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Visibility Scotland April 2025 programme

What’s on in Visibility Scotland in April 2025

 

Monday 07 April to Friday 11 April

07 April

Glasgow Community Group.

Our weekly group enjoys crafting, making and growing together. The group meets between 10 AM to 12.30 PM at our head office: 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9BW

 

08 April

Charged up café.

Our weekly café that runs between 10 AM and 3 PM every Tuesday at our head office: 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9BW.

Come along and enjoy some free soup with bread and some tasty sweet treats. You can also charge up your electronic devices free of charge.  It’s a great way to meet and chat with other visually impaired people and find out more about our services.

Please note that we have now implemented a booking system due to high demand. To book a spot, please call us on 0141 332 4632 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk

 

Positive Outlook Course (held on Zoom)

A virtual Positive Outlook course delivered on Zoom. You can meet others new to sight loss can share experiences and tips with others. The course runs over three consecutive Tuesdays. The session is run by our Training and Information Specialist. The session runs from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Attendees can be dialed into to the Zoom meeting via their mobile phones.

 

Monday 14 April to Friday 18 April

14 April

Glasgow Community Group.

Our weekly group enjoys crafting, making and growing together. The group meets between 10 AM to 12.30 PM at our head office: 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9BW.

 

15 April

Charged up café.

Our weekly café that runs between 10 AM and 3 PM every Tuesday at our head office: 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9BW.

Come along and enjoy some free soup with bread and some tasty sweet treats. You can also charge up your electronic devices free of charge.  It’s a great way to meet and chat with other visually impaired people and find out more about our services.

Please note that we have now implemented a booking system due to high demand. To book a spot, please call us on 0141 332 4632 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk

 

Positive Outlook Course (held on Zoom)

Week two of our virtual Positive Outlook course delivered on Zoom. Please note: this session is only open to those who attended the first Positive Outlook session on 08 April.

 

Eye T Pensioners

Come along and get a casual face-to-face demonstration with how the accessibility features on your smart phones and tablets work and how they can help you with everyday tasks!

These sessions take place at our Digital Suite at our main office 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9BW from 10 AM to 11:30 AM. Registration for the group is required as spaces are limited.

 

17 April

Positive Outlook Course (In Person)

A Positive Outlook course delivered in person at our Queen’s Crescent office. You can meet others new to sight loss can share experiences and tips with others. The course runs over three consecutive Thursdays. The session is run by one of our Patient Support Workers. The session runs from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Spaces are limited. To register please call 0141 332 4632 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk

 

 

Monday 21 April to Friday 25 April

22 April

Charged up café.

Our weekly café that runs between 10 AM and 3 PM every Tuesday at our head office: 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9BW.

Come along and enjoy some free soup with bread and some tasty sweet treats. You can also charge up your electronic devices free of charge.  It’s a great way to meet and chat with other visually impaired people and find out more about our services.

Please note that we have now implemented a booking system due to high demand. To book a spot, please call us on 0141 332 4632 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk

 

Positive Outlook Course (held on Zoom)

Week three of our virtual Positive Outlook course delivered on Zoom. Please note: this session is only open to those who attended the first Positive Outlook session on 08 April.

 

24 April

Positive Outlook Course (In Person)

Week two of our Positive Outlook course delivered in person at our Queen’s Crescent office. You can meet others new to sight loss can share experiences and tips with others. The course runs over three consecutive Thursdays. The session is run by one of our Patient Support Workers. The session runs from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Please note this session is only open to people who attended the first In Person Positive Outlook on 17 April.

 

Walk and Talk, Glasgow Community 

Walk and Talk is a session for people to build confidence when navigating outside with a fully qualified rehabilitation officer. The walk will start and end at our main office, 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9BW. There will be a choice of routes. The session will take place from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. 

Please register by calling 0141 332 4632 or by emailing info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk 

 

25 April

West Lothian Messy Play

This session is for children aged five and under. The session will be delivered by our partners at Food Heroes who are two Specialist Dietitians. They will be ready to answer any queries about diet and health for your child.

The session incorporates exploring food through play, to build positive relationships with food for children and families while learning and having fun together.

It runs from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at  Livingston North Partnership, Carmondean Centre Rd, Deans, Livingston EH54 8PT.

 

Chair-based Movement and Meditation.

Chair-based movement and meditation with Kirsteen from New Rhythms for Glasgow.

Wake up for the weekend with positive energy movement and some mindfulness at the end of the session. Please book ahead if you would like to attend any of these sessions.

The sessions run every other Friday from 11 AM to 12:30 PM at 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9BW.

 

Monday 28 April to Friday 02 May

28 April

Glasgow Community Group.

Our weekly group enjoys crafting, making and growing together. The group meets between 10 AM to 12.30 PM at our head office: 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9BW.

 

29 April

Charged up café.

Our weekly café that runs between 10 AM and 3 PM every Tuesday at our head office: 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9BW.

Come along and enjoy some free soup with bread and some tasty sweet treats. You can also charge up your electronic devices free of charge.  It’s a great way to meet and chat with other visually impaired people and find out more about our services.

Please note that we have now implemented a booking system due to high demand. To book a spot, please call us on 0141 332 4632 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk

 

Eye T Pensioners

Come along and get a casual face-to-face demonstration with how the accessibility features on your smart phones and tablets work and how they can help you with everyday tasks!

These sessions take place at our Digital Suite at our main office 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9BW from 10 AM to 11:30 AM. Registration for the group is required as spaces are limited.

 

Socialising group for 10 to 17 year olds 

Visibility Scotland is working with Freedom & Joy coaches to provide a series of group workshops. These sessions have a focus on socialising and for those aged 10 to 17 years with vision impairment. 

Aarti and Sharon are the Freedom & Joy Coaches . They will lead conversations about the challenges young visually impaired people have with socialising. Each group will provide an opportunity to identify solutions to these challenges in a fun, relaxed setting. These groups will be supportive and offer a unique environment to forge friendships, build confidence and empower the group to share new experiences.

The sessions will take place at Visibility Scotland’s headquarters at 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9BW from 6 PM to 7:30 PM.

 

30 April

Socialising group for 18 to 25 year olds 

Visibility Scotland is working with Freedom & Joy coaches to provide a series of group workshops. These sessions have a focus on socialising and for those aged 18 to 25 years with vision impairment. 

Aarti and Sharon are the Freedom & Joy Coaches . They will lead conversations about the challenges young visually impaired people have with socialising. Each group will provide an opportunity to identify solutions to these challenges in a fun, relaxed setting. These groups will be supportive and offer a unique environment to forge friendships, build confidence and empower the group to share new experiences.

The sessions will take place at Visibility Scotland’s headquarters at 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9BW from 6 PM to 7:30 PM.

 

01 May

Positive Outlook Course (In Person)

Week three of our Positive Outlook course delivered in person at our Queen’s Crescent office. You can meet others new to sight loss can share experiences and tips with others. The course runs over three consecutive Thursdays. The session is run by one of our Patient Support Workers. The session runs from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Please note this session is only open to people who attended the first In Person Positive Outlook on 17 April.

 

Interested in coming along?

If you would like to take part in any of the activities listed, or to find out more about our services, then give our friendly team a call on:

  • Glasgow (head office): 0141 332 4632
  • Edinburgh and the Lothians: 0131 378 1874
  • Dumfries and Galloway: 01387 267 131

You can email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk

You can also contact us using our Contact Us form: Contact Us

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Written by: August Wright

Posted on the: April 3, 2025
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