0141 332 4632What’s on in Visibility Scotland in November 2023
Monday 6 November to Friday 10 November
6 November
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. If you’re interested in coming along then call us on 0141 332 4632 or email info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk
7 November
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 and is delivered in partnership with Woodlands Community Development Trust.
Ask the Expert.
Nadia Northway, vision consultant and orthoptist, will be on hand to answer your questions round visual impairment as it affects young children up to five years old. There are four slots available. The session will run from 10 AM to 3 PM and is held at our head office: 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9BW. If you are interested in attending, then please call us on 0141 332 4632 to reserve your place or email us at: littleexplorers@nullvisbilityscotland.org.uk
Switched On!
Our Switched On service is a virtual workshop that takes place on Zoom, a web-based platform, where you can receive advice in a group setting to understand and ‘Switch On’ the accessibility features on your smartphone or tablet devices. The session runs between 2 and 3.30 PM.
8 November
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. If you live in Helensburgh or nearby and would like to attend a future peer support group, call us on 0141 332 4632 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscoltand.org.uk
9 November
Birdsong group.
Visibility Scotland and the RSPB enjoy another Birdsong event for in the Autumn of 2023. We have two sessions available. A morning session from 10AM to 12 PM and an afternoon session from 1 PM to 3 PM. The group is open to Glasgow City Council residents. if you are interested in attending, please email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk
10 November
Chair-based movement class.
Our friends at new Rhythms for Glasgow are delivering a fun chair-based movement class at our 2 Queen’s Crescent headquarters. The class runs from 10 AM to 11AM. if you are interested in attending, or would like to learn more, then call us on 0141 332 4632 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk
Monday 13 November to Friday 17 November
13 November
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. If you’re interested in coming along then call us on 0141 332 4632 or email info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk
14 November
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 and is delivered in partnership with Woodlands Community Development Trust.
REACH Positive Outlook.
A phone-cased Positive Outlook course that focuses on information, hints and tips and strategies for making the most of life with sight loss. Runs from 10:30AM to 12 PM. If you would like to attend one of our Positive Outlook courses then please call us on 0141 332 4632 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk
Parents’ group session.
16 November
REACH Positive Outlook.
A phone-cased Positive Outlook course that focuses on information, hints and tips and strategies for making the most of life with sight loss. Runs from 1 PM to 1:30 PM. If you would like to attend one of our Positive Outlook courses then please call us on 0141 332 4632 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk
Work Place Solutions – CV workshop
The session takes place in a fun, relaxed group environment with other service users. It will take place at Visibility Scotland ’s Headquarters at 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9BW from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. Refreshments will be available. To register your interest or to find out more please contact Visibility Scotland on 0141 332 4632 or via info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk
17 November
Chair-based movement class.
Our friends at new Rhythms for Glasgow are delivering a fun chair-based movement class at our 2 Queen’s Crescent headquarters. The class runs from 10 AM to 11 AM. if you are interested in attending, or would like to learn more, then call us on 0141 332 4632 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk
Digital drop-in.
Come along and get face-to-face assistance with your existing devices at our new ‘Digital Drop In’ service on the first and third Friday of each month from 1 PM to 3 PM. These small, group classes are geared towards people who may need additional support in order to join one of our virtual ‘Switched On’ workshops. The drop-in takes place in our Digital Suite at 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9BW. If you fancy coming along then call us on 0141 332 4632 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk
Monday 20 November to Friday 24 November
20 November
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. If you’re interested in coming along then call us on 0141 332 4632 or email info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk
Work Place Solutions – Exploring barriers and solutions to work
Visibility Scotland is working with Freedom & Joy Coaches to provide a series of in-person workshops. These workshops are for young people aged 18 years and over to prepare for employment. Aarti and Sharon from Freedom & Joy will run the session. The aim is to discuss common issues relating to employment, including how to navigate different opportunities, alternative approaches, perceived barriers to employment and practical help with preparing CVs.
The session takes place in a fun, relaxed group environment with other service users. It will take place at Visibility Scotland ’s Headquarters at 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9BW from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. Refreshments will be available. To register your interest or to find out more please contact Visibility Scotland on 0141 332 4632 or via info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk
21 November
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 and is delivered in partnership with Woodlands Community Development Trust.
22 November
Baillieston Library Event.
The event will be held at Baillieston Library, 141 main Street, Baillieston from 11 AM to 1 PM. The aim is to kickstart a regular meeting for the people of Baillieston. This will be hosted by local volunteers and supported by Connor Joseph from the RNIB.
24 November
Baby Blether.
Our drop-in preschool group for parents and toddlers runs from our head office at 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9BW from 10 AM to 12 PM. Come along and meet other parents/ caregivers and children with a visual impairment. An orthoptist (eye specialist) and paediatric patient support worker will be there to provide expert advice and support. We will provide interactive toys for the children and refreshments for everyone. It is a drop-in session, but it is always helpful to know if you plan to join the session.
You can book by email at littleexplorers@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk or by phone 0141 332 4632.
Chair-based movement class.
Our friends at new Rhythms for Glasgow are delivering a fun chair-based movement class at our 2 Queen’s Crescent headquarters. The class runs from 10 AM to 11 AM. if you are interested in attending, or would like to learn more, then call us on 0141 332 4632 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk
Ask the Expert
Nadia Northway, vision consultant and orthoptist, will be on hand to answer your questions round visual impairment as it affects young children up to five years old. There are four slots available. The session will run from 10 AM to 3 PM and is held at our head office: 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9BW. If you are interested in attending, then please call us on 0141 332 4632 to reserve your place or email us at: littleexplorers@nullvisbilityscotland.org.uk
Monday 27 November to Friday 1 December
27 November
Glasgow Community Group.
Come along to our drop-in session for 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. If you’re interested in coming along then call us on 0141 332 4632 or email info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk
Ask the Expert
Nadia Northway, vision consultant and orthoptist, will be on hand to answer your questions round visual impairment as it affects young children up to five years old. There are four slots available. The session will run from 10 AM to 3 PM and is held at our head office: 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9BW. If you are interested in attending, then please call us on 0141 332 4632 to reserve your place or email us at: littleexplorers@nullvisbilityscotland.org.uk
28 November
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 and is delivered in partnership with Woodlands Community Development Trust.
1 December
Chair-based movement class.
Our friends at new Rhythms for Glasgow are delivering a fun chair-based movement class at our 2 Queen’s Crescent headquarters. The class runs from 10 AM to 11 AM. if you are interested in attending, or would like to learn more, then call us on 0141 332 4632 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk
Digital drop-in.
Come along and get face-to-face assistance with your existing devices at our new ‘Digital Drop In’ service on the first and third Friday of each month from 1 PM to 3 PM. These small, group classes are geared towards people who may need additional support in order to join one of our virtual ‘Switched On’ workshops. The drop-in takes place in our Digital Suite at 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9BW. If you fancy coming along then call us on 0141 332 4632 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk
If you would like to take part in any of the sessions, or if you would like 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 also contact us using our Contact Us form: Contact Us
Posted on the: November 6, 2023
