Events

Coventry Actionnaires - fencing session

Event organiser: Action for Blind People
Type: Children
Location: Xcel Leisure Centre, Mitchell Avenue, Coventry CV4 8DY
Region: West Midlands | Map: Google Location Map

Starts: Saturday 3rd March 2012 at 11:00am
Ends: Saturday 3rd March 2012 at 1:00pm

Another chance to learn fencing skills with Salle Ursa fencing club instructors for children and young people who are visually impaired, and their friends and siblings...Continue reading Coventry Actionnaires - fencing session

GCSE Revision Course

Event organiser: New College Worcester
Type: Young People
Location: New College Worcester, Whittington Road, Worcester, WR5 2JX
Region: West Midlands | Map: Google Location Map

Starts: Wednesday 28th March 2012 at 3:00pm
Ends: Saturday 31st March 2012 at 3:30pm

This residential course will support visually impaired students in year 10 and 11 with preparations for their GCSEs. Study sessions will focus on Maths, English and Science and will also work on study skills and exam technique. Evening activities will be provided and the students will have the opportunity to socialise and relax....Continue reading GCSE Revision Course

RNC Family Day

Event organiser: Royal National College for the Blind
Type: Family
Location: Royal National College for the Blind, College Road, Hereford, HR1 1EB
Region: West Midlands | Map: Google Location Map

Starts: Thursday 29th March 2012 at 10:00am
Ends: Thursday 29th March 2012 at 4:00pm

An opportunity for young people and their families to visit the Royal National College for the Blind, get a feel for what the College is all about and meet the staff and students...Continue reading RNC Family Day

Birmingham Actionnaires club - self defence

Event organiser: Action for Blind People
Type: Children
Location: Cocks Moors Woods Leisure centre, Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 6ER
Region: West Midlands | Map: Google Location Map

Starts: Saturday 31st March 2012 at 1:00pm
Ends: Saturday 31st March 2012 at 3:00pm

A chance for children with sight loss and their friends and siblings to learn the basic art of self defence....Continue reading Birmingham Actionnaires club - self defence

Learn to row and be part of a team with the British Rowing Organisation

Event organiser: Action For Blind People
Type: Children
Location: The Ranger's Lodge,115 Reservoir Road, Ladywood, Birmingham, B16 9EE
Region: West Midlands | Map: Google Location Map

Starts: Wednesday 4th April 2012 at 10:00am
Ends: Wednesday 4th April 2012 at 3:00pm

This is a special free all day event open for children and young people with sight loss, friends and their siblings. To learn to to row and be part of the winning team organised and led by the British Rowing Organisation. ...Continue reading Learn to row and be part of a team with the British Rowing Organisation

Soccer Sight - Birmingham City v Crystal Palace

Event organiser: Action for Blind People
Type: Young People
Location: Birmingham City Football Club, St Andrews Ground, West Midlands, Birmingham B9 4NH
Region: West Midlands | Map: Google Location Map

Starts: Saturday 7th April 2012 at 2:00pm
Ends: Saturday 7th April 2012 at 5:00pm

Action for Blind People West Midlands would like to invite young visually impaired adults (aged 14-25) to the Birmingham City Vs Crystal Palace Championship football game. This is a great opportunity to attend a live football game and sample the full matchday experience, from the roar of the crowd to the smell of the half time pies! Through the unique Soccer Sight project all visually impaired participants that attend will be able to use headsets throughout the game, where specially trained commentators will be able to provide un-interrupted commentary on the whole game. ...Continue reading Soccer Sight - Birmingham City v Crystal Palace

Coventry Actionnaires club - archery session

Event organiser: Action for Blind People
Type: Children
Location: Xcel Leisure Centre, Mitchell Avenue, Coventry CV4 8DY
Region: West Midlands | Map: Google Location Map

Starts: Saturday 14th April 2012 at 11:00am
Ends: Saturday 14th April 2012 at 1:00pm

Coventry Actionnaireas club invite children and young people who are visually impaired and their siblings and friends to a free archery session....Continue reading Coventry Actionnaires club - archery session

Birmingham Actionnaires - Golf

Event organiser: Action For Blind People
Type: Children
Location: Fulford Heath Golf Club, Tanners Green Lane, Wythall, Birmingham, Worcestershire, B47 6BH
Region: West Midlands | Map: Google Location Map

Starts: Saturday 21st April 2012 at 10:00am
Ends: Saturday 21st April 2012 at 12:00pm

A chance for children with sight loss and their friends and siblings to learn and take part in the popular sport of golf. ...Continue reading Birmingham Actionnaires - Golf

Outreach Open Day

Event organiser: New College Worcester
Type: Family
Location: New College Worcester, Whittington Road, Worcester, WR5 2JX
Region: West Midlands | Map: Google Location Map

Starts: Thursday 26th April 2012 at 10:00am
Ends: Thursday 26th April 2012 at 3:15pm

An opportunity to meet subject teachers, get hands-on experience of specialist equipment and get practical support and advice on specific curriculum areas of your choice such as Maths, PE, Music, Science and Braille etc....Continue reading Outreach Open Day

West Midlands activity weekend

Event organiser: Action for Blind People
Type: Children
Location: Kingswood Activity Centre, Barn Lane near Albrighton, Wolverhampton, WV7 3AW
Region: West Midlands | Map: Google Location Map

Starts: Friday 27th April 2012 at 6:30pm
Ends: Sunday 29th April 2012 at 12:30pm

A fantastic weekend at Kingswood Activity Centre open to children aged between 8 and 17 years of age. All participants will have the opportunity to take part in a range of activities throughout the weekend, including; caving, climbing, zipwire, archery, a range of team building activities and aero ball (a form of trampolining)....Continue reading West Midlands activity weekend