Members were invited in to SVI at the end of February to try out some portable pedal exercisers brought along by Victor Bulso from the Active Wellbeing Society. Everyone seemed to enjoy using both the leg and arm ‘modes’ whilst being indoors in comfort in SVI’s common room. It’s a bit like …
Sound bath success
Sophie from Beat It Percussion held the last of a series of Sound Bath sessions here at SVI on 10 February. She had already held five sessions during 2025. Many participants regularly attended as they felt great benefit from hearing a variety of sounds made by gongs and bells in a relaxed …
Mens’ wellbeing sessions
Our Mens' Wellbeing sessions ended on a high with everyone wanting to continue the momentum of social contact on a regular basis. Conor and Benny from 'Beyond Equality' delivered a series of three free workshops looking at support, relationships, friendships and exploring life from a man's point of …
We had our pie and ate it
Well, some of us did! On Thursday 23 January a group of SVI members and friends, went on an 'Active 60' trip to the legendary Mad O’Rourke’s Pie Factory in Tipton. With tantalising local delicacies on offer, such as 'Desperate Dan Cow Pie', who needs to go to a Michelin starred establishment in …
Listening and counselling sessions in February
Do you want to learn more about how to have positive mental health? Then how about joining us in February for some listening and counselling support sessions? We are delighted to welcome back Saeed Nasser, a qualified counsellor who is himself visually impaired. Saeed will be sharing his …




