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 6th August
    • Thursday 1st October
    • Thursday 5th November
    • Thursday 3rd December

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 information stands from other organisations at each event.

Flitwick

  • When: Tuesday 18th August, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Where: The Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, MK45 1AH
  • Other organisations attending: Age UK Bedfordshire, Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire, Synapptic, Specsavers, Care is Central, Radfield Home Care

Biggleswade

  • When: Wednesday 30th September, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Where: The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH
  • Other organisations attending: Age UK Bedfordshire, Blue Sky Carers and Helping Hands Home and Garden Services

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.

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

Ageing Well Exhibition at Bedford's Corn Exchange

Come along to see us and a wide range of information stands on local Health, Wellbeing and Social Care. Organised by Age UK Bedfordshire for Bedford Borough Council.

  • When: Wednesday 14th October, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Where: Bedford Corn Exchange, 13 Saint Paul's Square, Bedford MK40 1SL

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

Sight Concern