomas wearing Ray-ban Meta glasses

29.05.25 – Video to introduce the Ray-ban Meta glasses

Group of walkers standing in front of llyn trawfynydd with blue sky in the background

21.05.25 – A wonderful walk near Llyn Trawsfynydd

A member of the police speaking to members of the Colwyn Bae club about fraud and scamming

12.05.25 – Police talk about fraud and scams

View across Llyn Trawsfynydd with the mountains in the bacground with small amount of snow

7.05.25 – Notice of our walk to Trawsfynydd, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Tudur Owen as Huw Fyw sitting on a chair with a lamp, radio and a mug

30.04.25 – Comedian Tudur’s debut play goes on tour

Lydia Mary Fernandez-Arias helping members of the social club to decorate there pot

28.04.25 – A nice opportunity to relax and chat with friends while being creative.

Walkers ready to walk from Llanddwyn to Newborough forest

23.04.25 – A lovely walk to Llanddwyn and Newborough forest

Kevin and Sheila sitting on rocks on the beach

17.04.25 – Where do you like going on holiday?

jessica ennis-hill, with overlaying text saying 'north wales society of the blind'

15.04.25 – Support our Walking Club with Tesco blue tokens

Two members of the Colwyn Bay club enjoying themselves creating a pot plant

14.04.25 – A creative morning with Lydia Mary Fernandez-Arias

North End of the Llanddwyn Beach with sand and sea.

11.04.25 – Notice of our next walk to Newborough Forest - Wednesday, April 23 2025

Nick Thomas receiving his award after taking part in the Britsh Blind Sports Archery Competition

11.04.25 – Nick goes from strength to strength!

North Wales Society of the Blind Open Days 28th, 29th and 30th of May 2025

11.04.25 – Invitation: Come to our Open Days

Phil Jones in the studio wearing headphones

8.04.25 – Phill Jones’ story on BBC Radio Cymru

Paul and Angela Jenkinson on a bus

7.04.25 – Where do you like going on holiday?

Hywel speaking to Caryl Bryn from Prynhawn Da

1.04.25 – Our appeal for volunteers on S4C’s Prynhawn Da programme

Clare playing her whistle for people in the society in Colwyn Bay

24.03.25 – Clare’s magical performance on her whistle

Group of walkers ready to walk from Abergwyngregyn to Llanfairfechan

19.03.25 – Abergwyngregyn to Llanfairfechan

Phill Jones playing his guitar at a gig

14.03.25 – Phill's Story

part of the coastal path at Abergwyngregyn

10.03.25 – Notice of Abergwyngregyn to Llanfairfechan Walk Wednesday, March 19, 2025

A child listening to the Matilda book using Voxblock

6.03.25 – For younger people: Tell us about your favourite book

nadia helping people in the arts session

24.02.25 – Lovely arts and crafts session with Nadia

walkers standing infront of the sea front in beaumaris

19.02.25 – Pleasant and informative walk around Biwmares

Shows the mural on a wall outside the Society’s centre in Bangor

18.02.25 – Appeal for new trustees to provide support for people living with sight loss

woman attached to a rope in all white clothing doing a performance

10.02.25 – Hiraeth, Lost Roots

Chris McCausland smiling with the Red Sea in the background

6.02.25 – Are you thinking of going on holiday?

beaumaris castle walls with moat around and swan in the water

5.02.25 – Notice of our next walk to Beaumaris

'Byth Bythoedd Amen' sign in pink with the actors dinking a blue drink in front

29.01.25 – 'Explosion' of a new play about the lives of blind and disabled young people

4 women dancing on the floor

27.01.25 – Dance company to bring stories and legends to life

walkers next to the sea

15.01.25 – Fresh air and friendship on a walk around Y Felinheli

Bangor University students receiving sight loss awareness training

8.01.25 – Students master sight loss awareness training

Picture of Mark Roberts, the Eryri Walking Club's leader, second from the right with his dog Forrest, and other members of the club at the start of our trip to Llyn Elsi, Betws-y-Coed last year.

7.01.25 – Come and join us on our walks!