Group Activities For Visually Impaired Adults

12/08/2026

This annual event is a great way to explore new places and learn the history too. The only problem is that it books up so fast, so good luck with booking!

Heritage Open Days 2026: 11-20 September

09/08/2026

We were lucky to have gentle weather of 22°C for our group walk on Tuesday 4th August. There was even refreshing light rain on our return journey.
We caught the number 700 Stagecoach bus from The Hard Interchange in Portsmouth, to The Woolpack in Fishbourne, stopping at The Bull's Head for a drink before the walk, and lunch afterwards. The pub was nice and cool inside, the staff welcoming, and the food delicious.

24/07/2026

There are changes to our group days from August 2026 due to unavoidable appointment clashes for the foreseeable future.
Now we have:
Week 1 Tuesday, walk and lunch.
Week 2 Monday, bowling and coffee.
Week 3 Wednesday, JPC lunch.
Week 4 Thursday, audio described film.
The gym is still on Wednesdays.

23/07/2026

Our group walk on Thursday 23rd July started at The Falkland Gardens by the Gosport Ferry, which have nice flowerbeds in red, white and purple (or possibly dark blue). Then we strolled along the High Street, turning up North Cross Street to walk past the axe throwing range (great fun - try it), and pass the lovely Fox Tavern, walking right around it to come out on Clarence Road. Walking steadily on, grateful for a light breeze to ease the humidity, we crossed into Weevil Lane, and stopped to read a mosaic commemorating that Queen Victoria's funerary train passed nearby, accompanied by her son, the King, and the Kaiser, his cousin. Passing the Pump House, we came into Flagstaff Green where the water pool was being cleaned. There were works everywhere on our walk. A violinist in The High Street had electric drills joining the music. Something noisy was going on in St George's Walk, sounded like a strimmer. And there were echoey banging sounds in Clarence Yard. Work must go on, and it was reassuring to hear sounds of life other than cars, on what was an otherwise quiet morning with few people around. Arty's was nice and cool inside. Lunch was very welcome.

02/07/2026

An excellent deal at a great gym.

12 Months Gym and Classes Only £144!

19/06/2026

Definitely an odd weather day on Thursday 18th June. Sun behind cloud much of the time, though it was warm, and a nice fresh breeze stopped us cooking on our group walk around Hamble. Such a pretty place. We enjoyed sailing over from Warsash and back again on the Pink Ferry. A stop in Pirate Pasties was a good decision - nice food and humorous decor. A sudden burst of rain tried to drench us, but we'd already got undercover, so nah nah weather!

14/06/2026

HiVis Day 14. Contact info.

This is the last day of HiVis fortnight, and I'll finish with contact info for local libraries. Your library can help you to carry on enjoying books, so don't let sight loss stop you.

Portsmouth Libraries call:
023 9282 9923
or email: [email protected].

Hampshire County Council Libraries call: 0345 603 5631
or visit the website:
https://www.hants.gov.uk/librariesandarchives/library

Open Sight Hampshire (Charity for the visually impaired) call:
023 8064 1244
or email:
[email protected]

The HiVis logo is a black background with different coloured hexagons, and the words HiVis 1-14 June 2026 readingsight.org.uk

13/06/2026

HiVis Day 13. Other V.I. services at Portsmouth Library.

Portsmouth Library produces a newsletter for the visually impaired, which is available in large print, email, audio, and braille.

Braille services include a transcription
service, Braille tuition, Kurzweil text to
Braille translator and a Braille printer.

Call 02392829923 or email
[email protected].

There is also help using computers. To make an
appointment call 02392688032.

Info is taken from online searches, so please contact venues to check details.

The HiVis logo is a black background with different coloured hexagons, and the words HiVis 1-14 June 2026 readingsight.org.uk
The second picture is of info on computer training from the library website.

12/06/2026

HiVis Day 12. Borrowbox.

The Borrowbox app is free and allows you to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, eNewspapers, and eMagazines from your library.

To access BorrowBox, simply download the free app on your smartphone or tablet or visit the desktop website:

https://www.borrowbox.com/

Select your local library service from the dropdown menu, and log in using the library card number and PIN provided by your library.

Info is taken from online searches, so please contact venues to check details.

The HiVis logo is a black background with different coloured hexagons, and the words HiVis 1-14 June 2026 readingsight.org.uk

11/06/2026

HiVis Day 11. Large print books.

Libraries hold large numbers of fiction and non-fiction titles in Large Print format. You can search for these in their catalogue of Large Type books.

Some libraries have computers with large print keyboards and tracker ball mice. Please ask your local library where these are available.

Info is taken from online searches, so please contact venues to check details.

The HiVis logo is a black background with different coloured hexagons, and the words HiVis 1-14 June 2026 readingsight.org.uk