Events
Find out what’s coming up at OpenSight, including community events, information sessions, awareness days and fundraising events taking place across Hampshire.
Equipment & Information Days
Held a couple of times year across Hampshire, offering a great opportunity to discover new daily living equipment and speak with our team and exhibitors.
These events also provide information and advice about local services.
Exhibitors may include:
Information & Awareness Days
Low Vision Information Day
24th November
10am to 3pm
Titchfield Community Centre
Basingstoke Information Hub
10am to 12pm,
10th February & March
Havant
Information Hub
10am to 12pm,
25th February & March
Hythe
Information Hub
10am to 12pm,
12th February & March
Eastleigh Information Hub
2pm to 4pm,
17th February & March
Gosport Information Hub
10am to 12pm,
6th March
Farnborough Information Hub
18th February &
18th March
Active Age Groups
Following a diagnosis of sight loss, people of working age may face unique challenges as they adapt to new ways of living and working. Navigating this transition can bring a mix of emotions, but with the right support, independence and confidence can thrive.
Our groups create a space for connection, idea-sharing, and new opportunities. Whether you’re in your 20s or 60s, you’ll find a welcoming community ready to support and inspire each other.
From sharing tech tips to planning activities and exploring local events and services, our groups are all about enabling individuals to live life on their own terms.
Active Age Groups
Aldershot / Farnborough
First Thursday
of the Month
Takes place monthly location and times vary
Basingstoke
Third Thursday
of the Month
10.30am to 12.30pm
Basingstoke Sports Centre
Festival Place
Basingstoke
RG21 7LE
Eastleigh
Second Tuesday of the Month
11am to 12.30pm
Junction Church
2 Romsey Road
Eastleigh
SO50 9FE
Fareham
Third Monday
of the Month
12pm to 2pm
Fareham Library
Osbourn Road
Fareham
PO16 7EN
Portsmouth
Last Tuesday
of the Month
2pm to 4pm
Portsmouth Central Library
1st Floor
Guildhall Square
Portsmouth
PO1 2DX
Havant
First Monday of the Month
10.30am to 12.30pm
Havant Library
Meridien Shopping Centre
Elm Lane
Havant
PO9 1UN
Social Clubs
Our network of friendly, welcoming, and supportive clubs is designed to bring people together in a warm, inclusive environment.
Whether you’re looking to make new friends, enjoy some exciting entertainment, or simply connect with others who understand the challenges of sight loss, our clubs offer something for everyone.
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Social Clubs
Alton
Third Monday
of the Month
Andover
Second & Fourth Tuesday of the Month
Basingstoke
5th September, then every fortnight after
Fareham
Last Wednesday
of the Month
Farnborough
Last Monday
of the Month
Gosport
Fourth Tuesday
of the Month
Locks Heath
First Monday
of the Month
Meon Valley
Third Friday
of the Month
New Milton
Fourth Wednesday
of the Month
Romsey
Last Wednesday
of the Month
Stubbington
Third Thursday
of the Month
Totton
Second Monday
of the Month
Eastleigh
Second and Fourth Tuesday
of the Month
Virtual Events
For those who prefer to join in from the comfort of their own home, we also offer a variety of virtual events.
OpenSight Online Book Group
First Friday
of the month
Online
Quiz
Third Wednesday
of the month
Evening Zoom
Active Age
Meet-up
Last Thursday
of the month
Training
Empower Your Technology
Apple Accessibility Sessions, 11:30 – 13:00, Apple Store, Southampton, Second Friday of the Month
Fundraising Events
Every year, OpenSight and our amazing supporters host a range of fundraising events to help make a difference for people living with a vision impairment. Whether you fancy taking on a challenge like a run, trek, or skydive, or prefer a fun quiz or community event, there’s something for everyone to get involved in!
