Clubs
Support to local clubs
The Society provides support to local clubs for blind and partially sighted people and a specialist social centre for the blind in Hemel Hempstead.
The clubs are spread over the whole County so there will be one near to you or to someone you know who would enjoy some fun and companionship. All provide valuable social contact and support to visually impaired people in their area.
Clubs are run and maintained via the tireless dedication of volunteers. They are always looking to add to their numbers, not only new members who are always welcome, but also people with a little time and kindness to spare to help run such a valuable service to an appreciative group of people. If you can help run a club, please give the club contact a call, their names are on the Clubs List shown below.
Social Centre for the Blind - Hemel Hempstead
The Social Centre for the Blind in Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead is a modern community hall owned by the Hertfordshire Society for the Blind. It is available for use by groups of visually impaired people and for hire by people with other disabilities and appropriate groups.
The main hall has an induction hearing loop, information in Braille on all doors, cupboards etc. There is a kitchen available to users with a boiler, cookers, crockery, cutlery and other equipment.
To enquire about bookings, please contact Audrey Mackie c/o the Social Centre for the Blind, 6 Alston Road, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1QU. Telephone 01442 217 918 or e mail: audrey@mackie4176.freeserve.co.uk
You can find out here about activities at the Hemel Centre.
The Social Centre for the Blind - Watford
The club meets in the Irene Milton Hall in Cross Street, near the centre of the town, and it provides support and social contact for blind or partially sighted people who live in Watford and the surrounding areas.
Help and advice can be provided about equipment and gadgets and the many activities and events provide an opportunity for people to enjoy the company of others in the friendly atmosphere of this flourishing club.
If you, or anyone you know, would like to come to the Centre, please contact Mrs Susan Harper on 01923 264689. There is an answerphone ready to take your message is she is out.
You can find out here about activities at the Watford Centre.
Latest News
Doris Cutler
We have learned with deep regret of the death of Doris Cutler. Doris was well known to HSB for many years and she will be sadly missed for the many people she came into contact with over this time. She was an active champion for visually impaired people and, single handedly, despite her own serious sight problems, set up the 1066 Club for visually impaired people in Berkhamsted. The club was set up from a standing start and is now well established - those of you that have been involved in organising and running a club will understand that this was no mean feat. The club will be a lasting memorial to Doris, particularly as its running is staying ‘in the family’ as Doris’s niece, Mary Cutler, has taken it over. Mary can be contacted on 01727 870492.
Club List
We maintain a Contact List for all clubs by area.