Support groups play a vital role in helping people with sight loss stay connected, confident and informed. They offer a welcoming space to meet others, share experiences and access practical advice in a relaxed setting. Whether it is a social club, activity group or support meeting, these groups help reduce isolation, improve wellbeing and encourage independence, making everyday life more enjoyable and easier to navigate.
Hertfordshire
Every Monday Morning | 10.30am – 12.30pm
Helps visually impaired children and young people develop practical, emotional, and social skills through sport. The programme supports confidence, independence, and positive experiences through inclusive activities.
Hertfordshire
Every Monday Morning | 10.30am – 12.30pm
Through assistive technology workshops and exercise classes, the programme helps people build independence, improve digital confidence, support mental wellbeing, and maintain physical health.
Hertfordshire
Every Monday Morning | 10.30am – 12.30pm
SightLife – Support groups for visually impaired adults across Hertfordshire. We currently have five groups in Welwyn Garden City, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Letchworth, and Stevenage, with a new group launching in Potters Bar this summer.
North Herts
Baldock Community Centre, Simpson Drive, Baldock, Hertfordshire SG7 6DH
Every Monday Morning | 10.30am – 12.30pm
Help slow the ageing process, whilst making new friends along the way.
East Herts | North Herts
The St. Nicholas Community Centre, 59 Canterbury Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 4LJ
Every Monday Morning | 10.30am – 12.30pm
Come and learn to knit, bring your own projects, take part in knitting for charity or just have a good natter.
Open to everyone and you can just turn up.
All levels welcome.
£2.50 entry which includes a hot drink.
Tel: 01438 357715 or 07891 310778
North Herts
The Mrs. Howard Hall, Norton Way South, Letchworth, Hertfordshire SG6 1NX
Every Monday Morning | 10.30am – 12.30pm
New members always welcome.
Name: Elvina Atkinson
Tel: 01462 685362
North Herts
Baldock Community Centre, Simpson Drive, Baldock, Hertfordshire SG7 6DH
Every Monday Morning | 10.30am – 12.30pm
We are a small social group, completely self funded & run by volunteers. We aim to provide a safe space for older members of our community to come together and we provide refreshments and entertainment. We fund the hall hire, refreshments, entertainment and a community bus if required for those less able to get to and from the centre.
North Herts
Salvation Army Hall, Norton Way South, Letchworth, Hertfordshire SG6 1BH
Every Monday Morning | 10.30am – 12.30pm
This group offers a friendly, understanding space for anyone living with macular disease, as well as their family, friends and carers.
You can share experiences, pick up practical tips, hear about local services and simply enjoy a chat with people who understand what you’re going through.
New members are always welcome.
South East Herts
Bushby Hall, Wharf Road, Wormley, Hertfordshire EN10 6HX
Every Monday Morning | 10.30am – 12.30pm
Transport can be arranged.
Central Herts
2 Brownfields, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL7 1AN
Every Monday Morning | 10.30am – 12.30pm
We launched a new Creative Writing Group, meeting roughly once a month at our Welwyn Garden City office and led by a volunteer local author. Each session explores a different aspect of writing, and participants are supported to capture their ideas and words in whatever format best suits their level of sight. If you are interested in joining this group, or would like to see something similar in another area, please get in touch with us.
West Herts
Heath Park, Station Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP1 1JZ
Every Monday Morning | 10.30am – 12.30pm
Visually Impaired (VI) Cricket launched at HHTCC in 2024 as Hertfordshire Comets! It enjoyed the support of Hertfordshire Cricket and Blind Cricket England and Wales, who provided us with specialist equipment. It is part of our work as a Disability Champion Club.
The sessions are for all ages and abilities. Our players range from those who are completely new to cricket, to one player who has represented England in VI cricket. Information on the format of the game is available here.
Our sessions in 2024 run from early May to mid-September, at HHTCC on a Saturday morning. Full details are on the British Blind Sport website. You can also listen to an interview with a coach and a player on RNIB Radio here.
In 2025, we hope to have enough players to begin playing matches against teams from other areas. With the agreement of Hertfordshire Cricket we will be playing as ‘Hertfordshire Comets‘.
Name: Richard Grayson
Email: hertscomets@gmail.com