Frequently
Asked Questions
Q. What is SAIBA?
A. SAIBA is a group of visually
impaired people and others who meet regularly on a social
basis. We organise trips and other events such as meals at
country venues, theatre and other places of interest.
Q. Who runs SAIBA?
A. SAIBA is run by the members,
for the members.
Q. If I were to join SAIBA, could my partner come
too?
A. Yes certainly, we welcome all who wish to join
us.
Q. Do you have to be visually impaired to become a
member, or can anyone join?
A. Membership is open to
anyone who would like to join us.
Q. Is there a membership fee or annual charge when I
join?
A. Yes there is a small membership fee of £3.00
annually. This is payable on joining and subsequently every
year at our AGM, which is usually held in April.
Q. You say that you go on trips, but if I wanted to go
on one, what do I do about transport.
A. We usually
arrange a minibus, with a pick-up point in West Bromwich
town centre. Members are subsidised for the transport
costs, but they are responsible for their own travel to the
pick-up point unless otherwise specified.
Q. If I join, can I bring a friend on your
trips?
A. We do try to accommodate guests. However this
is entirely dependent on transport availability.
Q. Do you only arrange events, or can I meet some of
the members before I join?
A. SAIBA meet every tuesday
evening from 8:30pm at the following venues: The first
Tuesday in the month at The Billiard Hall, St Michael St,
West Bromwich, the second at The Wheatsheaf, High Street,
West Bromwich, the third at The Waggon & Horses, Church
St, Oldbury, the forth will be back to The Wheatsheaf, High
Street, West Bromwich. If there is a fifth Tuesday in a
month we will go to the Wheatsheaf so we stay in sync
Thank you for your interest and hope to see you
sometime.
