BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sight Concern - ECPv6.8.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sight Concern REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200229 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20200214T125434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200214T152626Z UID:3023-1581638400-1582934399@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Digital Detox for Sight! DESCRIPTION:Can YOU turn off Technology for 24 hours! \n#digitaldetox #digitaleyes\nTake on our Digital Detox and spend 24 hours without using any digital devices\, including mobile phones\, tablets\, computers\, TV and consoles. \nIt costs £10 adult\, £5 child to sign up to your sponsored detox and help blind and partially sighted people overcome their digital challenges. Donate your entry fee and set up your sponsorship page at http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/digitaldetox \nYou choose when to take part. \nHow about a Friday after work? A day in the half term or holidays? What will you choose to do instead?  \nClick here for tips and to sign up www.sightconcern.co.uk/digitaldetox \nPoster showing an image of turning off your smartphone \n \nFlyer showing Para-Swimmer Becky Redfern who is taking part in the Digital Detox for Sight URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/digital-detox-for-sight/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200228T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200228T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20200228T110559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200228T110634Z UID:3061-1582876800-1582909200@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Walk the Blindfold Mile - Saturday 18th April 2020 DESCRIPTION:Imagine going about your world with sight loss.\nSight Concern Worcestershire are inviting people to get involved in an unusual and memorable event\, Walk the Blindfold Mile\, across Worcester City Centre\, on Saturday 18th April 2020\, 10am. \nYou will walk in pairs\, one blindfolded\, one sighted\, along a designated route\, starting from Sight Concern’s Bradbury Centre on Sansome Walk and taking in the High Street and Worcester Cathedral. Your partner will guide you and you can swap over along the way. There will be a number of blindfolded challenges to complete\, such as buying and drinking a cup of coffee. There will be activities at Cathedral Square\, including a penalty shoot out and using a white cane. \nFriends\, family\, companies and schools are all invited to take part to experience some of the challenges that blind and partially sighted people overcome each day. We will show you what you need to do to guide someone safely. Previous participants describe it as a very powerful\, memorable and attention-grabbing experience! \nFind out more at www.sightconcern.co.uk/blindfoldmile \nphoto showing the Blindfold Mile with participants crossing the road pic by David Griffiths 22042017 \n  URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/walk-the-blindfold-mile-saturday-18th-april-2020/ CATEGORIES:Charity News,Fundraising,Volunteering END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200304T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200304T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20200226T153133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200227T101353Z UID:3045-1583330400-1583335800@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Evesham Sight Loss Support Group – March DESCRIPTION:This month the Evesham Sight Loss Support Group topic will be Speaking Out About Your Health & Social Care Services with Healthwatch Worcestershire. For more information about future Evesham Sight Loss Support Groups\, please contact Heather Smith on 07505 842560 or 01905 723245 or email h.smith@sightconcern.co.uk. \n  URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/evesham-sight-loss-support-group-march/ LOCATION:Evesham\, St Mary's and St Egwin's Catholic Community Centre\, 118 High Street\, Evesham\, WR11 4EJ CATEGORIES:Broader Vision END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200305T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200305T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20200226T153224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200227T101509Z UID:3047-1583402400-1583409600@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Bromsgrove Sight Loss Support Group – March DESCRIPTION:This month the Bromsgrove Sight Loss Support Group will be talking about Assistive Technology & Low Vision Aids with Humanware. For more information please contact Helen Beardes on 07804 027597 or 01905 723245 or email h.beardes@sightconcern.co.uk. URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/bromsgrove-sight-loss-support-group-march/ LOCATION:Bromsgrove\, Room 6\, The Methodist Centre\, Stratford Road\, Bromsgrove\, B60 1AS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Broader Vision END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200309T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200309T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20200226T152753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200227T101608Z UID:3049-1583762400-1583769600@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Redditch Sight Loss Support Group – March DESCRIPTION:This month the Redditch Sight Loss Support Group welcomes the Redditch & Bromsgrove Local Talking Newspaper. For more information please contact Michelle Coyle on 07505 766850 or 01905 723245 or email m.coyle@sightconcern.co.uk. URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/redditch-sight-loss-support-group-march/ LOCATION:Redditch\, The Christ Church Centre\, Ryton Close\, Matchborough West\, Redditch\, B98 0EW CATEGORIES:Broader Vision END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200312T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200312T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20200226T152949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200227T101705Z UID:3051-1584007200-1584014400@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Worcester Sight Loss Support Group – March DESCRIPTION:This month the Worcester Sight Loss Support Group will be talking about Assistive Technology & Low Vision Aids with Humanware. For more information please contact Anne Eyre on 07307877121 or 01905 723245 or email a.eyre@sightconcern.co.uk. URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/worcester-sight-loss-support-group-march/ LOCATION:Worcester\, The Friends Meeting House\, Sansome Walk\, Worcester\, WR1 1UG CATEGORIES:Broader Vision END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200316T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200316T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20200213T120322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T121900Z UID:3007-1584352800-1584372600@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Living With Sight Loss - Redditch - Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Are you \n\nnew to sight loss and looking for local advice about how to make everyday tasks easier?\nsomeone who has lived with sight loss for many years and is interested in learning new things?\na friend or family member wanting to know how best to support someone you know with their sight loss?\n\nThen please book a place on our two information sessions specially tailored for those with sight loss.  It is an ideal opportunity to find out more about the services and support available both locally and nationally.  It is also a chance to chat to other local people with sight loss. \nFor more information and to book your place\, please contact Michelle Coyle on 07505 766850 or email m.coyle@sightconcern.co.uk. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Delivered in partnership with \n  URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/living-with-sight-loss-redditch-session-1/ LOCATION:Redditch\, The Christ Church Centre\, Ryton Close\, Matchborough West\, Redditch\, B98 0EW CATEGORIES:Broader Vision,Supporting You END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200316T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200316T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20200227T101815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200227T101815Z UID:3053-1584367200-1584374400@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Malvern Sight Loss Support Group – March DESCRIPTION:This month the Malvern Sight Loss Support Group topic will be Speaking Out About Your Health & Social Care Services with Healthwatch Worcestershire. For more information please contact Jenny Douglas on 07722 630217 or 01905 723245 or email j.douglas@sightconcern.co.uk. \n  \n  URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/malvern-sight-loss-support-group-march/ LOCATION:Malvern\, The United Reform Church Hall\, Worcester Road\,\, Malvern Link\, WR14 1SS CATEGORIES:Broader Vision END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200316T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200316T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20200227T101846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200227T101846Z UID:3055-1584367200-1584374400@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Wyre Forest Sight Loss Support Group – March DESCRIPTION:This month the Wyre Forest Sight Loss Support Group features Sense Adventures with Dee Jones. For more information please contact Sandra O’Donnell on 07954 730716 or 01905 723245 or email s.odonnell@sightconcern.co.uk. URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/wyre-forest-sight-loss-support-group-march/ LOCATION:Wyre Forest\, The Tulip Tree Centre\, Castle Road\,\, Kidderminster\, DY11 6TH CATEGORIES:Broader Vision END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200323T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200323T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20200213T121036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T121824Z UID:3014-1584957600-1584977400@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Living With Sight Loss – Redditch – Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Are you \n\nnew to sight loss and looking for local advice about how to make everyday tasks easier?\nsomeone who has lived with sight loss for many years and is interested in learning new things?\na friend or family member wanting to know how best to support someone you know with their sight loss?\n\nThen please book a place on our two information sessions specially tailored for those with sight loss.  It is an ideal opportunity to find out more about the services and support available both locally and nationally.  It is also a chance to chat to other local people with sight loss. \nFor more information and to book your place\, please contact Michelle Coyle on 07505 766850 or email m.coyle@sightconcern.co.uk. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Delivered in partnership with \n  URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/living-with-sight-loss-redditch-session-2/ LOCATION:Redditch\, The Christ Church Centre\, Ryton Close\, Matchborough West\, Redditch\, B98 0EW CATEGORIES:Broader Vision,Supporting You END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200426T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200426T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20200420T145225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200420T145225Z UID:3245-1587888000-1587920400@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:2.6 Challenge - 26 April 2020 DESCRIPTION:Join the 2.6 Challenge to help Sight Concern Worcestershire and help save our UK Charities.\nWe are part of the nation-wide virtual challenge event to save the UK’s charities. It is taking place on and around the 26th April 2020.\nWe are inviting you\, your friends and family to take part!\nIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, the organisers of the biggest mass-participation sports events across the country have come together to create a new campaign to raise vital funds for the UK’s charities.\nClick here for more information on how you can be a part of this major fundraising event! \n  URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/2-6-challenge-26-april-2020/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200428T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200428T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20191210T094620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200420T163611Z UID:2772-1588068000-1588082400@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Information Showcase 2020 - POSTPONED DESCRIPTION:Sight Concern Worcestershire Information Showcase 2020 – postponed until further notice\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Due to the Coronavirus crisis\, the Sight Concern Worcestershire Information Showcase has been postponed until further notice.\n  URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/information-showcase-2020/ LOCATION:The Guildhall\, High Street\, Worcester\, WR1 2EY CATEGORIES:Supporting You END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220127T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220127T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20220122T114857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220123T190027Z UID:4846-1643277600-1643283000@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Free Zoom Assistive Technology Talk - Talking Mobile Phones DESCRIPTION:Sight Concern Worcestershire\, along with the 6 other award winning Rainbow Collaboration Group members would like to invite you to a joint event with Taira technology. \nTaira Technology are a family run business that helps blind and visually impaired individuals and organisations with all aspects of technology. \nThey offer many products and services to assist people living with sight loss with their equipment.  We will be talking to Omar and Mo\, who will be describing the products and services the company has to offer. \nThey will be demonstrating the various talking mobile phones with buttons that they offer\, as well as accessories to make the iPhone easier to use.  The company also sell a product called the 6Dot Labeller which is an excellent alternative to the Dymo gun\, which will be shown.  You can learn all about Taira Technology at:\nwww.tairatech.com/ \nSo please come and join us\, on  Thursday January 27th at 10.00 am\, tell your friends and family! \nMeeting details are as follows.  \nPlease note this is a public event\, so please  join us on Thursday at 10.00 AM on the following link below. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/4580437872 \nZoom ID: 458 043 7872 \nFor those without technology or the internet\, you can join with your normal landline phone very easily\, details below. \nFOR THOSE ON LANDLINE PHONE\ndial 0203 481 5237 and when asked put in the\nMeeting ID: 458 043 7872 \nYou might be asked to enter hash at the end also.(bottom right button on phone dial). \nThe call may be charged at a local rate\, however if like many people you have a free calls package it will probably be free\, if in doubt please check with your phone provider. \n  URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/free-zoom-assistive-technology-talk-talking-mobile-phones/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220201T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220228T235900 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20220128T181901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220130T072429Z UID:4909-1643673600-1646092740@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Sense Adventures Virtual Experiences - February DESCRIPTION:Each month Sense Adventures runs a series of virtual experiences specifically tailored to be accessible for the visually impaired. This month’s varied programme will be: \n  \nYoga with Hilly – Hilly is highly experienced in teaching yoga to the visually impaired.  Every Monday evening. \nIndian cookery – Cook along with Suki – Thursday 3rd February \nCreative Writing – Megan Paul leads this lively workshop. Wednesday 9th February \nEat Like a Champion – Lora Fachie MBE – Tuesday 22nd February \nFor further details and to book your places please see the Sense Adventures Website  \n\n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/sense-adventures-virtual-experiences-february/ LOCATION:Vitual Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220203T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220203T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20220122T120355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220130T074016Z UID:4852-1643882400-1643887800@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Free Zoom Live Well Talk - Charles Bonnet Syndrome DESCRIPTION:Sight Concern Worcestershire\, along with the 6 other award winning Rainbow Collaboration Group members would like to invite you to a joint event with Judith Pots of Esme’s Umbrella who will be talking about Charles Bonnet Syndrome. \nSo please come and join us\, on  Thursday February 3rd at 10.00 am\, tell your friends and family! \n  \nMeeting details \nPlease note this is a public event\, so please  join us on Thursday at 10.00 AM on the following link below. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/4580437872 \nZoom ID: 458 043 7872 \nFor those without technology or the internet\, you can join with your normal landline phone very easily\, details below. \nFOR THOSE ON LANDLINE PHONE\ndial 0203 481 5237 and when asked put in the\nMeeting ID: 458 043 7872 \nYou might be asked to enter hash at the end also.(bottom right button on phone dial). \nThe call may be charged at a local rate\, however if like many people you have a free calls package it will probably be free\, if in doubt please check with your phone provider. \n  URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/free-zoom-live-well-talk-charles-bonnet-syndrome/ CATEGORIES:Live Well,Virtual Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220210T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220210T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20220130T072125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220130T074105Z UID:4945-1644487200-1644492600@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Free Zoom Live Well Talk - Accessible Phones Workshop DESCRIPTION:  \nSight Concern Worcestershire\, along with the 6 other award winning Rainbow Collaboration Group members would like to invite you to a joint event with Mark and David of Outlookers who will be hosting an accessible phones workshop. \nSo please come and join us\, on  Thursday February 10thnat 10.00 am\, tell your friends and family! \n  \n  \nMeeting details \nPlease note this is a public event\, so please  join us on Thursday at 10.00 AM on the following link below. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/4580437872 \nZoom ID: 458 043 7872 \nFor those without technology or the internet\, you can join with your normal landline phone very easily\, details below. \nFOR THOSE ON LANDLINE PHONE\ndial 0203 481 5237 and when asked put in the\nMeeting ID: 458 043 7872 \nYou might be asked to enter hash at the end also.(bottom right button on phone dial). \nThe call may be charged at a local rate\, however if like many people you have a free calls package it will probably be free\, if in doubt please check with your phone provider. URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/free-zoom-live-well-talk-accessible-phones-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Live Well,Virtual Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Sight Concern":MAILTO:info@sightconcern.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220217T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220217T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20220130T073855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220130T073855Z UID:4953-1645092000-1645095600@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Free Zoom Live Well Talk - Yoga for Blind People DESCRIPTION:  \nSight Concern Worcestershire\, along with the 6 other award winning Rainbow Collaboration Group members would like to invite you to a joint event with Hannah Wroblewski who will be hosting a yoga session for blind people. \nSo please come and join us\, on  Thursday February 17th at 10.00 am\, tell your friends and family! \n  \n  \nMeeting details \nPlease note this is a public event\, so please  join us on Thursday at 10.00 AM on the following link below. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/4580437872 \nZoom ID: 458 043 7872 \n  \nFor those without technology or the internet\, you can join with your normal landline phone very easily\, details below. \nFOR THOSE ON LANDLINE PHONE\ndial 0203 481 5237 and when asked put in the \nMeeting ID: 458 043 7872 \nYou might be asked to enter hash at the end also.(bottom right button on phone dial). \nThe call may be charged at a local rate\, however if like many people you have a free calls package it will probably be free\, if in doubt please check with your phone provider. URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/free-zoom-live-well-talk-yoga-for-blind-people/ CATEGORIES:Live Well,Virtual Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Sight Concern":MAILTO:info@sightconcern.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220221 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20220118T091730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T091730Z UID:4756-1645228800-1645401599@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:The Royal National College for the Blind FREE Activity Weekend for V.I. Teens DESCRIPTION:Do you work with a visually impaired young person aged 14-17? \nThe Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is hosting their popular ‘Have a Go’ activity weekend in February. Participate in fun activities like: \n\nGoalball\nVI Football\nCooking\nMusic\nAnd Bowling!\n\nAccompanying adults/siblings have free overnight accommodation on campus too as well as their own programme of events. \nWhat do previous attendees think of the event? \n\n“The event is excellent\, very well organised and a varied programme. It is also great to stay in the halls and get the real experience of student life. Staff were all very friendly\, welcoming\, and knowledgeable”\n“Well organised\, very informative and a fantastic resource for V.I. young people”\n“A wonderful weekend rich with details and information to help with decision making and potentially life changing”\n\nTo book your FREE place or find out more info about the event click here. Or\, alternatively call 01432 265725 or email thomas.bendall@rnc.ac.uk. \n  URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/the-royal-national-college-for-the-blind-free-activity-weekend-for-v-i-teens/ LOCATION:The Royal National College for the Blind\, Venns Lane\, Hereford\, HR1 1DT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220227 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20220130T070436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220130T070436Z UID:4940-1645833600-1645919999@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Sense Adventures Walking Day on the Malvern Hills DESCRIPTION:Join Sense Adventures on a day walk on the Malvern Hills with one-to-one guides.. All walks are for around 6/7 miles and we spend the day on the Hills taking in a picnic and a café stop. Guides meet you off trains arriving at Great Malvern station around 10.00 and return to trains at 5.00.Guide dogs welcome for a free run. \nCost £15 \n  \nTo register your interest in for the February walk please contact Sense Adventures here. \nFutures Dates  \nSaturday\, 19th March \nSaturday\, 23rd April URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/sense-adventures-walking-day-on-the-malvern-hills/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220310T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220310T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20220305T061158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220305T061158Z UID:5121-1646906400-1646910000@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Free all things Glaucoma Workshop DESCRIPTION:Liz Ball and Robyn Asprey\, Development Managers from Glaucoma UK will be joining us to talk about all things glaucoma. Glaucoma UK is the UK’s only glaucoma-specific charity\, working to prevent sight loss due to glaucoma. They will be coming along to share their knowledge in World Glaucoma Week. Come and find out what glaucoma is and what different types there are. Plus\, get tips on using eye drops and learn what support Glaucoma UK offers. \nPlease come and join us\, on Thursday March 10th at 10.00 am \nCalling in from a Landline Phone \nDial 0203 481 5237 and when asked put in the\nMeeting ID: 458 043 7872 \nYou might be asked to enter hash at the end also.(bottom right button on phone dial). The call may be charged at a local rate\, however if like many people you have a free calls package it will probably be free\, if in doubt please check with your phone provider. \nOnline Meeting Details \nPlease note this is a public event\, so please  join us on Thursday at 10.00 AM on the following link below. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/4580437872 \nMeeting ID: 458 043 7872 \nFor those without technology or the internet\, you can join with your normal landline phone very easily\, details below. \nThis session is organised by Sight Concern Worcestershire\, along with the 6 other award winning Rainbow Collaboration Group members. URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/free-all-things-glaucoma-workshop/ LOCATION:Vitual Meeting CATEGORIES:Live Well,Virtual Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Sight Concern":MAILTO:info@sightconcern.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220317T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220317T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20220305T062737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220305T062737Z UID:5123-1647511200-1647514800@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Free Workshop - Photography Techniques if you are Visually Impaired DESCRIPTION:Presented by Vicky Blencowe of Sutton Vision\, this focused session provides you with helpful photography techniques  – you won’t feel negative about photography for much longer! \nPlease join us by phone or online on Thursday March 17th at 10.00 am \nCalling in from a Landline Phone \nDial 0203 481 5237 and when asked put in the\nMeeting ID: 458 043 7872 \nYou might be asked to enter hash at the end also.(bottom right button on phone dial). The call may be charged at a local rate\, however if like many people you have a free calls package it will probably be free\, if in doubt please check with your phone provider. \nOnline Meeting Details \nPlease note this is a public event\, so please  join us on Thursday 17th March at 10.00 AM on the following link below. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/4580437872 \nMeeting ID: 458 043 7872 \nFor those without technology or the internet\, you can join with your normal landline phone very easily\, details below. \nThis session is organised by Sight Concern Worcestershire\, along with the 6 other award winning Rainbow Collaboration Group members. URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/free-workshop-photography-techniques-if-you-are-visually-impaired/ LOCATION:Vitual Meeting CATEGORIES:Technology,Virtual Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220331T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220331T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20220327T181210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T085243Z UID:5374-1648720800-1648720800@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Free Session - Research into Age-related Macular Degeneration. Phone in or View Online. DESCRIPTION:Geraldine Hoad of The Macular Society will give a talk on the latest research on AMD  updating us about the latest developments in new and improved treatments for wet AMD and new treatments for dry AMD we hope will be available in the next few years. \nSo please come and join us\, on Thursday March 31st at 10.00 am\, tell your friends and family! \nCalling in from a Landline Phone \nDial 0203 481 5237 and when asked put in the\nMeeting ID: 458 043 7872 \nYou might be asked to enter hash at the end also.(bottom right button on phone dial). The call may be charged at a local rate\, however if like many people you have a free calls package it will probably be free\, if in doubt please check with your phone provider. \nOnline Meeting Details \nPlease note this is a public event\, so please  join us on Thursday at 10.00 AM on the following link below. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/4580437872 \nMeeting ID: 458 043 7872 \nFor those without technology or the internet\, you can join with your normal landline phone very easily\, details below. \nThis session is organised by Sight Concern Worcestershire\, along with the 6 other award winning Rainbow Collaboration Group members. URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/free-session-research-into-age-related-macular-degeneration-phone-in-or-view-online/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220501 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20220305T090036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T081716Z UID:5131-1648771200-1651363199@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Connections Group Meetings in six Worcestershire locations DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, we’re re-starting face-to-face groups under their new name ‘Sight Concern Connections Groups’. \nHosted in six locations throughout Worcestershire these these groups are an ideal opportunity for you to  connect with other people living with sight loss in your local area. The Locations are Bromsgrove\, Evesham\, Malvern\, Redditch\, Worcester and the Wyre Forest. They are overseen  by  Rachel Salter\, our brand-new Connections Sight Loss Advisor. To register your interest please see contact details at the bottom of the page: \nBromsgrove Sight Concern Connections Group: First Tuesday of the month\, 10.30 – 12.30\, beginning Tuesday 1 March. Bromsgrove Methodist Church Centre\, 19 Stratford Road\, Bromsgrove\, B60 1AS \nEvesham Sight Concern Connections Group: Time and venue to be confirmed. Please register your interest – see below. \nMalvern Sight Concern Connections Group: Second Tuesday of the month\, 2 – 4\, beginning Tuesday 10 May. Guesten Room at Lyttelton Well 6\, Church St\, Malvern WR14 2AY \nRedditch Sight Concern Connections Group: Second Monday of the month\, 10.30 – 12.30\, beginning Monday 14 March. Christ Church Matchborough\, Ryton Close\, Redditch\, B98 0EW \nWorcester Sight Concern Connections Group: Last Monday of the month\, 2 – 4 beginning Monday 30 May. Bradbury Centre\, 2 Sansome Walk\, Worcester\, WR1 1LH \nWyre Forest Sight Concern Connections Group: Fourth Tuesday of the month\, 10.30 – 12.30\, beginning Tuesday 22 March. Tulip Tree Centre\, 82 Castle Rd\, Kidderminster\, DY11 6TH \nRegister your Interest: Book your place or register your interest. Call Jo on 01905 723 245 or email info@sightconcern.co.uk URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/connections-group-meetings-in-six-worcestershire-locations/ CATEGORIES:Groups,Live Well ORGANIZER;CN="Sight Concern":MAILTO:info@sightconcern.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220501 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20220328T090202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220402T075701Z UID:5377-1648771200-1651363199@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Pershore Pathfinders DESCRIPTION:Pershore Pathfinders is a group for visually impaired people that meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday mornings each month at the Council Chamber\, Pershore Town Hall\, Main Street\, in Pershore. There are regular guest speakers\, quizzes and outings. Members are all visually impaired and they find that the information sharing is invaluable. \nFor more information please contact Sue Cox on 01386 710294 (Text 0796 6314 092). www.pershorepathfinders.com URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/pershore-pathfinders/ LOCATION:Pershore Town Hall\, 34 High Street\, Pershore\, Worcestershire\, WR101DS\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220407T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220407T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20220326T072638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T165752Z UID:5343-1649358000-1649368800@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Sight Concern Social at the Postal Order\, Worcester on the7th of April DESCRIPTION:Would you like to meet other people with a visual impairment in a relaxed\, friendly environment? Come and join us at The Postal Order in Worcester for a drink and a bit of pub grub if you fancy it on Thursday 7th April from 7pm. \nIf you’d like to talk to us about coming along\, please call Jo on 01905 723245\, email info@sightconcern.co.uk URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/sight-concern-social-at-the-postal-order-worcester-on-the7th-of-april/ LOCATION:Postal Order\, 18 Foregate Street\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 !DN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Social Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220514T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220514T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20220414T091919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T095754Z UID:5569-1652535000-1652538600@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Free Yoga Session - Saturday 14th May\, at the Lower Wick Pool Fitness Studio. DESCRIPTION:Yoga Class in session. People are on matts adopting a yoga position. \nSight Concern Worcestershire are looking for people based in Worcester\, with a visual impairment\, to join a free Yoga session!  The session is on Saturday 14 May\, from 1.30-2.30 at the Studio at Lower Wick Pool.  It will be a relaxed hour of mixed ability Yoga with an experienced instructor\, who is looking to increase her experience of delivering sessions for people with a visual impairment. \nWe can offer support getting to and from the session. Places are limited and participants must register to attend the session. If you are interested\, contact Jo on 01905 723 245 or email info@sightconcern.co.uk to book a place. URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/free-yoga-session-saturday-14th-may-at-the-lower-wick-pool-fitness-studio/ LOCATION:Lower Wick Pool\, Weir Ln\, Lower Wick\,\, Worcester\, WR2 4AY\, United Kingdom ORGANIZER;CN="Sight Concern":MAILTO:info@sightconcern.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220531T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220531T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20220124T141026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T064747Z UID:4634-1653994800-1654011000@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Free School Holiday Clay Workshops for Sight Impaired Families DESCRIPTION:Join Jon from Eastnor Pottery at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum to create with clay! These free holiday sessions are being offered to families in which a parent/carer\, child  or both have sight loss. One of your makes will be based on the birds\, beetles and bugs from the museum’s collection. \nSessions take place from 11.00am to 3.30pm and Spaces are limited so be sure to book early. Support is available for attending sessions. Please contact Jo on 01905 723 245 or email:info@sightconcern.co.uk for more information or to register your interest. \n\nDates\n\nTuesday 31 May\nTuesday23 August\n\nJon Williams – Community Artist Potter\nThrough skilful facilitation and a love of clay and people in equal measure\, Jon travels all over the West Midlands and beyond exploring and developing creativity in others via the medium of clay. But above all\, he wants participants to enjoy themselves and have fun. Jon aims to provide a totally memorable experience filled with happy moments. If he can contribute to a person’s wellbeing or effect a positive change in the wider community – he considers it job well done. \nHe regularly works with early year’s settings\, schools\, children’s centres\, libraries\, art galleries and museums. Participants can also experience the delights of working with clay from Jon’s studio\, Eastnor Pottery on the idyllic Eastnor Castle Estate in Herefordshire. \nThrough skilful facilitation and a love of clay and people in equal measure\, Jon travels all over the West Midlands and beyond exploring and developing creativity in others via the medium of clay. But above all\, he wants participants to enjoy themselves and have fun. Jon aims to provide a totally memorable experience filled with happy moments. If he can contribute to a person’s wellbeing or effect a positive change in the wider community – he considers it job well done. \nHe regularly works with early year’s settings\, schools\, children’s centres\, libraries\, art galleries and museums. Participants can also experience the delights of working with clay from Jon’s studio\, Eastnor Pottery on the idyllic Eastnor Castle Estate in Herefordshire. \n  URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/free-school-holiday-clay-workshops-for-sight-impaired-families/ LOCATION:Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum\, Foregate Street\,\, Worcester\, WR1 1DT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Sight Concern":MAILTO:info@sightconcern.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220623T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220623T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20220525T171650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T131431Z UID:5698-1656010800-1656025200@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Sight Concern goes to the pub again! DESCRIPTION:We’ve listened that you want us to arrange more informal meet-ups for people with a VI. A group of us met at the Postal Order in Worcester last month and filled the pub with laughter.  Topics covered included Liverpool Football Club\, a wide variety of music tastes\, how some of us ended up living in Worcestershire and clearing out our lofts.  Oh\, and we mentioned sight loss occasionally too! \nWe will again be meeting at the Postal Order in Worcester at 7.00pm – see map below.  This will be a great chance for you to meet up other people living with sight loss in the county and staff from Sight Concern. \nLet us know if you want to join us on the 23rd of June: Call Jo on 01905 723 245 or email info@sightconcern.co.uk URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/sight-concern-goes-to-the-pub-again/ LOCATION:Postal Order\, 18 Foregate Street\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 !DN\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220801 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20220706T131555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T130133Z UID:6264-1656633600-1659311999@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Sight Concern Walking Groups - Free to join DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce the start of two walking groups for people in Worcester with a visual impairment plus we are looking to start one in Malvern in the coming weeks. The walks in Worcester are either daytime and evening: \n\n\n\nDaytime Walking Group\n\nMonthly on Thursdays @ 11am starting from 14 July 2022. The meeting point is Quayhead fountains on Quay St\, Worcester WR1 2JJ. The walk will follow a flat route around Diglis basin\, The walk is led by Nicky Button\, trustee of Sight Concern and an experienced walker.\n\n\n\n\nEvening Walking Group \nMonthly on Tuesdays @ 6pm starting 12 July 2022. The meeting point is Quayhead fountains on Quay St\, Worcester WR1 2JJ. The walk will follow a flat route around Diglis basin\, The walk is led by Nicky Button\, trustee of Sight Concern and an experienced walker.\n\n\nIf you would like to join the Worcester walks please let us know you are coming\, or if you would like to register interest for the Malvern walks please call Jo or Trucy on 01905 723 245 or email info@sightconcern.co.uk. URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/sight-concern-walking-groups/ LOCATION:Quayhead Fountains\, WR1 2JJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220722T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220722T233000 DTSTAMP:20260404T202458 CREATED:20220525T102524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T102524Z UID:5678-1658520000-1658532600@www.sightconcern.co.uk SUMMARY:Charity gig featuring the band Witcher Friday 22nd July DESCRIPTION:Services Support Officer by day\, rock singer by night! When she is not working hard to support our clients and services team\, Jo Webber fronts rock band Witcher. \nThe band has been on the local gig scene for four years covering songs by Bon Jovi\, AC/DC\, Muse\, Queen amongst many others at local pubs and festivals. Witcher will be rocking the Sociable Beer Company in Worcester on 22nd July in aid of Sight Concern; come for an evening of singing\, dancing and general merriment whilst raising money for us.  Jo assures us that Witcher’s rendition of the Time Warp is not to be missed! \nFor more info. Call Jo on 01905 723 245 or email info@sightconcern.co.uk URL:https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/event/charity-gig-featuring-the-band-witcher-friday-22nd-july/ LOCATION:Sociable Beer Company\, 6 Britannia Road\, Worcester\, WR1 3BQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Social Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR