Monthly Calendar of VI events –FEB 2022 edition 1 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 Feb 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd TIME: 10:30-12:30 EVENT: Weekly coffee morning RUN BY MertonVision Just […]
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 […]
Monthly Calendar of VI events – OCT/NOV ed1 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 19th, 26th TIME: 10:30-12:30 EVENT: Weekly coffee morning RUN BY MertonVision Just turn up to join […]
Monthly Calendar of VI events – OCTOBER ed1 This event calendar will feature events run by MertonVision and other sight loss organisations DATE: Saturday Oct 2nd TIME: 11:30-12:30 UK time EVENT: Children and Young People’s Zoom with Paralympian Tim Prendergast RUN BY: Stargardt’s Connected Paralympian Gold Medallist Tim Prendergast who has […]
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 […]
RSBC_&_Merton_Vision_Summer_Activities_Leaflet_2021[6692] In partnership with the RSBC MertonVision are delighted to announce a programme of sports activities this summer for children and young people (CYP) For ages 11 – 19 All events to be held at the Guardian Centre, Colliers Wood, SW19 2DX 2pm – 4pm Wed 28th July – Cricket […]
Come and join the free fun… We are holding a great summer BBQ at the Guardian Centre in Colliers Wood Thursday 19th August 2pm-8pm We are celebrating all the amazing work our volunteers, supporters and staff have done during lockdown This first event in 2 years will also be a welcome back and goodbye to […]
In partnership with the RSBC MertonVision are delighted to announce a programme of sports activities this summer for children and young people (CYP) For ages 4-11 All events to be held at the Guardian Centre, Colliers Wood, SW19 2DX Shooting Stars circus skills – Wednesday 18th August 2-4 pm Please contact MertonVision […]
Monthly Calendar of VI events – JULY- AUGUST This event calendar will feature events run by MertonVision and other sight loss organisations DATE: AUG 1st TIME: 10am EVENT: Macular Support Group RUN BY: Merton and St Georges via phone 01264 560 467 Pin 1 DATE: Tuesday 10 August 2021 –Tuesday 31 August 2021 TIME: […]
Monthly Calendar of VI events – AUGUST/SEPTEMBER This event calendar will feature events run by MertonVision and other sight loss organisations DATE: Tuesday 10th August and Thursday 12th August TIME: 10:30-12:30 EVENT: Coffee morning RUN BY MertonVision Just turn up for tea or coffee and biscuits and a chat only £1.20. If […]
Join MertonVision’s Working Age group for the virtual Pilates workout! On Friday the 26th of June at 5pm, the Working Age group will be doing an audio only Pilates workout from EyesFree Fitness. We will do the workout individually, but will commit to doing it at the same time to boost motivation and encourage each other. […]
Open day for local charities and support groups to talk about what work they do in the community in supporting people with Visual Impairments. There will be a number of speakers and stands, including MertonVision! Venue:Hyde Park Room, Lansborough Wing, First floor, St George’s Hospital Time: 10 am to 4 pm Date: 7th April 2020
When it’s hard to talk, express yourself through drama and creative arts Free taster sessions of a new arts-based peer support workshop. Explore your feelings with drama and creative arts in a supportive environment. If you’d like more information, call Wimbledon Guild Talking Therapies on 020 8296 0030, or Chloe Smith at Merton Vision on […]
Dear supporters, clients and friends Please see attached and below details of the Focus Group to be held at the Guardian Centre on Thursday 19th March from 12.00-12:30 This is just before our busy lunch club and you are more than welcome to join us for lunch afterwards. We serve a wonderful home cooked […]
Look are running an exciting event on the 8th of February 2020 in London, for visually impaired young people considering going to university. The day is designed to empower visually impaired young people aged 14+ with the knowledge they need to make an informed decision about university. You can find all the details and the […]
AWARENESS OF MACULAR DISEASE The most common cause of blindness in old age 300 PATIENTS ARE DIAGNOSED EACH DAY Be aware of the disease before you are a victim Know the signs and symptoms Take the necessary precautions A talk on Macular Degeneration Collier’s wood Library 28th January at 2pm Macular Society
Christmas Lunch Thursday 12th December 12:30 Yes, it’s nearly Christmas! We are now taking bookings for our Christmas lunch! Enjoy a traditional 3 course lunch with wine or fruit juice with all the trimmings. Come and join us for a lovely afternoon with friends. Tickets are £10 each, please let us know if you have […]
Date: 1st November Time: 6:30 – 10:30 Venue: MertonVision, The Guardian Centre, 67 Clarendon Road, Colliers Wood SW10 2DX Calling all Working Age Ghouls! Join us at the Guardian Centre for our Night Of Horrors event on Friday 1st November! Spooky entertainment will be on offer and we will be watching The Omen (2006) with […]
Come and join us at our next Macular Support Group meeting, on 16th September at MertonVision, The Guardian Centre, 67 Clarendon Road, Colliers Wood, SW19 2DX. A representative from Age UK Merton will visit to tell us about the services they have to offer. Meetings are on the third Monday of every other month […]
FREE SPIRIT PAMPERING at MertonVision Tuesday 10th September between 11 a.m and 2 p.m. Some of the treatments on offer include hand massage, manicure, pedicure and Indian head massage. The therapist also offers a nail clipping service and a home visit service. Please call MertonVision office for information on prices and to book a treatment. […]
Next Talking Books Thursday August 15th 2 p.m to 3 p.m. And every third Thursday of the month after this. Come and join our peer support group held at the Guardian Centre. We will be looking at every aspect of talking books, what books to read, discussing genres, narrators. Find out about the latest technology […]
Do you lack confidence in travelling on public transport? Would you like to gain some confidence but don’t know how to get started? Or, are you eager to become more independent but need a bit of support taking those first steps? Why not come along to London Vision’s next Travel Confidence Information Day? We […]
Children and Young People’s Services INFORMATION and FAMILY FUN DAY Venue: MertonVision, The Guardian Centre, 67 Clarendon Road, Colliers Wood, London, SW19 2DX Date: Saturday 29th June 2019 Time: 10.30am – 3.30pm Travel: Nearest Tube: Colliers Wood on the Northern Line Parking: There is a car park behind the Guardian Centre Hosted by […]
Merton Vision Young People’s social group – British Museum The next event for the MertonVision Young People’s Group will be a touch tour of the Ancient Egyptian Sculpture Gallery at the British Museum, followed by dinner at Pizza Express! Date: Thursday 27th June Time: We will meet at Colliers Wood tube station at 1:45pm, then […]
Living with Sight Loss Free workshop at Merton Vision RNIB & Merton Vision are running a free 2 day ‘Living with Sight Loss’ workshop When: Thursday 20th and Friday 21st June 2019 10-3pm Where: Merton Vision, 67 Clarendon Rd, Colliers Wood, London SW19 2DX This 2 day program offers peer support for people with […]
At the Wimbledon Club, Church Road, SW19 5AG Friday 14th June. 7pm for a prompt 7.30pm start WINE TASTING AND QUIZ DINNER for just £35 per head there will be: a welcome drink EIGHT wines to enjoy with palate cleansing nibbles a delicious two-course dinner plus wonderful prizes for the quiz winners All proceeds […]
Moorfields Macular Support Group Meeting on Wednesday 29th May 10am-12pm 1st Floor Lansbourgh Wing, Hyde Park Room St. Georges Hospital Blackshaw Road SW17 0QT Attending: Dianne Nicola, Macular Society Please bring a friend to join us to hear interesting talks Light refreshments served Contact Grace on 0208 543 4989 (24 hour answering service)
Greater London Fund For The Blind – Geranium Day Fundraising Tea Party Tuesday April 30th at MertonVision 67 Clarendon Road, Colliers Wood, SW19 2DX 10:30 am-2.00 pm ALL WELCOME Wonderful homemade cakes and biscuits on sale Tea, coffee and soft drinks served All donations to the Greater London Fund for the Blind which supports MertonVision.
Come and try our weekly lunch Club for free!! Enjoy a 2 course meal freshly cooked on the premises. This weeks menu is: Cottage Pie/ Vegetarian option Mixed Vegetables Chocolate Sponge and Chocolate Sauce Fruit juice/Tea/Coffee Limited transport is available. Please contact the office on 020 8540 5446 to book your place.
We would like to invite you to become part of a Visually Impaired Peer Support Steering Group supporting People living with Sight Loss who are residents of Merton – This is an opportunity to have your say! Are you happy with the services we provide? Would you like to work with other blind or partially sighted […]
Do you love to read? Join us here at The Guardian Centre On Thursday 21st February between 2 and 3. Come and share a good read, discuss your favourite books and authors, find out about the latest technology in Talking Books. Why not join us for lunch at our weekly lunch club beforehand, 12:30 to 2 p.m. […]
Student Network event schedule 2018-2019 3rd December 2018: Student Internship opportunities Event held at the Pocklington Hub 6pm-8pm Meet with London Vision & Blind in Business to discuss internship opportunities 21st February 2019:Details TBC 25th April 2019: Exam tips and wellbeing session Tips on health and well-being, and an Evening to give students a […]
VI Talk are holding a 2nd Link Day at the Pocklington Trust hub. Date: Saturday November 24th. Time: The event runs from 10:00 – 16:00 . There will be a free buffet lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Link on the VI Talk Sports page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/298858704230634/, which reads: VI Talk are holding […]
Young People’s Project We would like to let you know about a really exciting new project which MertonVision are running for 18-30 year olds in Merton and surrounding areas. The aim is to make MertonVision a more fun and exciting place for young people to visit. To kick the project off, we would like to invite […]
November Public Meeting: Esme’s Umbrella – Charles Bonnet Syndrome Where and when: Friday 9th November 2018, 2-4pm. Kingston Quaker Centre Fairfield East Kingston upon Thames KT1 2PT We will be joined by Campaign Founder Judith Potts who will share how and why Esme’s Umbrella was created. The campaign is named in tribute to her mother […]
MertonVision AGM 8th November at 11:30 here at the Guardian Centre. Your opportunity to hear about future plans for MertonVision and to put questions to the trustees. We would like to invite you to stay for lunch but please telephone the office to book your place. 020 8540 5446 Click on the links below for […]
Do you love to read? Join us here at The Guardian Centre On Thursday 18th October between 2 and 3. Come and share a good read, discuss your favourite books and authors, find out about the latest technology in Talking Books. Why not come early and have lunch at our lunch club. Lunch is at 12:30 but […]
Come and join us here at the Guardian Centre for the next Macular Support Group meeting on Monday 17 September between 10 and 12. The local Macular Society Support Group meet on the third Monday of every month. This is a good opportunity to chat, over a cup of tea, with people who have the same eye […]
GO OUTRIGGER CANOEING WHERE: Royal Outrigger Canoe Club, Trowlock Way, Teddington TW11 9QY WHEN: Sunday September 16th at 10.15am An outrigger canoe is Polynesian in origin. It is a stable six-person boat that is paddled on both sides. We will be running a session for beginners with visual impairments on 16th September at 10.15am. If […]
MertonVision invite you to a Low Vision Drop in Day Here at the Guardian Centre On Tuesday 11th September between 10:30 and 2:30 Come along and explore the latest products and technologies for blind and partially sighted people. Companies attending: Enhanced Vision Dolphin Calibre Audio Library British Wireless For The Blind No need to […]
Here at the Guardian Centre between 10:30 and 12:30 Do you know what Glaucoma is? Do you know how to put your eye drops in correctly? Speakers, Kevin Gregory from MertonVision and Subash Suthar fron International Glaucoma Association There will be a Q&A session Contact MertonVision on 020 8540 5446 for more information
Come and join Penny and this friendly group for lunch on Thursday 28th June – 1.00 pm at Jimmys World Food, The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1RH The Out and About Group meet every week on either a Tuesday or Thursday, check our events page for dates and venues. Or contact Penny Bettell on 020 8540 5446 […]
Come and join Penny and this friendly group for lunch on Thursday 14th June – 1.00 pm at Toby Carvery, Park Place, Commonside East, Mitcham, CR4 4HB The Out and About Group meet every week on either a Tuesday or Thursday, check our events page for dates and venues. Or contact Penny Bettell on 020 […]
Come and join Penny and this friendly group for lunch on Tuesday 5th June – 1.00 pm at Bills Wimbledon, 20 Hartfield Road SW19 The Out and About Group meet every week on either a Tuesday or Thursday, check our events page for dates and venues. Or contact Penny Bettell on 020 8540 5446 for more information.
South London Employment Project – 29th May at the Guardian Centre The Works for Me programme in partnership with MertonVision, provides expert employment advice for blind and partially sighted people. We can help with getting work or retaining your existing job. Works for Me is open to all visually impaired people who live, work or […]
Come and join Penny and this friendly group for lunch on Thursday 24th May – 1.00 pm at Jimmys World Food, The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1RH The Out and About Group meet every week on either a Tuesday or Thursday, check our events page for dates and venues. Or contact Penny Bettell on 020 8540 5446 […]
Come and join Penny and this friendly group for lunch on: Thursday 10th May 2018 – 1.00 pm at Bella Italia, Unit 13 The Tandem Centre, Colliers Wood, SW19 2TY The Out and About Group meet every week on either a Tuesday or Thursday, check our events page for dates and venues. Or contact Penny Bettell on […]
Are you Aged 55+? Do you have a visual impairment or a disability? If yes, we would like to talk to you about Active Ageing. Whatever our age, being physically active can help us lead healthier and even happier lives. We want to know how active you are currently, whether there is anything stopping you […]
Come and join Penny and this friendly group for lunch on: Thursday 3rd May 2018 – 1.00 pm at The Edward Rayne, 12 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park, SW20 8ND The Out and About Group meet every week on either a Tuesday or Thursday, check our events page for dates and venues. Or contact Penny Bettell on 020 […]
Thursday 26 April 2018 at 1.30pm – 4.30pm We have arranged with Guide Dogs to host a My Guide – Families and Friends presentation held at the guardian Centre. In the friends and family session we will facilitate conversations with you and your friends, family or colleagues about living with sight loss, and offer practical […]
Smart Accessible Technology peer Support Group- 13 April 2018 @ 11.00am Communication technology continues to evolve at a fantastic rate making it difficult to keep up with on your own. We have received an increase in the requests for accessible technology support around the Smart accessibility area and feel one way of delivering support is […]
