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Visibility Scotland October 2025 programme

What’s on in Visibility Scotland in October 2025

 

Monday 06 October to Friday 10 October

Monday 06 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.

 

Tuesday 07 October

Charged up café.

Our weekly 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.

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

 

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 11:45 AM. Attendees can be dialed into to the Zoom meeting via their mobile phones.

 

Thursday 09 October

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.

 

Friday 10 October

Chair-based movement session

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 13 October to Friday 17 October

Monday 13

Monday 13 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.

 

Tuesday 14 October

Charged up café.

Our weekly 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.

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

 

Eye T digital skills group

Come along and get a casual face-to-face demonstration with how the accessibility features on your smart phones and tablets work and how they can help you with everyday tasks!

These sessions take place at our Digital Suite at our main office 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9BW from 10 AM to 11:30 AM. Registration for the group is required as spaces are limited.

 

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 07 October. 

 

Monday 20 October to Friday 24 October

Monday 20 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.

 

Tuesday 21 October

Charged up café.

Our weekly 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.

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

 

Friday 24 October

Messy Play – West Lothian

This session is for children aged five and under. The session 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 the New Beatlie School Campus, 33, Grange Road, Livingston, EH54 5BT.

 

Monday 27 October to Friday 31 October

Monday 27 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.

 

Tuesday 28 October

Charged up café.

Our weekly 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.

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

 

Eye T digital skills group

Come along and get a casual face-to-face demonstration with how the accessibility features on your smart phones and tablets work and how they can help you with everyday tasks!

These sessions take place at our Digital Suite at our main office 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9BW from 10 AM to 11:30 AM. Registration for the group is required as spaces are limited.

 

Wednesday 29 October

Listening Ear webinar with special guest Seable

A representative from Seable will be coming along to talk about accessible holidays for vision impaired and blind individuals and groups.

This webinar lasts from 10:30 AM until 11:15 AM with the opportunity to ask questions afterwards. Attendees can be dialed in via telephone. If you are interested please call 0800 987 1087 or email info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk

 

Autumn party for EyeCan CYP

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 12 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.
For full details on the special autumn party socialisation session, please email families@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk

 

Self defence week one

The start of an eight week self defence course led by The Scottish Centre for Personal Safety, specifically tailored for vision impaired and blind individuals. Attendees must commit to attending all eight weeks. The session takes place from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at our head office, 2 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9BW.

 

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: September 29, 2025
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