Community Drop-ins
We have a number of drop-ins for information and advice on living with sensory loss, including sessions offering NHS hearing aid re-tubing and replacement batteries:
Gainsborough Sensory Drop-in
At: Gainsborough Methodist Church, North Street, Gainsborough DN21 2HP (location on map)
From 1pm-3pm on alternate Tuesdays:
September 18; October 2, 16 & 30; November 13 & 27; December 11
Grantham Sensory Drop-in
At: Grantham Senior Citizens Community Centre, Welham Street, Grantham NG31 6QU (location)
From 10am-12noon on alternate Wednesdays
September 26; October 10 & 24; November 7 & 21; December 5 & 19
Horncastle Sensory Drop-in
At: Ancaster Court, The Wong, Horncastle LN9 6HG (location)
From 1.30pm-3.30pm on alternate Mondays
September 24; October 8 & 22; November 5 & 19; December 3 & 17
Lincoln Sensory Drop-in
At: Age UK Lincoln, 16 Park Street, Lincoln LN1 1UQ (location)
From 10am – 12noon on alternate Tuesdays
September 25; October 9 & 23; November 6 & 20; December 4 & 18
Mablethorpe Sensory Drop-in
At The Information Centre, Marisco Medical Practice, Stanley Avenue, Mablethorpe LN12 1DP
From 10am-12noon on alternate Tuesdays
September 25; October 9 & 23; November 6 & 20; December 4 & 18
Spalding Sensory Drop-in
At The Methodist Church, Broad Street, Spalding PE11 1TB (location)
From 1pm – 3pm once a month on a Tuesday
October 2nd; November 2nd; December 4th
For the Deaf Community:
For information, advice and BSL translation:
Boston Deaf Drop-in
The Len Medlock Voluntary Centre, St.Georges Rd, Boston PE21 8YB
Every fortnight on Wednesdays 10am-3.30pm
September 19; October 3, 17 & 31; November 14 & 28; December 12
Grantham Deaf Drop-in
Grantham Senior Citizens Community Centre, Welham Street, Grantham NG31 6QU
Every fortnight on Wednesdays 10am-12noon
September 26; October 10 & 24; November 7 & 21; December 5 & 19
Lincoln Deaf Drop-in (for Deaf adults aged 50+)
A social group for Deaf people over 50 years old.
Age UK Lincoln, 16 Park Street, Lincoln LN1 1UQ
Alternate Tuesdays 1.30pm-4pm
September 25; October 9 & 23; November 6 & 20; December 4 & 18
Local societies for the visually impaired also provide a number of varied social groups, activities and support groups across Lincolnshire for people living with sight loss. Please visit their respective websites for further information:
Lincoln and Lindsey Blind Society
South Lincolnshire Blind Society