TELFORD VISUALLY IMPAIRED GROUP

SHARING EXPERIENCES AND SHARING KNOWLEDGE

Welcome to Telford Visually Impaired Group

Charity Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Number: 1209274

We are a friendly, inclusive community supporting people living with sight loss and those who care for them.

Monthly Meetings

We meet on the first Thursday of each month, from February to November, at:

Meeting Point House

Southwater Square

Telford Town Centre, TF3 4HS (use this post code for drop-off)

Time: 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Car Parking. There are a number of car parks that service Meeting Point House, the two nearest locations are the main Southwater Car Park (Northfield St, Telford TF3 4EJ) and the Telford Town Centre Brown Elm Car Park (Telford TF3 4BX).

Please note: Some members leave early to catch their bus home, this is absolutely fine and never a barrier to joining.

Who Can Join?

Our members range in age from their 40s to their 90s. Everyone is either living with sight loss or caring for someone who is.

To meet our charity criteria, members should be:

Registered as Partially Sighted or

Living with significant sight loss

If you're unsure about your registration status, please contact us, we’re happy to guide you to the right support.

What We Do

Founded in 2006, our group provides a safe, welcoming space to:

Share experiences of living with sight loss

Learn practical tips for daily life

Support one another emotionally and socially

We also welcome carers, offering a chance to connect with others who understand the challenges of supporting a loved one with vision loss.

Activities & Events

Each month we host:

Guest speakers on topics of interest

Light-hearted quizzes for fun and connection

Throughout the year, we also organise:

Group lunches
Affordable day trips to places chosen by our members

Come Along

Whether you’ve lived with sight loss for years or are just beginning your journey, you and your partner or carer are warmly invited. Talking to others in similar situations can make a real difference.

For more information, please call:

01952 250 110 or 01952 501 437