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What’s On February 2026

Our January programme offers a range of accessible activities designed for wellbeing and social connection. Hosted by our friendly staff, the schedule includes social groups, cinema sessions, cooking workshops, and […]

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A Visit to the UK Parliament

What’s it really like to visit the UK Parliament when you have sight loss? In this blog, Muhammed (Communications Officer) shares his experience of travelling to Westminster, attending Prime Minister’s […]

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What’s On December 2025

We will be holding a Booking session for our December activities on Thursday 27th November at Beacon Court’s communal lounge from 10am–12pm. Activities start from £2.50. Join us for festive […]

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What’s On November 2025

This November brings a great mix of activities: get festive with a Merry Hill shopping trip and a Baileys Cheesecake cooking session to a Bowel Screening Awareness Session to a […]

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Get Set, Go Full-Time: My Internship Journey & Top 10 Tips

Read all about Muhammed’s Leap from TPT Intern to Communications Officer at Beacon and read his top 10 tips for gaining employment with sight loss, after completing 1 year in […]

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7 Easy Steps For Pumpkin Carving With Sight Loss

Think Halloween and you think pumpkins! Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to help you carve your pumpkin safely and easily, even if you have sight loss.

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What’s On October 2025

Join us for a fantastic month of activities designed to connect, engage, and inspire! From active outings including walks to a fantastic cooking session to a diabetes awareness talk and […]

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Top 10 Must-Know UK Discounts For People Living With Sight Loss

Living with a visual impairment in the UK brings substantial extra costs every month, for essential items and services. However, many organisations offer discounts and concessions to help offset these […]

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What’s On September 2025

Join us for a fantastic month of activities designed to connect, engage, and inspire! From active outings including walks to a fantastic cooking session, there’s something for everyone. Remember, spaces […]

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What’s On August 2025

Join us for a fantastic month of activities designed to connect, engage, and inspire! From active outings including walks to a fantastic cooking session, there’s something for everyone. Remember, spaces […]

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