BBSI produce a quarterly newsletter.
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Viewpoint Winter 2024
Viewpoint November 23
Barnet Vision Strategy 2013 - 16
Meetings
On the third Friday of every month we hold an informal lunch at a local pub or restaurant.
If you would like to join us, please see below
Meet other visually impaired people, limber up, have a chat, cup of tea, listen to an informative talk, and enjoy social activities.
The meetings usually begin with a session of Chair Yoga or a member of the BBSI Committee will lead a topical discussion. This is followed by Tea and Biscuits, the afternoon's entertainment and a Raffle. You are very welcome to attend any of our meetings
First Tuesday of the month 1.30-3.45pm. Note there is no meeting in August, and in January, the meeting is on the second Tuesday of the month.
St Mary's Church Hall
Hendon Lane
Finchley
N3 1TR
To get to our meeting by bus, the best one is the 125 which stops at the beginning of Hendon Lane, a short walk from the Church Hall. Alternatively, there are the buses 143, 326, 13 or 460, all of which stop a short walk from the venue. The closest tube station is Finchley Central. For further travel enquiries or further information about BBSI, please phone our Secretary, Lis on (020) 8349 4705.
Tuesday October 1st - Illuminate Freedom will be showing us how to Lindy Hop.
The meeting also includes Chair Yoga, Refreshments and a raffle.
Tuesday November 5th - Maxability , a charity which specialises in training disabled people to work with clay will be giving us an introduction to pottery.
Tuesday December 3rd - We are planning to have the Choir of St Mary's School sing a selection of Christmas songs.
Other Events
An afternoon with BBSI and RNIB at Edgware library
Date: Tuesday, 15th Oct 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Edgware library
Hale Lane
Edgware
HA8 8NN
Join BBSI, RNIB, Barnet Libraries and other organisations for a drop-in event to support blind and partially sighted people.
The day will include information and advice on sight loss and eye health, some interactive children's games, such as braille LEGO and sim specs. There will also be a selection of large print and audio books available to borrow and demonstrations of accessibility features on eBooks and eAudiobooks.
BBSI Quiz Evening
Saturday 30th November 2024
6.45 pm for prompt 7.00 pm start
Woodside Park Club, Southover, N12 7JG
Tickets cost £20.00 per person and include a delicious
cold buffet supper, nibbles and a soft drink.
A cash bar will also be available.
Family and Friends welcome.
Contact Sunethra on 020 8343 3450 or email sasg@btinternet.com to book.
CHRISTMAS OUTING
Our Outing this year is to see A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Old Vic in London on Saturday 14th December.This is an Audio Described performance and a Touch Tour of the Costumes and Props will be available.
BBSI are providing free transport. Tickets cost £25 per person.
We have a limited supply of tickets so please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to come
(Tel:0797 6655709 or email nigel.v@sky.com)
CHRISTMAS LUNCH
We are currently planning a Christmas Lunch at a nearby restaurant or pub. I will let you have details as soon as they are available.