Bourton-on-the-Water Community Hub

• 4 Jun 2025 1:00 pm to 4:00pm
• Community Hubs
• Information and advice

Bourton-on-the-Water Community Hub
Wednesday 4th June 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The George Moore Community Centre, The Salmonsbury Room, Moore Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos, GL54 2AZ.

About this hub

Takes place on the 1st Wednesday of each month
Drop in between 1pm and 2pm to speak to your local Community Sight Loss Advisor.
Appointments are also available – contact us to book.
Stay for the friendly social group from 1pm to 3pm.

Friends and family are very welcome too.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, have been living with sight loss for a long time, or are supporting someone who is visually impaired, this hub is here for you.

Advice and support from your local Sight Loss Advisor

At this monthly hub, your local Sight Loss Advisor offers practical, personalised advice to help you manage daily life in a way that works for you. They can:

• Demonstrate equipment that could make daily tasks easier
• Suggest ways to manage at home or when out and about
• Explain your eye condition and what registration or certification means
• Offer tips on continuing to read with sight loss
• Talk you through local and online opportunities to socialise
• Advise on finances and employment
• Introduce specialist magnifiers and electronic equipment
• Share details of our services and events
• Signpost you to other organisations that may be able to help

A friendly social group

The social group at this hub offers a warm, friendly space where you can drop in for a cuppa, have a chat, or simply enjoy being around others who understand sight loss. It’s volunteer-led and open to everyone.

Digital Skills Support Service

Accessible technology can make everyday life easier – from reading letters and checking bus times to keeping in touch with friends and family.

At this hub, our Digital Skills Advisor is available to offer one-to-one support and guidance tailored to you. They can:

• Help you get online and feel more confident using technology
• Introduce digital tools like magnification, voice control, and screen readers
• Demonstrate how smartphones, tablets and other devices can support daily life
• Explore practical solutions, like apps for reading or navigation
• Support you at your own pace, focusing on what you want to learn

We also offer small group digital skills training.
Find out more on our Digital Skills Support Service webpage.