Wales Council of the Blind

Wales Council of the Blind logo Wales Council of the Blind logo

Macular Society Local Support Groups in South Wales

The The Macular Society runs support groups at venues across South Wales, providing support, information and companionship to people affected by macular conditions.

This is the current schedule, with contact points for further information:

  • Ammanford - Second Thursday of the month, 10.30 am at Llandybie Public Memorial Village Hall Llandybie Ammanford SA18 3UR contact Macular Society groups admin team on 01264 560 259
  • Royal Glamorgan – First Wednesday of the month, 2 pm at The Pavillion, 52 Lanelay Road, Talbot Green Pontyclun, CF72 8HY. Contact Julie Parker at 07531 498 967
  • Milford Haven – First Thursday of the month, 2 pm at Milford Haven Library, Cedar Court, Haven's Head Business Park, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, SA73 3LS. Contact Maddy on 07584 836524
  • Monmouthshire – First Thursday of the month, 2 pm Wyesham Christian Fellowship, Chapel Close, Wyesham, Monmouth NP25 3NN. Contact David on 07951 869 586
  • Swansea – Bi-Monthly (Jan, March, May, July, Sept, Nov) First Thursday of the month 11.30 am at the Grand Theatre Conservatory, Singleton St, Swansea SA1 3QJ. Contact Kate on 01792 401 450
  • Carmarthen – Fourth Thursday of the month at 10.30 am at Yr Atom, 18 Stryd y Brenin, Caerfyrddin SA31 1BH. Contact Janice on 07975 728 405
  • Bridgend – Third Friday of the month at 10.30 am at Halo Bridgend Life Centre Angel St, Bridgend CF31 4AH. Contact Joy on 07500 529 248
  • Neath – Fourth Tuesday of the month, 1 pm at Neath Library Water St, Neath SA11 3EP. Contact Carole on 01639 637205
  • Ystradgynlais—The fourth Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at Welfare Hall, Lesser Hall, Brecon Road, Ystradgynlais SA9 1JJ. Contact Cilla on 07762696576
  • Brecon – Second Monday of the month 10.00 am at Brecon Town Council Offices (rear entrance), The Guildhall, Brecon Powys LD3 7AL contact Tina 07541 763 388
  • Caerphilly – Third Wednesday of the month at 10.30 am at Caerphilly Library, 2, The Twyn, Caerphilly. CF83 1JL, in the reading room, contact Denise on 07812 052 836
  • Newport - First Monday of the month at 1 pm at the Salvation Army Hall 1 Hill Street Kingsway Centre Newport NP20 1LZ. Contact Caroline on 02920617241
  • Tenby – Last Thursday of the month, at 2 pm, Community Centre Augustus Place, Tenby, Wales, SA70 7DJ. Contact Adele on 07494468007
  • Lampeter—The Second Wednesday of the month, 2 pm, at St Thomas Methodist Church, 7 St Thomas St, Lampeter SA48 7DQ. Contact Diana on 07539081247.
  • Cardigan –Second Tuesday of the month 10.30 -12.30 pm at Radley Room The Guildhall Cardigan SA431JL contact Monica 07726569818
  • Solva and St David – Last Wednesday of the month at 2 pm at St Davids Rugby Club Nun St, St Davids, Haverfordwest SA62 6BP. Contact Margaret Hughes on 07815 729 856.
  • Rhondda -First Friday of every month at 10.30 am at Treorchy Library, Station Road, Treorchy, CF42 6NN. Starting Friday 5 July 2024. Contact Group Leader Jean Bently on 01443 775755 / 07377673275
  • Bridgeviz (affiliated) – First Friday of every month, 11:30 am at St John's Ambulance Training Centre, Minerva Street, Bridgend, CF31 1TD Macular Society groups admin team on 01264 560 259
  • Sight Life (affiliated) Cardiff- First Monday of every Month, 10.30 to 12.30 pm at Sight Life Jones Court, Womanby Street Cardiff; contact Sightlife on 029 2039 8900
  • Working Age and Young People, Connect by Tech and SfS IT Group Zoom meeting on the fourth Friday of the month at 10.30 am Contact Macular Society groups admin team on 01264 560 259

Posted on the 4th of September 2024