Meet Up Catch Up, New Haw, 16th September 2026
2026-09-16 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | New Haw Library, 28A The Broadway, New Haw, KT15 3HA, United Kingdom
Meet-Up Catch-Up is a friendly, relaxed gathering aimed at bringing the local community together and reducing the social isolation often experienced by people who are Deaf or who have sight or hearing impairments. It’s an opportunity to meet others, enjoy a conversation, and make new friends in a warm, supportive setting. No booking is required—simply drop in, grab a cuppa, have a biscuit, and enjoy a chat! Whether you want to connect with others, share your experiences, or just enjoy some company, we’d be delighted to have you join us. Everyone is welcome!
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, New Haw Library,10am to 12pm.

Deaf Cafe, Woking, 21st September 2026
2026-09-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Woking United Reform Church, White Rose Lane, Woking, Surrey, GU22 7HA, United Kingdom
Get yourself a cuppa and a cookie and be ready for a catch-up at the Deaf Cafe. Our cafes are run by Cathy, our Deaf Community Coordinator, and bring together the Deaf community in a welcoming and supportive environment.
A variety of speakers and services will be present each month bringing tailored information in British Sign Language (BSL).
BSL Interpreters will also be present.
No need to book just turn up.

Meet Up Catch Up, Fetcham, 25th September 2026
2026-09-25 10:00 - 12:00 | St. Mary’s Church, 10A The Rideway, Fetcham, KT22 9AX, 10A The Ridgeway, Fetcham, Surrey, KT22 9AZ, United Kingdom
Meet-Up Catch-Up is a friendly, relaxed gathering aimed at bringing the local community together and reducing the social isolation often experienced by people who are Deaf or who have sight or hearing impairments. It’s an opportunity to meet others, enjoy a conversation, and make new friends in a warm, supportive setting. No booking is required—simply drop in, grab a cuppa, have a biscuit, and enjoy a chat! Whether you want to connect with others, share your experiences, or just enjoy some company, we’d be delighted to have you join us. Everyone is welcome!
Last Friday of the month, St. Mary’s Church, Fetcham, 10am to 12pm.

Let's Talk Tech, 30th September - Using a screen reader on your Smartphone or Tablet
2026-09-30 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
Let’s Talk Tech is a friendly and informative webinar series for people who are blind or partially sighted covering a wide range of technology topics presented by Gary Eady and Keith Dear from the Technology Team. Whether you are interested in accessible technology, new digital tools or tips for everyday tech use, these sessions are a great way to learn and ask questions if you are blind or partially sighted.
This month the topic is Using a Screen Reader on your Smartphone or Tablet. In this session we will discuss and demonstrate:

Using a Smartphone or Tablet in conjunction with the built-in screen reader (VoiceOver on Apple devices or Talk Back on Android devices)
How the screen reader can be used to read icons on the screen, read text and email messages as well as text on web pages.
Explain what the gestures are and how they are used to control the screen reader

To book a place please call our Helpdesk on 01372 377701 or email technology@sightforsurrey.org.uk and state that you would like to join the next Let’s Talk Tech and the subject being covered.

Meet Up Catch Up, Godalming, 1st October 2026
2026-10-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Wilfrid Noyce Centre, Crown Court, High Street, Godalming, GU7 1DY, Crown Court, High Street, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1DY, United Kingdom
Meet-Up Catch-Up is a friendly, relaxed gathering aimed at bringing the local community together and reducing the social isolation often experienced by people who are Deaf or who have sight or hearing impairments. It’s an opportunity to meet others, enjoy a conversation, and make new friends in a warm, supportive setting. No booking is required—simply drop in, grab a cuppa, have a biscuit, and enjoy a chat! Whether you want to connect with others, share your experiences, or just enjoy some company, we’d be delighted to have you join us. Everyone is welcome!
Every 1st Thursday of the month, Wilfrid Noyce Centre,10am to 12pm.

Deaf Cafe, Redhill, 13th October 2026
2026-10-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Redhill Methodist Church, Gloucester Road, Redhill, RH1 1BP, United Kingdom

Breaking Down Barriers, 14th October 2026
2026-10-14 09:30 - 15:30 | Rentwood, School Lane, Fetcham, KT22 9JX, Rentwood, School Lane,, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 9JX, United Kingdom
Exploring access, inclusion and support for people in Surrey who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted and deafblind

A workshop for professionals in Surrey to gain an overview, understanding and appreciation of inclusion, accessibility and independence for and with people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted and deafblind.
With personal insight into everyday lived experience, its challenges and opportunities, you’ll learn about the practical support available, accessible technology and communications and how we work with adults and children across Surrey.
This workshop will inspire and empower you to become a champion for access and inclusion in Surrey, helping to break down barriers so everyone can embrace an independent life at home, at work and in our communities.

With refreshments on arrival, we will start promptly at 9.30am, ending by 3.30pm.
Programme includes:
– Vision impairment awareness, including a ‘sighted guide’ taster
– Deaf and hard of hearing awareness sessions
– Understanding combined sight and hearing loss and the deafblind experience
– Accessible technology, resources and developments, including equipment demos
– Overcoming barriers to access and inclusion discussion
– The work of Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey
– Light lunch and refreshments.

Previous attendees said:
“It was a great day, I really enjoyed it.”
“Interesting variety of practical as well as informative.”
“Each session was different and the speakers were brilliant.”
“Enjoyable and inclusive training – I could not think of anything that could be improved.”

Meet Up Catch Up, Oxted, 14th October 2026
2026-10-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Oxted Library, 12 Gresham Road, Oxted, RH8 0BQ
Meet-Up Catch-Up is a relaxed and friendly get-together designed to bring local people together and help reduce the social isolation that can be experienced by people who are blind or partially sighted, or who have sensory loss. It offers a welcoming space to meet others, enjoy good conversation, and build new friendships in a supportive environment.
There’s no need to book—just drop in, enjoy a cuppa and a biscuit, and have a chat. Whether you’re looking to connect with others, share your experiences, or simply enjoy some company, we’d love to see you. Everyone is welcome!
When: Every 2nd Wednesday of the monthWhere: Oxted LibraryTime: 10am–12pm

Deaf Cafe, Woking, 19th October 2026
2026-10-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Woking United Reform Church, White Rose Lane, Woking, Surrey, GU22 7HA, United Kingdom

Meet Up Catch Up, Epsom, 20th October 2026
2026-10-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Epsom Library, 6 Epsom Square, Epsom, KT19 8AG, 6 Epsom Square, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8AG, United Kingdom
Meet-Up Catch-Up is a relaxed and friendly get-together designed to bring local people together and help reduce the social isolation that can be experienced by people who are blind or partially sighted, or who have sensory loss. It offers a welcoming space to meet others, enjoy good conversation, and build new friendships in a supportive environment.
There’s no need to book—just drop in, enjoy a cuppa and a biscuit, and have a chat. Whether you’re looking to connect with others, share your experiences, or simply enjoy some company, we’d love to see you. Everyone is welcome!
When: Every 3rd Tuesday of the monthWhere: Epsom LibraryTime: 10am–12pm

Meet Up Catch Up, New Haw, 21st October 2026
2026-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 | New Haw Library, 28A The Broadway, New Haw, KT15 3HA, United Kingdom

Meet Up Catch Up, Fetcham, 30th October 2026
2026-10-30 10:00 - 12:00 | St. Mary’s Church, 10A The Rideway, Fetcham, KT22 9AX, 10A The Ridgeway, Fetcham, Surrey, KT22 9AZ, United Kingdom

Meet Up Catch Up, Godalming, 5th November 2026
2026-11-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Wilfrid Noyce Centre, Crown Court, High Street, Godalming, GU7 1DY, Crown Court, High Street, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1DY, United Kingdom

Deaf Cafe, Redhill, 10th November 2026
2026-11-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Redhill Methodist Church, Gloucester Road, Redhill, RH1 1BP, United Kingdom

Meet Up Catch Up, Oxted, 11th November 2026
2026-11-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Oxted Library, 12 Gresham Road, Oxted, RH8 0BQ

Deaf Cafe, Woking, 16th November 2026
2026-11-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Woking United Reform Church, White Rose Lane, Woking, Surrey, GU22 7HA, United Kingdom

Meet Up Catch Up, Epsom, 17th November 2026
2026-11-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Epsom Library, 6 Epsom Square, Epsom, KT19 8AG, 6 Epsom Square, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8AG, United Kingdom

Meet Up Catch Up, New Haw, 18th November 2026
2026-11-18 10:00 - 12:00 | New Haw Library, 28A The Broadway, New Haw, KT15 3HA, United Kingdom

Let's Talk Tech, 25th November 2026, Windows 11 Accessibility Features
2026-11-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
Let’s Talk Tech’ is a webinar via the Zoom online meetings platform. Sessions are delivered by our experienced staff, Access Technology Trainer Gary Eady and Keith Dear our AI Trailblazer. Whether you are interested in accessible technology, new digital tools or tips for everyday tech use, these sessions are a great way to learn and ask questions if you are blind or partially sighted.
This month the topic is Windows 11 Accessibility Features
In this session we will discuss and demonstrate:

The range of features built-into Windows 11 designed to help people who are blind or partially sighted. These include the magnifier, high contrast colour schemes, large mouse pointers, using dictation and the built-in screen reader called Narrator.

To book a place please call our Helpdesk on 01372 377701 or email technology@sightforsurrey.org.uk and state that you would like to join the next Let’s Talk Tech and the subject being covered.

Meet Up Catch Up, Fetcham, 27th November 2026
2026-11-27 10:00 - 12:00 | St. Mary’s Church, 10A The Rideway, Fetcham, KT22 9AX, 10A The Ridgeway, Fetcham, Surrey, KT22 9AZ, United Kingdom

Meet Up Catch Up, Godalming, 3rd December 2026
2026-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Wilfrid Noyce Centre, Crown Court, High Street, Godalming, GU7 1DY, Crown Court, High Street, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1DY, United Kingdom

Deaf Cafe, Redhill, 8th December 2026
2026-12-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Redhill Methodist Church, Gloucester Road, Redhill, RH1 1BP, United Kingdom

Meet Up Catch Up, Oxted, 9th December 2026
2026-12-09 09:30 - 12:00 | Oxted Library, 12 Gresham Road, Oxted, RH8 0BQ

Meet Up Catch Up, Epsom, 15th December 2026
2026-12-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Epsom Library, 6 Epsom Square, Epsom, KT19 8AG, 6 Epsom Square, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8AG, United Kingdom

Meet Up Catch Up, New Haw, 16th December 2026
2026-12-16 10:00 - 12:00 | New Haw Library, 28A The Broadway, New Haw, KT15 3HA, United Kingdom

Deaf Cafe, Woking, 21st December 2026
2026-12-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Woking United Reform Church, White Rose Lane, Woking, Surrey, GU22 7HA, United Kingdom

NO MEET UP CATCH UP, 25 DECEMBER 2026
2026-12-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Surrey
NO MEET UP CATCH UP ON 25th DECEMBER 2026
