New venue for festival

Last year, the festival took its final bow at Hobbs Farm, Yapton, as the owners of the farm are looking to sell the site. 4SIGHT took the decision to make 2010 their swan song.

Martin Pearson, chief executive of 4SIGHT said: “We are very grateful to Mr and Mrs Stanscombe, of Hobbs Farm, for the tremendous support they have shown 4SIGHT and the festival over the years, and we wish them well in the future.

“Don’t worry though. 4SIGHT have found a brand-new home for the festival at Coombes Farm near Lancing and have re-named the event Festival 4SIGHT which will run from September 16-18 this year.

“Many of the Hobbs Farm Music Festival favourites are continuing to support the festival at its new home including Jon Otway, The Feel, The Move-Ons, The Mick Koumis Project and Noah’s House Band along with some fantastic new additions to the Festival 4SIGHT line-up including Rhythm Method, Flash Company, Alice Band, The Alan Smithee Experience and The Channel.

“Tickets start from just £10 and camping is also available. To purchase tickets and for more information about the festival please visit www.festival4sight.co.uk or call 01243 838008.”

4SIGHT (West Sussex Association for the Blind) is a registered charity which started in 1921, and provides services for blind and visually impaired people, their carers and supporters across the county. 4SIGHT works in the gaps between health and social services, aiming to combat social isolation, encourage independence and confidence.

It is estimated by the West Sussex PCT that there will soon be over 20,000 people with sight loss or low vision in West Sussex. Over 500 people are registered blind or partially sighted every year.

4SIGHT’s team of staff and over 500 volunteers support 40 clubs, resource centres in Crawley, Shoreham by Sea, Bognor Regis and Burgess Hill, home visits, Exhibition days, low vision assessments and the nurse-led listening and information support in the eye clinics at Worthing and St Richards Hospitals.

“The annual running costs of the West Sussex charity for blind and partially sighted people are over £500,000, with most being raised from voluntary and corporate donations, fundraising events and a charity shop,” Martin added.

If you need help with sight loss issues, want become a member of 4SIGHT, or volunteer or support fundraising events across the county then ring 01243 828555 or visit the charity’s website at www.4sightsussex.co.uk.