Clubs and activities
Friendly weekly clubs where you can meet people, try new things and enjoy good company.
Our clubs
Each club has its own character, with activities, outings and plenty of time to chat. Ask us about door-to-door transport.
Taplin Monday Club
Activities, trips to interesting places and a full lunch menu.
Taplin Centre, St LeonardsBexhill Tuesday Club
An afternoon of company, games and conversation in Bexhill.
Ark Centre, BexhillTaplin Thursday Club
Quizzes, games and treats such as cream teas and cheese and wine.
Taplin Centre, St LeonardsTo book a place or ask about transport, call us on 01424 436359 or use the form below.
The John Taplin Centre
Named after one of our most devoted blind members, the John Taplin Centre is our purpose-built day centre in St Leonards-on-Sea. It is a homely, relaxed place where members meet, socialise and join our clubs.
You do not have to be registered as sight impaired to come along. The only requirement is some degree of sight loss.
3 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards-on-Sea TN38 0LQ
Jean Fleming, Club Coordinator
Jean runs our clubs at the John Taplin Centre and has been part of life here for more than ten years. If you would like to come along to a club, Jean and our volunteers will make sure you feel welcome from your very first visit.
A warm welcome, every time
Good company
Friendly members, staff and volunteers who understand sight loss.
Things to do
Games, quizzes, music, talks and trips out to interesting places.
Getting there
Our minibus can collect you from home. Ask us about transport when you get in touch.
Send us a message
Let us know which club you are interested in and whether you need transport. We will get back to you to arrange your first visit.
Useful Links
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Adult Social Care & Health
Services provided via East Sussex County Council.
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East Sussex Vision Care
A consortium of the three blind societies which operate in East Sussex. It is a registered charitable company that aims to improve the life chances of blind and partially sighted people in East Sussex through the strength of a unified voice.
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East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre
A registered charity aiming to improve the quality of life for deaf, deafened and deafblind people living in East Sussex.
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East Sussex Association of Blind and Partially Sighted People
Offering support and advice to people who are blind or partially sighted and living in parts of East Sussex not served by EBS and HRVAB.
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East Sussex Disability Association
Encouraging disabled people in East Sussex to achieve independence and control over their own lives.
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Age Concern Eastbourne
Providing services and activities for older people.
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Sovereign Polyphony
A group of enthusiastic ladies who meet regularly under the baton of Sue Barrett to rehearse music intended to entertain members of Eastbourne Blind Society and the general public.
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Action for Blind People (part of RNIB Group)
One of the largest charities in the UK providing confidential support for blind and partially sighted people in all aspects of their lives.
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RP Fighting Blindness
The primary objective is to find a cure for RP, a genetic disease of the eye which results in the deterioration of vision, and often complete blindness.
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Guide Dogs
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association work to deliver mobility and access services that meet the needs and aspirations of blind and partially-sighted people in the United Kingdom.
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International Glaucoma Association
The IGA is a patient-based organisation which works to prevent glaucoma blindness by providing information, literature and advice.
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The Macular Disease Society
The Macular Disease Society is a specialist charity for people affected by any form of macular disease or macular degeneration.
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The Nystagmus Network
A UK charity and support group run by individuals and families affected by nystagmus.
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Partially Sighted Society
Providing information, advice, equipment and clear print material for people with a visual impairment to help people to make the best use of their remaining sight.
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Royal National Institute of Blind People (part of RNIB Group)
Offering information, support and advice to with sight loss across the UK.
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SeeAbility
SeeAbility’s purpose is to encourage people who are blind or partially sighted and have other multiple disabilities to achieve their full potential and enhance their quality of life.
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Torch Trust
A Christian organisation with a worldwide vision for people with sight loss.
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Vocal Eyes
A nationwide audio description company for blind and partially sighted people providing access to the arts.