Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society)

Description: Bridgend (and district) is a local society supporting blind and partially sighted people of all ages in Bridgend County Borough Council.

Tel: 01656 766264

Email: andrewodonnell2023@outlook.com

Category: Third/voluntary Sector

Last Updated: 1st of September 2025

Services Provided

Bridgevis social activities

Bridgevis organise meals out, visits to places of interest and trips to the New Theatre Cardiff and the Wales Millennium Centre. Contact Sarah Hay below for latest information.

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Bridgevis Gardening Club

At Bronfair Allotments, Garth, Maesteg. every Wednesday. Bus leaves Market Street at 10 am and leaves Maesteg at 12.30 pm. Contact Sarah Hay below.

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Eye clinic information desk

Bridgevis volunteers work with the ECLOs within the hospital to provide information and support to patients who are experiencing, or have some level of, sight loss.

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Shooting Club for blind and partially sighted people in Bridgend. Using a sound signal to indicate how close to the target the aim is, it is usable for people with total sight loss. Tondu Target Shooting Club every Thursday. Bus leaves Market Street, Bridgend, at 2 pm and leaves Tondu at 4.30pm approximately. Contact John O'Donnell below.

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Bridgevis Coffee Mornings

These coffee mornings often include invited guests for talks and presentations. 1st Friday of the month, 11.30am-1pm at St. John's Ambulance Training Centre, Minerva Street, Bridgend, CF31 1TD. Contact Sarah Hay below.

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Walk to Run

Running or walking - whatever suits you. Every Saturday at 1 pm at the athletic track behind Bridgend Recreation Centre. Contact details below.

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Boccia Ball Games

The aim of Boccia is to throw leather balls - coloured red or blue as close as they can to a white target ball, or jack. These are held every 2nd Tuesday of the month 5-6 pm. Archbishop McGrath School, Brackla, Bridgend. Transport can be arranged if required.

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BridgeVIS VIP Yarners Group

The group meets at Porthcawl and Pyle. You can bring your own craft or just pop in for a cuppa and a chat. For more information, contact Sarah Hay (Social Secretary) on 07837 937 321.

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BridgeVIS Walk and Talk Group

For all Bridge VIS enquiries please contact Sarah Hay (Social Secretary) on 07837 937 321.

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BridgeVIS Men's Group

Meet up with other vision impaired men for a coffee and chat. For all Bridge VIS enquiries please contact Sarah Hay (Social Secretary) on 07837937321.

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BridgeVIS Opal Ladies group

Opal Ladies group in Porthcawl. For all Bridge VIS enquiries please contact Sarah Hay (Social Secretary) on 07837937321.

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Events associated with this provider:

8th of January 2026

Yarners group (Porthcawl)

You can bring your own craft or just pop in for a cuppa and a chat. For all Bridge VIS enquiries please contact Sarah Hay (Social Secretary) on 07837937321.

Hosted by - Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society)

14th of January 2026

BridgeVIS Walk and Talk group (Porthcawl)

Meet at Porthcawl Bus Station from 11am for the 11:30am walk. For all Bridge VIS enquiries please contact Sarah Hay (Social Secretary) on 07837937321

Hosted by - Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society)

15th of January 2026

Yarners group (Pyle)

You can bring your own craft or just pop in for a cuppa and a chat. For all Bridge VIS enquiries please contact Sarah Hay (Social Secretary) on 07837937321.

Hosted by - Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society)

22nd of January 2026

Yarners group (Porthcawl)

You can bring your own craft or just pop in for a cuppa and a chat. For all Bridge VIS enquiries please contact Sarah Hay (Social Secretary) on 07837937321

Hosted by - Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society)