Sport and Leisure Groups Taking Place Across The Region
Sport or Leisure groups taking place in Bristol, Bath & NE Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Westonbirt the National Arboretum at Tetbury
Join visually impaired guides for Sensing Nature and Wellbeing Walks at Westonbirt Arboretum, held every Friday at 11:30 am from April to September. Enjoy an immersive sensory experience, exploring trees through non-visual senses. Walks last 1.5 hours and are free after admission. Meet at the Welcome Building. Wear suitable outdoor clothing; some paths are off-road. Assistance dogs only. Contact 0300 067 4890 or email customerrelations@forestryengland.uk for more information. Westonbirt National Arboretum Westonbirt Tetbury Gloucestershire GL88QS.
National Trust VI Walks at Tyntesfield Estate
Learn about the history of this fascinating place and use your senses to engage with nature on this intimate and interactive tour.
The free tours will take place on the second and fourth Friday of each month from 11am – see website for dates. They will accompany 6 visually impaired individuals (and an accompanying individual) on a 3/4 mile accessible trail. National Trust website Walks at Tyntesfield Call 01275461900
Visually Impaired Tennis
Chipping Sodbury Tennis Club, Tuesday evenings 6 to 7pm, contact Ben Hardwick tennisaceben@hotmail.co.uk
Visual Impairment Friendly Rowing
Learn to row in a fun and friendly environment. Sighted rowers will provide support if required. Contact volunteering@allaboardwatersports.co.uk
Street Dance Sessions from Steetenvy Dance Academy
Supported by Access Sport. Classes are for all ages contact: streetenvydanceacademy@hotmail.com or Access Sport – Email: jonny.fenner@accesssport.co.uk / 07878 814396
Robins Foundation VI Football Sessions
Adult & youth VI football sessions from the Robins Foundation. Email edward.studley@bcfc.co.uk or call 07899 991983.
Free Accessible Cricket Sessions
Fully accessible free cricket sessions. No experience necessary. Contact jeanette.tate@gloucestershirecricketfoundation.org
Fitness Class for Blind and Visually Impaired People
Specialised low impact exercise class for blind and visually impaired people at Kingswood. Contact Hayley or Marcella for more info: 07525 790951 rechargeft@gmail.com
VI Runners Bristol
If you would like to find out more about this group visit their ‘VI Runners Bristol’ Facebook page and send them a message.
Roll and Stroll
Free walking and rolling group for disabled people. Contact Dan Mch.bristoldef@gmail.com or call 07552 580678.
Two’s Company
A tandem cycling project for adults and young people in Bristol who are blind or visually impaired. Call 0117 353 4580 or email twos-company@lifecycle.org.uk or visit www.lifecycleuk.org.uk
Soul Trail Wellbeing Walks
Soul Trail Wellbeing have received training in how to offer sighted guiding. Email: soultrailwellbeing@gmail.com
Purnell Bowls Club
The Sports Ground, Old Bristol Road, Paulton, BS39 7NX
The Bowl for Health programme takes place each Thursday between 4.15-6.15pm. For more information and to book your place on any session, please contact: Karin Webb on
07719679360 or e-mail karin.webb13@gmail.com
Sport or Leiusre Groups taking place in Wiltshire and Swindon
RNIB Social Groups in Swindon
At this social group you can relax, chat, and have a tea or coffee. General chat with advice is available from an Eye Clinic Liaison Officer / Rehabilitation Officer.
- 4th Thursday of each month 10 am to 12 pm.
Craven House, 145 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3BU
Bernice.Cocking@rnib.org.uk or 07761 328571.
George.Hinton@rnib.org.uk Tricia.sail@rnib.org.uk
Swindon Blind Craft Club
Swindon Blind Craft Club meets every Tuesday between 10 am and 1 pm and is run by Lou Curtis at Swindon Blind Association, Craven House, 145 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3BU. Parking available and bus stop opposite. Bring your own lunch. Carers welcome.
You can enjoy a wide variety of activities, including creating baskets, painting, and tile decoration! Get in touch with Lou if you want to come along and find out more: 07703 306 403.
Devizes PHAB Group
(Physically disabled and Able bodied) an organisation which brings people with and without disabilities together. See their program of events at Devizes PHAB meetings and events
Free Pilates Classes
Based in Woodbrough, SN9. Emma is looking to offer free Pilates classes to people who are blind / partially sighted. Contact Emma 07971 880695. Limited spaces available.
Swindon Bats Sports & Social Club
Swindon Bats have a variety of groups:
- Swindon Bats Bowling
- Swindon Bats Social Group
- Swindon Bats Walking Group
Contact Sue Mead by email or phone beforehand to book a place: SueMead@outlook.com or 07788 150487.
Online and Telephone Leisure Groups
RNIB Telephone Groups
- Gardening Group Talk everything gardening. Every two weeks on Tuesdays from 11am to 12 noon.
- Book Group. Different book each month. Third Tuesday of the month
Bernice.Cocking@rnib.org.uk or 07761 328571.
George.Hinton@rnib.org.uk Tricia.sail@rnib.org.uk
Find a Sensory Walk Near You
Sense have partnered with Ordnance Survey to help you find and follow an accessible waling route. Call Sense: 0300 330 9256 or visit www.sense.org.uk/our-services