Regular Social Events
Monday:
Every Monday Morning: 10.30am-12.00pm: Morning Drop-In: You are welcome to drop in during this time for a cuppa. Volunteers are on hand to 'Meet and Greet' you during this period.
Every Monday Morning: 10.00am-12.00pm: Monday Morning Events Group (MEGs): A friendly weekly workshop supporting upcoming events by creating amazing toppers for Gift Wrapping, sorting donations, etc.
Every Monday Afternoon: 1.00pm-2.30pm: Musical Fun Afternoon: Now taking place weekly apart from on the fourth Monday every month. Meeting at the Centre.
Fourth Monday every Month: 1.30pm-3.00pm: Musical Social Afternoon: £3.00 includes entertainment and refreshments. To book please contact the Centre.
Tuesday:
The Centre is available for external room bookings and appointments: Specialist courses such as Eye Talk are held on this day.
Ten Pin Bowling Group: 11.30am-12.00pm: Meeting at Hollywood Bowl in Bury. Please let us know in advance if you are unable to make it as it will still cost us for your spot if we are not informed.
Wednesday:
Every Wednesday Morning: 10.30am-12.00pm: Morning Drop In: Wednesday morning drop in. With the first Wednesday bi-monthly dedicated to refresher sight guiding training.
Our next refresher sight guiding sessions are on the following dates:
- 4 September 2024
- 6 November 2024
- 8 January 2025 TBC
Every Wednesday Afternoon: 1.30pm-3.00pm: Walk & Talk Group: Please let us know if you are interested in joining. Contact the Centre on 0161 763 7014.
Second Wednesday of the Month: Morning: 10.30am-12.00pm: Our User Forum and Volunteers Forums are held, alternate months.
Third Wednesday: 1.30pm-3.00pm: The monthly Macular Support Group: Meeting in the large area of the lounge. All welcome.
Fourth Wednesday: 1.30pm-3.00pm: Glaucoma Support Group: Meeting in the large area of the lounge. All welcome.
Thursday:
Every Thursday Morning: 10.30am-12.00pm: Healthy Living Group: This weekly group, covers a wide range of subjects with a different theme each week. For further details please contact the office. Booking is helpful for refreshments but all are welcome.
Every Thursday Afternoon: 1.00pm-2.30pm: Thursday Afternoon Group: Tea and chat group. Quiz every second Thursday. For details, contact the office.
Every Second and Fourth Thursday: 10.00am-2.30pm: Foot Practitioner Clinic with Dougie Warrington: Have your feet pampered and support the Society at the same time. Dougie kindly donates £7.50 for every appointment he has. Appointments booked via the Centre.
Friday:
Every Friday: 11.30am-2.00pm: Friday Lunch: The main lounge area is taken over with our 'Lunch Brunch'. Carole and Mags provide either a cooked meal or light snack each week. Places must be booked and paid for in advance. For menu details and to book, (no later than Thursday morning) call the office on 0161 763 7014.
Saturday:
Every Third Saturday: 11.00am-12.30pm: Bury Blind Society Book Club: Accessible book club. Please contact the office to confirm your attendance so that we have the right number of talking books for everyone.