If you have a Visual Impairment
Here is a list of the various events that take place in our Gateshead Centre. Our range of opportunities offer you the chance to try something new, develop a hobby and of course meet new people and make new friends.
For more information call our Gateshead Centre on 01914785959 and ask to speak with Judith.
Monday: 10:00 to 12am: Knitting Group, join the knit and natter group with a cup of tea. Don't worry if your not a seasoned knitter; Gwen is on standby and willing to lend a hand.
Monday 10:30am to 12:00pm: Arm Chair Keep fit
Exercise the easy way, sitting down but still getting the heartrate working.
Monday: 1 to 3pm: Learn to turn on a computer and get used to typing, controlling the mouse, saving a document, then progress to emailing and shopping on line.
Tuesday: 10 to 12:30pm: Art Class. Enjoy tactile artwork and producing outstanding pieces of art and the company is not bad either.
Tuesday: 1:30 till 3:30pm: History Made Interesting: often with an amusing twist. New people welcome to join. The group restarts on the 10th May.
Wednesday: 10:00 to 12:30pm: My Sight My Future: This eight week course gives information, and advice about adjusting to sight loss. We focus on building confidence and increasing independence.
11:30 to 2:30pm: Lunch Club: Come and join us for a relaxing lunch at the canteen, then a cup of tea or coffee and a quick quiz to round the afternoon off.
2 to 4pm: Beverly Court: (every fortnight) social group. Occasional speakers and games, for bingo lovers.
Thursday afternoon: Reminiscence: Remember when ... look back on your life and discuss with others how their lives have similarities/differences to yours. (Currently not in progress. time and date to be arranged soon).
Friday: 10:30 to 12:30pm (fortnightly) Craft Group: Enjoy making bags, cards, Christmas decorations, presents etc.
1:30 to 3:30pm. Drop In Afternoon. To talk to staff to see equipment and to see what help we can offer.
For more information on how to find us visit our web site at www.sightservice.co.uk and click on the how to find us link.
It is great to hear of the wide range of oppportunities available for people with a visual impairment in Gateshead. Would it be possible to add the address of the centre and a link to a location map?