Event archive

Office Closure – Christmas

19th December 2025–2nd, January 2026

We are closed for the Christmas period from Friday 19th December at 3pm. We will re-open on Monday 5th January at 9am. If you wish to contact us, please leave a voicemail on 01904 636269, or you can email us at hello@mysightyork.org. The team will respond to any queries upon our return to the office.

Indoor VI Tennis

11:30am–12:30pm, 5th January 2026

In collaboration with Rob Hodge through the York Disability Tennis Network, at the University of York Sports Centre Indoor Tennis Courts, Heslington Campus, Mondays. (Please note this is not the Sports Village at the University).   Please bring your own refreshments. We will provide all the equipment. These sessions are currently free, with no cost […]

*POSTPONED* Support with MySight – Face to face

14:00pm–15:00pm, 5th January 2026

Please note: This group is located at MySight York’s office on Walmgate. Every other month, a support group for anyone with sight loss. These are an informal opportunity to share knowledge and tips for managing everyday life as well as meeting friends old and new. Please get in touch if you would like to join […]

*POSTPONED* Chair Tai Chi

11:45am–13:15pm, 5th January 2026

Please note: Tai Chi will restart on Monday 12th January. Venue: MySight York, 84-86 Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL. Time: 11:45am – 12:45am for Tai Chi. 12:45 – 1:15pm for coffee and teas. Tutor: UK Tai Chi – Betty Sutherland The sessions are £3.50 per visit. Please contact us to find out more about this group. […]

Accessible Board Games

9:30am–12:00pm, 5th January 2026

Please note: This specific session will run a little longer, until 12 noon. Accessible Board Games with refreshments group is back, run by our treasured volunteers. Chess, dominos, drafts, Ludo, cards and other tactile and large print games available. £2.00 a session. If you are interested in attending, please contact the Activities team on 01904 […]

*POSTPONED* Book Group – Hybrid

10:30am–11:30am, 6th January 2026

Please note: Book Group will restart in February. Hybrid – in person and telephone option. The group listens to audio books and meets to discuss them on the first Tuesday of the month. We can supply copies of the latest book on USB or audio CD sent to your door, or you are welcome to […]

Chair Exercise Class

10:30am–12:00pm, 8th January 2026

Please note: This group has relocated to MySight York’s office on Walmgate. This chair based exercise class is run by Xercise Gym, Haxby with the support of MySight York volunteers at MySight York. To join, please contact the activities team on 01904 636269 or email louise.calpin@mysightyork.org

*POSTPONED* Digital Cafe

13:00pm–14:30pm, 8th January 2026

Important update – 8th January 2026: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this session is postponed and we have contacted all who informed us they were attending. We are running digital cafes for you to come and learn about available technology which may be helpful to you. These sessions will cover a range of technologies, ranging from […]

Digital Friendly York Roadshow at Tang Hall Community Centre

9:30am–10:30am, 9th January 2026

This month we will be attending some of the Digital Friendly York Roadshow dates. 9:30am – 10:30am, 9th January, at Tang Hall Community Centre. MySight York will be specifically providing Assistive Technology support on magnification and/or speech for your mobile device. We will be in attendance alongside other organisations, City of York Council, York Learning […]

Accessible Board Games

9:30am–11:00am, 12th January 2026

Please note: This group has moved to an earlier time of 9:30am. Accessible Board Games with refreshments group is back, run by our treasured volunteers. Chess, dominos, drafts, Ludo, cards and other tactile and large print games available. £2.00 a session. If you are interested in attending, please contact the Activities team on 01904 636269 […]