A SENSORY charity devoted to supporting people with hearing and sight loss has launched a new Lego group to help people build friendships.

Forth Valley Sensory Centre, and its associated group the Wee County Hub, help regular groups and meet ups where people with sensory loss can get together and socialise.

The charity hosts 30 different social groups in partnership with service users and has now launched a Lego group to run throughout the next three months.

Sessions will let service users use braille Lego, which is made up bricks moulded with studs that correspond to Braille numbers and letters, which will help them build.

Jacquie Winning, chief executive of FVSC, said: “Sensory loss can be an isolating experience, leading to a loss of confidence and people not engaging in the activities the enjoy.

“That’s why we provide such a wide ranger of support services and activities, enabling people to live their lives to the fullest.

“We are here to make sure that everyone with sight and/or hearing loss is able to meet new people, have fun and pursue their interests and hobbies.

“We look forward to welcoming people to our new groups.”

Alongside the Lego group, the centre will also be introducing a dance class to help people get active and meet new people.

Participants will try out ballroom dancing, Latin, and popular sequence dancing, with people heavily involved with the decision process for the groups.

Kyle Somerville, 22, is looking forward to joining the Lego group and added: “I have always really liked Lego.

“It sometimes took me a wee bit longer to build the sets, but I use the Lego app to zoom in on the instructions and I have gradually got better and faster at it.

“I am always interested in meeting other people with sight loss to help them with anything I can. I like the groups so I can interact with other people my age and have a laugh.”

To get involved in groups by the FVSC, contact Linsey Stocks at linseystocks@forthvalleysensorycentre.org.