RNIB drop-in Tech Hub returns to RNIBs Belfast office
These Tech Hubs are arranged by drop-in, first come, first served basis so there’s no need to book – no appointment needed.
Our volunteers can offer advice and support you on how to make the most of the accessibility features of your smartphone or tablet. Whether you need basic training, or wish to update your existing skills, we can help. Please bring your device with you.
For further information, email [email protected]
Location: RNIB, Victoria House (first floor), 15-17 Gloucester Street, Belfast, BT1 4LS.
When: First Tuesday of every month
Time: 11am to 1pm
Contact: email [email protected]
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: Wednesday 5 November
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
Funded by the Clear Project under the Public Health Agency
There is a cost of £15 for the 5 weeks, so £3 a week
When: Thursday 6, 13, 20 and 27 November
Where: AOH, Foyle Street – if you want accompanied from the bus station, someone will meet you there
Time: 2pm – all abilities welcome and all sight status welcome too
Contact: Nuala Crilly by text leaving your phone name and phone number on 07776 806037.
Omagh EyeSpeak group
When: Wednesday 5 November 
Where: Strule Arts Centre
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Contact: [email protected] or phone 07702 140 761 to be redirected.
EyeSpeak always love to see new folk coming along, so if you live in Omagh or on a public transport line, give it a!
Derry City Monthly brunch – restarting and venue change
When: Thursday 6 November
Where: The Jamm Cafe in the Richmond centre
Time: 12pm – everyone welcome to come along, be great to see old new
Contact: Brian Murray on [email protected] or text Brian on 078 6060 7328.
Belfast 5km Park walk program
When: Thursdays 6 November, 13 November, 27 November.
Where: meet Belfast city center and travel to park via public transport. Different park each time.
Time: 10am
Contact: [email protected] or 07802865579.
For 4 of 4 sessions, welcome to join for the last sessions as every session offers different learning; please RSVP. 
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 7 November
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.
IT support targeting partially sighted people
Welcome to join for the last sessions, as every session offers different learning; please RSVP. 
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 7 November
Time: 3pm to 4pm followed by 15 min for questions
Contact: Brian Murray on [email protected] or text Brian on 078 6060 7328.
Hillsborough Castle Garden Project
Where : Hillsborough castle
When : first Friday of every month, next session 7 November
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Contact: [email protected] or phone 07802 865579.
Monthly talk and handling session at Ulster Museum, Stranmillis, Belfast
Theme: The Second World War
When: Tuesday 11 November 2025
Time: 1.45pm - 2.45pm
Contact: to register contact [email protected] or mobile: 07802 865579.
New brunch club – hopefully to be monthly
Armagh brunch club
Where: Armagh City Hotel
When : Tuesday 11 November
Time: 11.30am
Contact: Lynette via [email protected] or phone 07734441227.
This is open to blind and partially sighted and their friends – we will meet in the first instance in the Armagh City Hotel for lunch and chat, we can decide on this day, as a group, on alternative venues for future meet ups – really looking forward to this, let’s make it happen in Armagh!
Balee VIP group, country music event every fortnight
Where: The Services Club, 52 Trostan Avenue, Ballymena BT43 7BL
When:  Wednesday 12 November and the 26 November
Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Contact: Sammy McCauley on 07808881520.
This is run by and for blind and partially sighted people and their friends, the music is brilliant, the craic is good and there is a warm welcome for everyone, so come on down
Do you live in Newry or surrounding area? 
Join Louise Kenny from our Products and Advice Centre.
Louise will demonstrate the newest products available from RNIB supporting people living with sight loss.  From mobile phones, to Braille Doodle to kitchen gadgets there will be something to everyone to have a look at.
Where: Newry Library
When: 13 November, 11am – 1pm.
Contact: [email protected] or 07514 623182.
Belfast Christmas light switch on
Location : Belfast city centre
When: Saturday 15 November
Time: 5.30pm
Contact: [email protected] or mobile 07802865579.
Ability Net – IT session
Where: RNIB conference room, Victoria House, Belfast, BT1 4LS
When: Monday 17 November
Time: 10am – noon
Contact: [email protected] or mobile 07802865579.
Get Started: VoiceOver on iPhone and iPad
Join us at the Apple Store, Belfast for an engaging and informative VoiceOver accessibility session. Take the first step toward a more accessible and enjoyable tech experience.
Where: Apple Store, 3 Cornmarket, Belfast, BT1 4DA
When: Tuesday 18 November 
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Contact: To register for this free workshop and upcoming events, contact Fiona Joyce at [email protected] or 07514 623182.
Get Started: Accessibility Features for Vision Loss
During this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the powerful accessibility features available on iPhone and iPad, including:
- Zoom
- Spoken Content
- Magnifier
- Display Adjustments
- And much more!
These tools are designed to make Apple devices more inclusive and user-friendly. Take the first step toward a more accessible and enjoyable tech experience.
Where: Apple Store, 3 Cornmarket, Belfast, BT1 4DA
When: Thursday 20 November
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Contact: To register for this free workshop and upcoming events, contact Fiona Joyce at [email protected] or 07514 623182.
ABC Walking group (monthly walk)
Location: Madden Bridge walk
When: Wednesday 26 November
Time: meeting place and time will be given by organiser –details below
Contact: Doreen on [email protected]
Ikea visit
Location: Ikea Holywood Exchange, Belfast
When: Wednesday 26 November
Time: 10am. Meet Belfast city centre and travel via public transport to Holywood exchange.
Contact: [email protected] or mobile 07802865579.
New Ballymena Read Aloud – Connecting through story/Read aloud
Where: Ballymena Library, Pats Brea
When: Thursday 20 November
Time: 11am to 12pm
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.  ABC Walking group (monthly walk)
Causeway Boccia
Pleased to announce an 8 week session of Boccia facilitated by Disability Sports Northern Ireland (DSNI)
Where: Coleraine West Community Centre
When: 5 and 12 November
Time: 2pm-3pm
Contact: [email protected] or 07711190440
Product Testing
For a chance to a first look at potential products that could be launched into the RNIB Products range, please contact Louise Kenny from our Product And Advice Centre. Louise facilitates products testing sessions and you could have your say and get your hands and put to the test potential products. For more information please contact Louise Kenny on 028 9033 4110, or email [email protected]