Category Archives: Birmingham

Another Visit to the Barber

Posted on July 13, 2017 by anewlookthrougholdeyes

Early Photographic Studio Photography and the Influence of Photography on Impressionist Painting The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, the University of Birmingham July 2017, Insight Programme More than three years ago I wrote about the Insight programme run by the … Continue reading →

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Audio books to the rescue

Posted on March 11, 2017 by anewlookthrougholdeyes

The first weeks of 2017 brought Trump, Brexit and, for me, an emergency heart procedure. Thanks again to the dedicated staff of the NHS and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Thanks too to family and friends for love, company and food. … Continue reading →

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Facebook Novice

Posted on June 15, 2016 by anewlookthrougholdeyes

After a lot of thought and advice I finally decided to join Facebook. To be honest, it was when my cousin in Australia joined and we realised we could post family photographs. Initially the friend who helps me with this … Continue reading →

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Eccentric Viewing

Posted on February 22, 2016 by anewlookthrougholdeyes

When I first heard the term ‘eccentric viewing’ in the context of WMD, I thought it was a slightly un-PC reference to my new way of seeing things. My first experience of my sight changes took place in Sydney Art … Continue reading →

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Networking and Development with the Macular Society

Posted on September 21, 2015 by anewlookthrougholdeyes

This year the Macular Society, UK invited its volunteers to a Volunteering and Networking and Development Event. Each time this event is held at a different venue and this year it was held in West Bromwich, Birmingham. What a weekend!  … Continue reading →

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Birthday

Posted on May 29, 2015 by anewlookthrougholdeyes

    “Ten ways to celebrate the last birthday of my 8th decade 1.  Tidy the garden (with a lot of help).  Be glad that the bluebells, aquilegia, wallflowers, forget-me-nots and peonies had consulted and decided to bloom in concert. 2.  … Continue reading →

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Button box

Posted on March 9, 2015 by anewlookthrougholdeyes

“At the top of the garden, the camelia is covered in pink flowers, bright enough for me to see.  Purple wild crocuses have spread into the lawn and snowdrops brighten the ground under the hedge.  Catkins hang from the hazel … Continue reading →

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Amazon-free Christmas 2014

Posted on November 21, 2014 by anewlookthrougholdeyes

Family emails, texts and phone calls were exchanged early this month.  Some members are spending the Christmas holiday in Australia and the time they are away also involves two birthdays.  Presents must be bought, wrapped and given by the end of … Continue reading →

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Switching banks

Posted on November 3, 2014 by anewlookthrougholdeyes

For reasons of location accessibility I decided to switch from the Cooperative Bank in the city centre to Lloyds Bank which has a local branch within walking distance of my house. Not only do the banks claim switching is easy, … Continue reading →

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Sight Village, Birmingham, UK 15/16 July 2014

Posted on July 29, 2014 by anewlookthrougholdeyes

Sight Village in Birmingham is a huge annual event covering everything from technology to a number of VI-related charities for people involved at all levels with VI. Sixth formers from a local school were on hand, armed with maps showing … Continue reading →

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