Event archive

Chair Exercise Class

10:30am–12:00pm, 1st August 2024

This chair based exercise class is run by Xercise Gym, Haxby with the support of MySight York volunteers at MySight York. To join please contact the activities team on 01904 731124 or email vicky.smith@mysightyork.org

Stall at South Park Care Home Summer Fair

13:00pm–16:30pm, 3rd August 2024

MySight York will be hosting a knitting and information stall at South Park Summer Fair. Saturday 3rd August 1pm – 4:30pm   Location: South Park Care Home, Gale Lane, Acomb, YO24 3HX   The residents and staff at South Park Care Home would like to invite you to their Summer Fair. Alongside the usual tombola, […]

Chair Tai Chi

11:00am–12:30pm, 5th August 2024

Richard Siwiak, York-based Tai Chi practitioner for 40 years, offers Tai Chi at the MySight York premises on a fortnightly basis – with refreshments to follow. The sessions will be £3.50, taking place from 11am – 12:30pm   “Running the seated Tai Chi session is something that I enjoy making as inclusive as possible. It […]

Indoor VI Tennis

14:30pm–15:30pm, 5th August 2024

Important notice: Time change during the summer holidays, 2:30pm – 3:30pm. In collaboration with Rob Hodge through the York Disability Tennis Network, at the University of York Sports Centre Indoor Tennis Courts, Heslington Campus, Mondays. (Please note this is not the Sports Village at the University).   Please bring your own refreshments. We will provide […]

Support with MySight – Face to face

14:15pm–15:15pm, 5th August 2024

Hybrid group – face to face, with telephone option. Every other month, a support group for anyone with sight loss. These are an informal opportunity to share knowledge and tips for managing everyday life as well as meeting friends old and new. We have three groups currently running on different days of the week. Please […]

Book Group – Face to Face and online option

10:30am–11:30am, 6th August 2024

The group listens to audio books and meets to discuss them on the first Tuesday of the month. We can supply copies of the latest book on USB or audio CD sent to your door, or you are welcome to download your own. Please contact us to find out more about this group. Unfortunately we […]

Information Stall at York Careers Fair

10:00am–14:00pm, 7th August 2024

The UK Careers Fair returns to York on Wednesday 7th August. Meet local and national employers face-to-face, and apply directly for vacancies at the York Careers Fair. MySight York will be hosting a stall with information on the different services we offer, including volunteering opportunities.   Date: Wednesday 7th August Time: 10am – 2pm Location: […]

Information Stall at Vision Zone York 2024

10:00am–14:00pm, 7th August 2024

Organised by Optelec and RNIB. Entry is free and there is no need to book.   Date: Wednesday 7th August Time: 10am – 2pm Location: York Explore Library, Library Square, York, YO1 7DS   Would you like to find out more about assistive technology, support, services, groups and much more? Optelec’s Vision Zone events bring […]

Chair Exercise Class

10:30am–12:00pm, 8th August 2024

This chair based exercise class is run by Xercise Gym, Haxby with the support of MySight York volunteers at MySight York. To join please contact the activities team on 01904 731124 or email vicky.smith@mysightyork.org

Accessible Board Games

11:00am–12:30pm, 12th August 2024

Accessible Board Games with refreshments group is back. 11am – 12:30pm on a fortnightly basis at the MySight York premises run by our treasured volunteers. Chess, dominos, drafts, Ludo, cards and other tactile and large print games available. £2.00 a session.