Sight Matters Matters

David Hogg - a local cyclist - is gearing up for an epic 2,000-kilometre journey across Europe - all in support of Isle of Man sight loss charity Sight Matters.

In the latest episode of Sight Matters Matters, Bob Harrison is joined by two senior representatives from Manx Care to discuss patient experience, waiting times, and the renewed focus on nursing leadership across the Isle of Man.

Sight Matters is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a wide-ranging programme of fundraising and community events. Volunteer Co-Ordinator Debbie Thompson tells Bob Harrison what is coming up through 2026.

CEO Cathryn Bradley joins the podcast to review the impact of Sight Matters’ work in 2025, including the delivery of 99 free activities for members, creative partnerships through the Arts Council’s 60 for 60 programme, and the successful installation of solar panels following a community fundraising campaign.

Michelle Furness from ManninSight, a fundraising arm of the Sight Matters. Michelle joins host Bob Harrison to discuss an inspiring event coming to the island in March 2026 – a special evening with Janet Gray MBE, an athlete and motivational speaker.

Marc Furness, Partner at Callin Wild, talks about Will Writing Month. Exploring why making or updating a will is important, how it helps protect your loved ones, and how Callin Wild’s support makes a difference for Sight Matters members.

In this episode, Peter Marshall - Marketing & Fundraising Lead for Sight Matters explains what exactly the charity does.

Andy Bass Head of Sales and Kerry Waddington Head of Marketing and Communications at Conister Bank. The Conversation is about our upcoming Coast 2 Coast walk

Bob Harrison chats toe Ashley Perry about his challenge to raise money for Sight Matters.

Bob Harrison chats to local author Robert Cowley

In this month’s Sight Matters Matters Bob Harrison chats to Chris Smith from Road Safety about staying safe on the roads – especially as a visually impaired person.

This episode is with Josh Radcliffe from Manx Telecom talking to Bob Harrison about the copper switch off.

Bob Harrison chats toe Sight Matters Chairman Bob Dowty.

Karen Callin and Michelle Furness from Sight Matters’ fundraising arm ManninSight. The ladiestalk about why ManninSight was founded and what fundraising events they have coming up.

Bob Harrison chats to Eye Clinic Liason Officer Lesley Hankinson to find out what that role is all about and what she does.