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Here is the latest news from the Beacon Centre

Beacon supports over 3,000 people affected by sight loss across the West Midlands.  

Here, you can find out the latest news from the charity.

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Please email the team at supportus@beaconvision.org. 

 

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JW Hunt Cup Donation

FOOTBALL fans across the region have helped the Beacon Centre score a major goal in its mission to support those with sight loss, thanks to a £15,000 donation from the historic JW Hunt Cup. The remarkable amateur charity football competition, sponsored by the Gough...

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What’s On August 2024

Welcome to our August Community Activity Programme at the Beacon Centre for the Blind! Join us for a range of exciting activities designed to bring our community together. To book any of the sessions, please call 01902 880 111 or email enquiries@beaconvision.org. Book...

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What’s on July 2024

July Activities at the Beacon Centre Drop in to Book Your Activities with Mary! NEW PLACE, NEW TIME!In the gym, all day! – Monday 1st July Tandem RidesMonday 1st and Monday 15th July Movement Class in Beacon GymWednesday 3rd July, 10:30am - 11:30am Book Club in the...

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Election hustings

DISABLED people and unpaid carers will get a chance to quiz parliamentary candidates on how they will support them at an election husting taking place this month. Dudley CIL, a campaign and advocacy group for disabled people, has organised the special event for the...

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Volunteers’ Week Awards

Beacon Centre Celebrates Outstanding Volunteers During National Volunteers' Week During National Volunteers' Week, the Beacon Centre for the Blind celebrated the incredible efforts of our volunteers. While we could only hand out a few awards, every one of our nearly...

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Remembering Sharon

Remembering Sharon: A Dedicated Advocate for the Sight Loss Community It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Sutton, a former Beacon Centre for the Blind employee who dedicated her career to supporting people with sight loss. Sharon joined...

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Volunteer week 2024

Celebrating our Volunteers At the Beacon Centre for the Blind, our volunteers are the heart of our charity. During National Volunteers' Week, we want to shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals who dedicate their time and energy to make a difference. Here, we...

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What’s On June 2024

  We have lots of activities taking place at Beacon and in the community each month. You can find details of some of the sessions taking place in June below. If you are interested in joining any of our sessions, please call us on 01902 880 111 or email...

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What’s On May 2024

We have lots of activities taking place at Beacon and in the community each month. You can find details of some of the sessions taking place in May below. If you are interested in joining any of our sessions, please call us on 01902 880 111 or email...

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What’s On April 2024

We have lots of activities taking place at Beacon and in the community each month. You can find details of some of the sessions taking place in April below. If you are interested in joining any of our sessions, please call us on 01902 880 111 or email...

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