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The VI Talk team changes from time to time. Here is an opportunity to hear a little about the people who make everything happen but also a chance to find out what services and support we offer. For general enquiries email [email protected] submissions to the newsletter it's [email protected] find out more about Craft and Cuppa it's [email protected] you'd like to make a donation it's [email protected] for VI Talk on Facebook to find our groups.

Our wellbeing sessions with Pat take place on the third Monday of the month over Zoom at 8 pm. The sessions last an hour and more details can be found in VI Talk Wellbeing & Lifestyle.

Nicholas lives with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome. He spoke to Jo about his VI tennis and 10 pin bowling, his love of books and music and his hope to restart broadcasting on internet radio.

QiGong is gentle, mindful movement which can be done either seated or standing. The sessions take place over Zoom on the first Monday of the month at 8 pm. More details can be found in VI Talk Wellbeing & Lifestyle.

Our wellbeing sessions with Pat take place on the third Monday of the month over Zoom at 8 pm. The sessions last an hour and more details can be found in VI Talk Wellbeing& Lifestyle.

Macy has moved from Utah in America to England. She is a self published author of many books and is currently writing a blog. You can search for Macy Lewis on all social media platforms.

QiGong is gentle, mindful movement which can be done either seated or standing. The sessions take place over Zoom on the first Monday of the month at 8 pm. More details can be found in VI Talk Wellbeing & Lifestyle.

Paula runs VI Talk Craft and Cuppa every Monday afternoon at 2:30. Details are posted on Sundays in VI Talk Arts and Crafts. All are welcome, whether you are a beginner, experienced crafter or artist, or perhaps you are looking for ideas of where to start. For more details you can email [email protected]

Aneeba lives with a condition called Bardet-Biedl Syndrome. She doesn't let her condition hold her back and has several volunteering roles. Aneeba runs a VI group called Sight Loss Buddies which you can find on Facebook. They also meet face to face in Erdington, Birmingham. You can email Aneeba about the group [email protected] For more information about BBS check out Www.bbsuk.org.uk

Our wellbeing sessions with Pat take place on the third Monday of the month over Zoom at 8 pm. The sessions last an hour and more details can be found in VI Talk Wellbeing& Lifestyle.

QiGong is gentle, mindful movement which can be done either seated or standing. The sessions take place over Zoom on the first Monday of the month at 8 pm. More details can be found in VI Talk Wellbeing & Lifestyle.

Our wellbeing sessions with Pat take place on the third Monday of the month over Zoom at 8 pm. The sessions last an hour and more details can be found in VI Talk Wellbeing& Lifestyle.

QiGong is gentle, mindful movement which can be done either seated or standing. The sessions take place over Zoom on the first Monday of the month at 8 pm. More details can be found in VI Talk Wellbeing & Lifestyle.

Wellbeing sessions with Pat include a variety of mindfulness and meditation practices. This is your opportunity to take some time for you to relax and restore. The sessions take place on the third Monday of the month over Zoom at 8 pm and last an hour. To find out more join VI Talk wellbeing and lifestyle.

QiGong is gentle, mindful movement which can be done either seated or standing. QiGong classes with Pat take place on the first Monday of the month at 8 pm over Zoom. For more details join VI Talk Wellbeing & Lifestyle.

This months wellbeing session with Pat includes a lovely long guided meditation and of course the usual poem at the end.Wellbeing takes place on the third Monday at 8pm over Zoom, the session lasts an hour. All sessions are recorded and shared in VI Talk Wellbeing & Lifestyle.

QiGong is gentle, mindful movement which can be done either seated or standing. The sessions take place over  Zoom  on the first Monday of the month at 8 pm. For more info join VI Talk Wellbeing & Lifestyle.

The wellbeing sessions with Pat are held on zoom on the 3rd Monday of the month at 8 pm. Details are posted in VI Talk Sport, VI Talk and VI Talk wellbeing and lifestyle. The sessions include a variety of meditation and mindfulness practices.

Qigong is gentle, mindful movement that can be done either seated or standing. Our sessions take place on the first Monday of the month at 8 pm over zoom. For more details join VI Talk wellbeing & lifestyle or VI Talk sport.

On the third Monday of the month Pat offers an hour of mindfulness and meditation. The sessions take place on Zoom at 8pm. For more info join VI Talk wellbeing & lifestyle.

Join Pat for the first QiGong class of 2026. QiGong is gentle, mindful movement that can be done either seated or standing.

QiGong is gentle, mindful movement that can be done seated or standing. For information about future sessions held on Zoom join VI Talk Wellbeing & Lifestyle or email [email protected] for details.

As always the VI Talk team have put together some gift ideas from the festive market, to suit different price points and different people. Hopefully  something for everyone, from Christmas cards to toiletries and dog toys to wall Plaques.

Claire sells Darcy's   products under Naturally Scentsational. She has a Facebook group if you would like to find out more.https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17GV7vSKWS/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Nancy is a tropic ambassador and is really helpful when it comes to choosing products and purchasing. She has a Facebook group if you would like to join and find out morehttps://www.facebook.com/share/g/1SF6Xpqyti/?mibextid=wwXIfr

As part of the VI Talk Festive Market Brandon founder of All Things Dotty joined us to do a presentation. To browse products go towww.allthingsdottybraille.co.uk

Tracey and Tim told us all the Doggie Boat and what products they sell from their floating home. Severely visually impaired herself Tracey gave some great ideas for guide dogs and pets. There was also the odd treat for the humans.

QiGong is gentle, mindful movement that can be done either standing or seated. In this episode Pat concentrates on relieving stress and anxiety.

QiGong is gentle, mindful movement and exercise which can be done either standing or seated.

Dave Williams took up running in his 40s. Dave is blind and has now completed the 6 major marathons around the world.Dave speaks with honesty about the journey that has brought him to this point.

This month's session is a little different as it is a seated session. QiGong is gentle, mindful movement which can be done seated or standing.

QiGong is gentle mindful movement which can be done either seated or standing.

The RNIB have stopped their Braille transcription service. Hear from Emma who couldn't get a book for her daughter and Dave and Connor who are fighting to have the decision reversed. To sign the open letter or for more information search saveourbraille.wordpress.comFor info on the Braillists search braillists.org

QiGong is gentle, mindful movement which can be done either seated or standing. Sessions take place on zoom on the first Monday of the month at 8 pm. For more details email [email protected]

QiGong is gentle, mindful movement which can be done either seated or standing. Sessions are held on the first Monday of the month at 8pm over Zoom. For more details email [email protected]

Hazal speaks openly and candidly about losing her sight and how she created her own business Blind Beauty. To find Blind Beauty visit www.blindbeauty.co.uk and on the socials it's @blindbeuatyuk 

Join Pat for our first QiGong session of 2025. QiGong is gentle mindful movement which can be done seated or standing. These sessions will take place on the first Monday of the month at 8 pm over zoom. For more details email [email protected]

QiGong is gentle, mindful movement which can be done seated or standing.

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QiGong is gentle, mindful movement that can be done seated or standing.

Faz founded VI social. It started as a social group but is now a not for profit based in the Sutton Coldfield area of the Midlands. For more information on how to get involved with the social activities email [email protected] or call 07519 155374

QiGong is gentle mindful movement which can be done either seated or standing.

Glidance is the company founded by Amos Miller. They are the creators of Glide. Glide is a mobility tool that will enable blind and partially cited people to remain more independent and confident. To sign up for updates visit glidance.io

Echo the Blind Tiger is a heartwarming and empowering tale about a young tiger named Echo, who navigates the world without sight. Through four thrilling adventures, Echo discovers the power of his heightened senses—smell, touch, hearing, and taste—showing that there’s more than one way to see the world. This beautifully rhymed story is not just a delightful read for all children, but a particularly special book for parents of children with sight loss. It offers a comforting and uplifting message that celebrates the unique abilities that come with blindness, while gently acknowledging the challenges. Echo's story serves as a reminder that true strength and perception come from the heart, and it encourages children to embrace their differences with pride and confidence. Around the world, an estimated 1.4 million children are living with vision impairment or blindness, and Echo the Blind Tiger provides a positive narrative that highlights the resilience and capabilities of these incred

QiGong is gentle mindful movement which can be done either standing or seated.

QiGong is gentle mindful movement which can be done seated or standing.

Emma tells us how to cook in the microwave when you don't have access to the instructions for a ready meal or pre-prepared food. She also tells us how to cook pasta safely in the microwave.

Emma talks us through using a kettle and a water dispenser safely. Making hot drinks but also useful for snacks like porridge pots, instant mash and pasta pots.

QiGong is gentle mindful movement, which can be done either seated or standing.

QiGong classes with Pat are held on the first Monday of the month at 8 pm on zoom. For more information email [email protected] or search for VI Talk wellbeing & lifestyle on Facebook