What’s on in Visibility Scotland in July 2024
Monday 1 July to Friday 5 July
1 July
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
2 July
Charged up café.
Our weekly drop-in 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.
The café is funded by Glasgow City Council’s Community Fund.
Switched On!
A Zoom-based virtual support for those needing help and advice on using their existing smart devices.
The session runs from 1 PM to 2:30 PM.
Talking Tuesdays
A drop-in Zoom session for parent/ caregiver of children with visual impairment. All attendees must have email access to join. The group is limited to 15 participants. For more information please email families@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk or call 0141 332 4632.
3 July
MBLC
Do you ever wish you could just be present and enjoy the moment? How would it be to let go of ruminating about the past, worrying about the future or overthinking what’s happening now?
Mindfulness meditation has been shown to help people get freedom from their busy minds. Research has shown that Mindfulness practice can improve attention, memory, as well as physical and mental well-being.
This eight-week group course will include guided practice, teaching and group discussion. Come and see if it’s for you! Please register if you wish to come along.
5 July
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.
Digital Skills Group: Apple/iOS only
Come along and get face-to-face assistance with the accessibility features on your smartphone or tablet. Please note that this session is for Apple/iOS users only. If you are not sure whether you have an Apple device, please call our office and they will be able to help you.
The session takes place in our Digital Suite at 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9BW from 1 PM to 3 PM. Registration for the group is required as spaces are limited.
Monday 8 July to Friday 12 July
8 July
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.
9 July
Charged up café.
Our weekly drop-in 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.
The café is funded by Glasgow City Council’s Community Fund.
10 July
MBLC
Do you ever wish you could just be present and enjoy the moment? How would it be to let go of ruminating about the past, worrying about the future or overthinking what’s happening now?
Mindfulness meditation has been shown to help people get freedom from their busy minds. Research has shown that Mindfulness practice can improve attention, memory, as well as physical and mental well-being.
This eight-week group course will include guided practice, teaching and group discussion. Come and see if it’s for you! Please register if you wish to come along.
11 July
Renfrewshire Positive Outlook.
Face-to-face session offering advice, emotional support and information for those newly diagnosed with sight loss. The group runs from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Disability Resource Centre, Love Street Paisley.
If you are interested in attending then call us on 0141 332 4632 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk
Monday 15 July to Friday 19 July
15 July
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.
16 July
Charged up café.
Our weekly drop-in 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.
The café is funded by Glasgow City Council’s Community Fund.
17 July
MBLC
Do you ever wish you could just be present and enjoy the moment? How would it be to let go of ruminating about the past, worrying about the future or overthinking what’s happening now?
Mindfulness meditation has been shown to help people get freedom from their busy minds. Research has shown that Mindfulness practice can improve attention, memory, as well as physical and mental well-being.
This eight-week group course will include guided practice, teaching and group discussion. Come and see if it’s for you! Please register if you wish to come along.
18 July
Renfrewshire Positive Outlook.
Week two of of our face-to-face sessions offering advice, emotional support and information for those newly diagnosed with sight loss. The group takes place from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Disability Resource Centre, Love Street Paisley.
Please note this session is only open to those who attended the first Renfrewshire Positive Outlook session on 4 July.
19 July
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.
Digital Skills Group: Android only
Come along and get face-to-face assistance with the accessibility features on your smartphone or tablet. Please note that this session is for Android users only. If you are not sure whether you have an Android device, please call our office and they will be able to help you.
The session takes place in our Digital Suite at 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9BW from 1 PM to 3 PM. Registration for the group is required as spaces are limited.
Monday 22 July to Friday 26 July
22 July
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.
23 July
Charged up café.
Our weekly drop-in 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.
The café is funded by Glasgow City Council’s Community Fund.
25 July
Renfrewshire Positive Outlook.
Week three of of our face-to-face sessions offering advice, emotional support and information for those newly diagnosed with sight loss. The group takes place from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Disability Resource Centre, Love Street Paisley.
Please note this session is only open to those who attended the first Renfrewshire Positive Outlook session on 4 July.
Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August
29 July
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.
30 July
Charged up café.
Our weekly drop-in 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.
The café is funded by Glasgow City Council’s Community Fund.
2 August
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.
Digital Skills Group: Apple/iOS only
Come along and get face-to-face assistance with the accessibility features on your smartphone or tablet. Please note that this session is for Apple/iOS users only. If you are not sure whether you have an Apple device, please call our office and they will be able to help you.
The session takes place in our Digital Suite at 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9BW from 1 PM to 3 PM. Registration for the group is required as spaces are limited.
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
Posted on the: June 27, 2024