Clubs and Groups

This section is dedicated to the clubs and societies which offer services companionship and support across North Wales – to advertise your group here please contact Steven Thomas on 01248 353604.

On this page you will find a list of all clubs and groups held throughout North Wales. The social groups offer a warm welcome with plenty of guest speakers and activity and it’s the perfect opportunity for blind and partially sighted people to go out and socialise.

North Wales Society of the Blind Club

We get together in a relaxed atmosphere at 20 Station Road, Colwyn Bay every 2nd and 4th Monday in the month, from 11am- 1pm. Refreshment are available during the morning and our volunteers collect orders for lunch time.

Guest speakers attend the club to deliver interesting talks and local musicians provide entertainment. When the weather is good we venture out on organised day trips.

The club is the perfect opportunity for people with sight loss to come together to socialize and make new friends.

Transport and lunch may be arranged for you if required. For further information please contact Bethan on 01248 353 604.

24.2.25 Lovely arts and crafts session with Nadia

Last Monday a lovely arts and crafts session was held at the North Wales Society of the Blind club in Colwyn Bay.

Nadia Wazera hosted the session.

We got to see different techniques and creative ideas that she plans to include in our next craft session.

All the club members thoroughly enjoyed the session, finding inspiration and joy in the artistic techniques.

Everyone is now looking forward to the next craft session, especially exploring their creative talents with Nadia's help.

More information and photos from the Art and Crafts Session

9.12.24 Colwyn Bay Club Christmas Dinner enjoyed by all

Over 20 members of the North Wales Blind Association Club enjoyed their annual Christmas Dinner yesterday.

Everyone enjoyed the feast prepared at the Station Hotel in Colwyn Bay.

One of the organisers, NWSB engagement officer Bethan Sage Williams, said: “It was lovely to see everyone enjoying themselves.

More information and photos from the Colwyn Bay Club Christmas Dinner

Clwb y Gymdeithas Bae Colwyn

The club had a visit from Penmaenmawr Historical Society and Museum on the 27th of March. It was very interesting not only to hear about the history of Penmaenmawr and the quarry but to handle some artefacts too.

Welcome back to our Colwyn Bay social group members after the Christmas Holidays. You all braved the storms to meet up once again at 20 Station Road, Colwyn Bay. Polly the leader began the meeting by asking everyone to introduce themselves. It was great to hear all your stories. One member talked about the time when she turned 100 and had a letter from King Charles . Afterward we all sat and chatted until lunch time.

Recently we welcomed Jason from Visionaids to our social club in Colwyn Bay. He gave us demonstrations of new equipment that is available to help people with sight loss. It was a good opportunity to ask questions and try things out. Also Marian from the Macular Society called in to see the group.Everyone was pleased with the useful information and enjoyed the session.

If you would like to join us please call Bethan 01248 353604.

Meeting Dates Blind Club 2024

08/01/24
22/01/24
12/02/24
26/02/24

11/03/24
25/03/24
08/04/24
22/04/24

13/05/24
10/06/24
24/06/24
08/07/24

22/07/24
12/08/24
09/09/24
23/09/24

14/10/24
28/10/24
11/11/24
25/11/24

Contacts
Bethan - North Wales Society of the Blind - 01248 353604
Polly – Club Organiser - 07835259971

Eryri Walking Group

Would you like to join a walking club that gives you the opportunity to regain independence, take different paths with new friends?

There is a great group of volunteers available to chat or to offer a helping hand along the route.

For more information please call Bethan on 01248 353 604.

04.12.24 Christmas dinner a great success for walking club

Over 30 members of the North Wales Society of the Blind’s Clwb cerdded Eryri walking club enjoyed our annual Christmas dinner today.

They travelled from across Gwynedd, Anglesey and Conwy to Clwb Rygbi Bethesda to celebrate another year of walking with the club.

The club is open to anyone living with sight loss. It offers an opportunity to regain independence and tread different paths in the company of new friends. There are great volunteers who can hold a conversation or offer a helping hand in guiding along the trails.

The tours take place on the third Wednesday of every month of the year and there is a bus to transport walkers and their guide dogs from our Bangor office to start the journey and back.

More information and photos from the Walking Club Christmas Dinner

Clwb Cerdded Eryri walk, Ty’n-y-Maes to Tregarth, Bethesda, 19.06.2024

Nineteen of us joined our latest walk which was from Ty'n-y-Maes to Tregarth, near Bethesda, Dyffryn Ogwen.

Led by Mark Roberts and Kevin Phillips, we started from Ty'n-y-Maes, two miles up the A5 from Bethesda towards Llyn Ogwen.

We walked along the old Nant Ffrancon road before joining Lôn Las Ogwen.

More information on walk from Ty’n-y-Maes to Tregarth

Walkers and there guide dogs at Ty'n y Maes

Taith Gerdded i Rhyd Ddu - 15th of May 2024

A lovely walk in Rhyd Ddu - and hearing the cuckoo sing

A large group of club members joined the latest walk to Rhyd Ddu - where we heard the cuckoo singing.

The photos show the members of Clwb Cerdded Eryri Walking Club at the start and finish of the walk at Rhyd Ddu railway station.

More information on Taith Gerdded Rhyd Ddu

Eryri Walking Club at the start and finish of the walk at Rhyd Ddu railway station

Llanddwyn Island, Newborough - Wednesday 17 April 2024

Photos of our latest walk to Llanddwyn Island. The weather was in our favour and all who came along enjoyed the day. hope to have your company again next month.

Club Penrhyn Castle - Wednesday 20th March 2024

Another interesting walk which all enjoyed. Thanks again for your support, hope to see you again next month.

Eryri Walking Club Christmas Party

Here are a few photos from the walking club’s Christmas party which was held at Bangor golf club. We’re looking forward to more walks during 2024. If you know of anyone who would like to join us on our walks please give Bethan a call 01248 353 604.
A merry Christmas and Happy New year to you all!

two ladies and a man sat at a table with christmas crackers chatting
a group of 8 people sat at a table laid with tablecloth and christmas crackers
raffle prizes - bottles of wine, chocolates and biscuits
a man and a woman with aprons behind a table full of food serving food to people

Dates for 2024 Walks

17/01/24
21/02/24
20/03/24

17/04/24
15/05/24
19/06/24

17/07/24
21/08/24
18/09/24

16/10/24
20/11/24
18/12/24

Contacts
Bethan NWSB – 01248353604
Mark Roberts — 07760225408
Peter Evison — 07940533758