Events

Come along to our stands at these free events to chat with us about services and living aids for blind and partially sighted people.

Volunteer and George at Sight Concern event
Volunteer and George at Sight Concern event

East Bedford Wellbeing Support & Info Drop-in Coffee Mornings

  • When: Usually the first Thursday of each month, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Where: Christ the King Church Hall, Harrowden Road, Bedford, MK42 0SP

Join us for a coffee morning hosted by the East Bedford Primary Care Network. Our Visually Impaired Champion, George, will be there alongside many other local support organisations.

  • Upcoming Dates:
    • Thursday 2nd April

Enjoy a free cup of coffee or tea, biscuits, and a chat. Further dates to be announced later.

Vision Zone 2026 Events with Optelec

Explore specialist low vision equipment from Optelec and meet Sight Concern for advice and support. There will also be stands from other organisations at each event - watch this space for updates

Luton

  • When: Wednesday 25th March, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
  • Where: Bushmead Community Hub, Hancock Drive, Luton, LU2 7SF
  • Other organisations attending include RNIB, Citizens Advice Bureau, Age UK Bedfordshire, Healthwatch Luton, Specsavers, Synapptic and Care is Central.

Bedford

  • When: Tuesday 9th June, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Where: Bedford Central Library, Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1PG

Flitwick

  • When: Tuesday 18th August, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Where: The Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, MK45 1AH

Biggleswade

  • When: Wednesday 30th September, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Where: The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH

Just Ask 2026 events with Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire

Meet the Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire team from 9:00 am – 1.30 pm at each of these events for information and support about local social care, health, housing and more. Meet Sight Concern for advice and support from 11:30 am - 1.30pm.

Leighton Buzzard

  • When: Tuesday 19th May
  • Where: Leighton Buzzard Market, High Street, LU7 1EU

Biggleswade

  • When: Tuesday 23rd June
  • Where: Biggleswade High Street, SG18 8AQ

Shefford

  • When: Thursday 13th August
  • Where: 7 High Street, Shefford SG17 5DD

Houghton Regis

  • When: Friday 4th September
  • Where: Morrison's Supermarket Car Park, Houghton Regis, LU5 5BJ

We look forward to seeing you at one or more of these fantastic events!

Sight Concern