Monthly Calendar of VI events – OCT/NOV ed2
This event calendar will feature events run by MertonVision and other sight loss organisations and individuals
*Disclaimer. We hold responsibility only for events run by MertonVision*
DATES: Tuesday Oct 26th, Nov 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
TIME: 10:30-12:30
EVENT: Weekly coffee morning
RUN BY MertonVision
Just turn up to join others for tea or coffee and biscuits and a chat – only £1.20. If you need transport (£4.80) please let us know on 0208 540 5446
DATES: Thursday Oct 28th, Nov 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
TIME: 12:30- 2:30
EVENT: Lunch Club!
RUN BY MertonVision
Enjoy a delicious 2 course home cooked meal with refreshments for just £5. Please call the office to book your place 0208 540 5446
DATE: Wednesday 27th Oct
TIME: 10:30-3:30
EVENT: RSBC Free fun day for all ages, with lunch included
RUN BY: RSBC in conjunction with MertonVision
Just call or email to let us know if you can join us
VISONARY free webinars and events – October
- 27 October, 7pm – 8pm – Webinar: Michael Gilhooley, Optogenetics by Retina UK
DATE: 1st Sunday and 3rd Saturday of each month next: Nov 7th and Nov 21st
TIME: For more information, email cycling@mssc.org.uk.
EVENT: Tandem cycling
RUN BY: MSSC (Merton Sports and Social Club)
Members are asked to register using our new google booking form. All abilities are welcome, from beginners to seasoned cyclists. All start from the Guardian Centre in Colliers Wood and include a refreshment stop. Solo cyclists are also welcome.
DATE: 12th November
TIME: 7:30-11:00pm
EVENT: Grand quiz evening!
RUN BY: MertonVision at the Guardian Centre, SW19 2DX
£5 per person, max teams of 6, some space still available, licensed bar, raffle to follow!
DATE: Ongoing
EVENT: Merton Libraries Home Visits Service
If you are a Merton resident who cannot get to their local library and have no one who can go for you, then the Home Visits Library Service can help. The Home Visits Library Service caters for most interests, tastes and ages, providing a wide range of material from the whole of the library service, including community languages, talking books and large print. This service is free to Merton residents.
DATE: Ongoing
EVENT: Croydon Visions’ weekly schedule of events
For information please call them on 02086882486
| Day | Activity / Service Schedule | Times |
| Monday | Bowls (fortnightly) | 10:30am-12:30pm |
| Music Appreciation (fortnightly) | 10:30am – 12:30pm | |
| Fit & Fun | 11am – 12pm | |
| Tuesday | Quiz Group | 10:30pm-12:30pm |
| Touch Group | 11am-12:30pm | |
| Mental Aerobics | 1:30pm-3pm | |
| Wednesday | Art & Crafts | 10:30am-12:30pm |
| French | 1:30pm-2:30pm | |
| Keep Fit | 10:30am-12:30pm | |
| Moorfields Low Vision Clinic | Appointment Only | |
| Thursday | Morning Social Group | 11am-12:30pm |
| Dance | 10:30am-12:30pm | |
| Afternoon Social Group | 1:30pm-3pm | |
| Mon-Thurs | Advice & Advocacy | Appointment Only |
| Personal Development | Appointment Only | |
| IT | Appointment Only | |
| Transport | Please Book via Reception | |
| Lunch | Please Book via Reception |
