The Mobile Resource Unit (MRU) is a converted motorhome that visits various venues throughout the 9 Boroughs in Middlesex. Initially funded by the Big Lottery during its inception, the MRU provides information, advice and an opportunity to try and test specialist equipment for those that have a visual impairment.
Below is a short list of some of the items we have on board that can be viewed and tested; no appointment is required.
- CCTV magnifiers
- Handheld magnifiers (both electronic and conventional)
- Talking clocks
- Talking wrist watches
- Lighting equipment
- Sunglasses in various sizes and shades
- Cooking / kitchen items such as level indicators, easy grip openers, etc
- Tactile CD Stereos / Radios / USB Players
Please feel free to visit the Mobile Resource at any of the venues below. Alternatively, if you would like the Mobile Resource Unit to visit you, please call us at our Head Office on 020 8423 5141
November /December 2023
Kensington and Chelsea
Sight Village Kensington MAB Stall
Tuesday 7th November 2023 – Kensington Town Hall, Hornton St, London W8 7NX – 10:00am – 5:00pm
Hounslow
Free Health & Care Event
Saturday 18 November – St Johns Community Centre, St Johns Road, Isleworth, TW7 6RU – 10.30am to 3.30pm
link for free tickets:- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/health-care-event-tickets-751548912027?aff=oddtdtcreator
Hounslow VIP Social Club
Wednesday 22nd November 2023 at The British Legion, Legion Hall, Whitton Road, Hounslow, TW3 2DB – 1pm to 3pm
Hounslow Outreach day
Friday, 1st December 2023
Convent Way Estate: Convent Way, Hounslow, Southall UB2 5PT –10am to 12pm
Redwood Estate: Redwood Estate, Hounslow TW5 – 2pm to 4pm
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Monday 4th December – Feltham Assembly Hall, Hounslow Rd, Feltham, TW14 9DN – 10am to 2pm
link for free tickets:- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-2023-tickets-744075920107?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
Ealing
Acton Connect Launch Event
Thursday 23rd November – Acton Gardens Community Centre, Unit A, Munster Court, Bollo Bridge Rd, W3 8UU – 12pm to 2.30pm
link for free tickets:- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/acton-connect-launch-event-tickets-740824444857?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete&keep_tld=1
Barnet
Barnet VIP Social Club
Thursday 30th November 2023 at St Margaret’s URC Church, Victoria Ave, Finchley, N3 1BD-11am to 1pm
Barnet VIP Social Club
Thursday 14th December 2023 at St Margaret’s URC Church, Victoria Ave, Finchley, N3 1BD-11am to 1pm
Haringey
Haringey VIP Social Club
Wednesday 13th December 2023 at Winkfield Resource Centre, 33 Winkfield Road, Wood Green, N22 5RP – 2pm to 4pm
2024
Hounslow
Loss Support Exhibitions 2024
VISION ZONE TWICKENHAM
Thursday 25th April 2024 at THE EXCHANGE, 75 LONDON ROAD, TWICKENHAM, TW1 1BE – 10am to 2pm