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Meet your fellow Members online to swap ideas, tips and support. Our virtual interest groups meet monthly over Microsoft Teams and are facilitated by our staff and volunteers.

Virtual gardening group

This group for all amateur gardeners, including those who've joined our gardening projects, offers support with VI friendly gardening, whatever the size of your garden, greenhouse or window sill.  

Meeting time: First Tuesday of the month at 11am.

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Virtual painting group

A group for artists of all abilities. Whether you're just starting out or have lots of experience of drawing or painting, this is a space to chat with other vision-impaired creatives to share ideas, tips and support.    

Meeting time: Second Tuesday of the month at 11am.

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Virtual knitting group

Whether knitting, crochet or weaving is your thing, this friendly group offers the chance to chat about your wool projects and gives you the support you need to feel inspired to keep going. 

Meeting time: Third Thursday of the month at 10am.

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Virtual woodwork group

For anyone interested in woodwork, woodturning, wooden model making and more, this group offers a chance to chat about your projects and share support, tips and encouragement.  

Meeting time: Last Thursday of the month at 11am.

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Other virtual groups

You also have the chance to join the following Blind Veterans UK Facebook groups. These are closed groups led by Members in our Facebook community.

You will need a Facebook account to join these groups. Setting up an account is free.

Photography Group

Share your photos, discuss images and pick up tips.

Join the Photography Group
Computer Support Group

Help and advice with computers from your fellow blind veterans.

Join the Computer Support Group
General Chat Group

Chit-chat and social networking with other beneficiaries.

Join the General Chat Group
Family and Carers Group

A Facebook group for those who support our blind veterans.

Join the Family and Carers Group

Register your interest to join a virtual group

If you're interested in joining any of our virtual groups, simply complete the form below to find out more. All our virtual groups are free.

Are you a registered beneficiary of Blind Veterans UK?

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