Chair yoga (for 8 weeks)
Where: AOH Foyle Street, Derry City
When: Monday 2 and 9 June
Time: Arrive at 1.30pm for a 1.45pm start to 2.45pm
Cost: £25 per person for the 4 weeks, payable on the first day
Contact: [email protected] or Una mobile: 07702 140 761.
Community Gardens in Foyle
Location : St Columbs Park
When: Every Thursday in June
Time: 11am to 12 ish
Details: Making bird boxes; learning about horticulture
Discover history – the Victorians
Where: Ulster Museum, Belfast.
When: Tuesday 3rd June
Time: 1.30pm - 2.45pm
Handling session and talk facilitated by museum staff
LGBTQ+ pride party for under 25’s
Where: Online
When: Wed 4 June
Time: 5pm to 6pm
Contact: [email protected]
RSBC’s LGBTQIA+ Youth Group invites you to an online party to celebrate Pride. This event will be an opportunity to celebrate Pride with vision impaired young people and vision impairment organisations.
To book your space, please sign up here: https://lu.ma/2gvvx3io
Braille Session – an introduction with Mary Lea
Where: Limavady Library
When: Friday 6 June
Time: 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Contact: Limavady Library on 028 777 6250
Bee workshop
Where: Hillsborough Castle
When: Friday 6th June
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Contact: [email protected] or mobile: 07802 865579
Soccer Sight – NI v Iceland
Where : Windsor Park
When: Tuesday 10th June
Time: 7.45pm
Contact: [email protected] or 07802 865579
Free tickets for one adult and ‘carer’ to attend international match and use audio description.
Fishing in ShipQuay Portadown
Where: ShipQuay Prtadown
When: 11 June 25
Time: Meet at 11.55 at Portadown Station – or the 11am train from Belfast Central
Contact: [email protected] or mobile 07702 140 761
More detail: Fishing from 12 to 2pm, coaching for any one new to fishing and support with bait etc if needed for any experienced fisher people. No gear needed – all will be provided – though you are welcome to bring to your own.
We’ll meet the walkers afterwards and head to a local cafe for a coffee or a bite
Newry canal walk (starting at Portadown)
Where: Newry Canal towpath – Portadown start
When: 11 June 25
Time: Meet at 11.55 at Portadown Station – or the 11am train from Belfast Central
Good walk down the Newry Canal; from approx. 12.15 to 1.30 ish then we will meet the fisherpeople and go for a coffee or a bite in a local cafe
RNIBs Products demonstration and information event
Where: Sensory support building, Glendermott Road, Derry City
When: Thursday 12 June
Time: 11am – please arrive for 10.45
Contact: [email protected] or phone 07702 140761
Louise will be demonstrating a wide range of products from talking kitchen scales to text to speech devices to support people living with sight loss and answering your questions.
Read Aloud
Location: Omagh Library
When: Thursday 12 June
Time: 2pm to 3pm
Contact: Let the library know you are coming on 02882440733
A short story will be read aloud with breaks in between for discussion around the theme and characters.
These are relaxed sessions were you will connect with others over a cuppa and have the opportunity to sit back and enjoy!!
Read Aloud
Location: Enniskillen Library
When: Friday 13 June
Time: 2pm to 3pm
Contact: Let the library know you are coming on 02866322886
A short story will be read aloud with breaks in between for discussion around the theme and characters.
These are relaxed sessions were you will connect with others over a cuppa and have the opportunity to sit back and enjoy!!
Archaeological dig with QUB
Location : Moira
When: Tuesday 24th June
Time: 1pm – 3.30pm
Contact: [email protected] or 07802865579
ABC Walking group (monthly walk)
Location: Gosford Park Walk
When: Wed 25 June
Time: meeting place and time will be given by organiser –details below
Contact: Doreen on [email protected]
Walking program – week 2
Location : Whitehead to Blackhead - (4-5 miles)
When: Thursday 26th June
Time: 9.30am leaves Belfast Grand central station
Contact: [email protected] or mobile: 07802 865579
Peer support group in Foyle area
Location : Glendermott Road - Sensory support offices
When: Thursday 26th June
Time: 2pm to 3pm
Details: Peer support with speakers coming in to give local information
Walking program – dander group week 2
Location: Waterworks Park Belfast
When: Friday 27th June
Time: meet Belfast city centre 10am
Contact: [email protected] or mobile: 07802865579
Short , gentle walk with plenty of seating and toilets close by.