Events

Our heartfelt thanks to all friends and supporters who organise fundraising events on our behalf. We really appreciate your incredible help. Please scroll down to see upcoming events and please let us know if we can help with your planning – we’re always happy to get involved!

Our upcoming events…

Carols in the Chapel

Wednesday 16th December 2026
Winchester College Chapel
7pm – 8:30pm (doors open from 6:30pm)

Enjoy a joyful programme of choir and congregational singing, alongside festive readings from Professor Andrew Lotery and scientists from the University of Southampton vision research team. Carols will be performed by Bach Winchester Voices and the Hampshire Youth Choir, directed by Mark Williams and Andrew Hayman, with the service led by Rev Benjamin Sargent, Chaplain of Winchester College. We are very grateful for their support in making this special evening possible.

Tickets cost £20 for nave seating or £15 for side chantry seating (restricted view).

Christmas Cards on sale

Choose from three festive designs, created by talented local artists.

£4 per pack of five cards, or three packs for £10

Bach’s St John Passion – save the date!

Sunday 4th April 2027
Winchester College Chapel

Bach Winchester Voices and Orchestra will be returning just after Easter to perform the moving St John Passion at Winchester College Chapel. An opportunity not to be missed, with incredible singers and musicians directed by Andrew Hayman.

Booking details coming soon.

Gift of Sight Beating Blindness Lecture

Thursday 22nd April 2027

Holiday Inn, Eastleigh

Our biannual lecture featuring leading eye specialists will return in April. Save the date in your diary – full details will be coming soon!

Fundraising Gallery

Here are photos of just some of the wonderful events and fundraising challenges that our supporters have taken part in for Gift of Sight. We appreciate every fundraising effort and would welcome any ideas!