Cheltenham Macular Group

The Cheltenham Macular Group aims to support older people with central vision loss by providing friendship, information and helping them to live more competently despite the loss. We currently have a membership of 25 and the group meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 2-4pm at Christ Church parish hall, Malvern Road GL50 2JH. We organise talks on a variety of subjects including information about Macular Degeneration, recent research and treatments, exercise sessions and health advice, and displays of low vision aids. There are also regular entertainments, e.g. choirs, drama performances, and outings to audio described theatre performances. There is always time for socialising and tea during the afternoon. Members find it helpful to share ideas with others who understand the difficulties of living with this condition.