SOUTHEND BLIND WELFARE ORGANISATION
Supporting people with sight loss since 1958
SPECIAL EVENTS
Special events of interest to people with sight loss
have been arranged as shown below.
For more information, please telephone: (01702) 342131
or email: sbwo@tesco.net
Keep Fit Class
117 Hamlet Court Rd
Westcliff on Sea
Every Monday
10.30 – 12.15 am
Jean Rice will be coaching a keep fit class for people of all abilities. Everyone is welcome however those with medical conditions
must consult with their doctor before attending the group.
Please bring a mat or towel to lie on and a bottle of still water.
£3 per session
Commences 2nd August 2010
For further details and to book your place,
please call Jo on (01702) 342131
Macular Support Group
Information about your eye condition and a chance to try out
equipment and techniques to make the most of your sight.
A chance to meet others with similar problems and share experiences
Five different weekly sessions
Course starting on Tuesday 17th August
2pm – 4pm
£10 for all 5 sessions
Southend Blind Welfare Office
117 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-
To find out more and to book your place call Jo on (01702) 342131
Southend Blind Welfare Organisation
are pleased to welcome
Cobolt Systems
and
Enhanced Vision
Wednesday 18th August 2010
10am – 3pm
ADMISSION FREE
Southend Blind Welfare Centre
117 Hamlet Court Road,
Westcliff-
Join us to try out the latest equipment
designed for people with low vision.
Cobolt Systems Ltd stock a huge range of products for
the blind and visually impaired, including talking clocks,
alking watches & talking aids
Enhanced Vision supply simple digital magnifiers to advanced
video magnification systems, offering assistive devices using
brilliant true-
screen sizes and magnification levels
We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information, please call
Jo on (01702) 342131
WAITROSE COOKERY SESSION
Join us at this ever popular supermarket for a cookery demonstration
in their studio. You will be given the chance to make the dish
demonstrated, meet with your friends and spend time in the store
shopping before departing for home.
Thursday 9th September 2010
10.00am
£8
This includes return transport by taxi.
Places are limited, so please call Jo on
(01702) 342131 to book your place
Payment in full is required when you book
OPTELEC
Wednesday 15th September 2010
10am – 3pm
ADMISSION FREE
Southend Blind Welfare Centre
117 Hamlet Court Road,
Westcliff-
Join us to try out the latest equipment
designed for people with low vision.
See the best-
he Compact+ and the innovative FarView. The Alva series of
Braille terminals provide Braille users with complete control of
their laptop or desktop computer from a selection of Braille.
We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information, please call
Jo on (01702) 342131