Eye Can Gloucester
Join Insight Gloucestershire at Eye Can Gloucester, a free exhibition taking place on Monday 28 September 2026 from 10am to 3pm (last entry 2.30pm).
Eye Can Gloucester
Monday 28th September 2026 10:00am - 3:00pm
Dowty Sports & Social Limited, Down Hatherley Lane, Down Hatherley, Gloucester, GL2 9QH
Important update: Eye Can Gloucester will now take place on Monday 28 September 2026. The event was originally scheduled for 7 October, but has been brought forward due to an unforeseen venue change. We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you on the new date.
Join us at Eye Can Gloucester, a free exhibition for blind and partially sighted people, their family and friends, and professionals supporting people with sight loss.
Hosted by Insight Gloucestershire, Eye Can Gloucester is kindly sponsored by Village Care, a provider of neighbourly home care and support.
The exhibition brings together a wide range of organisations offering information, advice, equipment and support for blind and partially sighted people. Whether you’re looking for the latest assistive technology, practical daily living equipment, local support services or simply want to discover what’s available, you’ll find plenty to explore..
Throughout the day you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Meet specialist exhibitors from across the sight loss sector.
- Try the latest assistive technology and equipment.
- Learn about local services, activities and support.
- Speak to experts and ask questions.
- Meet other people affected by sight loss.
Alongside the exhibition, there will be a programme of free talks during the day.
Speaker timetable
10.30am – What Digital Technology Can Do For You
Discover how smartphones, tablets and other digital technology can make everyday life easier if you are blind or partially sighted. Learn about built-in accessibility features, helpful apps and the digital skills support available across Gloucestershire.
11.45am – Ask the Expert: Karen Gennard
Experienced optometrist Karen Gennard will answer your questions about sight loss, explain common eye conditions, help dispel myths and discuss the support and treatments available.
1.00pm – To be confirmed
Visit the Insight Gloucestershire stands
Our Sight Loss Advisors will be available throughout the day to offer information and advice and answer any questions you may have. You can also find out more about our Digital Skills Support Service, meet members of our Lived Experience Advisor Panel, and discover ways to get involved and support our work.
Accessibility
The exhibition is fully accessible. Giant print and braille exhibition guides will be available. If you think you may need sighted guiding, please let us know in advance where possible so that we can make suitable arrangements.
Admission is free. We’d encourage you to register in advance, as it helps us plan for visitor numbers and provide the best possible experience. You can book using the Eventbrite link below.
Eventbrite Eye Can Gloucester booking page
Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information, please call 01242 221170 or visit insight-glos.org.uk.
How to get to Dowty Sports and Social Club
Dowty Sports & Social Limited, Down Hatherley Lane, Down Hatherley, Gloucester, GL2 9QH.
By car
From the B4063 take Down Hatherley Lane. Dowty Sports & Social is the next right turn after the Safran factory entrance.
By train
Both Cheltenham and Gloucester train stations are about a 10 minute taxi ride from Dowty Sports & Social.
By bus
Stagecoach run the Gold Service 94 between Cheltenham Bus Station and Gloucester Bus Station. Alight at the Safran factory on Cheltenham Road East. It is a short walk to Dowty Sports & Social Club.
We are arranging a shuttle service from the end of the lane to the front entrance. The lane is narrow and we encourage you to use the car shuttle service. Volunteers will be identifiable and available to assist.
What 3 Words
Use the what3words address to make our location easy to find. Simply click on this link or enter the 3 words into the free what3words app to view the precise location on a map.
Driveway entrance – ///shadows.peroxide.ironclad
Building entrance – ///attic.pies.deployed
