We were formed in 1927 as a self governing branch of the county association.
We have been based at Craven House since 1937. The Association was originally titled 'Swindon Branch - Wiltshire Blind Association'.
We are a charity created in the early 1960s. Our constitution stated that we are 'An independent charity, affiliated to, but not controlled by Wiltshire Blind Association', When the county association decided to change their name to Wiltshire Sight, our trustees felt this did not reflect our commitment to blind people in Swindon At an Extraordinary General Meeting on the 17th November 2014, it was formally agreed to change our name to our present title and amend our constitution accordingly.
We have changed our logo. Designed by Steve Beale, it will appear on all our letterheads and can be seen on the page depicting our leading officers.
Contact Details:
Telephone: 01793 523374
e-mail: sbaswindon@gmail.com
NEWS
Craven House will be closed from 22nd December - 6th January when it re-opens for the first meeting of the New Year of the
Craft Club.
The Committee would like to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and look forward to a peaceful New Year.
Mike Beale
Our Logo
Lou Curtis
This is our Chairman, Loun Curtis. Lou also leads the Craft Club.
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Visits by appointment |
RESOURCE CENTRE The Resource Centre will be open for anyone who is visually impaired to view and try out a range of equipment including talking watches and clocks, screen readers plus other equipment specifically designed for your use. Contact: (01793) 523374 or e-mail sbaswindon@gmail.com |
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22nd January 2026 10.00am - 12 noon |
GWH EYE CLINIC DROP-IN CENTRE The Visual Impairment Support Team organised by the Liaison Officer Chris Gough from the GWH Eye Clinic, has a drop-in centre which meets in Craven House on the 4th Thursday of every month. Please come along and chat to others experiencing the same challenges you face. Refreshments provided. |
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30th January 2026 10.00am -12.00pm |
BLIND VETERANS UK hold a coffee morning on the last Friday of the month.These are drop-in sessions and members are welcome to attend for as long, or as little, as they wish' For further iniformation contact 01454 617920 |
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Every Thursday 5.45. p.m |
SWINDON BATS SOCIAL CLUB meet in Beck Hall Refer to the Swindon Bats page for changes to their meeting dates Contact: 07788 150487 The SWINDON BATS SHOWDOWN Bowling Group meet every Thursday in Beck Hall |
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Every week, 10am - 1 pm |
SWINDON BLIND CRAFT CLUB meets every Tuesday. Further details on our web page . New members welcome. No appointment necessary, just call in. Contact: (01793) 52 |
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Every week 2pm.-4 pm |
WEDNESDAY SOCIAL CLUB meets in Beck Hall Transport may be provided Further details on our web page. |
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Welcome to the information page.
Please see the information below for any contact details, external sites and other useful material we offer to blind people in Swindon.
Websites that are linked with the Swindon Blind Association include the Swindon Bats Club and Swindon Talking News Website.
Our Resource Centre contains a comprehensive range of aids and equipment for you to try; including talking clocks and watches, liquid level indicators, as well as reading aids which can be connected directly to your television. The Centre is open on the first Saturday of each month from 10 am to 12pm or at other times by appointment. Swindon Blind Association does not sell equipment but we can loan equipment for a short period to enable a blind person to use it in their own home to find if it is suitable for their needs. We can also assist in placing an order from one of our suppliers if they cannot see well enough to complete an order form.
Beck Hall, adjoining Craven House is used by various clubs during the week, as listed below:
Swindon Blind Craft Club
The Swindon Blind Craft Club meets on Tuesdays at Craven House, between 10am and
They would like to welcome new members. for further information call Louise Curtis on 07703 306 403 or Swindon Blind Association (01793 523374).
Unfortunately transport to the club cannot be provided but there is a regular bus service which stops at The Brow, almost opposite Craven House with a light controlled crossing a few yards further along Victoria Road which provides a safe access to the building.
Guide Dogs
The local Guide Dogs for the Blind Association also have regular meetings in Beck Hall at Craven House.
The local secretary will advise you of their next meeting.
The Wednesday Social Club
The Social Club meets every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm. If you need it, transport can be provided
If you are interested in joining the Club, please call (01793) 523374 so we can put you in touch with the club leader, Mrs Beryl Vickery.
New members are always welcome.
Welcome to the Craft Club web-page - see the information below to learn about how the club is run, what happens and when it's running.
Swindon Blind Craft Club meets on Tuesdays between 10 am and 1 pm
You can enjoy a wide variety of activities, including creating baskets, painting and tile decoration!
Ensure you check Swindon Talking News for any updates about the Craft Club:
We are currently looking for new members to join us. Our leader Lou Curtis can be contacted at Craven House , telephone 01793 523374
We are very grateful to the Co-op Retired Employees Association who recently made a substantial donation to the club. The money will be used to buy equipment for use by club members.
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Welcome to the Guide Dogs web-page - see the information below to find out who to contact for more information regarding the Guide Dog committee meetings.
The local Guide Dogs for the Blind Association also hold regular committee meetings. For more information contact Alan Fletcher on (01793) 827589.
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Welcome to the Swindon Bat's Page!
Swindon Bats have a social club which meets in Beck Hall on Mondays from 2pm
For further information telephone 07788150487
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Swindon Bats Social Club have now changed their meeting dates.
Meeting dates for 2025
10th March
14th April
12th May
14th July
11th August
13th September
10th November
These new dates will also be shown on Swindon Blind Association Noticeboard on page
Welcome to the Wednesday Club web-page - the Wednesday Club is a Social Club that meets every Wednesday from 1pm to 4pm.. The meetings are held in Beck Hall at Craven House, more information is provided below including transport information on how to get to Craven House.
Don't worry if you can't get here - Transport may be provided.
There is a regular bus service which stops in Victoria Road at The Brow which is almost opposite Craven House. A light controlled pedestrian crossing nearby will ensure your safety.
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If you have any queries, don't hesitate to contact us
Craven House, 145 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3BU
Phone: 01793 523374
Email: sbaswindon@talktalk.net