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Our activities

Along with the activities arranged by our groups, we have other drop-in sessions, events and meetings.

Due to demand, booking for all events is essential, so please call the office on 0121 525 4810 or email info@sandwellvisuallyimpaired.org.uk.

Tea and Toast

With guest speakers on the first Wednesday of every month at our base at West Bromwich Town Hall from 10.30am to 12noon. Enjoy a slice of toast, other tasties and a cuppa over a chat with your SVI friends. Help is on hand from our staff who can offer support with anything you need to get sorted.  Check the calendar for details of each session.

Usha sits with Tony and his Guide Dog wile other SVI members chat on the sofas
Guest speaker Usha from Sandwell Council’s Taxi Licensing service meets SVI Chair Tony and other members, plus Tony’s Guide dog before Tea and Toast starts.

Healthy lifestyle activities

SVI women and friends at the gym. The women are crossing their arms to symbolose embracing equity, this year's theme. One woman is a wheelchair user.
SVI women and friends at the gym celebrating International Women’s Day

Look after your physical and mental health with gym, swimming, dancing and more. Find out about these sessions by following the link to our healthy lifestyles activities page.

Let’s Talk About I.T.

Focusing on the technology, apps and skills we use on our mobiles, tablets and smart speakers. This peer support group will meet each month in the SVI common room at the Town Hall.  Join us to tell us what technical support you need and learn about the latest digital developments. The Let’s Talk About I.T. groups are designed for people of all levels. If you are an expert at using your mobile device, please join us and share your knowledge.

Open meetings

Our quarterly open meetings feature guest speakers and entertainment.

Annual Forum

We have an annual forum every year, with guest speakers and a chance to find out more about SVI’s plans for the future.

SVI Rocks

Join our happy band of SVI Rockers (not that you have to like rock music to take part!).  Our popular SVI Rocks sessions with Rodrigo and Sarah-Ann take place the SVI Common Room. Sing or bring along an instrument and make some noise with us. Boost your musical skills and confidence. Contact us to book your place.

You can read more bout SVI Rocks in these news articles: From West Bromwich to the Mixing Desk: SVI Rocks Record at the MAC; SVI Rocks.

We work with Misfits Music to deliver these sessions.

Trips to the ballet, theatre and cinema

Further info to come