Social Clubs

Our social clubs provide a welcoming space for visually impaired individuals to connect, enjoy activities, and build friendships. Below is a list of clubs we run across Luton, Dunstable, and Bedford.

Luton

The Friday Club (Partnered with the Macular Society)

• When: Fortnightly on Fridays, 10:00 am – 11:30am
• Where: St Paul’s Church, Newtown Rd, Luton, LU1 3EB
• Activities: Quizzes, music, trips, and guest speakers.

Family Group

• When: 1st Saturday of every month, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Where: St Paul’s Church, Newtown Rd, Luton, LU1 3EB
• Who: For visually impaired children and their parents/carers.
• Activities: Games, arts and crafts, and trips.

Youth Forum

• When: Fortnightly on Wednesdays, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Where: VI Provision at Cardinal Newman High School
• Who: For visually impaired 11- to 16-year-olds.
• Activities: Meet new people, share tech tips, and try new activities.

Dunstable

Socialeyez Lunch Club

• When: Weekly on Tuesdays, 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• Where: Grove Corner, 76A High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1JF
• Activities: Friendship, food, and fun!
• Cost: £2 per week for tea and coffee. Bring your own lunch or purchase it at an additional cost.

Bedford

Sight Concern Coffee Morning

• When: Last Friday of every month, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
• Where: The Pavilion, Park Avenue, Bedford
• Activities: Drop in for a coffee, chat, and support from our volunteers. No booking required.

For more information, or to book a place at any of our clubs, please the Sight Concern Office on 01234 311555.

Other Social Clubs

There are other clubs in the area that support visually impaired individuals:

Bedford Macular Society

• When: 3rd Monday of the month, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
• Where: Bedford CVS, 43 Bromham Rd, Bedford
• Contact: 01234 708163

The VIP Club in Luton

• Contact: Email vipsocialclub@hotmail.com or call 07769 627957 (10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday).
• Facebook: Search VIP Social Club for Visually Impaired People.