Sight Scotland Veterans is holding two open days at its Linburn Centre in Wilkieston to show off their great work.
The charity supports veterans living with significant sight loss and their support equips people to rediscover and maintain their independence and to improve their quality of life.
The Linburn Centre is an activity hub for ex-servicemen and women with sight loss, which provides a safe and welcoming space for veterans with sight loss to re-engage in the local community, rebuild confidence and regain or maintain their independence.
It’s a warm, welcoming place that brings veterans together, with many veterans who attend the centre saying the things they do there and the connections they’ve made have transformed their lives.
The friendly centre team have a range of skills and experience and can each bring their own specialisms to the table.
Jacqui Salter, deputy centre manager at the Linburn Centre, said: “Every day the centre is abuzz with people making new connections, sharing stories and bonding over activities.
“Our expert teams coordinate activities for veterans to explore interests, reconnect with their passions, develop new skills and meet new friends in a safe, welcoming environment.
“You’ll always find someone happy to chat with and meet others going through similar experiences with sight loss.
“Our team is at the heart of everything that goes on at the centre, whether they are supporting veterans to take part in archery or acoustic shooting, using the gym, making a bird table or bench in woodwork, arts and crafts, the list is really endless.”
The activities offered at the Linburn Centre include woodwork, arts and crafts, skills kitchen, I.T. skills, sports hall and gymnasium, archery/acoustic shooting, outdoor bowling green and gardens and greenhouse.
Joining Sight Scotland Veterans is free and membership is open to anyone living with sight loss who has served in the Armed Forces – including National Service. The centre teams are dedicated to ensuring that veterans receive the support that they need. Along with the activities mentioned, they facilitate drop-in sessions from other Sight Scotland Veterans teams.
The open days are being held on Wednesday, March 1 from 2.30pm to 6.30pm and Saturday, March 4 from 2.30pm – 6.30pm.
They will be packed full of information, activities, and workshops, aimed to show everyone what Sight Scotland Veterans has to offer, including archery, shooting and bowls.
There will be workshops including arts and crafts, woodwork and virtual reality and information about what Sight Scotland Veterans do all over Scotland.
For more information on our Open Days please visit
https://sightscotland.org.uk/veterans or call 0800 035 6409.
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