Kent Association for the Blind

26/02/2026

Boil the kettle, hug your mum, and do something beautiful.

Join us this Mother’s Day with a Cup of Tea for KAB and help spread warmth beyond your home.

To start planning your event click the link below to access our digital resource pack.

Or contact fundraising@kab.org.uk for more information!

https://www.kab.org.uk/get-involved/events/cup-of-tea-for-kab



Image description: A mother holding a bunch of flowers, sat on a sofa. Her daughter stands behind her holding a gift. Her granddaughter stands to her other side, holding a balloon. There is bunting above and the Cup of Tea for KAB logo appears above (red teapot pouring tea into a red KAB cup).

25/02/2026

Reminder: upcoming workshop on Friday 27th February in Maidstone.

Kent County Council (KCC) are making plans to recommission a new Sensory contract to support adults with Sensory impairments in the community, alongside other Wellbeing contracts which support older people or those with physical disabilities or dementia. KCC are holding workshops, to invite those with lived experience to share their views on shaping the future service.

KCC have booked the following dates:

- 27th February – 2.30 – 4 pm – Swale Rooms, Sessions House, Maidstone. ME14 1XQ

- 2nd March – 10 – 11.30 am – Brave Room, Dover District Council, White Cliffs Business Park, Whitfield, Dover. CT16 3PJ

- 4th March – 10 – 11.30 am – Westbrook ICC, 150 Canterbury Road, Westbrook, Margate. CT9 5DD

- 12 March - 2.30 – 4 pm – Orchards Centre, Swale Multi-Agency Specialist Hub (MASH), Attlee Way, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne. ME10 2HE.

To confirm attendance at any of the above please email makingadifference@kent.gov.uk or call Jo Evans from KCC on 03000 415307.

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A loud speaker next to the words: Have your say in Kent. Below is a calendar icon next to the date, time and location of the event.

25/02/2026

Join the Keratoconus Group's AGM and Speaker Meeting at the Moorfields Educational Hub, 15 Ebeneezer Street, N1 7NP (close to the main Hospital) on Saturday 28th March at 11:00am.

Their guest speaker will be Dr Waheeda Illahi, Head of Optometry at the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre (BMEC) giving a talk entitled: 'Keratoconus and other health conditions: any cause for concern?'

This is based on a highly important survey carried out by the BMEC optometry team with 500 keratoconus patients, the results of which should lead to significant improvements in KC hospital care.

This is a great opportunity to meet other members of the Keratoconus community.

The event is free, but please register by email to: anne@kcgroup.org.uk
or call: 0208 993 4759

Visit: https://keratoconus-group.org.uk/annual-general-meeting-28th-march/ for more details

Saturday 28th March at 11am Our AGM and guest speaker meeting is at the Moorfields Education Hub, Ist Floor, 15 Ebenezer Street, N1 7NP (the hub is opposite Moorfields main hospital – cross City Road and go up Provost Street to the next corner and the Hub is facing you on the left). Our guest spea...

24/02/2026

Step out for sight loss and join KAB’s sponsored walks!

This summer bring your friends and family together for a meaningful adventure on a KAB sensory walk. With three lovely locations across Kent, step into the smell, sound, touch and taste of nature, all whilst raising essential funds to support people living with sight loss.

- Sign up today by visiting: https://www.kab.org.uk/about-us/community-news/sensory-nature-walks
- Tickets start from just £4.00.
- Distance: 4-5km
- We ask that each participant raises a minimum of £25.00 to help support people living with sight loss in Kent.

Locations:
Mote Park, Maidstone: Saturday 6 June
High Elms Country Park, Bromley: Saturday 18 July
Betteshanger Park, Deal: Saturday 22 August

Image description:
Park scene with tall trees and a path with footprints. Text reads Sensory Nature Walk. Step out for sight loss. Mote Park. Saturday 6 June. High Elms Country Park Saturday 18 July. Betteshanger Park Saturday 22 August. 4-5km. This Summer!

23/02/2026

Reminder: upcoming workshop on Wednesday 25th February in Dartford.

Kent County Council (KCC) are making plans to recommission a new Sensory contract to support adults with Sensory impairments in the community, alongside other Wellbeing contracts which support older people or those with physical disabilities or dementia. KCC are holding workshops, to invite those with lived experience to share their views on shaping the future service.

KCC have booked the following dates:

- 25th February – 2.30 – 4 pm – Temple Hill Community Centre, Temple Hill Square, Dartford. DA1 5HY

- 27th February – 2.30 – 4 pm – Swale Rooms, Sessions House, Maidstone. ME14 1XQ

- 2nd March – 10 – 11.30 am – Brave Room, Dover District Council, White Cliffs Business Park, Whitfield, Dover. CT16 3PJ

- 4th March – 10 – 11.30 am – Westbrook ICC, 150 Canterbury Road, Westbrook, Margate. CT9 5DD

- 12 March - 2.30 – 4 pm – Orchards Centre, Swale Multi-Agency Specialist Hub (MASH), Attlee Way, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne. ME10 2HE.

To confirm attendance at any of the above please email makingadifference@kent.gov.uk or call Jo Evans from KCC on 03000 415307.

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A loud speaker next to the words: Have your say in Kent. Below is a calendar icon next to the date, time and location of the event.

20/02/2026

1 in 5 people in the UK were scammed last year. Spot the scam - share TEPO and keep loved ones safe.

Teacher in Your Pocket (TEPO) gives you short scams prevention videos to show on your phone to someone who isn’t online - then you talk about the message together.

Now available in BSL. You become the messenger. The mobile phone becomes the teacher.

🎥 Watch the video: https://youtu.be/kkrUU4PtgBs?si=LIlK3m5gOL6ymJyE

More information: kent.gov.uk/teposcams



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A person shows another person something on a phone. Text reads: 1 in 5 people in the UK were scammed last year. Spot the scam - share TEPO and keep loved ones safe.

17/02/2026

20 years of Creative Vision, the upcoming exhibition from our Kent Association for the Blind Art Groups is being talked about on BBC Radio Kent right now, thanks to Wendy Daws Art: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live/bbc_radio_kent

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16/02/2026

Our next Glaucoma support group is on Friday 27th March at 2pm at Maidstone Hospital Eye Clinic.

Come and find out more about glaucoma, using eye drops or how to cope. Family members and carers are also very welcome.

- Mike, advanced orthoptist in Glaucoma will do a talk about the disease.

- Conchita from Glaucoma UK will answer any of your questions about drops

- Fran from Kent Association for the Blind can discuss the support available if you are struggling with vision problems.

There will be a Q&A session afterwards so we can talk through any issues you might be having.

For more information contact: Fran Morris on 07773 070313 or at fran.morris@kab.org.uk



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A group of people sit in a group chatting. Text on the image reads: Glaucoma Support Group at Maidstone Hospital, Friday 27 March.

15/02/2026

Kent County Council (KCC) are making plans to recommission a new Sensory contract to support adults with Sensory impairments in the community, alongside other Wellbeing contracts which support older people or those with physical disabilities or dementia. KCC are holding workshops, to invite those with lived experience to share their views on shaping the future service.

KCC have booked the following dates:

- 25th February – 2.30 – 4 pm – Temple Hill Community Centre, Temple Hill Square, Dartford. DA1 5HY

- 27th February – 2.30 – 4 pm – Swale Rooms, Sessions House, Maidstone. ME14 1XQ

- 2nd March – 10 – 11.30 am – Brave Room, Dover District Council, White Cliffs Business Park, Whitfield, Dover. CT16 3PJ

- 4th March – 10 – 11.30 am – Westbrook ICC, 150 Canterbury Road, Westbrook, Margate. CT9 5DD

- 12 March - 2.30 – 4 pm – Orchards Centre, Swale Multi-Agency Specialist Hub (MASH), Attlee Way, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne. ME10 2HE.

To confirm attendance at any of the above please email makingadifference@kent.gov.uk or call Jo Evans from KCC on 03000 415307.

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A loud speaker next to the words: Have your say in Kent.

13/02/2026

Teacher in Your Pocket (TEPO) gives you short doorstep crime safety videos to show on your phone to someone who isn’t online - then you talk about the message together. Now available in BSL.

🎥 Watch the video: https://youtu.be/yow6JLjL01w?si=KK6FbgKMIgNGCAje

More information: kent.gov.uk/tepodoorstepcrime



Image description:
A carer/nurse shows a man something on his phone. Text reads: You become the messenger. The mobile phone becomes the teacher.

12/02/2026

Inclusive dance half term fun for D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent children and their families on 18th February in Bexleyheath.

✨ Half-term fun for everyone! ✨
Join us for an inclusive creative dance session designed for D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent children and their families. A relaxed, joyful space to move, play, and connect — no booking needed, just drop in 💃🕺