Our Zoom sessions are available for all Eye Matter members to access wherever they live. Support can be provided to assist access and all members are expected to read our terms and conditions to ensure. The importance of using Zoom in respect of other people.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Be kind
No isms/no discrimination
Be on time, mute yourself if not on time and leave quietly
No talking over others
No politics/religion/football
Always treat our staff and volunteers with respect
Zoom schedule for week starting 4th May
On Tuesday evening, ease into a fun and friendly social before exploring mindfulness with Laura Brodie from Adventures in Albinism. Wednesday morning invites you to settle in with fellow readers at Bookworms, our monthly book club, where we’ll be discussing Keep Laughing by Chris McCausland – sharing thoughts, insights, and plenty of light-hearted moments along the way. On Thursday at 11am, Living Well with Sight Loss course is starting. This supportive programme is designed to help you build confidence, share experiences, and develop practical tools for navigating sight loss. Please sign up if you’re interested in taking part. We round off the week on Friday with another relaxed social gathering, followed by a lively and engaging quiz hosted by Steve Reed.
No sessions on Monday. Confidence tricks reconvening on Monday 11th May.
Tuesday 6pm Fun and friendly social followed by mindfulness with Laura Brodie from Adventures in Albinism
We’re More Alike Than We Think: Exploring Kindness and Shared Human Experience
In this Eye Matter session with Laura Brodie, we will explore the concept of shared human experience, a central element of self-compassion. When we are struggling, it can often feel as though we are alone in what we are going through. This session invites participants to shift that perspective by recognising that difficulty, uncertainty, and the desire for well-being are universal human experiences.
We will reflect on the understanding that all people, in their own way, want to feel safe, to be happy, and to feel connected. By bringing awareness to this common ground, we begin to soften the tendency to “other” ourselves or those around us, and instead cultivate a more compassionate and inclusive way of relating.
Alongside this, we will explore the character strength of kindness — both towards ourselves and others. Kindness, when practised with awareness, becomes a powerful way to respond to shared human vulnerability, supporting emotional balance and connection. This aligns with core mindfulness practices of awareness, acceptance, and relating to experience with greater compassion.
Wednesday 11am Bookworms, our monthly book club, discussing Keep Laughing by Chris McCausland
Even if you haven’t read the whole book, didn’t like it or just enjoy listenning to others, come along to this friendly, relaxed session and let us know your choice for next time.
all of our books are available on the RNIB Readings Services as a downloadable audio book. Please contact RNIB directly for more information.
https://www.rnib.org.uk/…/reading-and-books/talking-books
Please check out our list of future books and lots of ideas from our past Bookworms:
Wednesday 6pm – Eye Matter Singers.
The “Eye Matter Singers” return for a fun-filled spring/summer of singing and laughter 
Open to all members, come and enjoy a relaxed inclusive session learning upbeat songs by practice and repetition. . Run byVI singing teacher Rachel )me), members from across the UK, are warmly invited to come together every week to sing for fun and well-being
Culminating in a concert on 18 July, this is for everyone who loves Music so come along, whether you can attend the concert in July or not
Thursday 11am Living Well with Sight Loss course starting on Thursday 7thMay. Please sign up if you’re interested.
Our free and informal Zoom based Living Well with Sight Loss course is an ideal way to help you adjust to your sight condition, increase your independence, and grow your confidence.
Thursday 7th May 11am to 1pm
Thursday 14th May 11am to 1pm
Thursday 21st May 11am to 1pm
Thursday 28th May 11am to 1pm
Thursday 4th June 11am to 1pm
Thursday 11th June 11am to 1pm
Speakers will include: Transport for London Accessibility speaker, low vision advice, understanding welfare rights, sports and leisure, learn about rehabilitation and ECLOs, mental health well-being session and resource centre with everyday gadgets.
Friday 11am Fun and friendly social followed by a quiz with Steve Reed. Come and test your knowledge in this fun and lively quiz.