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Visibility Scotland May 2026 programme

What’s on at Visibility Scotland in May 2026

 

Monday 04 May to Friday 08 May

Monday 04 May

Glasgow Community Group.

Our weekly self-led 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.

 

Tuesday 05 May

Charged up café.

Our weekly café that runs between 10 AM and 1:30 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 vision 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 0800 987 1087 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk

 

Wednesday 06 May

EyeCan Cook: Ages 20-25

Take part in a hands-on cooking session led by Visibility Scotland experienced Vision Rehabilitation Specialists. This fun and inclusive workshop focuses on building practical cooking skills, exploring healthy eating, and enjoying the social side of preparing food together. Participants will have the chance to learn techniques to cook safely and independently, while engaging with others in a supportive environment. The perfect recipe for connection and creativity! Taking place at Visibility Scotland, 2 Queens Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9BW from 5:45 to 7:45 PM. Spots are limited so please register ahead of time. 

 

Friday 08 May

Charged up café.

Our weekly café that runs between 11 AM and 1:00 PM every Friday 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 vision 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 0800 987 1087 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk

 

Monday 11 May to Friday 15 May

Monday 11 May

Glasgow Community Group.

Our weekly self-led 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.

 

 

Tuesday 12 May

Charged up café.

Our weekly café that runs between 10 AM and 1:30 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 vision 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 0800 987 1087 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk

 

Wednesday 13 May

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 two consecutive Wednesdays. The session is run by our Training and Information Specialist. The session runs from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Attendees can be dialed into to the Zoom meeting via their mobile phones.

 

Socialising group for 10 to 17 year olds 

Visibility Scotland is working with Freedom and Joy coaches to provide a series of group workshops. These sessions focus on socialising  for young people  aged 10 to 17 years with vision impairment. Aarti and Sharon are the Freedom and Joy Coaches . They lead conversations about the challenges young vision impaired people have with socialising. Each group provides an opportunity to identify solutions to these challenges in a fun, relaxed setting. These groups are supportive and offer a unique environment to forge friendships, build confidence and empower the group to share new experiences.
The sessions take place at Visibility Scotland’s headquarters at 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9BW from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Socialising group for 18 to 25 year olds 

Visibility Scotland is working with Freedom and Joy coaches to provide a series of group workshops. These sessions focus on socialising  for young people  aged 18 to 25 years with vision impairment. Aarti and Sharon are the Freedom and Joy Coaches . They lead conversations about the challenges young vision impaired people have with socialising. Each group provides an opportunity to identify solutions to these challenges in a fun, relaxed setting. These groups are supportive and offer a unique environment to forge friendships, build confidence and empower the group to share new experiences.
The sessions take place at Visibility Scotland’s headquarters at 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9BW from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

EyeCan Cook: Adults 25+

Three week adult cooking skills class – week one, cold prep confidence. Take part in a hands-on cooking session led by Visibility Scotland’s experienced vision rehabilitation specialist. This fun and inclusive workshop focuses on building practical cooking skills, exploring healthy eating and enjoying the social side of preparing food together. Participants will have the chance to learn techniques to cook safely and independently while engaging with others in a supportive environment. The perfect recipe for connection and creativity. This session takes place at Visibility Scotland from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Numbers are very limited, so if you are interested in taking part, please contact Visibility Scotland on 0800 987 1087 to book a space.

EyeCan Cook: Ages 20-25

Take part in a hands-on cooking session led by Visibility Scotland experienced Vision Rehabilitation Specialists. This fun and inclusive workshop focuses on building practical cooking skills, exploring healthy eating, and enjoying the social side of preparing food together. Participants will have the chance to learn techniques to cook safely and independently, while engaging with others in a supportive environment. The perfect recipe for connection and creativity! Taking place at Visibility Scotland, 2 Queens Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9BW from 5:45 to 7:45 PM. Spots are limited so please register ahead of time. 

 

 

Friday 15 May

Charged up café.

Our weekly café that runs between 11 AM and 1:00 PM every Friday 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 vision 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 0800 987 1087 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk

 

Sensory play room open 

Visibility Scotland has launched a sensory play room for VI and blind children aged zero to six years. The room will be open for sensory play every second Friday at Visibility Scotland, 2 Queens Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9BW beginning on Friday 6th February 2026 from 10:30 AM onwards. Visiting the room is free of charge, though a small donation to our charity is always appreciated. It is a fun, welcoming space designed for children and families.

Space is limited, so please confirm your attendance no later than the Tuesday before each session by calling 0800 987 1087 or emailing families@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk

 

 

Monday 18 May to Friday 22 May

Monday 18 May

Glasgow Community Group.

Our weekly self-led 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.

 

 

Tuesday 19 May

Charged up café.

Our weekly café that runs between 10 AM and 1:30 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 vision 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 0800 987 1087 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk

 

Wednesday 20 May

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 13 May.

 

EyeCan Cook: Adults 25+

Three week adult cooking skills class – week two, stove safety and simple cooking. Take part in a hands-on cooking session led by Visibility Scotland’s experienced vision rehabilitation specialist. This fun and inclusive workshop focuses on building practical cooking skills, exploring healthy eating and enjoying the social side of preparing food together. Participants will have the chance to learn techniques to cook safely and independently while engaging with others in a supportive environment. The perfect recipe for connection and creativity. This session takes place at Visibility Scotland from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Numbers are very limited, so if you are interested in taking part, please contact Visibility Scotland on 0800 987 1087 to book a space.

 

RNIB public speaking and self advocacy group

RNIB are partnering with Visibility Scotland to host monthly meetings for vision impaired people to improve their communication skills and public speaking confidence. The group provides a welcoming space for individuals to practice a prepared speech, learning from each other and building confidence in public speaking. Not only will attendees have the confidence to speak comfortably to a room of people, they will be able to clearly articulate themselves in all situations from asking for support to succeeding in interviews.

Meetings are on the third Wednesday of each month from 12pm to 2pm at 2 Queens Crescent, Glasgow. Full dates for the year are as follows:

  • 18 February
  • 18 March
  • 15 April
  • 20 May
  • 17 June
  • 15 July
  • 19 August
  • 16 September
  • 21 October
  • 18 November
  • 16 December

 

 

Friday 22 May

Charged up café.

Our weekly café that runs between 11 AM and 1:00 PM every Friday 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 vision 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 0800 987 1087 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk

 

 

Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May

Monday 25 May

Glasgow Community Group.

Our weekly self-led 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.

 

Tuesday 26 May

Charged up café.

Our weekly café that runs between 10 AM and 1:30 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 vision 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 0800 987 1087 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk

 

Wednesday 27 May

EyeCan Cook: Adults 25+

Three week adult cooking skills class – week three, oven confidence and multi-step cooking. Take part in a hands-on cooking session led by Visibility Scotland’s experienced vision rehabilitation specialist. This fun and inclusive workshop focuses on building practical cooking skills, exploring healthy eating and enjoying the social side of preparing food together. Participants will have the chance to learn techniques to cook safely and independently while engaging with others in a supportive environment. The perfect recipe for connection and creativity.

Numbers are very limited, so if you are interested in taking part, please contact Visibility Scotland on 0800 987 1087 to book a space.

 

Socialising group for young people up to 25 – Come dine with me

Visibility Scotland is working with Freedom and Joy coaches to provide a series of group workshops. These sessions focus on socialising  for young people  aged up to 25 years with vision impairment. Aarti and Sharon are the Freedom and Joy Coaches . They lead conversations about the challenges young vision impaired people have with socialising. Each group provides an opportunity to identify solutions to these challenges in a fun, relaxed setting. These groups are supportive and offer a unique environment to forge friendships, build confidence and empower the group to share new experiences.
The sessions take place at Visibility Scotland’s headquarters at 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9BW from 6 PM to 7:30 PM.

Friday 29 May

Charged up café.

Our weekly café that runs between 11 AM and 1:00 PM every Friday 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 vision 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 0800 987 1087 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk

 

Sensory play room open 

Visibility Scotland has launched a sensory play room for VI and blind children aged zero to six years. The room will be open for sensory play every second Friday at Visibility Scotland, 2 Queens Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9BW beginning on Friday 6th February 2026 from 10:30 AM onwards. Visiting the room is free of charge, though a small donation to our charity is always appreciated. It is a fun, welcoming space designed for children and families.

Space is limited, so please confirm your attendance no later than the Tuesday before each session by calling 0800 987 1087 or emailing families@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk

 

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: 0800 987 1087

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 29, 2026
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