Event archive
Sighted Guiding for Friends and Family
Discover practical tips to confidently guide a friend or loved one with sight loss, enhancing their independence in everyday settings, perfect for those needing occasional support in changing light or diverse environments. Booking is essential. If you wish to attend, please call us on 01904 636269 and ask for Vicky.
Accessible Board Games
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 […]
Indoor VI Tennis
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 […]
Chair Tai Chi
Please note: This group has relocated to MySight York’s office on Walmgate. 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 […]
Cuppa and A Chorus
Join the friendly Cuppa and a Chorus community to sing in a relaxed environment, enjoy a cup of tea & cake and have a chat at The National Centre For Early Music (NCEM). Led by experienced community musician Chris Bartram, sessions will give you the chance to sing some of the songs you know and […]
Knit n Natter Group
Please note: This group has relocated to MySight York’s office on Walmgate. This friendly group is for anyone who loves knitting or would like to get back to knitting following sight loss, this group is run with the support of volunteers.
Chair Exercise Class
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
Telephone Quiz
Friday night is Quiz night! Join us, and our wonderful quizmaster Jo at 3pm for another set of fun virtual brainteasers! No prizes, just an enjoyable way to spend time with friends, old and new. For more information or to get involved email louise.calpin@mysightyork.org or call the activities team on 01904 636269.
Volunteer Monthly Mingle
The Volunteers Monthly Mingle is held on the last Friday of every month. The ‘mingles’ provide a great opportunity to unwind and get to know fellow volunteers in an informal setting. This is set up as an informal café, so you can drop in to enjoy a chat with company and some tea and cake. […]
Accessible Board Games
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 […]