New Phone and Online Groups
We are pleased to announce we have launched new virtual and telephone support groups.
Meetings will be held monthly, and it is simple to join – either by dialling in by telephone or by simply clicking a link. There is no set agenda, just an opportunity to chat.
If you would like some advice about accessing the group online please get in touch on the number below and our North Wales Operations Manager Nia will be happy to talk to you more about the groups.
Once you’ve registered your interest all of the details will be sent to you in advance of the meeting in either print or by email. To register your interest or for further information please get in touch by telephone: 07548 829635 or Email Nia at ngreer@visionsupport.org.uk
Time to Chat Telephone and Online Group
Time to chat is every two months.
The next group will be on the 23rd of April at 10.30am in this session join us for a cuppa and a chat
For joining details please call 01244 381515 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk
Or if you are familiar with Microsoft teams please join using the details below.
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 385 584 381 326
Passcode: fpYzra
Dial-in by phone
+44 20 4526 6313,,750493765# United Kingdom, London
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 750 493 765#
Socialise Virtual Social Group
Working age group for North Wales and Cheshire
Connect with young and working age people living with a vision impairment. Join our virtual meetups by telephone or online via Microsoft Teams. Call us on 01244 381515 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk if you would like to join this virtual group, get more details or want to know more about how to join on Microsoft teams if you’ve not done it before!
The next meeting is on the 2nd of April at 7pm.
Tech Forum
Whether you are new to technology, want to know more or have some tips you would like to share with others we will be running a Tech Forum with different themes each month facilitated by our Digital Skills Team and running every third Wednesday of the month.
Our first session was discussing all things Apple products – iPhones, iPads and the accessibility software which lots of people living with a vision impairment find accessible.
- Wednesday 17th April at 10:30am via Teams Guest Speaker: HumanWare. HumanWare will be joining us to tell us about the latest tech available to people living with a vision impairment.
- Wednesday 15th May 10:30am (Hybrid) via Teams or in person at AVOW, Wrexham. Reading is one of the biggest challenges when living with a vision impairment. Rob will be telling us about tech that can help.
- Wednesday 19th June 10:30am (Hybrid) via Teams or in person at Vision Support, Chester. Keith and Rob will talk about screen readers and summarise what is available. They will also be on hand to answer any questions.
- Wednesday 17th July at 10:30am via Teams. Guest Speaker TBC.
To be added to the mailing list to receive the Teams link or telephone number to join in on the meetings please get in touch and we will send out joining instructions. Call 01244 381515 or email digitalskillsreferrals@visionsupport.org.uk
Conwy Sight Loss Group Virtual Meeting
A social group to meet others living with sight loss in your community. This group meet virtually on the third Friday of each month from 10:30am – 11.30am. You can join via phone or Microsoft teams.
For joining details contact Megan on 07936 950721 or email mgiles@visionsupport.org.uk
The next meeting was due to be on the 15th March but will now be on the 22nd.
Additional dates are as follows: 19th April, 17th May, 21st June.
North Wales Groups
Please get in touch beforehand if you’d be interested in joining one of our groups by calling 01244 381515 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk
Mold Visionaires
We are pleased to announce we have a brand new group coming to Mold in Flintshire! Join us for a coffee and a chat on Monday the 20th of May from 12.30pm till 2pm at Caffi Isa.
Caffi Isa is in Mynydd Isa Library Community Centre, Mercia Drive, Mynydd Isa, Mold, CH7 6UH.
This new group will be on the 3rd Monday of every month from 12.30pm till 2pm.
The next meetings are on the following dates:
20th May, 17th June, 15th July, 16th September.
If you would like to attend or find out more please call 01244 381515 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk
The Prestatyn Visionaires
Organised by Mildred Taylor, the group meets at the English Presbyterian Church of Wales, Nant Hall Rd, Prestatyn, LL19 9LR on the first Wednesday of every month from 10:00am to 12:00 noon.
The next meetings are on the following dates.
3rd April – Seated exercise
1st May -TBC
June (date to be confirmed) – Group outing
If you would like to attend please call 01244 381515 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk
The Rhyl Visionaires
The Social Club meets every fourth Wednesday of each month from 10:30am to 12:00pm at The ASK Centre, 9 – 11 Water Street, Rhyl, LL18 1SP.
The next meetings are on the following dates.
24th April – TBC
22nd May – Guest Speaker from hedgehog rescue
26th June – Health promotion talk
If you would like to attend please call 01244 381515 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk
The Wrexham Visionaires
The Social Club meets on the first Thursday of every month from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Wrexham Methodist Church, 37 Regent Street, Wrexham, LL11 1RY.
The next meetings are on the following dates.
4th April – Guest Speaker from Hope Project, Age Cymru
2nd May – VI Tennis talk
6th June – Singing for the brain
If you would like to attend please call 01244 381515 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk to register your interest.
The Conwy Sight Loss Group
The Conwy Sight Loss Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 1:00pm until 3:00pm at Mostyn Gallery, 12 Vaughan Street, Llandudno, LL30 1AB.
The next meetings are on the following dates.
3rd April – Llandudno museum talk
1st May – Age Cymru HOPE project talk
5th June – TBC
If you would like more information or would like to attend please call 01244 381515 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk
Socialise Working age group for North Wales and Cheshire
If you are living with sight loss, of working age and would like to meet others in your local area come and join and meet new people.
Our next in Person Socialise Working age group meet up is on Saturday 20th April at Wildwood in Llandudno.
If you would like more information or to attend please call on 01244 381515 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk
Cheshire Groups
Please get in touch beforehand if you’d be interested in joining one of our groups.
Walled City VI Social and Activities Group
The Bowls group meets every Thursday (April-September) 11:00am – 1:00pm at St Werbergh’s Parish Centre, Brook Street, Chester. Equipment and refreshments provided. All ability levels and volunteers welcome.
Outside of the Bowls season, (September-April) the group will be meeting at Northgate arena, Chester. Every Thursday from 1:00pm – 3:00pm to play Indoor Curling.
If you would like to get involved please call 01244 478910 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk
Audio Described Cinema Group
Monthly screening at The StoryHouse in Chester. Exact time and date varies.
The StoryHouse in Chester will next be showing a dedicated audio descriptive screening of ‘Dune 2’ on the 30th of April.
There will be a member of staff from StoryHouse present in the foyer from 10.30am to meet you and the film will start at 11.00am.
The cost is £6.00 per person and any guides or carers are free of charge. Headsets for the audio description will be available via personal headsets and the lighting will remain on low throughout the film.
If you would like to attend please call 01244 478910 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk
Chester Swimming and Gym Group
Brio Fitness at Northgate Arena in Chester now offer vision impaired sessions after running taster sessions with Vision Support. The vision impaired sessions are sports sessions tailored to those partially sighted or blind. Gym Sessions Tuesdays 12.30pm – 1.30pm. Swim Sessions Wednesdays 9.30am – 10.30am.
Please call 01244 478910 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk if you would like more information.
Open VI Friendly Ellesmere Port Swimming Session
Brio Leisure Centre, Ellesmere Port Sport Village, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port CH65 9LB on Fridays at 12.45pm till 13.45pm
Its £6 per person for the first session then £5 per person for each session after that!
Please call 01244 478910 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk if you would like to attend or to get more information.
VI Creative Art Sessions Ellesmere Port
This group meets once a month from 10:30am to 12:30pm at Wolverham Community Centre, Cheltenham Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 5DS.
Our final creative art session will be on the following date:
Monday 15th April – Creating Mosaic tiles.
All creative art sessions are free of charge and transport can be provided. Please note two weeks notice is needed.
To book your place call 01244 478910 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk for more information
Winsford Vision Support Social Group
This group meets on the second Monday of every month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Friendly group of individuals who meet for a coffee and a chat.
Location: Novel Bites Café, Winsford Library, High Street, Winsford, CW7 2AS.
The next dates are as follows; 8th April, 13th May, 10th June, 8th July.
If you are living with sight loss and would like to meet others in your local area, come along and meet new people.
Contact us on 01244 478910 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk for more information.
Northwich Vision Support Social Group
This group meets on the fourth Monday of every month from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. A larger group of friendly people who meet for a coffee, light lunch and a chat.
Location: Kanya Bistro, Waters Cross, Watling St, Northwich CW9 5FY.
The next dates are as follows; 22nd April, 24th June, 22nd July.
For more information please call 01244 478910 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk
Halton Activities Group
Meets every Tuesday between 11:00am and 1:00pm at 38 Wicksten Drive (Christian Centre), Halton, Runcorn, WA7 5UX
Activities include armchair aerobics, quizzes, crafts, speakers and trips. For more information please call the Halton Sensory Services Centre on 0151 511 8801.
