The Accessible Friends Network - (The Accessible Friends Network)Service

The Accessible Friends Network (TAFN) is a national independent UK charity providing social networking, computer technical support, training and entertainment via the internet. It is a user-led voluntary group run for and by vi people which uses email, the internet, voice conferencing and other resources to improve the quality of life for vi people and their partners by networking. Events, which are moderated, include quizzes, musical theme nights, jazz club, & computer skills workshops.

Bridgevis Gardening Club - (Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society))Service

The gardening club meets on Wednesday mornings to grow fruit & vegetables at an accessible allotment with raised beds. Transport is available. The bus leaves Evergreen Hall, Bridgend, at 9.50 am.

Young Persons Club - (Sight Cymru)Service

This is an activity club for people who have a vision impairment and their siblings, age 18 to 50 years. The club meets to see a film, go for a walk, take a trip and many other activities and create friendships. People with other disabilities as well as sight are made welcome.

Swansea Arts & Crafts group - (RNIB Cymru)Service

Club organised by RNIB Cymru. It meets on the last Wednesday of the month from 1 pm to 3 pm at 3 De la Beche Street, Swansea.

Sight Cymru Gardening Club - (Sight Cymru)Service

This gardening club meets twice monthly in Pontypool. Contact Becs Harris on the number given below.

Welshpool and District VI Club - (Welshpool and District Visual Impairment Club)Service

Social and entertainment group for persons who are vision impaired and carers. Outings and speakers, general chat and company. Meetings are held at the Methodist Church, High Street, Welshpool on alternate Tuesdays between the hours of 2 - 4pm. from March - December. The club is run by a small group of people who give their time freely. Raffle event every meeting towards cost of refreshments and use of hall. Affiliated with Macular Society.

Clwb y Deillion - (North Wales Society for the Blind)Service

Club that meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at Dingle Church Hall, Llangefni.

Porthmadog Blind Club - (North Wales Society for the Blind)Service

Club meeting on 3rd Thursday of every month at Canolfan Porthmadog.

Friendly Club for the Blind - Penrhyn Bay - (North Wales Society for the Blind)Service

Club meeting every 2nd and 4th Monday.

Friendly Club for the Blind - Conwy - (North Wales Society for the Blind)Service

Club meets fortnightly on Mondays from 11 am to 2 pm at St David's Church, Penrhyn Bay.

Rhyl Visionaires - (Vision Support)Service

This club meets on the last Monday of each month between 11-12.30 at Rhyl Library.

Rhyl Walking Group - (Vision Support)Service

Walking club that meets on the second Wednesday in the warmer months at Morfa Hall, Rhyl.

Prestatyn Visionaires - (Vision Support)Service

This club meets on the first Wednesday of the month between 10am and 12 noon at Nant Hall Church, Prestatyn.

Mold Visionaires - (Vision Support)Service

This club meets on the third Wednesday every month between 2-4pm at Llys Jasmine, Mold.

Eye 2 Eye Club - (Eye 2 Eye)Service

This club meets every Wednesday between 10am and 2.30pm at St. Andrews Church Hall, Garden City.

VIEW Social Club - (Visually Impaired Endeavours in Wrexham (VIEW))Service

This social club meets on the first Thursday of each month from 2-4pm at AVOW, 21 Egerton Street, Wrexham.

VIEW Luncheon Club - (Visually Impaired Endeavours in Wrexham (VIEW))Service

The club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at a Wrexham pub, Wrexham, at 12.00.

Children's Club - (Sight Cymru)Service

This is an activity club for children who have a vision impairment and their siblings, aged four to sixteen years. The club meets every fortnight on a Saturday to try out new activities, have fun and create friendships. Members of the club take part in a range of activities, including a Chocolate Making Workshop, Swimming, Arts and Crafts, Dry Slope Ski-ing and lots of other activities. Parents are able to network, get information and advice whilst the children enjoy themselves.

Newport VI Club - (Sight Cymru)Service

Meets alternate Thursdays in Newport. A friendly social club for vision impaired people. Lunch, talks and activities.

Blackwood VI Club - (Sight Cymru)Service

Fleur De Lis Community Hall. Meets alternate Mondays. A friendly club for vision impaired people. Talks and activities.

Abergavenny VI Club - (Sight Cymru)Service

Meets alternate Mondays at Holy Trinity Church, Abergavenny. A friendly social club for vision impaired people. Talks and activities.

Risca Club - (Sight Cymru)Service

Meets alternate Wednesdays at Dan Y Graig Church. A friendly club for vision impaired people. Talks and activities.

Short Walk Group - (Sight Cymru)Service

Meets monthly at Bradbury House, Park Buildings, Pontypool. A friendly social club for vision impaired people. Short walks in the local and surrounding areas.

Caldicot Luncheon Club - (Sight Cymru)Service

Meets alternate Tuesdays at the Haywain, Caldicot. A friendly social club for vision impaired people. For more information, contact Becs Harris 01495 763650.

VIEW Tennis - (Visually Impaired Endeavours in Wrexham (VIEW))Service

Tennis club meeting on the second and fourth Mondays of each month from 10am - 12 noon. Location: Tennis Centre, Wrexham.

Welsh Association of VI Bowlers - (Welsh Association of Visually Impaired Bowlers (WAVIB))Service

The Welsh Association for VI Bowlers is the governing body for VI bowling in Wales. Its website has details of the various vi bowling clubs across Wales. It is the first point of call to find out more about playing this accessible sport.

18-55 Socialise Group - (Vision Support)Service

Meets on the first Saturday of the month at 1.00pm - 4.00pm. The group has, for example, been snow tubing at Llandudno Ski Slope and Snow Board Centre, organised a successful Band Night at the Centenary Club in Wrexham and taken part in Personal Development Workshops. In partnership with UCAN Productions, members of the group are also having Ukulele lessons.

Aberystwyth and District VI Club - (Aberystwyth and District VI Club)Service

Club meetings are held at the Morlan Centre, Queen's Road at 2.00pm on the first and third Monday of each month, except for August, December and all Bank Holidays. The annual membership fee is £15.00.

Bridgevis social activities - (Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society))Service

Bridgevis organise meals out, visits to places of interest and trips to the New Theatre Cardiff and the Wales Millennium Centre. There is also an audio shooting club, a gardening club and bowls. They also hold monthly coffee mornings from 10 - 12 on the first Friday of every month at Evergreen Hall, Angel Street, Bridgend.

Social events - (Carmarthenshire County Blind Society)Service

The Llanelli Blind Club provides social events throughout the year including one or two outings per year plus a dinner for upwards of 80/100 members. There is also a Christmas dinner at a local hotel.

Macular Group Swansea - (Macular Society)Service

Club for people with macular degeneration in Swansea. Meets at the Grand Theatre from 11.30 am to 12.30 pm on the first Saturday of alternate months (January, March etc).

Sight Life Dual Sensory Support Group - (Sight Life)Service

The club meets at Jones Court, Womanby Street, Cardiff on the 3rd Friday of every month fron 10.30am - 12.30pm. Anyone with a sight and hearing impairment are welcome. Volunteers will be on hand to assist if need be.

Find a Sport - (Deloitte Parasport)Service

An on-line tool enabling disabled people to identify sports which are suitable for their specific impairment, and then search for clubs in their area where they can try that activity.

Shooting Club - (Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society))Service

Shooting Club for blind and partially sighted people in Bridgend. Using a sound signal to indicate how close to the target the aim is, it is usable for people with total sight loss.