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Diary dates for peer support group meetings, events, courses and much more

Some of the events and groups below are not directly run by Sight Loss Shropshire, but are listed here for your convenience.

December 2024

3rd December – Newport Visually Impaired Group Monthly Meeting  
2pm – 4pm at Cornmell Lea Community Room, Cornmell Lea, Newport.   

4th December – Market Drayton VIP Group Monthly Meeting 
2pm – 4pm at the Methodist Church Hall, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, TF9 3DL. 
Guest speaker: Floristry demonstration & workshop.

5th December – Telford Visually Impaired Group Monthly Meeting  
Event: Christmas Meal at Holiday Inn Telford. Three course meal, tea or coffee with mince pies.

11th December – Telford Macular Society Group Monthly Meeting  
1:30pm – 3:30pm at Wellington Methodist Church, New Street, Wellington, Telford, TF1 1LU. 
Event: Christmas Social & John Straub’s Quiz    

16th December – Shrewsbury Macular Society Group Monthly Meeting  
1pm – 3pm at St. Nicholas’ Hall, United Reformed Church, Coleham Head, Shrewsbury, SY3 7BJ. 

17th December – Oswestry Visually Impaired Group Monthly Meeting  
2pm – 4pm at Walford Davies Suite, The Guildhall, Oswestry, SY11 1PZ. 


January 2025

13th January – Living Well with Sight Loss Telephone Course – Session 1  
1.00 to 2.30pm   
These free telephone courses provide information, advice, support and practical solutions for people with sight loss and those close to them.   
Booking essential – more information here. 

20th January – Living Well with Sight Loss Telephone Course – Session 2  
1.00 to 2.30pm   
These free telephone courses provide information, advice, support and practical solutions for people with sight loss and those close to them.   
Booking essential – more information here. 

27th January – Living Well with Sight Loss Telephone Course – Session 3  
1.00 to 2.30pm   
These free telephone courses provide information, advice, support and practical solutions for people with sight loss and those close to them.   
Booking essential – more information here. 

29th January – Winter’s Day Out 2025
11am to 3pm at Shrewsbury Town Football Club, The Croud Meadow, Oteley Road, Shrewsbury SY2 6ST.
A wonderful celebration and social event for visually impaired people across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.
Booking essential as places are limited – more information here.


February 2025

3rd February – Living Well with Sight Loss Telephone Course – Session 4  
1.00 to 2.30pm   
These free telephone courses provide information, advice, support and practical solutions for people with sight loss and those close to them.   
Booking essential – more information here. 

20th February – Living Well with Sight Loss Face to Face Course – Telford Session 1 
10am to 3pm at Independent Living Centre, Hazeldine House, Overdale, Central Square, Telford TF3 4JL. 
These free courses provide information, advice, support and practical solutions for people with sight loss and those close to them.  
Booking essential – more information here

24th February – Living Well with Sight Loss Face to Face Course – Telford Session 2
10am to 3pm at Independent Living Centre, Hazeldine House, Overdale, Central Square, Telford TF3 4JL. 
These free courses provide information, advice, support and practical solutions for people with sight loss and those close to them.  
Booking essential – more information here

More diary dates for groups and events to be added shortly.