Welcome

Swindon Bats is a charity-run sports and social club in Swindon, Wiltshire, dedicated to providing inclusive and accessible opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired. We offer a warm, supportive community where members can take part in sport, social events, and mutual support.

What We Do

We organise and support a variety of sports, games, and social activities specially adapted for visually impaired participants, including:

• Ten-pin bowling, Showdown and Indoor Lawn Bowls.
• Adapted cycling sessions at Moredon Sports Hub.
• Adapted Sailing with Sailability.
• Social Activities, Day Trips and Meals out.
• Skittles, Indoor Kurling and Social Games
• Club competitions, inter-company matches and tournaments.
• Fundraising and Awareness Events

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive community of people with visual impairment.
• Access specially adapted sporting activities with guidance and volunteers.
• Regular social outings and events to reduce isolation.
• Opportunities to compete at regional and national levels.
• A voice in shaping inclusive policy and raising awareness in our region.

Get Involved

We welcome volunteers, donors, and new members. Here are a few ways you can help:

• Volunteer as a “Pin Spotter” (Tenpin), a “Director” (Lawn Bowls), a “Referee or Coach” (Showdown) or a Sighted Guide for Social Activities.
• Support fundraising events or liaise with grant programmes.
• Spread awareness or share our mission in your networks.
• Join as a club member and take part in events!

Contact us to find out more