We run a number of social groups within communities throughout Perth and Kinross. Groups are supported by staff and volunteers. You can take part in activities, find out about your local community and meet a great bunch of people.
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Activities
We have lots of events planned during January & February. Some will be held at the Sensory Hub and others are within the community. We are keen to hear from you – what activities would you like us to look at offering? Please ensure you book onto activities where it does advise booking as places are limited.
February 2026
Swimming / Aqua Fit Group:
Dates: Tuesday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th February Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Perth Leisure Pool
Please book onto these sessions by calling VisionPK
Drumtastic:
Date: Wednesday 4th, 11th, 18th , 25th Time: 1.15pm-2.30pm
Location: VisionPK, 17-19 George Street
Details: Unique drumming session that’s accessible for all. Great for group rhythm, movement and fun. Please contact us to book your space.
Art Classes:
Date: Friday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Time: 10.00am-12.00pm
Location: VisionPK, 17-19 George Street
Details: Fully accessible art sessions led by an artist, no art experience necessary. Please contact us to book your space.
Social Group with guest speaker (Origins of the NHS)
Date: Tuesday 10th February Time: 1.15 – 2.30pm
Location: VisionPK, 17-19 George Street
Lived Experience Group
Date: Tuesday 17th February Time: 1.30 – 3.00pm
Location: VisionPK, 17-19 George Street
Details: Join the lived experience group to share your views and help shape the services and support.
Live Music Session
Date: Tuesday 24th February Time: 1.15pm – 2.30pm
Location: VisionPK, 17-19 George Street
Live Music Session
Date: Tuesday 24th February Time: 1.15pm – 2.30pm
Location: VisionPK, 17-19 George Street
March
Swimming / Aqua Fit Group:
Dates: Tuesday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st March
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Perth Leisure Pool
Please contact us if you are interested in joining the swimming group
The following activities all take place in our sensory hub at 17-19 George Street, Perth, PH1 5JY
Chairtastic:
Date: Wednesday 4th and 11th March
Time: 1.15 – 2.30pm
Details: Accessible chair-based movement sessions designed for all abilities, focusing on gentle exercise, rhythm and fun in a supportive group environment.
Art Classes:
Date: Friday 20th and 27th February and 6th and 13th March
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Details: Fully accessible art sessions led by an artist. No art experience necessary. Please contact us to book your space.
Social Group with Guest Speaker (The Railways):
Date: Tuesday 10th March
Time: 1.15 – 2.30pm
Lived Experience Group:
Date: Tuesday 17th March
Time: 1.30 – 3.00pm
Details: Join the lived experience group to share your views and help shape our services and support.
Mindfulness Group (New 6 Week Block):
Start Date: Friday 20th March
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Details: A short course to help you understand why we feel as we do and notice unhelpful thoughts. The course is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and supports people with anxiety, low mood, racing thoughts, and general life stress by learning to accept thoughts and feelings while taking positive, meaningful action in a safe and supportive environment.
Live Music Session (Performer: John Davison):
Date: Tuesday 31st March
Time: 1.15 – 2.30pm
Details: John plays a variety of folk tunes from around Scotland, country music, and old favourites.
Lip Reading Group
We held a successful lip-reading taster session in November and we will be running two 10-week blocks in 2026. These sessions will help you to develop lip-reading skills and gain confidence in conversation.
First Block: January 15th to March 19th Thursdays from 10am – 12 Noon
Second Block: April 23rd to June 25th Thursdays from 10am – 12 Noon
Places are limited, please contact VisionPK to book your place.
Want to Join an Activity?
Let us know by calling 01738 626969 or emailing info@visionpk.org.uk
NHS Tayside volunteer-led hearing aid drop-in clinic VisionPK sensory hub: Wednesday 4th February 10.00am-12.00pm
Employment Support drop-in VisionPK sensory hub: Wednesday 4th February 1.00-3.00pm
Community Groups
Our community social groups provide an opportunity to meet others, share experiences, socialise and take part in activities.
If you need support to attend your family, friend or carer is welcome to join you.
Kinross
In partnership with the Kinross Centre, meeting in the Garden Room.
1st & 3rd Tues of the month at 10am-11.45am
Kinross Centre, 64 High Street, Kinross KY13 8AJ
Comrie
In partnership with Cameron Court, meeting in the lounge.
2nd Tues of the month at 10am to 11.30am
Cameron Court, Almond Place, Comrie, PH6 2BB
Bridge of Earn
In partnership with Caledonia Housing.
3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm to 2.30pm.
Servite House, 2 Muirmont Place, PH2 9RP
Pitlochry
In partnership with Pitlochry Theatre
4th Tuesday of the Month 10.30am-12pm
Blairgowrie
In Blairgowrie we have a group which has been running for years thanks to the commitment of a wonderful team of volunteers.
Our Blairgowrie group is open to anyone in the community who has sight loss. The volunteer team put together a programme of activities and deliver sessions once a month.
The group has occasional guest speakers, do quizzes, chair exercise and have outings to places of interest or to have lunch as a group.
The group meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at 10.30am to 12noon, in Blairgowrie Parish Church Hall, James Street, PH10 6EZ.
If you are interested in joining, please contact us by calling 01738 626969, or emailing info@visionpk.org.uk
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