Sight Concern

Employment Support Advice Drop-in
2024-04-18 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Sight Concern Worcestershire, The Bradbury Centre, 2 Sansome walk, Worcester WR1 1LH
We are now working with both UNITY – Building Brighter Futures and Worcester Community Trust to support vision-impaired people across the whole county who are looking to get into employment. Come along and meet one of the UNITY or Worcester Community Trust Job Coaches over a cup of coffee. They can support people aged 16 and over who live in Worcestershire, with a wide range of services to help move into sustainable employment or improve career opportunities. Support includes help with:

• Finding the right job
• Help writing CVs
• Accessing training
• Application forms
• Interview technique
• Confidence building

No need to book, just pop in! Every Thursday from 10:30am to 12pm at the Bradbury Centre, 2 Sansome Walk, Worcester WR1 1LH.

For further information please call us on 01905 723 245 or email info@sightconcern.co.uk

Worcester Connections Group
2024-01-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Sight Concern Worcestershire, The Bradbury Centre, 2 Sansome walk, Worcester WR1 1LH

Wyre Forest Connections Group
2024-01-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Kidderminster Museum of Carpet, Stour Vale Mill, Green Street, Kidderminster DY10 1AZ

Evesham Connections Group
2024-01-16 13:30 - 15:30 | St. Marys Catholic Church Community Hall, High street, Evesham, WR11 4EG

Malvern Connections Group
2024-01-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Malvern Link United Reform Church,, Worcester Road, Malvern, WR14 1SS

Redditch Connections Group
2024-01-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Christ Church, Matchborough, Ryton Close, Redditch, B98 0EW

Evesham Christmas Party
2023-12-19 13:30 - 15:30 | St Mary and St Egwin Church Community Hall, High street, Evesham, WR11 4EG
Join us for some great company and light refreshments . RSVP on 01905 723 245 or email info@sightconcern.co.uk if you would like to come!

Sight Concern Worcestershire Christmas Party 2023
2023-12-18 13:30 - 15:30 | Sight Concern Worcestershire, The Bradbury Centre, 2 Sansome walk, Worcester WR1 1LH
Join us at the Bradbury Centre for an afternoon of great company, light refreshments and musical entertainment. RSVP on 01905 723 245 or email info@sightconcern.co.uk if you would like to come!

Malvern Christmas PArty
2023-12-12 14:00 - 16:00

Redditch Christmas Party
2023-12-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Christ Church, Matchborough, Ryton Close, Redditch, B98 0EW

Bromsgrove Christmas PArty
2023-12-05 10:30 - 12:30 | Bromsgrove Methodist Church Centre, 19 Stratford Road, Bromshrove, B60 1AS

Wyre Forest Christmas Party
2023-11-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Kidderminster Museum of Carpet, Stour Vale Mill, Green Street, Kidderminster DY10 1AZ
Join us for a morning of great company, light refreshments and musical entertainment. RSVP on 01905 723 245 or email info@sightconcern.co.uk if you would like to come!

CBS Awareness Coffee Morning
2023-11-16 10:30 - 12:30 | Sight Concern Worcestershire, The Bradbury Centre, 2 Sansome walk, Worcester WR1 1LH
Join us on the 16th November, Charles Bonnet Awareness Day, for a coffee morning where you and your family are invited to pop in for coffee and cake and share your experiences with each other. The Bradbury Centre, 2 Sansome Walk, Worcester WR1 1LH Thursday 16th November 10.30am-12.30pm – no need to book, just turn up on the day. Email info@sightconcern.co.uk or call 01905 723 245 for more details.

Creative Change - drumming project!
2023-11-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Sight Concern Worcestershire, The Bradbury Centre, 2 Sansome walk, Worcester WR1 1LH
The sessions will be uplifting, therapeutic and fun, drumming workshops for complete beginners, no experience required.
Regular sessions led by a professional experienced drumming expert Mendi Singh.
Step 1
Participants involved will learn to create music played on everyday objects including tins. bowls, pots, mugs, cans.
Bring some little items from your home to the sessions to create music on with a pair of chopsticks that will be provided.
Step 2
Participants will learn how to play rhythms and record the sounds and create their own digital music track and will receive a copy of the music that you will create at the end of the project.
Step 3
All participants will perform in a showcase at the end of the project in March.
Dates of workshops

9th November
23rd November
December 14th and 21st
January 11th and 25th
February 8th and 22nd
March 14th

All workshops start at 11am till 12.30pm
Showcase will take place on March 28th, 11am till 12.30pm.
Workshops will take place at: The Bradbury Centre, 2 Sansome Walk, Worcester. WR1 1 L H
Please contact a member of staff to book your place.

email: info@sightconcern.co.uk
phone: 01905 723245

Here is a sample of the music created by participants from the last Creative Change project:

https://www.sightconcern.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FINAL-W-CREATIVE-CHANGE-PROJECT-AUDIO.mp3

Half-Term Family Day!
2023-11-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Bonterre CIC, Old Quarry Drive, Holt Fleet, Worcester WR2 6LS
Who: This is for any child or young person living with a visual impairment and their family – parents, carers, grandparents and siblings all welcome. It is also for parents and carers living with a visual impairment to bring their families to. Come and join us for lots of fun!

What: An autumn focused activity day at Bonterre. We will be feeding animals, doing some nature exploring and autumn crafts as well as having lunch provided for us!

When: Thursday 2nd November from 10am until 2pm.

Where: Bonterre CIC, Old Quarry Drive, Holt Fleet, Worcester. WR2 6LS. Parking on site.

How: This will cost £5 per family and booking is essential. Please let us know of any dietary requirements and anything that we can do to help make your day more fun and accessible. Give us a call on 01905 723 245 to book your place. Email info@sightconcern.co.uk for more information.

Clubathon 2023
2023-09-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Christopher Whitehead Language College, Bromwich Rd, Worcester, WR2 4AF, United Kingdom
Get ready to dance, donate, and make a real difference!
Our Clubbathon is returning to bring the dance floor to life once again! Join us at Christopher Whitehead Language College for a fantastic morning of non-stop dance exercise led by the incredible local fitness sensation, Tina Donkin from @headlightfitness
Put on your brightest outfits and those retro leg warmers – it’s time to dazzle! Let loose, dance your heart out, and make memories that will last a lifetime, all while raising crucial funds for Sight Concern Worcestershire.
Want to make an even bigger impact? You can help us make a difference by getting sponsored for your dancing efforts! Just send us an email at info@sightconcern.co.uk to grab your sponsorship form and start your fundraising journey.
Mark your calendars: This electrifying event is on Saturday, 30 September from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, for anyone aged 16 or over.
Don’t miss out on the chance to have fun making a meaningful impact in the lives of those living with sight challenges. Let’s groove together for a brighter future!
Buy your tickets today from: https://bit.ly/45WnprJ

Employment Advice Coffee Morning
2023-08-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Sight Concern Worcestershire, The Bradbury Centre, 2 Sansome walk, Worcester WR1 1LH
We are working with UNITY and Worcester Community Trust to support vision-impaired people who are looking to get into employment. Come along and meet one of the UNITY or Worcester Community Trust Job Coaches over a cup of coffee. They can support people aged 16 and over who live in Worcestershire, with a wide range of services to help move into sustainable employment or improve career opportunities. Support includes help with:

Finding the right job
Help writing CVs
Accessing training
Application forms
Interview technique
Confidence building

No need to book, just pop in! Every Thursday from 10:30am to 12pm at the Bradbury Centre, 2 Sansome Walk, Worcester WR1 1LH.
For further information please call us on 01905 723 245 or email info@sightconcern.co.uk

Art and Crafts Group
2023-08-02 10:30 - 12:30 | Sight Concern Worcestershire, The Bradbury Centre, 2 Sansome walk, Worcester WR1 1LH
Weekly Art and Crafts Group!

Join us for a relaxed and social group where you can explore your creativity! Every Wednesday from 2nd August 2023, 10.30am – 12.30pm at The Bradbury Centre, 2 Sansome Walk, Worcester WR1 1LH Limited places so booking is essential. Access to tea and coffee in our lounge area. A range of materials are available & you are welcome to bring your own projects.

£2 per session; contact us on 01905 723 245 or info@sightconcern.co.uk to book!

Worcester Connections Group
2023-07-31 02:00 - 16:00 | Sight Concern Worcestershire, The Bradbury Centre, 2 Sansome walk, Worcester WR1 1LH
James / Georgia will be joining us to talk about the Household Support Fund. A government-provided fund that helps some households with the increasing cost of food, energy, water and essential items.

Wyre Forest Connections Group
2023-07-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Kidderminster Museum of Carpet, Stour Vale Mill, Green Street, Kidderminster DY10 1AZ
James or Georgia will be joining us to talk about the Household Support Fund. A government-provided fund that helps some households with the increasing cost of food, energy, water and essential items. We will also be having a quiz and a natter too!

Worcester Connections Group
2023-06-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Sight Concern Worcestershire, The Bradbury Centre, 2 Sansome walk, Worcester WR1 1LH
This month we will be welcoming Faith Renger who is a trustee for Malvern
Museum. She will be bringing a range of tactile artefacts from the
19th Century and sharing a bit about their history

Worcester Connections Group
2023-06-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Sight Concern Worcestershire, The Bradbury Centre, 2 Sansome walk, Worcester WR1 1LH
We will be welcoming Faith Renger who is a trustee for Malvern Museum. She will be bringing a range of tactile artefacts from the 19th Century and sharing a bit about their history

Wyre Forest Connections Group
2023-06-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Kidderminster Museum of Carpet, Stour Vale Mill, Green Street, Kidderminster DY10 1AZ
This month we will be exploring and sharing our knowledge of the history
of Kidderminster. Within the fantastic setting of the Carpet
Museum, this is sure to lead to some fascinating insights and
stories about our local area!

Focus On Wellbeing - FREE Aromatherapy taster session
2023-05-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Sight Concern Worcestershire, The Bradbury Centre, 2 Sansome walk, Worcester WR1 1LH
As part of our ‘Focus on Wellbeing 2023’ Sight Concern is delighted to be offering a FREE Aromatherapy taster session on Tuesday 30 May. The session will run from 19.00 – 20.30 at the Bradbury Centre, Worcester. This FREE session is open to anyone with a visual impairment and will explore at a range of essential oils and how they can help with relaxation and wellbeing.

Places are limited and booking is essential. Please contact us on 01905 723 245 or email info@sightconcern.co.uk for more information and to book your place.

Focus on wellbeing - FREE Sound Bath
2023-05-25 19:00 - 2023-06-30 21:00 | Sight Concern Worcestershire, The Bradbury Centre, 2 Sansome walk, Worcester WR1 1LH
As part of our ‘Focus on Wellbeing 2023’ Sight Concern is delighted to be offering FREE Sound Bath on Thursday 25 May from, Surround Sound Therapy CIC. The Sound Bath will run from 19.00 – 21.00 at the Bradbury Centre, Worcester. This FREE session is open to anyone with a visual impairment and offers the opportunity to experience Sound Healing and Deep Relaxation.
Places are limited and booking is essential. Please contact us on 01905 723 245 for more information and to book your place.

Beyond Sight 2023
2023-05-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Sight Concern Worcestershire, The Bradbury Centre, 2 Sansome walk, Worcester WR1 1LH
Technology and accessibility exhibition.
The Bradbury Centre, 2 Sansome Walk, Worcester WR1 1LH.
Join us for our first Beyond Sight exhibition, where a host of organisations from around the UK specialising in vision impairment will be in attendance to share their products and services with you. Exhibitors include (with more to be confirmed):

Optelec
VisionAid Technologies
OxSIGHT
Dolphin Computer Access
Sight and Sound Technology
Age UK
Seeing Solutions
HumanWare
Synapptic
Sight Loss Councils
The Macular Society
Worcestershire Sensory Impairment team
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service
LOOK
Millbrook Healthcare
Sense Adventures
Seable
Blind Veterans UK
DeafBlind UK

This is an unmissable opportunity to try out the latest cutting-edge technology, discover new and exciting leisure and social activities, and meet with the influencers making positive changes to local services. There is no need to RSVP in order to attend this event, however if you were able to let us know if you are planning to come, that would help us greatly. You can come any time between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, but please note there will be three breakout sessions throughout the event at specific times as follows:
11:00 am – 11:30 am. OxSIGHT will be demonstrating their revolutionary products for people with central vision loss. This is your chance to try out this state-of-the-art technology.
11:45 am – 12:15 pm. VisionAid Technologies will be demonstrating a range of wearable technology. Discover what a pair of AI-powered smart glasses can do!
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm. Rivers Fitness would like to hear your suggestions on how their gyms and swimming pools could be made more accessible to someone with a vision impairment.
We appreciate that finding suitable transport can be difficult, so if you are unable to attend due to a transport problem, please get in touch on info@sightconcern.co.uk or call 01905 723 245 and we will see what we can do to help. We hope you will be able to attend this exciting event, and we look forward to welcoming you on the day.

Focus On Wellbeing - free relaxation and movement session
2023-05-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-05-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Sight Concern Worcestershire, The Bradbury Centre, 2 Sansome walk, Worcester WR1 1LH
As part of our ‘Focus on Wellbeing 2023’ Sight Concern is delighted to be offering FREE Relaxation and Movement sessions on Wednesday 3 and Wednesday 17 May. The sessions will run from 19.00 – 20.30 at the Bradbury Centre, Worcester. The FREE sessions are open to anyone with a visual impairment and will explore how posture, stretching and relaxation can improve your wellbeing.
Places are limited and booking is essential. Please contact us on 01905 723 245 for more information and to book your place.

Focus On Wellbeing - Weekly Arts and Crafts Group
2023-05-03 10:30 - 12:30 | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, Foregate Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1DT
Sight Concern are excited to launch a new Art and Craft Group! The Group will run on Wednesdays in term time, from 10.30-12.30, in the Activity space at Worcester City Museum and Art Gallery.

The launch of the group on Wednesday 3 May will be facilitated by Katie and Kitty from https://artsandwonder.co.uk/ and we are really excited to welcome you to explore your creativity in this relaxed setting (there is also a great café on site if you fancy a bit of lunch after!) for more info call us on 01905 723 245.

Worcester Connections Group
2023-04-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Sight Concern Worcestershire, The Bradbury Centre, 2 Sansome walk, Worcester WR1 1LH
April’s Worcester Connections Group takes place on Monday from 2 pm to 4 pm. This month, as part of our Focus On Wellbeing events, Pete Boyle, Sport’s Therapist for New college Worcester, will be taking a session on posture, stretching and relaxation. This session will be accessible to all ages and abilities. The Bradbury Centre, 2 Sansome Walk, Worcester WR1 1LH.
