Monthly Calendar of VI events – OCTOBER ed3
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 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
TIME: 10:30-12:30
EVENT: Weekly coffee morning
RUN BY MertonVision
Just turn up for tea or coffee and biscuits and a chat – only £1.20. If you need transport please let us know 0208 540 5446
DATE: 1st Sunday and 3rd Saturday of each month: Oct 3rd and Oct 16th next
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: 08 Oct
TIME: For more information:
EVENT: RNC Open Day https://www.rnc.ac.uk/event-item.aspx?id=37
RUN BY: Royal National College for the Blind
DATE: Saturday 9th October
TIME: 11am-2pm
EVENT: Social meet up for 18-45 year old disabled people
RUN BY: Imran, Founder and organiser of SocialLights:
Arthur’s Café
170 Arthur Road, Wimbledon Park, London, SW19 8AQ
Telephone no: 020 3602 4318
Email: arthurswimbledon@gmail.com
Website: https://www.arthurscafewimbledon.com/
Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/173727522697
The venue has wheelchair access.
Please note, for those attending, drinking alcohol and smoking is not allowed on the premises.
If you yourself or anyone else you know who has a disability and is interested in joining the group, and/or if you have any further queries and questions, please do not hesitate to contact me personally: sociallightsw19@gmail.com/ 07835420497
Please contact me to be added into the SocialLight WhatsApp group.
Meetup group page: https://www.meetup.com/SocialLight-Group/
Donations and tips are now welcome. Do please donate what you can to help SocialLight’s future, potential expansion, and to help with running and admin costs. A donations ticket has now been added to our Eventbrite page
DATE: Saturday 16th October
TIME: 12:00 PM London
EVENT: Special Adult Zoom session: exciting new project to be unveiled
RUN BY: Stargardt’s Connected
In conjunction with World Vision Day on October 14th
If you would like to join the Zoom session. Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0oc-GspzkrGNDrquIK8CBYEsvMn3h5KFub
DATE: Weekend 23rd-24th October
TIME: https://www.rnc.ac.uk/event-item.aspx?id=38
EVENT: ‘Have a Go’ Activity Weekend
RUN BY: Royal National College for the Blind
VISONARY free webinars and events – October
- 5 October, 7.30pm – Series 2: Employment webinar on Support via Access to Work by Blind Ambition and RNIB (opens Zoom registration)
- 7 October, 9am to 5pm – DeafBlind Convention 2021 by DeafBlind
- 7 October, 7.30pm to 8.30pm – Laser treatment for glaucoma by Digital Glaucoma Support Group
- 27 October, 7pm – 8pm – Webinar: Michael Gilhooley, Optogenetics by Retina UK
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 do this for you. 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 |
