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VI Social Events
January 2026
Monday, 5 January - Sutton Coldfield Social
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Quinto Lounge, 21-23 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield,
B72 1QA
• Blue badge parking available next to the venue
• Accessible by public transport
• Meet and chat with other visually impaired people
• Share experiences and ideas for future events
Friday, 9 January - Ladies’ Online Meeting
Time: 5:00 PM
Host: Stephanie
• Exclusive online meeting for ladies on Microsoft Teams
• Fun games and discussions about vision-related journeys
• Safe and supportive atmosphere
• Opportunity to share personal experiences
Contact: info@visocial.co.uk for joining details
Saturday, 10 January - VI Social Ten Pin Bowling
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Hollywood Bowl, Birmingham Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway, Birmingham B16 8LP
Cost: £7 per person (payment due one week before the event)
• Car parking available near the venue
• Accessible by public transport
• Please arrive by 12:30 if you’re having lunch before we play, as at busy times lanes are timed
• Message if you’re attending, or not, so we can plan accordingly
Wednesday, 21 January - Touchbase Pears Social
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: 750 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6NA
• Blue badge parking available next to the venue
• Accessible by public transport
• Meet and chat with other visually impaired people
• Share experiences and ideas for future events
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Quinto Lounge, 21-23 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield,
B72 1QA
• Blue badge parking available next to the venue
• Accessible by public transport
• Meet and chat with other visually impaired people
• Share experiences and ideas for future events
Friday, 9 January - Ladies’ Online Meeting
Time: 5:00 PM
Host: Stephanie
• Exclusive online meeting for ladies on Microsoft Teams
• Fun games and discussions about vision-related journeys
• Safe and supportive atmosphere
• Opportunity to share personal experiences
Contact: info@visocial.co.uk for joining details
Saturday, 10 January - VI Social Ten Pin Bowling
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Hollywood Bowl, Birmingham Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway, Birmingham B16 8LP
Cost: £7 per person (payment due one week before the event)
• Car parking available near the venue
• Accessible by public transport
• Please arrive by 12:30 if you’re having lunch before we play, as at busy times lanes are timed
• Message if you’re attending, or not, so we can plan accordingly
Wednesday, 21 January - Touchbase Pears Social
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: 750 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6NA
• Blue badge parking available next to the venue
• Accessible by public transport
• Meet and chat with other visually impaired people
• Share experiences and ideas for future events
February 2026
Monday, 2 February - Sutton Coldfield Social
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Quinto Lounge, 21-23 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1QA
• Blue badge parking available next to the venue
• Accessible by public transport
• Meet and chat with other visually impaired people
• Share experiences and ideas for future events
Saturday, 7 February - VI Social Ten Pin Bowling
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Hollywood Bowl, Birmingham Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway, Birmingham B16 8LP
Cost: £7 per person (payment due one week before the event)
• Car parking available near the venue
• Accessible by public transport
• Please arrive by 12:30 if you’re having lunch before we play, as at busy times lanes are timed
• Message if you’re attending, or not, so we can plan accordingly
Friday, 13 February - Ladies’ Online Meeting
Time: 5:00 PM
Host: Stephanie
• Exclusive online meeting for ladies on Microsoft Teams
• Fun games and discussions about vision-related journeys
• Safe and supportive atmosphere
• Opportunity to share personal experiences
Contact: info@visocial.co.uk for joining details
Wednesday, 18 February - Touchbase Pears Social
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: 750 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6NA
• Blue badge parking available next to the venue
• Accessible by public transport
• Meet and chat with other visually impaired people
• Share experiences and ideas for future events
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Quinto Lounge, 21-23 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1QA
• Blue badge parking available next to the venue
• Accessible by public transport
• Meet and chat with other visually impaired people
• Share experiences and ideas for future events
Saturday, 7 February - VI Social Ten Pin Bowling
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Hollywood Bowl, Birmingham Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway, Birmingham B16 8LP
Cost: £7 per person (payment due one week before the event)
• Car parking available near the venue
• Accessible by public transport
• Please arrive by 12:30 if you’re having lunch before we play, as at busy times lanes are timed
• Message if you’re attending, or not, so we can plan accordingly
Friday, 13 February - Ladies’ Online Meeting
Time: 5:00 PM
Host: Stephanie
• Exclusive online meeting for ladies on Microsoft Teams
• Fun games and discussions about vision-related journeys
• Safe and supportive atmosphere
• Opportunity to share personal experiences
Contact: info@visocial.co.uk for joining details
Wednesday, 18 February - Touchbase Pears Social
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: 750 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6NA
• Blue badge parking available next to the venue
• Accessible by public transport
• Meet and chat with other visually impaired people
• Share experiences and ideas for future events
VI Cruise 2027
Paddington Experience London
Caledonian Sleeper Train
Mrs. Doubtfire August Theatre Trip
Paignton May 3-day Holiday
Bournemouth June 4-night Holiday
Afternoon tea
Cinema trip
Spa days
Shopping days
Ongoing Activities
• Monthly Ten Pin Bowling
• Tech Sessions
• Peer Support Groups
• Monthly VI Social Catch-ups
For more information about any of these events, contact us at info@visocial.co.uk
Remember, free companion tickets are available for many events - please ask for details.
We’d love to see you at our events! If you need any information or have questions about accessibility, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Everyone is welcome, and we’re here to ensure you have a wonderful
time with us!
If you need, benefit support or social events locally in your area, please contact Focus Birmingham
Paddington Experience London
Caledonian Sleeper Train
Mrs. Doubtfire August Theatre Trip
Paignton May 3-day Holiday
Bournemouth June 4-night Holiday
Afternoon tea
Cinema trip
Spa days
Shopping days
Ongoing Activities
• Monthly Ten Pin Bowling
• Tech Sessions
• Peer Support Groups
• Monthly VI Social Catch-ups
For more information about any of these events, contact us at info@visocial.co.uk
Remember, free companion tickets are available for many events - please ask for details.
We’d love to see you at our events! If you need any information or have questions about accessibility, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Everyone is welcome, and we’re here to ensure you have a wonderful
time with us!
If you need, benefit support or social events locally in your area, please contact Focus Birmingham
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If you have any questions or would like to join our welcoming community, please don't hesitate to contact us. We'll be delighted to hear from you and look forward to welcoming you to our warm and inclusive community!
Phone / WhatsApp: 07519 155 374
Email: info@visocial.co.uk
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