VisualEyes - Torbay

Provide peer support networks that can increase feelings of belonging and improved feelings of well-being.
They have a ‘can do’ (not can’t do) approach, and offer social, recreational and sporting opportunities to blind and partially sighted people of all ages.

They provide sessions including: golf, bowls, yoga, sailing, rifle shooting, swimming, outings and events, shopping trips, theatre and cinema outings and sporting events

They also offer the opportunity to learn new crafts and hobbies, share experiences, have fun with social interaction, with chatter and laughs.

Their members say: ‘Everyone accepts you – and are welcoming. It’s lovely, I don’t want pampering, but want to feel part of things.

Services offered:

• Clubs and classes
• Social functions
• Trips and outings
• Bowls
• Other sports
• Golf
• Support groups
• Emotional support
• Befriending