Groups Round-Up 2025

Vision Support Barrow – Groups Round-Up 2025

Over the year, Vision Support Barrow delivered a wide range of creative, social and wellbeing activities across the local area, providing people with sight loss opportunities to connect, try new experiences and enjoy time together in supportive, inclusive settings.

Events and Activities Delivered

• Dance workshop at Rampside Village Hall with dance instructor Margaret Hetherington

• Twelve metal-detecting sessions held across Biggar Bank, Roanhead and Aldingham Beach

• Meet and Feed session at Bardsea Llamas and Alpacas

• Chocolate-making workshop at Hawkshead Chocolate Factory

• Tropic Skincare workshop with Steph Hadwin, including product demonstrations, mini facials, hand massages and exfoliating hand treatments

• Christmas wreath-making workshop at Roose Pioneers with Jo from Bells and Thistle

• Launch of Millom Craft and Connect group

• Launch of Ulverston Craft and Connect group

• Ongoing Craft and Connect activities, including:

  • Decoupage

  • Flower arranging

  • Quilting

  • Crochet

  • Button art

  • Seasonal crafts and celebrations

• Social group talks and performances featuring:

  • Ex-national British boxing coach Ian Irwin

  • Folk singer Martin Gittins

  • Judith and Allison from the Ambleside Oral History Group

  • Stephe Cove from Mountain Rescue

  • Published poets Anne Hood and Steven Taylor

Looking Ahead to 2026

Looking ahead to 2026, Vision Support Barrow aims to build on this strong programme of groups and activities, continuing to offer inclusive, engaging and accessible opportunities for people with sight loss. We look forward to developing new ideas, welcoming new members and strengthening the social connections that support wellbeing and reduce isolation across our communities.