Events

Find out about our upcoming events. Whether you're looking for a webinar, a local peer support group or you're hoping to run a marathon, we've got something for you.

Retina UK interest focused peer support groups: 'Talking' creative arts
Local Peer Support Group

‘Talking’ Creative Arts Peer Support Group

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Online

*RESCHEDULED* Tuesday 3 March 2026, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - Please come and join facilitators Steve Cox & Brian Coates for our first 'Talking' Creative Arts meeting of the year where will be joined by Artist and Sculptor, Aaron McPeake.

‘Talking’ Books Peer Support Group
Local Peer Support Group

‘Talking’ Books Peer Support Group

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Online

Thursday 5 March 2026, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - To celebrate World Book Day we invite you to join us for our launch meeting and welcome group facilitators Cindy Peacock and Jane Copsey who both share a passion for the immersive world of audiobooks.

Women's peer support group - Community focused peer support groups
Local Peer Support Group

Women’s Peer Support Group

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Tuesday 10 March 2026, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - Please come and join Danielle & Perm for their first meet up of the year. To celebrate International Women's Day, we are delighted to welcome guest speakers Sam Latif and Retina UK CEO, Tina Garvey.

Glasgow Local Peer Support Group
Local Peer Support Group

Glasgow Local Peer Support Group

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Face-to-face

Tuesday 17 March 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm - In-person - Following on from the Glasgow Sight Village event please come and join our new Glasgow Peer Support Group facilitator Sarah Speed at Costa Coffee for a social catch up.

Wales Regional Peer Support Group
Local Peer Support Group

Wales Regional Peer Support Group

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Tuesday 17 March 2026, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - Please come and join us for a Wales region-wide meeting with guest speaker Owen Williams, Director of Wales Council of the Blind and our new South Wales Peer Support Group facilitator, Stuart Francis.

Retina UK local peer support groups: National
Local Peer Support Group

National Peer Support Group

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Tuesday 31 March 2026, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - Please come and join us for our Spring meeting where we are delighted to welcome our guest speaker Stuart Hann, The Blind Chocolatier who runs his own business and shop in the Lake District!

Retina UK local peer support groups: Edinburgh
Local Peer Support Group

Edinburgh Local Peer Support Group

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Face-to-face

Saturday 11 April 2026, 11.00am - 1.00pm - In-person - Come and join Valerie and the group for our first meeting of 2026 when we return to the Festival Theatre, Edinburgh to hear from guest speaker Chloe Brotherton, PhD Student working with Dr Roly Megaw.