Coffee Mornings and Socials
Come and enjoy a cup of coffee, a slice of cake and a chat about everything and anything at one of our socials for local people with sight loss. We sometimes have guest speakers in from public transportation, the police, Ginger e-scooters and Home Warm.
Acle
Come meet Matthew, one of our Community Oureach Workers. Have a chat about living with sight loss and ask any questions you have about Vision Norfolk or what resources are available locally. Due to the kind invitation of Acle Parish Council, Matthew will be at The Brian Grint Centre in Acle 9:30am-12pm on Thursday 19th June. Please contact Matthew for more information on 01603 573000 Ext. 455 or at [email protected].
Attleborough
Join us for a drop-in cafe fortnightly on a Monday from 11am until 12:30pm at the Attleborough Library, Church St, Attleborough, NR17 2AH. One of our staff members will be there for friendly chat and advice regarding life with vision impairment and you can let us know what activities and support you would like in the local area. Please contact Chris for more information on 07743 921430 or at [email protected].
Caister-on-Sea
The Caister-on-Sea Coffee Morning takes place on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10am until 12pm at The Rabbit Hutch Cafe, Allendale Road, Caister-on-Sea, NR30 5ES. The venue is a community run coffee shop with prices which reflect the volunteer staffing and community facility. It is accessible by wheelchair and with accessible toilets. Attendees will be expected to purchase their own beverages and snacks, of which there is a good range. Please contact Matthew for more information on 01603 573000 Ext. 455 or at [email protected].
Cromer
The Cromer Coffee Morning takes place on the last Wednesday of each month from 10am until 1pm at Merchants’ Place, 16 Church Street, Cromer NR27 9ES. Please contact Karl for more information at 07864 615929 or via email at [email protected].
Dereham
Please Note: The June Coffee Morning will be a week later on the Thursday 12th June.
The Dereham Coffee Morning takes place on the first Thursday of each month from 10am until 12pm at Flow Craft Café, 37 Norwich St, Dereham Norfolk NR19 1AD. Please contact Chris for more information on 07743 921430 or at [email protected].
Downham Market
The Downham Market Social takes place on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 11am until 1pm at the Downham and Clackclose Conservative Club, Eagle House, Bridge Street, Downham Market, PE38 9DH. Please contact Abbi for more information on 01553 660808 or at [email protected].
Fakenham
The Fakenham Coffee Morning takes place on the third Thursday of each month from 10am until 12pm at Cafe Nelson, Langham Glass, Greenway Lane, Fakenham NR21 8ET. It is free to come along but any refreshments will need to be purchased from the cafe.
You can also join us for a drop-in cafe on the first Thursday of each month from 9:30am until 11:30am at First Focus, Oak St, Fakenham NR21 9DY. One of our staff members will be there for friendly chat and advice regarding life with vision impairment and you can let us know what activities and support you would like locally.
Please contact Abbi for more information on 01553 660808 or at [email protected].
Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth Coffee Mornings take place every Wednesday from 10am until 12pm at the Great Yarmouth Hub, 12 Hall Quay, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1HP. Please contact Catherine for more information at 01493 745973 or [email protected].
Hunstanton
Join us for a drop-in cafe on the second Wednesday of the month from 10am until 12pm at Methodist Church Hall, Austin Street, Hunstanton, PE36 6AJ. One of our staff members will be there for friendly chat and advice regarding life with a vision impairment and you can let us know what activities and support you would like in the local area. Please contact Chris for more information on 01553 660808 or at [email protected].
King's Lynn
The West Norfolk Coffee Morning take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10am until 12pm at the King’s Lynn Hub at 20 Thoresby College, Queen Street, King’s Lynn, PE30 1HX.
You can also join us for a drop-in cafe on the third Wednesday of the month from 11am until 1pm at The Globe, Tuesday Market Pl, King St, King’s Lynn, PE30 1EZ. One of our staff members will be there for friendly chat and advice regarding life with vision impairment and you can let us know what activities and support you would like.
Please contact Abbi for more information at 01553 660808 or via email at [email protected].
Martham
The Martham Coffee Morning takes place on the first Thursday of the month from 10am until 12pm at JC’s Bistro, 7 The Green Martham, Great Yarmouth, NR29 4AH. The venue is less than 50 metres from the main village bus stop and is central to the village. It is a small, friendly, independent café. Accessible by the First eastern Counties 1 and 1a bus service and the Konnect Bus 717 service. Please contact Matthew for more information on 01603 573000 Ext. 455 or at [email protected].
North Walsham
The North Walsham Coffee Morning take place on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10am until 12pm at Black Swan Theatre, Black Swan Loke, North Walsham NR28 9BX. Please contact Karl for more information on 07864 615929 or at [email protected].
Norwich
Norwich Coffee Mornings take place on the last Monday of the month from 10am until 11:30am at the Bradbury Activity Centre, Beckham Place, Edward Street, Norwich NR3 3DZ. Please contact Richard for more information on 01603 573000 Ext. 322 or via email at [email protected].
You can also join Jo Barnes, one of our Community Outreach Workers, at Plumstead Road Library’s Just a Cuppa Sessions to chat about any questions you may have. She will be at Plumstead Road Library, 93 Plumstead Rd, Norwich, NR1 4JS fortnightly on a Wednesday from 11am until 12pm. Everyone is welcome to these free events, so bring a friend!Please contact Jo Barnes for more information on 01603 573000 Ext. 454 or [email protected].
Swaffam
Join us at the Swaffham Library for friendly chat and advice regarding life with a vision impairment. You can also let us know what activities and support you would like in the Swaffham area. Drop-in sessions are 3rd Thursday of the month from 10am until 12pm at Swaffham Library, The Pightle, Swaffham, PE37 7DF. Please contact Chris for more information at 01553 660808 or [email protected].
Thetford
Join us at the Thetford Library for friendly chat and advice regarding life with a vision impairment. You can also let us know what activities and support you would like in the local area. Drop-in sessions are 4th Wednesday of the month from 2pm until 3:30pm at Thetford Library Raymond Street, Thetford, IP24 2EA. Free to attend but donations are welcome. Please contact Chris for more information at 07743 921430 or [email protected].
