Activities for clients
PRACTICAL HELP WITH EVERYDAY TASKS… AND FUN FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW VISION!
Whatever type or level of sight loss you have, you CAN do a lot of things, with the right help
N-Vision sight loss charity believes that people with visual impairments should be encouraged and supported to:
- Carry out everyday tasks confidently and safely.
- Gain skills and coping strategies to open up job prospects.
- Enjoy the same hobbies and leisure activities as anyone else.
- Generally, learn adaptive ways to manage daily life with sight loss.
To assist with this, we have a packed programme of FREE activities (sometimes there is a small charge for refreshments at events).
These vary across the month, but include:
Technology with Confidence – coaching in plain English, for all abilities, to help you to make the best of everything from your mobile phone to the latest devices and software for sight loss support.
Cooking with Confidence – sessions to help people get back into the kitchen, preparing hot meals safely and cheaply with lots of aids, tricks and tips for anyone experiencing sight loss.
Outdoor Walking/Running with Confidence – events and help to get you outdoors more, in accessible places that provide fresh air and exercise. We also offer training for family and friends in the Guided Walking technique.
Dance Classes
Chair Yoga
Arts & Crafts Group
Gardening Club
Weekly Social Club
This is held every Thursday from 10am to 3pm in our Sharples Hall Activities Centre. It is a full day of sight-loss-aware activities and entertainment. You get a hot lunch and the chance to relax with friends.
There is a £20 charge for the day to cover the costs of food and entertainment.
Our Café Clubs all start at 11am and usually finish around 12.30pm
| Location | Venue | Address | Day and time of month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | Holiday Inn Hotel | 85 Talbot Rd, FY1 1LL. | 1st Tuesday of the month |
| Cleveleys | The Tramway | 167-169 Victoria Road West, FY5 3LB. | 2nd Tuesday of the month |
| Fleetwood | North Euston Hotel | The Esplanade, FY7 6BN. | 3rd Tuesday of the month |
| Poulton | Thyme Café | Teanlowe Centre, FY6 7DF | 4th Tuesday of the month |
| St Annes | Glendower Hotel | North Promenade, FY8 2NQ | 4th Tuesday of the month |
Community Café Clubs
These are informal gatherings of like-minded people, who relax together in accessible and welcoming venues once a month.
Though it’s largely about making friends and socialising as a person with sight loss, you also have an opportunity to get advice and support from N-Vision staff and volunteers.
Friends, family and carers are welcome too – everyone purchases their own refreshments with help from venue staff and the N-Vision team.
Our Café Clubs all start at 11am and usually finish around 12.30pm
| Location | Venue | Address | Day and time of month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | Holiday Inn Hotel | 85 Talbot Rd, FY1 1LL. | 1st Tuesday of the month |
| Cleveleys | The Tramway | 167-169 Victoria Road West, FY5 3LB. | 2nd Tuesday of the month |
| Fleetwood | North Euston Hotel | The Esplanade, FY7 6BN. | 3rd Tuesday of the month |
| Poulton | Thyme Café | Teanlowe Centre, FY6 7DF | 4th Tuesday of the month |
| St Annes | Glendower Hotel | North Promenade, FY8 2NQ | 4th Tuesday of the month |
FOR DETAILS ABOUT OUR LOCAL ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME FOR PEOPLE WITH SIGHT LOSS, PLEASE CONTACT THE LOW VISION CENTRE ON 01253 362 696
OR EMAIL [email protected]
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