0141 332 4632What’s on in Visibility Scotland in June 2024
Monday 3 June to Friday 7 June
3 June
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
Edinburgh Positive Outlook.
Face-to-face session offering advice, emotional support and information for those newly diagnosed with sight loss. The group runs from 10 AM to 12 PM. at our office at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, 45 Chalmers Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9HA.
If you are interested in attending then call us on 0141 332 4632 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk
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4 June
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.
5 June
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.
7 June
Messy Play
This session is for children aged five and under. It 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 until 11.30 AM at our 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow office.
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 10 June to Friday 14 June
10 June
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.
Edinburgh 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 runs from 10 AM to 12 PM. at our office at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, 45 Chalmers Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9HA.
Please note this session is only open to those who attended the first Edinburgh Positive Outlook session on 3 June.
11 June
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.
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 PM. Attendees can be dialled into to the Zoom meeting via their mobiles phones.
12 June
MBLC Week 2
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.
Helensburgh Peer Support
Peer support group for those with visual impairment. The group meets at the United Reform Church, 35 West Princes Street, Helensburgh from 10:30AM to 12 PM.
Monday 17 June to Friday 21 June
17 June
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.
18 June
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.
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 11 June.
19 June
MBLC Week 3
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.
20 June
Practical sessions (ages 10 to 25)
Visibility Scotland are delivering practical cookery sessions in partnership with Food Heroes. Food Heroes is run by Kay & Jenn, two specialist Dietitians who deliver diet and education sessions in a fun and interactive way.
The sessions are aimed at young people to help gain confidence in the kitchen and learn some healthy recipes along the way. You will learn basic kitchen skills such as recipe reading, measuring, cutting, and grating, as well as oven and hob practice.
The venue will be at Visibility Scotland headquarters, 2 Queens Crescent, Glasgow. The session will run from 6 PM to 8 PM.
21 June
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 24 June to Friday 28 June
24 June
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.
Edinburgh 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 runs from 10 AM to 12 PM. at our office at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, 45 Chalmers Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9HA.
Please note this session is only open to those who attended the first Edinburgh Positive Outlook session on 3 June.
25 June
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.
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 11 June.
Tech Works VoiceOver Group
A small group with Apple/IOS voiceover users to discuss using the screen reading software. This will take place from 1 PM until 3 PM at the head office: 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9BW. This session has limited space available. Please call if you are interested.
26 June
MBLC Week 4
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.
Longstone iOS/Apple Digital Skills Group
Craig is offering group-based support for people living in Edinburgh City with their existing devices. This alternates month to month between Android and IOS. This event is for people with Apple/iOS devices only. It will run from 1 PM to 3 PM at the Longstone Resource Centre, 62 Longstone Street, Edinburgh, EH14 2DA.
In order to use the Longstone Resource Centre facility, people must live in the Edinburgh City local authority. For people in the Lothians, we can offer a face to face group at QC “Digital Skills Group” or a monthly Switched On! session via Zoom.
This session has limited space available. To book a slot, please call Visibility Scotland at 0131 378 1874 or email info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk.
27 June
Visibility Scotland Webinar
Visibility Scotland is hosting a webinar with special guests Glasgow Disability Sport. The Webinar will take place on Zoom from 11 AM until 12 PM.
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: May 30, 2024
