Calendar of Activities February – March 2024
For more details and to book call 0208 605 0060
or email us kab@kingstonassociationforblind.org
Meet and greet by arrangement:
We understand how difficult it can be to go to unfamiliar places, so KAB will be very happy to meet and greet at the closest bus stop or train station so that you can take part in any of our activities on offer. Please contact the office to prearrange.
SAVE THE DATE! KAB Annual General Meeting
When: Tuesday 11th June 2024 ( Approximate timings from 12:00 – 3:00pm)
Where: Kingston Quaker Centre, Fairfield East, Kingston KT1 2PT
We hope you can join us!. Further details will follow soon....
Social Eyes Lunches
We offer lunch plus a chair-based exercise session for those who would like to participate; at the Kingston Quaker Centre, Fairfield East, Kingston, KT1 2PT.
Sew and Repair - Members have been bringing their items for repair. Taghreed has sewn on buttons, turned trousers, sewn holes in pockets. So if you have items which you would like repaired do bring these along to our social eyes lunches.
When:Alternate Tuesdays 1:00pm – 3:00pm
2024 Dates:
March 05th, 19th
Lunch Club and Quiz
A light lunch is offered, and members have the opportunity to socialise; at the Kingston Quaker Centre, Fairfield East, KT1 2PT.
When:Last Friday of each month 12:30am – 3:00pm
2024 Dates:
NOTE
From March the Lunch Club is moving to the last THURSDAY of each month, 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
March 28th
April 25th
May 30th
June 27th
July 25th
September 26th
October 31st
November 28th
Swimming session for Beginners and Improvers
For beginners, or swimmers who would like to improve. The swimming sessions are on a one-to-one basis with Emily Hampton. The dates and times can vary, if you are interested, please contact the office to arrange a session and discuss any needs. New Malden Leisure Centre, Training Pool, New Malden, KT3 4TA.
When:Date and time by arrangement.
Swimming Sessions for independent Swimmers
In association with Spartans Swimming Club, please prebook. All members new to the session need to fill out a form signed by their GP. Please phone or email to obtain a form and for further details.
During these sessions the pool is closed to the public and only open to disabled swimmers.
Cost:Sessions are £2
Venue:At the New Malden Leisure Centre, Main Pool, New Malden, KT3 4TA.
2024 Dates:
Thursdays, 7:00pm — 8:00pm
Football Club
Two football sessions run at the same time for Blind and Visually Impaired Juniors (5-16 years old), and Adults (16+). Both sessions are open to all levels, male and female.
The sessions take place in a huge indoor bubble protecting the players and spectators from the British weather!
To book: Please call or email our office.
Venue:Fulham FC Training Ground, Motspur Park, KT3 6PT.
When:Saturdays, 10:45am – 11:45am
2024 Dates:
February to April during term time
Tandem Cycling
Please phone the office to pre-book. Sessions are weather dependent. In partnership with Wheels for all Kingston.
Venue:Weir Archer Athletics Centre, Jack Goodchild Way, 422a Kingston Road, KT1 3PB.
2024 Dates:
Mondays except Bank holidays, 1:00pm – 1:45pm
Ten-pin Bowling
Hollywood Bowl, Charrington Bowl, Kingston Rd,Surbiton KT5 9PB.
Phone or email the office to register.
When:Twice a month on Mondays 11:00am - 1:00pm.
2024 Dates:
March 04th and 18th
Tech Sessions
We have started monthly sessions at the Kingston Library. Sessions are supported by the RNIB Tech for Life team. They can support you with:
• Using and setting up your smartphone, tablet, laptop or eReader.
• Discovering accessible technology and devices
• Making the most of the internet
• Your questions about using accessible technology
Venue: Kingston Library, Fairfield Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2PS.
When:First Thursday of each month from 11:00am - 1:00pm.
Places are limited and registration is essential. Phone the KAB office to book your place and let us know if there is anything in particular you would like to learn or get help with.
2024 Dates:
07th March, 04th April
Bowls
Food and Drink is available to purchase at the Club after the session.
Venue: King George Field Indoor Bowls Club, Jubilee Way, Chessington, KT9 1TR.
When:Thursdays fortnightly, 10:00am - 12:00pm
2024 Dates:
March 07th and 21st
April 04th and 18th
South London Working Age Forum
February 13th - run by Croydon
Venue to be confirmed.
Let’s have fun speed dating – first impressions and how to present yourself in a few minutes. A useful skill for job fairs and networking events.
March 12th – run by MertonVision
Venue: To be confirmed
Blind in Business presenting the importance of having a mentor.
Volunteer for us
Our activities and services depend on the support of our volunteers, we are always on the look out to recruit and grow our team! We are looking for the following volunteers:
Trustees
Eye Buddy volunteers
Help with Clubs and outings
Help with sports sessions
Drivers
Information Technology Volunteer
Visual awareness training for our volunteers:
New dates will be announced shortly.
KAB Concession Policy
In recognition of the high cost-of-living currently experienced by many members of the Kingston Association for the Blind, the Board of Trustees of KAB has instituted a concessions policy. Members of KAB who are in financial distress can apply for a concession which will exempt them from paying the £5 fee normally paid at all KAB activities.
For more details phone 020 8605 0060 or email kab@kingstonassociationforblind.org