Monthly Archives: December 2021

Merry Christmas to you all!

Close up of a Christmas tree pine leaves, with a xmas decoration of a sheep in a Santa hat and cloak and a robin next to the metro blind sport logo in the snow at the bottom, with the text message saying 'To all our Members volunteers , parners and friends Merry Christmas!'

Merry Christmas to all our Fantastic Members, Volunteers, Partners, Sponsors and Friends!

 

We wish you, your family and friends, a happy, relaxing Christmas Break!

We look forward to welcoming you back in the a new year with plenty of new events and core sports for you to try!

From Martin, Saul & the Trustees

 

Christmas Holly and berries

 

Christmas break Information

Metro Blind Sport is closed from 22 December 2021 to 3 January 2022
Metro Staff will be back on Tuesday 4 January 2022

 

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Visually Impaired Climbing – 25 Feb 2022

Photo looking up of a multicoloured climbing wall with the climber at the top with text saying Visually Impaired Climbing time 10.30 am at Westway Sports and Fitness Centre. W10 6RP
Venue:
Westway Sports and Fitness Centre, 1 Crowthorne Rd, London W10 6RP
Time:
10.30 am - 12.00 pm
Phone:
07508958927
Date:
25th February 2022
Cost:
Currently FREE


Visually Impaired Climbing in West London with Metro Blind Sport

With support from the Postcode Community Trust, Metro Blind Sport has partnered with Westway Sports and Fitness Centre; an Everyone Active leisure centre to deliver climbing sessions for blind and partially sighted people

Our blind and partially sighted climbing sessions are back with weekly sessions for all to take part in. By signing up you will get the opportunity to learn how to climb under a guided professional instructor and get active in a unique way!

These sessions will provide you with a great experience of learning how to use the ropes and gain increased confidence in climbing and navigating different types of walls within the centre. For those returning after the previous successful sessions last year, you will be able to build upon the skills learnt.

Vision Impaired Climbing Event Details

  • Date: Friday  Time: 10:30 am to 12 pm
  • Location: Westway Sports and Fitness Centre, 1 Crowthorne Rd, London W10 6RP.
  • Cost:  Currently FREE
  • To register your interest to take part, please  use the sign-up form here:
  • https://tinyurl.com/Climbing25Feb22

Contact: martin.symcox@metroblindsport.org or call on 07508958927.

Meet and Greet is available at the nearest station, which is Latimer Road and Crowthorne Road (Stop H) bus stop if required. This will take place 30 minutes before the session starts. Latimer Road Station is on the Hammersmith and City and Circle Line. There is also the option of Shepherds Bush Station, which is on the Central, Overground and Southern Line (a 20-minute walk or a 10-minute bus ride on the 316 stopping at Crowthorne Road, Stop H).

 

For those who may be accompanied by a driver to the sessions, there is underground parking onsite available Mon-Sat and free parking on Sunday.

Vision Impaired Climbing video below

 

Transcript: https://blindsport.uk/ClimbingTranscript

 

If you wish to use this service or need more information, please get in touch,  email  martin.symcox@metroblindsport.org or call on 07508 958 927.

***by signing up you are committing to attend the individual sessions for the specified time you have selected. This cannot be amended or changed once started due to instructor allocation and allocated costs. Please inform us of any changes or cancellations to your booking**

 

 

Metro Blind Sports Social Networks

Get all the latest blind & partially sighted event information & news as soon as we do!

Metro Blind Sport:  Facebook   |  Twitter   |  Instagram   |  LinkedIn 

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Visually Impaired Climbing – 11 Feb 2022

Photo looking up of a multicoloured climbing wall with the climber at the top with text saying Visually Impaired Climbing time 10.30 am at Westway Sports and Fitness Centre. W10 6RP
Venue:
Westway Sports and Fitness Centre, 1 Crowthorne Rd, London W10 6RP
Time:
10.30 am - 12.00 pm
Phone:
07508958927
Date:
11th February 2022
Cost:
Currently FREE


Visually Impaired Climbing in West London with Metro Blind Sport

With support from the Postcode Community Trust, Metro Blind Sport has partnered with Westway Sports and Fitness Centre; an Everyone Active leisure centre to deliver climbing sessions for blind and partially sighted people

Our blind and partially sighted climbing sessions are back with weekly sessions for all to take part in. By signing up you will get the opportunity to learn how to climb under a guided professional instructor and get active in a unique way!

These sessions will provide you with a great experience of learning how to use the ropes and gain increased confidence in climbing and navigating different types of walls within the centre. For those returning after the previous successful sessions last year, you will be able to build upon the skills learnt.

Vision Impaired Climbing Event Details

  • Date: Friday  Time: 10:30 am to 12 pm
  • Location: Westway Sports and Fitness Centre, 1 Crowthorne Rd, London W10 6RP.
  • Cost:  Currently FREE
  • To register your interest to take part, please  use the sign-up form here:
  • https://tinyurl.com/Climbing11Feb22

Contact: martin.symcox@metroblindsport.org or call on 07508958927.

Meet and Greet is available at the nearest station, which is Latimer Road and Crowthorne Road (Stop H) bus stop if required. This will take place 30 minutes before the session starts. Latimer Road Station is on the Hammersmith and City and Circle Line. There is also the option of Shepherds Bush Station, which is on the Central, Overground and Southern Line (a 20-minute walk or a 10-minute bus ride on the 316 stopping at Crowthorne Road, Stop H).

 

For those who may be accompanied by a driver to the sessions, there is underground parking onsite available Mon-Sat and free parking on Sunday.

Vision Impaired Climbing video below

 

Transcript: https://blindsport.uk/ClimbingTranscript

 

If you wish to use this service or need more information, please get in touch,  email  martin.symcox@metroblindsport.org or call on 07508 958 927.

***by signing up you are committing to attend the individual sessions for the specified time you have selected. This cannot be amended or changed once started due to instructor allocation and allocated costs. Please inform us of any changes or cancellations to your booking**

 

 

Metro Blind Sports Social Networks

Get all the latest blind & partially sighted event information & news as soon as we do!

Metro Blind Sport:  Facebook   |  Twitter   |  Instagram   |  LinkedIn 

Metro Blind Sport membership:  more info or Join here

 

 

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Visually Impaired Climbing – 18 Feb 2022

Close up photo of a Climber on a multi coloured climbing wall. text says Visually Impaired Climbing at Westway Sports and Fitness Centre.
Venue:
Westway Sports and Fitness Centre, 1 Crowthorne Rd, London W10 6RP
Time:
10.30 am - 12.00 pm
Phone:
07508958927
Date:
18th February 2022
Cost:
Currently FREE


Visually Impaired Climbing in West London with Metro Blind Sport

With support from the Postcode Community Trust, Metro Blind Sport has partnered with Westway Sports and Fitness Centre; an Everyone Active leisure centre to deliver climbing sessions for blind and partially sighted people

Our blind and partially sighted climbing sessions are back with weekly sessions for all to take part in. By signing up you will get the opportunity to learn how to climb under a guided professional instructor and get active in a unique way!

These sessions will provide you with a great experience of learning how to use the ropes and gain increased confidence in climbing and navigating different types of walls within the centre. For those returning after the previous successful sessions last year, you will be able to build upon the skills learnt.

Vision Impaired Climbing Event Details

  • Date: Friday  Time: 10:30 am to 12 pm
  • Location: Westway Sports and Fitness Centre, 1 Crowthorne Rd, London W10 6RP.
  • Cost:  Currently FREE
  • To register your interest to take part, please  use the sign-up form here:
  • https://tinyurl.com/Climbing18Feb22

Contact: martin.symcox@metroblindsport.org or call on 07508958927.

Meet and Greet is available at the nearest station, which is Latimer Road and Crowthorne Road (Stop H) bus stop if required. This will take place 30 minutes before the session starts. Latimer Road Station is on the Hammersmith and City and Circle Line. There is also the option of Shepherds Bush Station, which is on the Central, Overground and Southern Line (a 20-minute walk or a 10-minute bus ride on the 316 stopping at Crowthorne Road, Stop H).

 

For those who may be accompanied by a driver to the sessions, there is underground parking onsite available Mon-Sat and free parking on Sunday.

Vision Impaired Climbing video below

 

Transcript: https://blindsport.uk/ClimbingTranscript

 

If you wish to use this service or need more information, please get in touch,  email  martin.symcox@metroblindsport.org or call on 07508 958 927.

***by signing up you are committing to attend the individual sessions for the specified time you have selected. This cannot be amended or changed once started due to instructor allocation and allocated costs. Please inform us of any changes or cancellations to your booking**

 

 

Metro Blind Sports Social Networks

Get all the latest blind & partially sighted event information & news as soon as we do!

Metro Blind Sport:  Facebook   |  Twitter   |  Instagram   |  LinkedIn 

Metro Blind Sport membership:  more info or Join here

 

 

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Visually Impaired Climbing – 4 Feb 2022

Close up photo of a Climber on a multi coloured climbing wall. text says Visually Impaired Climbing at Westway Sports and Fitness Centre.
Venue:
Westway Sports and Fitness Centre, 1 Crowthorne Rd, London W10 6RP
Time:
10.30 am - 12.00 pm
Phone:
07508958927
Date:
04th February 2022
Cost:
Currently FREE


Visually Impaired Climbing in West London with Metro Blind Sport

With support from the Postcode Community Trust, Metro Blind Sport has partnered with Westway Sports and Fitness Centre; an Everyone Active leisure centre to deliver climbing sessions for blind and partially sighted people

Our blind and partially sighted climbing sessions are back with weekly sessions for all to take part in. By signing up you will get the opportunity to learn how to climb under a guided professional instructor and get active in a unique way!

These sessions will provide you with a great experience of learning how to use the ropes and gain increased confidence in climbing and navigating different types of walls within the centre. For those returning after the previous successful sessions last year, you will be able to build upon the skills learnt.

Vision Impaired Climbing Event Details

  • Date: Friday  Time: 10:30 am to 12 pm
  • Location: Westway Sports and Fitness Centre, 1 Crowthorne Rd, London W10 6RP.
  • Cost:  Currently FREE
  • To register your interest to take part, please  use the sign-up form here:
  • https://tinyurl.com/Climbing4Feb22

Contact: martin.symcox@metroblindsport.org or call on 07508958927.

Meet and Greet is available at the nearest station, which is Latimer Road and Crowthorne Road (Stop H) bus stop if required. This will take place 30 minutes before the session starts. Latimer Road Station is on the Hammersmith and City and Circle Line. There is also the option of Shepherds Bush Station, which is on the Central, Overground and Southern Line (a 20-minute walk or a 10-minute bus ride on the 316 stopping at Crowthorne Road, Stop H).

 

For those who may be accompanied by a driver to the sessions, there is underground parking onsite available Mon-Sat and free parking on Sunday.

Vision Impaired Climbing video below

 

Transcript: https://blindsport.uk/ClimbingTranscript

 

If you wish to use this service or need more information, please get in touch,  email  martin.symcox@metroblindsport.org or call on 07508 958 927.

***by signing up you are committing to attend the individual sessions for the specified time you have selected. This cannot be amended or changed once started due to instructor allocation and allocated costs. Please inform us of any changes or cancellations to your booking**

 

 

Metro Blind Sports Social Networks

Get all the latest blind & partially sighted event information & news as soon as we do!

Metro Blind Sport:  Facebook   |  Twitter   |  Instagram   |  LinkedIn 

Metro Blind Sport membership:  more info or Join here

 

 

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