Passionate in providing services for people with a vision impairment. Raise awareness to remove barriers,promote independent living, enjoy life/new experiences.
Have you ever tried bowls or even thought about it?We are a little ‘biased’ (bowls joke 😀) but it’s a gr8 sport. Disability Bowls Wales is growing and is looking for more members. Get in touch to find out more on our Twitter or FB page or contact John Wilson on 07970 460257
March is Save Your Vision Month! Explore the latest issue of Look Forward for an insightful interview into cataract surgery and its impact on vision health. Stay proactive about eye health this month! #SaveYourVision#RetinaUK
(#Accessibility photo of SaveYourVision logo)
Keep a date in the diary for the BridgeVIS coffee morning on the 1st Friday of each month. 11:30am until 1pm. Venue is St John's Ambulance Training Centre, Minerva Street, Bridgend, CF31 1TD. Free parking directly outside the building. Look forward to meeting up with you ☕️
We have identified a better way of working together to enhance cataracts services and would value your feedback.
Have your say: https://t.co/BlohySNGFZ #SEWalesCataracts
Please place any brown paper in your orange recycling bag.
Brown paper cannot be recycled in the same way as white paper due to the fibre quality.
🔗https://t.co/jRfJKB8A8C
With 2024 here don’t forget to check out our coffee mornings, first Friday of the month 11.30- 1pm at St John's Ambulance Centre, Minerva Street, Bridgend, CF31 1TD. Pop along for a cuppa ☕️& find out what else we do, yoga, gardening & regular trips 😀
Does your blind/partially sighted child start uni this year?
Do they want to get more confidence ahead of #FreshersWeek?
We are holding a free online event on the 24th of September just about this, so make sure you let them know!
Info and registration:
https://t.co/rqJHLJKs0Y
Welsh Bowler Autumn OUT NOW https://t.co/gFz0vvA4W7
Check out this edition online. Delighted to be in it👍 The edition showcases some of the amazing inclusive bowls that’s been going on throughout the summer. Check out who is on the front cover too…
@dsw_news@BowlsWales
Whether you're excited or nervous about the idea of going to university, we're here to help.
Click the link to read our six steps, based on the experience of 30 young people with #VisionImpairment who made the jump into #HigherEducation.
https://t.co/OiUkNXD2vi
Are you or is someone you know about to undergo glaucoma surgery? We know this can be an overwhelming experience, and that's why we run our buddy scheme, which pairs you with someone who has already been through the same procedure. 🤝
Learn more here: https://t.co/LWh5sqZOzx
Dr Jasleen Jolly @JKJolly4 joined our latest webinar to discuss her research on Charles Bonnet syndrome. Her project is looking to develop our understanding of visual hallucinations in patients with sight loss and to raise awareness of the condition.
https://t.co/HtkSd3xySq
More inclusive bowls action today @LlandodBC with Mixed Ability Triples at 2pm involving VI/PD/LD bowlers in the final.
Also Sue Jones ( one of our Welsh PD bowlers ) is in the final of the Mixed Pairs at 2pm with Ryan Davies.
Good luck to everyone 🍀👍 enjoy the greens.
Welsh 🏴Finals are taking place @LlandodBC now. Guaranteed quality bowling, plenty of supporters, groans, cheers & of course a ☔️shower or two make 4 gr8 finals. What is also fantastic is all the inclusive bowls that can be seen. Find out more 👇
https://t.co/62gt4NZE4Y
A gr8 competition between West Glam & Ceredigion. With 2 wins each it came down to shots. Well bowled all. Some super bowls & gr8 to see one of our VI bowlers in the triples.
A close result but well done West Glam on a super win. 👏👏teamwork @BowlsWales
More exciting news for people with late-stage dry AMD as another drug to treat the condition has been approved for use in the US. https://t.co/5yPg8Eigk1