What’s On?
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.
November 2024
1st November – Living Well with Sight Loss Face to Face Course – Shrewsbury Session 1
10am to 3pm at Roy Fetcher Centre, 17 Cross Hill, Shrewsbury SY1 1JE.
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.
5th November – Newport Visually Impaired Group Monthly Meeting
2pm – 4pm at Cornmell Lea Community Room, Cornmell Lea, Newport.
6th November – Oswestry Sight Loss Opportunity Group Monthly Meeting
10:30am – 12:30pm at Oswestry Library, Arthur Street, SY11 1JN.
This group is facilitated by Community Resource.
Guest speaker: Dave Andrews – Myths, Legends and Inspector Probert.
6th November – Market Drayton VIP Group Monthly Meeting
2pm – 4pm at the Methodist Church Hall, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, TF9 3DL.
Guest speaker: Blood bikes.
6th November – In Touch Telford Group – Tech Training for Visually Impaired People
11.00am – 1.00pm at Telford Central Library, Southwater, Telford Town Centre, TF3 4JG.
Free drop-in sessions.
No prior experience of technology needed. Bring your own phone or tablet or try one of ours.
More information here.
7th November – 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.
7th November – Telford Visually Impaired Group Monthly Meeting
1:30pm – 3:30pm at Meeting Point House, Southwater Square, Telford TF3 4HS.
Guest Speaker: Alison from the Fire Service.
8th November – Living Well with Sight Loss Face to Face Course – Shrewsbury Session 2
10am to 3pm at Roy Fetcher Centre, 17 Cross Hill, Shrewsbury SY1 1JE.
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.
10th November – SAMBA DRUMMING WORKSHOPS FOR 13-25 YEAR OLDS
10am & 2pm (2 sessions available) at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, Spring Gardens, Shrewsbury SY1 2SZ.
FREE WORKSHOPS for visually impaired or hearing impaired young people aged 13-25. Refreshments provided by onsite Turned Wood Café. Help with travel costs available. Participants must be accompanied by support if necessary.
For more info or to sign up contact Tom Hayes: tom@hiveonline.org.uk
13th November – Telford Macular Society Group Monthly Meeting
1:30pm – 3:30pm at Wellington Methodist Church, New Street, Wellington, Telford, TF1 1LU.
Event: Winter Meal Outing.
14th November – 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.
15th November – Oswestry Macular Society Group Monthly Meeting
2pm – 4pm at The Tankard, 5-8 English Walls, Oswestry, SY11 2PA.
18th November – Shrewsbury Macular Society Group Monthly Meeting
1pm – 3pm at St. Nicholas’ Hall, United Reformed Church, Coleham Head, Shrewsbury, SY3 7BJ.
Guest speaker: The History of Nursery Rhymes – Dorothy Nicholle.
18th November – Ludlow Sight Loss Opportunity Group Monthly Meeting
10:30am – 12:30pm at Ludlow Library, 7 Parkway, Ludlow, SY8 2PG.
This group is facilitated by Community Resource.
19th November – Oswestry Visually Impaired Group Monthly Meeting
2pm – 4pm at Walford Davies Suite, The Guildhall, Oswestry, SY11 1PZ.
20th November – In Touch Telford Group – Tech Training for Visually Impaired People
* NOTE- last meeting before the Winter Break
11.00am – 1.00pm at Telford Central Library, Southwater, Telford Town Centre, TF3 4JG.
Free drop-in sessions.
No prior experience of technology needed. Bring your own phone or tablet or try one of ours.
More information here.
21st November – 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.
25th November – Shrewsbury Sight Loss Opportunity Group Monthly Meeting
2pm to 4pm at St Chad’s Church Hall, Shrewsbury, SY1 1JL2pm to 4pm at University Centre, Guildhall, Frankwell, SY3 8HQ – NOTE NEW VENUE
This group is facilitated by Community Resource.
27th November – Wem Macular Support Group Monthly Meeting
2pm – 4pm at Wem Town Hall, 28-32 High St, Wem, Shrewsbury SY4 5DG
28th November – 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.
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.
More diary dates for groups and events to be added shortly.
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.