Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society)
Description: Bridgend (and district) is a local society supporting blind and partially sighted people and their carers of all ages in BCBC. Contact Wales Council of the Blind initially.
Tel: 01656 766264
Email: johnodonnell24@hotmail.co.uk
Category: Third/voluntary Sector
Services Provided
Bridgevis social activities
Bridgevis organise meals out, visits to places of interest and trips to the New Theatre Cardiff and the Wales Millennium Centre. Contact below for latest information.Bridgevis Gardening Club
At Bronfair Allotments, Garth, Maesteg. every Wednesday. Bus leaves Market Street at 10 am and leaves Maesteg at 12.30 pm. Contact John O'Donnell below.Eye clinic information desk
Bridgevis volunteers work with the ECLOs within the hospital to provide information and support to patients who are experiencing, or have some level of, sight loss.Shooting Club
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. Tondu Target Shooting Club every Thursday. Bus leaves Market Street, Bridgend, at 2 pm and leaves Tondu at 4.30pm approximately. Contact John O'Donnell below.Bridgevis Coffee Mornings
These coffee mornings often include invited guests for talks and presentations. 1st Friday of the month, 11.30am-1pm at St. John's Ambulance Training Centre, Minerva Street, Bridgend, CF31 1TD.Walk to Run
Running or walking - whatever suits you. Every Saturday at 1 pm at the athletic track behind Bridgend Recreation Centre. Contact details below.Boccia Ball Games
The aim of Boccia is to throw leather balls - coloured red or blue as close as they can to a white target ball, or jack. These are held every 2nd Tuesday of the month 5-6 pm. Archbishop McGrath School, Brackla, Bridgend. Transport can be arranged if required.Events associated with this provider:
6th of June 2025
BridgeVIS coffee morning (Bridgend)
First Friday of the month. Contact John O'Donnell on 01656 766264 or email johnodonnell24@hotmail.co.ukHosted by - Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society)
4th of July 2025
BridgeVIS coffee morning (Bridgend)
First Friday of the month. Contact John O'Donnell on 01656 766264 or email johnodonnell24@hotmail.co.ukHosted by - Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society)
1st of August 2025
BridgeVIS coffee morning (Bridgend)
First Friday of the month. Contact John O'Donnell on 01656 766264 or email johnodonnell24@hotmail.co.ukHosted by - Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society)
5th of September 2025
BridgeVIS coffee morning (Bridgend)
First Friday of the month. Contact John O'Donnell on 01656 766264 or email johnodonnell24@hotmail.co.ukHosted by - Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society)
3rd of October 2025
BridgeVIS coffee morning (Bridgend)
First Friday of the month. Contact John O'Donnell on 01656 766264 or email johnodonnell24@hotmail.co.ukHosted by - Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society)
7th of November 2025
BridgeVIS coffee morning (Bridgend)
First Friday of the month. Contact John O'Donnell on 01656 766264 or email johnodonnell24@hotmail.co.ukHosted by - Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society)
5th of December 2025
BridgeVIS coffee morning (Bridgend)
First Friday of the month. Contact John O'Donnell on 01656 766264 or email johnodonnell24@hotmail.co.ukHosted by - Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society)
2nd of January 2026
BridgeVIS coffee morning (Bridgend)
First Friday of the month. Contact John O'Donnell on 01656 766264 or email johnodonnell24@hotmail.co.ukHosted by - Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society)
6th of February 2026
BridgeVIS coffee morning (Bridgend)
First Friday of the month. Contact John O'Donnell on 01656 766264 or email johnodonnell24@hotmail.co.ukHosted by - Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society)
6th of March 2026
BridgeVIS coffee morning (Bridgend)
First Friday of the month. Contact John O'Donnell on 01656 766264 or email johnodonnell24@hotmail.co.ukHosted by - Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society)
3rd of April 2026
BridgeVIS coffee morning (Bridgend)
First Friday of the month. Contact John O'Donnell on 01656 766264 or email johnodonnell24@hotmail.co.ukHosted by - Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society)
1st of May 2026
BridgeVIS coffee morning (Bridgend)
First Friday of the month. Contact John O'Donnell on 01656 766264 or email johnodonnell24@hotmail.co.ukHosted by - Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society)
5th of June 2026
BridgeVIS coffee morning (Bridgend)
First Friday of the month. Contact John O'Donnell on 01656 766264 or email johnodonnell24@hotmail.co.ukHosted by - Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society)
3rd of July 2026
BridgeVIS coffee morning (Bridgend)
First Friday of the month. Contact John O'Donnell on 01656 766264 or email johnodonnell24@hotmail.co.ukHosted by - Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society)