At the monthly meetings we update members on vision related events in the local area. We also have a speaker each month, and refreshments. It’s a great way to make friends with other people who have Macular problems. Partners, friends and family are very welcome too!
Annual Coach Trip
This takes place every Summer. Members, friends and family are welcome. It’s a great day out!
Last year, 2024, our outing was a visit to Leamington Spa for half a day, followed by a visit to the Guide Dog Training Centre for a tour. We had planned to go in early July, but, because of the Centre having work done, the outing took place in September.
This year, 2025, on July 15th, we will be travelling by coach to the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, near Lichfield.
Theatre outings
Each Year the Stoke Repertory Theatre hosts charity evenings, where one performance of their latest production is dedicated to raising funds for our group. It has always been a terrific evening.
Last year, 2024, we were offered two of these evenings. Overall the charity evenings last year raised over £600 for our group.
In September 2024 members of the group went to see ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” at the Regent Theatre. This was an ‘Accessibility Performance’, with audio description available.
In January 2025 members visited the New Vic Theatre to see the Christmas presentation, ‘The Three Musketeers’. This was also an Accessibility Performance with audio description provided. Some members joined a ‘touch tour’ of the backstage rooms before the performance.
Christmas Lunch
Each year we enjoy a meal together. At Christmas 2024, our festive lunch was at the Borough Arms Hotel in Newcastle. Members paid half price, the remainder being subsidised from group funds. We enjoyed lovely food, and lovely staff too.
We will be returning to the Borough Arms at Christmas 2025. The date has been booked for December 9th 2025.