Wales Council of the Blind

Services with the keyword: Sport

BBS Active at Home - (British Blind Sport)

Our audio-led sessions have helped blind and partially sighted people keep active from their homes during the pandemic and have continued to be enjoyed by people around the world. BBS hosts a virtual live workout week at the beginning of each month, with a different exercise class taking place each weekday evening at 6pm. At the end of the workout week, the BBS team upload recordings of the workouts to our YouTube channel for those who were unable to attend.

Gym Group - (Vision Support)

Brio Fitness at Northgate Arena in Chester offer vision impaired sessions after running taster sessions with Vision Support. The vision impaired sessions are sports sessions tailored to those partially sighted or blind. Gym Sessions Tuesdays 12.30pm – 1.30pm.

Pedal Power - (Sight Life)

Weekly cycling group at Pedal Power, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Contact Val for more information on 07707 295 121.

Shand Pioneers - (Sight Life)

An adventurous group with members ranging from 16-60. Here's your chance to go ten pin bowling, white water rafting, quad biking, horse riding and take part in other social activities. The end of the summer season of activities is topped off with a lively barbecue for all. Approx 7 pm to 9.30pm. Usually meets the Croft pub in Roath, Cardiff and other venues. Also Saturday outings & adventures.

Swimming Group - (Vision Support)

Brio Fitness at Northgate Arena in Chester now offer vision impaired sessions after running taster sessions with Vision Support. The vision impaired sessions are sports sessions tailored to those partially sighted or blind. Swim Sessions Wednesdays 9.30am – 10.30am. Contact Josh on 07842 319377 or email jgarland@visionsupport.org.uk if you would like more information.

VI Bowls (Ammanford) - (Welsh Association of Visually Impaired Bowlers (WAVIB))

Every Wednesday, 10.30am - 11.30am at Dinefwr Bowls Centre, Manor Road, Ammanford. SA18 3AP. For further details contact: Alison Peters

VI Bowls (Islwyn) - (Welsh Association of Visually Impaired Bowlers (WAVIB))

Every Wednesday, 12pm - 1pm, Islwyn Indoor Bowls Club, Gelli Lane, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood. NP12 2JR. For further details contact Rhys Meredith.

VI Bowls (Milford Haven) - (Welsh Association of Visually Impaired Bowlers (WAVIB))

Every Monday, 12pm -3pm. Meads Leisure Centre, Priory Road, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire. SA73 2EE. For further details contact Steve Whitmore.

VI Bowls (Newport) - (Welsh Association of Visually Impaired Bowlers (WAVIB))

Every other Monday, 2.15pm - 4.15pm at Newport Indoor Bowls Club, Glebelands Stadium, Bank St, Newport NP19 7HF. For further details contact Jackie Cooksley.

VI Bowls (Sully) - (Welsh Association of Visually Impaired Bowlers (WAVIB))

Every Saturday, 10am - 12pm at South Wales Bowls & Rec. Centre, South Road, Sully CF64 5SP. For further details contact Andrew Pemberton.

VI Bowls (West Glamorgan) - (Welsh Association of Visually Impaired Bowlers (WAVIB))

Every TUESDAY 12 -2 pm at Swansea Indoor Bowling Club, Beaufort Road, Plasmarl, Swansea SA6 8AX. For further details contact Murray MacDonald.