Welcome to Croydon Vision
Thank you to all those who joined to celebrate our centenary!
Our Weekly Activities
Monday:
Music Appreciation (fortnightly) 10:30am–12:30pm.
Let’s sing & dance – Karaoke.
Drama session with Sarah.
Yoga and Sing with Stella.
Eye Health Workshops (Monthly).
Tuesday:
Excursions – see list below for locations.
Quiz Group 10:30am-12:30pm.
Morning Social Group 10:30am-12:30pm (coming soon).
Let’s Talk Tech (Weekly drop in session) 10:30pm-12:30pm.
Mental Aerobics 1:30pm-3pm.
Wednesday:
Art & Pottery pm session.
Keep Fit 10:30am-12:30pm.
Moorfields Low Vision Clinic (Appointment Only).
Route to employment 13:30pm-3pm.
Let’s Cook Together AM&PM sessions.
Thursday:
Morning Social Group 11am-12:30pm.
Dance 10:30am-12:30pm.
Afternoon Social Group 1:30pm-3pm.
Book Club 13:30pm-3pm.
Your Start with Croydon Vision 10:30am-12:30pm.
Counselling Service (Bricks or Clicks) – all day.
Friday:
Weekly excursions – see below for information.
One to one support – please call to book an appointment.
Lunch and Transport are available from Monday to Thursday and can be booked via reception on 020 8688 2486.
Excursions
Please find below the list of Excursions 2024.
Please call on 0208 688 2486 to book your place.
Saturday 2nd November – CryerArts Theatre: Zinc Floyd
A stage full of some of the best musicians and singers you’ll find anywhere …
Treating us to wonderful renditions of some of those Floyd tracks that are just part of our musical psyche. Show starts at 7.30pm
Transport:
Pick Up and Drop Off from CV: £10
Pick Up and Drop Off from Home: £15
Price: £18.50
Tuesday 5th November – Sight Village South-East – London
Sight Village is the UK’s leading exhibition for people who are blind or vision impaired. Expert staff will be on hand to offer information and advice on a range of assistive technology.
Transport:
Pick Up and Drop Off from CV: £10
Pick Up and Drop Off from Home: £15
Price: £15
Friday 8th November – Botley Hill Farmhouse
Botley Hill Farmhouse is a lovely 16th century country farmhouse offering fresh handmade food, local ales, amazing views.
Transport:
Pick Up and Drop Off from CV: £20
Pick Up and Drop Off from Home: £25
Wednesday 13th November – The Ragged School Museum
The museum was opened in the premises of the former Dr Barnardo’s Copperfield Road Ragged School in 1990. It used to serve the Mile End children with basic education in 1877.
Friday 15th November – The HayCutter, Oxted
Situated in the beautiful surroundings of Broadham Green this pub dates to 1851 and was believed to be the only pub in the country to be called the Haycutter.
Transport:
Pick Up and Drop Off from CV: £25
Pick Up and Drop Off from Home: £30
Wednesday 20th November – WhiteHart, Chipstead
The White Hart sits in the pretty village of Chipstead in Surrey, with delightful countryside views all around. If you like classic pubs with panelled walls, open fires, rugs and good honest furniture, then you’ll find a comfortable home here.
Transport:
Pick Up and Drop Off from CV: £15
Pick Up and Drop Off from Home: £20
Friday 22nd November – Windsor Castle
Visit the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world that served as the home of British monarchs for almost 1,000 years.
Transport:
Pick Up and Drop Off from CV: £25
Pick Up and Drop Off from Home: £30
Ticket: £30
Tuesday 26th November – The Grumpy Mole, Oxted
Located in Oxted, the Grumpy Mole is a charming and cozy restaurant known for its delicious food and excellent service.
Transport:
Pick Up and Drop Off from CV: £25
Pick Up and Drop Off from Home: £30
Thursday 28th November – Bromley Churchill Theatre: Fairytale of New York
Bring your friends and family to share in the joy of the season with an unforgettable night of singing, dancing and laughing. With an ultimate Irish inspired Christmas concert. Show starts at 7.30pm.
Transport:
Pick Up and Drop Off from CV: £25
Pick Up and Drop Off from Home: £30
Ticket: £25-32
Click here for our December Excursion Schedule
Connecting Generations
At Croydon Vision we pride ourselves on working with people of all ages who are visually impaired or blind. We deliver a range of services which are tailor made according to our members’ age and individual needs.
We categorise age groups into the following:
During the week we run a series of social groups, activities and workshops for those aged over 18. The Children & Young People’s Project runs once a month and during all school holidays and half terms. This year we focused on running activities for all ages to join in together.
Our members come to Croydon Vision for a variety of reasons: some wish to volunteer, seek help or advice about employment opportunities and others like to socialise and catch up over coffee or lunch. Croydon Vision has become a lifeline for many of our members and our transport ensures all of our members can easily access our services.
Upcoming Events
We’ve been celebrating our 100 year celebrations – see rest of events below:
- Thursday, 19th December – Christmas Party
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Events Gallery
- Click here for more
Eat, Live and Age well
We are a Food Standard Agency 5 star approved organisation.
Our Cook provides nutritious meals which are freshly cooked for Monday to Thursday services each week. We take into consideration members dietary requirements and do our utmost best to provide amazing 2-course meal (mains and dessert). Lunch is £7. If you would just like the main it will be £5 and dessert on its own will be £3.
We also provide takeaway options, do contact us to find out more.
To promote inclusivity, we now provide a range of options including meat, vegetarian and pescatarian dishes.
November Menu 2024:
Croydon Vision Menu November 2024
Visual Awareness Workshop
Our Visual Awareness Workshops are designed to boost empathy, knowledge and confidence around visual impairment.
Our workshop includes:
- Empathy-Boosting Discussion & Hands-On Activities
- Tips & Tricks to Make Life Better for Blind People
- ‘How to Guide’ Upskilling
- Taboo-Smashing Q&A
- Blind-Friendly Recognition
- Info Pack & Certificate
*This is a paid for service and we can discuss whether you want the workshop hosted at Croydon Vision or your work place.
If dinner/lunch is provided there will be an additional cost of £7.00.
Interested?
Complete the booking form below.
Living with Sight loss
Are you a new member to Croydon Vision?
Join in on an intensive day of workshops covering all aspects of life, sharing experiences, exploring barriers and finding solutions to help you cope and live life with sight loss. These workshops are relevant to everyone who is partially sighted, severely sight impaired or blind. Family members or friends are also welcome to attend as they can gain some insight and understanding. You will also be invited to eat lunch as group for free and get a taste of the dishes we serve in or kitchen!
- Welcome and introductions
- The Sight Loss Pathway: Moving forwards
- Navigating services: Who helps with what?
- Adapting your home, everyday life and using special devices
- Reading and writing, communication solutions
- Benefits: Are you claiming all the benefits you are entitled to?
- Mobility out and about: your local area, in London and further afield
- Staying active: Socialising, leisure, work or volunteering
- Setting goals for the future
For upcoming dates for Living with Sight Loss workshops contact:
Phone Croydon Vision: 0208 688 2486 OR
Email: info@croydonvision.org.uk
Our Voice Podcast
Welcome to Our Voice podcast, brought to you by Croydon Vision.
Everything we do is focused on transforming lives and encouraging people to re-evaluate what’s possible when you are blind or partially sighted. There is life after sight loss.
You can listen to all our podcast episodes on Spotify by clicking on the link below;