0141 332 4632What’s on in Visibility Scotland in October 2023
Monday 2 October to Friday 6 October
2 October
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
Positive Outlook Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion
Face-to-face session offering advice, emotional support and information for those newly diagnosed with sight loss. The group takes place at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion from 10 AM to 12 PM. If you are interested in attending then call us on 0131 378 1874 or email us at edinburgh@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk
3 October
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.
Welfare Rights Team from Deafblind Scotland.
As part of our Charged Up café, the welfare rights team from Deafblind Scotland will be on hand from 10 AM to 1 PM to offer 45-minute welfare rights appointments. There are four appointments available.
4 October
Community talk at the Castle Douglas Friendship Group.
Our community worker will be giving a talk to the group about the services Visibility Scotland in the Dumfries and Galloway region. The talk runs from 2 PM to 4 PM.
Retina UK
RETINA UK Glasgow are meeting at our head office, 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9BW from 11 AM to 1 PM. They have a speaker from Glasgow Disability Sport and anyone interested in attending doesn’t have to have Retinitis Pigmentosa. All sports enthusiasts are welcome.
5 October
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. from our office at 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9BW. If you are interested in attending then call us on 0141 332 4632 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk
Audio-description webinar
Caroline Jaquet from Audio Description Association (Scotland) will take part in a webinar hosted by us. The webinar runs from 11 AM to 11.45 AM. Participants can join by Zoom or telephone. If you are interested in attending then call us on 0141 332 4632 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk
6 October
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 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. They will take 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 9 October to Friday 13 October
9 October
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
Positive Outlook Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion
Face-to-face session offering advice, emotional support and information for those newly diagnosed with sight loss. The group takes place at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion from 10 AM to 12 PM. If you are interested in attending then call us on 0131 378 1874 or email us at edinburgh@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk
10 October
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.
Virtual Positive Outlook course that focuses on information, hints and tips and strategies for making the most of life with sight loss. Runs on Zoom from 1 PM to 2:30 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
12 October
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. from our office at 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9BW. If you are interested in attending then call us on 0141 332 4632 or email us at info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk
Monday 16 October to Friday 20 October
16 October
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
Positive Outlook Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion
Face-to-face session offering advice, emotional support and information for those newly diagnosed with sight loss. The group takes place at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion from 10 AM to 12 PM. If you are interested in attending then call us on 0131 378 1874 or email us at edinburgh@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk
17 October
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.
New Galloway Tech Roadshow.
Come along for a demonstration of accessible technology for visually impaired people by our friendly team in Dumfries and Galloway. The roadshow takes place in New Galloway Town Hall, High Street, New Galloway from 10 AM to 12 PM.
Castle Douglas Tech Roadshow.
Come along for a demonstration of assistive technology, including digital magnifiers, apps and aids and equipment. Our team can also make your own smart device more accessible if you bring it along on the day. The roadshow takes place in Castle Douglas Community Centre, Cotton Street, Castle Douglas from 1.30 PM to 3.30 PM.
20 October
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 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. They will take 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 23 October to Friday 27 October
23 October
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
24 October
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.
26 October
Mindfulness Based Living Course.
Do you find yourself feeling stressed or anxious? Mindfulness is a way of life that can improve mental and physical wellbeing. Research shows that it can help improve emotional regulation, reduce anxiety, improve performance, reduce memory loss, and increase resilience. This group course, led by a fully registered mindfulness teacher, will run every Thursday until 14th December, from 1.30 PM to 3.30 PM. If you would like to attend, then please email Andy Daly on: andy.daly@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk
Monday 30 October to Tuesday 31 October
30 October
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
31 October
Please note that our Charged Up Café will not run today. The office is closed for a staff training day.
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: October 2, 2023
