We would love to run a series of activities & outdoor sports to help our blind & visually impaired members (young & Old) to do what any full sighted person can do. This will also help them to remain active & keep their independence as they loose their sight. Anything from Archery to swimming.

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  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Sports/Recreation Sports/​Recreation

We are trying to get those who are isolating themselves, due to sight loss, to come out, get some fresh air, feel safe & to do activities that will keep them healthy, as well as give them confidence. So many of our members feel safer in their own homes & think that losing their sight is the end of the world. But we would like to change this & encourage them to do things that any full sighted person is able to do & sometimes better. Mental health & well being is very important to us.

Exercise & group activities have been proven to help with depression & state of mind. It also helps to with weight problems, as some visually impaired & blind people tend to move less with their sight loss. It will also help them to build new friendships & speak to people that are going through the same problems. Group activities are sometimes better than medication & counselling, as it builds confidence.

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  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Sports/Recreation Sports/​Recreation