You can get involved in our fortnightly and monthly events for people, and parents of children, with visual impairment.
Trying a new event can be a positive and rewarding way to become involved in the community.
Are you interested in participating in a new activity? Sports and fitness activities, book groups, arts and crafts groups are all groups we're investigating, so please give us a call if you have visual impairment and would like to become involved.
We also have parent support groups, which are a place for parents to meet each other and share their circumstances and experiences of caring for children with visual impairment and sight loss.
Andrea and Tamas lead our Community Activity teams.
If you would like to get involved, or are interested in trying a hobby or activity, call us on 0800 024 8973 or email communityactivity@sightscotland.org.uk.
Glasgow
Braille Social Study
Meets at: The Gorbals Library, 180 Crown St, Gorbals, Glasgow G5 9XD.
When: every first and third Thursday of the month from 11am to 1pm.
Spaces are limited, so please email communityactivity@sightscotland.org.uk if you are interested in attending.
Braille Teaching
Meets at: The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN.
When: every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 1pm to 3pm.
Spaces are limited, so please email communityactivity@sightscotland.org.uk if you are interested in attending.
St. Francis' Arts & Crafts Group
Meets at: St. Francis' Community Centre, 405 Cumberland Street, Glasgow G5 0SE.
When: every Wednesday from 4pm to 6pm.*
*Times and dates may change, please email communityactivity@sightscotland.org.uk to confirm.
The Mitchell Library Peer Support Group
Meets at: The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN.
When: every second and fourth Friday of the month from 11am to 1pm.
Knightswood Peer Support Group
Meets at: Knightswood Library, 27 Dunterlie Avenue, Glasgow G13 3BB.
When: every third Friday of the month from 11am to 1pm.
The Mitchell Library Parents Support Group
Meets at: The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
When: every last Wednesday of the month from 11am to 1pm.
Edinburgh
Piershill Adult Social Group
Losing our vision isn’t easy and nobody should go through it alone.
Come and join our community, share your challenges with us, have a cup of tea and maybe play some giant Scrabble!
Meets at: Piershill Library, 30 Piershill Terrace EH8 7BQ.
Time: 2pm to 4pm.
Dates: 26 September and 10 & 24 October 2024.
Longstone Adult Social Group
This group is located in a smart home facility full of high-tech appliances to help solve everyday problems for people who live with disability.
They have a lovely small kitchen in the building that allows us to have a cup of tea or grab a bite while chatting.
Meets at: Edinburgh Rehabilitation and Support Service, 62 Longstone Street EH14 2DA.
When: Every Monday from 11am to 1pm.
Portobello Yoga Fridays
Join us for a gentle sitting chair yoga practice with meditation.
This is a very gentle class designed for the elderly, so the awareness we build up in our body is more in focus than any physical activity.
You'll learn different breathing techniques, mindfulness exercises and get to know yourself and other group members on a deeper level.
Meets at: Portobello Library, 14 Rosefield Avenue EH15 1AU.
When: Every Friday from 12pm to 1pm.
Musselburgh Library Social Group
A supportive, local community and a long conversation can take a lot off someone’s shoulders.
In this meetup we play board games, have a nice cup of tea and chat about the everyday difficulties we encounter when dealing with sight loss.
Meets at: 10 Bridge Street EH21 6AG.
Time: 2:15pm to 3:15pm.
Dates: 10 & 24 October and 4 & 18 November 2024.
Information and sign up
If you're interested in any of our community events and need more information, please send us an email at communityactivity@sightscotland.org.uk.
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