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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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What’s on September 2024
We have an exciting range of community activities lined up in September, designed to keep you active, engaged, and connected. Whether you enjoy a good book, a walk in the park, or some friendly competition, there’s something for everyone this month. Monthly...
Football competition kicks off
The draw for the first round of the 2024/2025 JW Hunt Cup has officially been made, marking the beginning of another thrilling season of charity football. The competition, sponsored by the Gough Group Ltd, which first kicked off in 1926, has been a proud supporter of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...