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

East Bedford 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 1st May
    • Thursday 5th June

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


Wixams Retirement Village's Health & Wellbeing Fair

We'll be joining many other local support organisations to give support and information.

  • When: Thursday 12th June, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Where: Wixams Retirement Village, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6EA

Vision Zone Biggleswade 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, including Age UK Bedfordshire and more.

  • When: Monday 16th June, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Where: The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH

Just Ask 2025 events with Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire

Talk with 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 11:15 am.

Leighton Buzzard

  • When: Tuesday 13th May, 11:15 am – 1:30 pm
  • Where: Leighton Buzzard Market, High Street, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1EU

Shefford

  • When: Thursday 7th August, 11:15 am – 1:30 pm
  • Where: 7 High Street, Shefford SG17 5DD

Dunstable

  • When: Friday 5th September, 11:15 am – 1:30 pm
  • Where: Asda Supermarket Car Park, Court Drive, Dunstable LU5 4JD

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

Sight Concern