Eye Can Bath 2025 Exhibition

You’re invited to Eye Can Bath 2025, a free exhibition for anyone living with sight loss.

Join us on Thursday 16th October 2025, from 10am to 3pm (last entry 2.30pm), at The Pavilion, North Parade, Bath, BA2 4EU.

Eye Can Bath is hosted by Sight Support West of England and brings together a fantastic mix of national and local organisations offering information, advice, and practical solutions for people who are blind or partially sighted. Whether you're exploring the latest assistive technology, looking for support services, or just want to learn more, there's something for everyone.

You’ll be able to:

• Chat to a wide range of exhibitors
• Get hands-on with equipment and devices
• Find out about local support and community services
• Attend engaging talks throughout the day

The exhibition is free to attend, and while you’re welcome to just turn up on the day, it really helps us to know how many people to expect. If you can, please register your attendance here.

Eye Can Bath is hosted by Sight Support West of England

Our team of Sight Loss and Digital Skills Advisors will be on hand to offer expert guidance and demonstrate helpful tools and technology.

Exhibitors:

Associated Optical, Avon Fire & Rescue, Bath City Centre Neighbourhood Team, Blind Veterans, Bristol Braille Technology, British Telecoms – The Digital Switch Over, Computer Room Services, Companions Who Care, Dolphin, Doro UK, Guide Dogs UK, Hope Tech, Humanware, Infocus Charity, Keratoconus Group, Keynsham Talking Newspaper, Lions Club, Month in Bath (Talking News), NEC Care - Diabetic Eye Screening, Optelec, Professional Vision Services, RNIB shop, Royal Society for Blind Children , Royal United Hospitals – Eye Clinic Liaison Officer, Seable Holidays, Sight Support – Sight Loss Advice Service, Digital Skills Advisors, Lived Experience Advisory Panel and Shop Stop, Synapptic Ltd, The Braillist Foundation, Touch Point Vision, University of West of England Eye Clinic, VisionAid Technologies Ltd, Victoria Art Gallery, VocalEyes, Wessex Water / Bristol Water

Sponsored by HumanWare, leaders in assistive technology for blind and partially sighted people. Humanware is sponsoring this year’s exhibition – find out more about them on their website.

Speaker timetable

10.30am – What Digital Technology Can Do For You

Feeling left behind by the digital world? Smartphones and online tools can make everyday tasks easier and more accessible for people with sight loss. Discover how voice commands, having text read aloud and more can support independent living. Join us to learn about our digital skills support service, available at a hub near you!

11.45am – Ask the Expert: Amar Shah

Amar is a Trustee for Sight Support West of England and a leading optometrist working in the region. He will be taking your questions, helping to challenge common myths around sight loss, and explaining the support and treatment that is available.

1.00pm – Fraud Protect Talk with Claire Bounds, Fraud Protect Officer, Avon and Somerset Police

Fraud is now the most experienced crime type in the UK and accounts for 44% of all crime. This presentation will detail different fraud methods, criminal tactics and tricks, with a focus on the ways you can keep yourself, and those you love, safe.

2.00pm – The Digital Switchover: What You Need to Know

Landlines in the UK are going digital. Sodhi Dhillon from BT will be explaining what this means, how the switchover is happening, and outlining the support available for customers to ensure they are safeguarded during the change. Website: www.bt.com/about/all-ip/connected-together

Please note: Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Access:

There are steps at the main entrance, but accessible ramp access is available at the side of the building. Volunteers will be available to assist.

How to get to The Pavilion

The Pavilion is centrally located in the heart of Bath, between Bath Rugby and Bath Cricket Grounds with good parking facilities, easy access to both the Bus and Train stations.

Bus:

Bath bus station is a 10 minute walk away. The closest bus stop is called North Parade (outside the venue) and serves buses; U1, 19, A4, D1X and X39.

The U1 bus leaves across the road from the bus station on Dorchester Road every 12 minutes and stops outside the venue.

Walking from Bath Bus Station / Bath Spa Train Station:

• From the bus / train station on Dorchester, cross the road to Manvers street
• Cross again at North Parade (audio pedestrian traffic light)
• Cross again over to the river side of the street and along the very narrow walkway to get to the Pavillion. We will have volunteers along this pathway to assist you in finding the venue

Parking:

Short-stay Pay & Display parking is available outside the Pavilion (4-hour max).

Long-stay parking is available across the road at Bath Cricket Club (BA2 4EX), opposite the Sports Centre. Up to 8 hours is £16. Visit their website for details: Bath Cricket Club Car Park.

Other nearby car parks (5–10 min drive):

· Manvers Street Car Park

· The Podium Shopping Centre (BA1 5AL)

· Avon Street Car Park

Find out more on Bath & NE Somerset Council carpark webpage

The Pavilion is a short walk from Bath train and bus stations.

Clean Air Zone:

Bath has a Class C Clean Air Zone, which may affect some vehicles (including taxis, vans, minibuses, and HGVs).Check if your vehicle will be charged at: www.gov.uk/check-clean-air-zone-charge

Refreshments:

We’ll be offering light refreshments on the day, including tea, coffee, soft drinks, sandwiches, and cakes. If this doesn’t suit your dietary needs, feel free to bring your own lunch. There’s also a café in the neighbouring Leisure Centre, and Bath city centre is a 10-minute walk away

We look forward to welcoming you!