Going out, doing new things, spending time with friends. There aren’t many things that are better than these things.
So RLSB has set up a a number of social and peer groups in London so that people can do just this, with the support of facilitators and sighted guides. There is always room for anyone who wants to join. Find out where your nearest group and how to join below.
“The support of the RLSB has been of great benefit to me. It’s great to know that you’re not alone. Now I feel confident in myself and have an active social life!” Joanne Wacha
Greenwich
RLSB has teamed up with Blind Independence Greenwich to run a number of services including a social and peer group, for adults aged over 18. The group meets twice a month on a Tuesday. Contact: Gillian Goodchild gillian.goodchild@rlsb.org.uk or 07595651602 or 0207 9011573.
We also run a group for young people aged 11-19, meeting regularly at The Forum in Greenwich. Contact: Anuska Casas Pinto anuska.pinto@rlsb.org.uk or 07515325821 or 0207 9011572
Tower Hamlets
A wide diversity of members make up this well established group for visually impaired people over 25. The group meets twice-monthly at The InFocus Room, Disability Resource Centre, 40-50 Southern Grove, Mile End, E3 4PS Contact: Anuska Casas Pinto anuska.pinto@rlsb.org.uk or 07515325821 or 0207 9011572.
Come and take part in debates, exclusive Q&As with guest speakers. On the third Thursday the group usually heads to a venue of interest in central London. Previous visits have included the National Portrait Gallery, the O2 Centre and the RNIB Resource Centre.
We also run a group in Tower Hamlets for young adults aged 18-35. The group meets twice a month. Contact Matt Nash: Matthew.Nash@rlsb.org.uk or 07833 732277 or 0207 901 1571.
VIPs in Transition
Young people aged 11-19 living in Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets are invited to join this social and peer group. The group meets twice a month and activities between outings, meetings and planning session. Contact: Natalie Johnson: natalie.johnson@rlsb.org.uk or 07809656998 or 0207 8086191
Hackney
Our Hackney group for adults aged 18+ meets twice a month at St Mungo’s, Mare Street, Hackney. Contact Matthew Nash Matthew.Nash@rlsb.org.uk or 07833 732277 or 0207 901 1571.
Croydon
Our Croydon group meets regularly on Saturdays, twice a month. The group welcomes 12-18 year olds. Contact: Gillian Goodchild gillian.goodchild@rlsb.org.uk or 07595651602 or 0207 9011573.
Southwark and Lambeth
The Southwark and Lambeth groups meet regularly on Saturdays, twice a month. The group welcomes 11-19 year olds. Contact: Kirsty Palmer kirsty.palmer@rlsb.org.uk or 07766510045 or 0207 8086111.
Lewisham
The Lewisham group meets regularly on Saturdays, once a month. The group welcomes 11-19 year olds. Contact: Sharon Tomlins sharon.tomlins@rlsb.org.uk or 07809656996 or 0207 9011575.
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