Skiing at Craigavon dry ski slopes
This opportunity is for 4 sessions and people need to commit to doing at least 3 sessions
Where: Craigavon Ski slope, 16 Turmoyra Lane, Craigavon, BT66 6NG
When: Wedesday1, 8, 15 and 22 October
Time: Arrive for 1pm, ready to start skiing lesson at 1.30pm
We usually arrive to Lurgan train station and share taxis from there.
Contact: [email protected] or phone 07702 140761.
Chair Yoga restarts in Derry city for 10 weeks
5 x weeks then break for Halloween - followed by a second 5 week block.
Funded by the Clear Project under the Public Health Agency (however there is a small charge of £15 for each 5 week block in a bid to extend the sessions until after Christmas)
When: Every Thursday 23 Oct (for the first 5 week block)
Where: AOH, Foyle Street – if you would like to be accompanied from the bus station, someone will meet you there
Time: 2pm – all abilities welcome and all sight status welcome too
Contact: [email protected] or phone 07702 140761; text your name and someone will get back to you.
Derry City Monthly brunch – restarting and venue change
When: Thursday 2 October
Where: The Jamm Cafe in the Richmond centre
Time: 12pm – everyone welcome to come along, be great to see old and new faces.
Contact: Brian Murray on [email protected] or text Brian on 078 6060 7328.
Four sessions – you must commit to all four sessions and confirm your attendance.
Delivered by Tracey Mimna – specialist in the field of working with blind and partially sighted people to support in optimising the use of mobile phones and tablets; one of the sessions will be dedicated to perfecting the use of Meta glasses in conjunction with apps on the phone.
Funded by the Clear Project under the Public Health Agency
Where: Derry Central Library
When: Friday 3, 17 and 24 October.
Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm followed by 15 min for questions
Contact: Brian Murray on [email protected] or text Brian on 078 6060 7328. Please RSVP.
Sight and Sound technology
Numbers limited – first come first served
Where: St Lukes Sensory Support hub
When: Wednesday 8 October
Time: 2pm to 4pm (arrive for 1.45pm to start at 2pm)
Contact: Lynette Elliot via text 07743441227
Sharon from Sight and Sound will be demonstrating some great stuff:
- WeWalk 2 – an advanced mobility tool for visually impaired people that integrates AI
- Envision Glasses – Lightweight glasses, with a camera and direct speaker, which speaks out text and environmental information, recognizes faces, light, and colours, and lets you share that information.
- NOA – an AI-powered mobility vest designed to guide people who are blind or visually impaired. NOA acts as a "co-pilot," offering a combination of GPS, obstacle avoidance, and scene descriptions
- Orcam Read 3 – a handheld AI-powered device designed to provide reading assistance for people with low vision or reading fatigue.
- A range of Magnifiers
- Angel Eye Desktop Reader – a standalone device that converts text in newspapers, magazines, and books, as well as on packaging and letters, into audio
Hillsborough Castle Garden Project
Where : Hillsborough castle
When : first Friday of every month
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Contact: [email protected] or phone 07802 865579.
Balee VIP group
Where : 52 Trostan Avenue, Ballymena BT43 7BL
When : Every Fortnight on a Wednesday
1 October - Country Music evening
15 October - Eamonn McQuade is playing
22 October - Niall Patterson is playing
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Contact: Please call Sammy Mcauley: 07808 881520.
New 8 week walking program – Belfast
Where: various parks in Belfast
When : Thursday mornings starting 9 October
Time: 10am
5km route. Limited numbers, registration required. Volunteer assistance available on a first request basis.
Contact: [email protected] or mobile: 07802865579
Monthly talk and handling session at Ulster Museum
Where: Stranmillis, Belfast
Theme: TBC
When: Tuesday 14 October
Time: 1.45pm - 2.45pm
Contact: to register contact [email protected] or mobile: 07802 865579
ABC Walking group (monthly walk)
Location: Madden Bridge walk
When: Wednesday 22 October
Time: meeting place and time will be given by organiser –details below
Contact: Doreen on [email protected]
Coffee and chat with the Consumer Council – How to save money on heating and food.
Where: conference room RNIB Belfast
When: Tuesday 21 October
Time: 10.30am
Contact: [email protected]
Registration required,numbers restricted.
New Ballymena Read Aloud – Connecting through story/Read aloud
Where: Ballymena Library, Pats Brea
When: Thursday 23 October
Time: 11am to 12pm
Contact: Ballymena Library on 028 2563 3950
Join Ballymena Library for their new monthly adults story and discussion session open to everyone, the group can decide on how often, monthly or fortnightly
A short story will be read-aloud by a facilitator with breaks in between for discussion around the themes and characters.
This is a relaxed session were you will connect with others over a cuppa and have the opportunity to sit back and enjoy listening to a story before engaging in conversation.
Omagh Library – Connecting through story/Read aloud
Where: Omagh Library
When: Thursday 23 October
Time: 2pm to 3pm
Contact: Omagh Library on 028 8244 0733
Join Omagh Library for our new monthly adults story and discussion session open to everyone, which will take place on the third Thursday of each month.
A short story will be read-aloud by a facilitator with breaks in between for discussion around the themes and characters.
This is a relaxed session were you will connect with others over a cuppa and have the opportunity to sit back and enjoy listening to a story before engaging in conversation.
Danders walking program Belfast
Various locations – short , gentle walks. Sighted volunteers available to assist one to one. Allocated on a first request basis.
Where: Botanic gardens
When: Friday 24th October
Time: 10am – 1pm
Contact: [email protected] or mobile: 07802 865579
Causeway Boccia
Pleased to announce an 8 week session of Boccia facilitated by Disability Sports Northern Ireland (DSNI)
Where: Coleraine West Community Centre
When: Commencing 24/09/25 for an 8 week funded period.
Time: 2pm-3pm
Contact: [email protected] or 07711190440
Go ON sessions brought to you in partnership with Libraries NI
Targeting people with partial sight loss. Bringing basic tech advice to those who need it.
Join us for an introductory conversation to let discuss basic tech - what would you like to understand better and what can libraries support you to with?
Come along for an intro session and leave with a 45 minute appointment for a 1-2-1 learning session adapted for your individual needs. These 1-2-1 sessions will support you to use your mobile, tablet or IPad to make life easier for yourself; here or some examples of what you might like to learn.
- How to send audio messages using WhatsApp
- Add your bank card to your phone's wallet
- Download and use one or two very beneficial apps such as Seeing AI or Be My Eyes – apps to help you read letters, describe your surroundings and tell you the ‘sell by’ date on your purchases
- How to activate and turn off Voice over
- How to use Libby, the Libraries NI app to access audiobooks and magazines.
We did this introductory session in Ards last month and the attendees are now enjoying their 1-2-1 sessions and learning plenty from them.
Please note: the sessions are held by a sighted librarian and are more suitable for people with some, if just a little, useful sight.
Where: Bangor Carnegie Library, Hamilton Road
When: Friday 31 October 2025
Time: 11am – please arrive for 10.45am
Contact: [email protected] or phone 07702 140761