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Saltwells Walk and Lunch
Saltwells Walk and Lunch
If you are living with sight loss and would like to take a stroll around the beautiful Saltwells Nature Reserve come join us. We'll be meeting at the Saltwells Inn on Saltwells Lane in Brierley Hill at 10.30am. Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes. To book a spot contact Hayley.
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Swim and get trim
Swim and get trim
Come and have a gold old swim and steam session at Wolverhampton's Central Baths. Please note on top of the entrance fee there is a £1 activeyes charge for this activity. If you are living with sight loss and would like to book a spot contact Hayley.
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Give vision VR
Give vision VR
Find out about the Give Vision sightPlus headset magnifier which offers live stream navigation and have a go yourself.
Smart cooking
Smart cooking
Want to get into the kitchen but put off by your sight loss? Our smart cooking session will give you the confidence (and show you the gadgets you need) to give it a go.
Driverless pods
Driverless pods
Driverless pods may seem like something from a science fiction movie but they are likely to be heading onto the roads sooner than you think. Come and find out more about why Beacon thinks they could transform the lives of those living with sight loss.
BC Make 3d Printing workshop
BC Make 3d Printing workshop
Regeneration social enterprise 3D Make will be running a workshop on 3D printing and how it could be of use to you.
9 events,
Smart cooking
Smart cooking
Want to get into the kitchen but put off by your sight loss? Our smart cooking session will give you the confidence (and show you the gadgets you need) to give it a go.
Fitness tracker trials
Fitness tracker trials
Find out how Beacon has been helping people to get fit with the aid of a fitness tracker.
VR headset demo
VR headset demo
Could VR help improve your sight? Come along to our special session at the Beacon Centre to try it for yourself.
Driverless pods
Driverless pods
Driverless pods may seem like something from a science fiction movie but they are likely to be heading onto the roads sooner than you think. Come and find out more about why Beacon thinks they could transform the lives of those living with sight loss.
Tech forum 3d printing
Tech forum 3d printing
Find out how 3d printing could help someone with sight lossm as we print a 3D map of the Beacon Centre.
5 events,
Smart cooking
Smart cooking
Want to get into the kitchen but put off by your sight loss? Our smart cooking session will give you the confidence (and show you the gadgets you need) to give it a go.
Driverless pods
Driverless pods
Driverless pods may seem like something from a science fiction movie but they are likely to be heading onto the roads sooner than you think. Come and find out more about why Beacon thinks they could transform the lives of those living with sight loss.
tablet training
tablet training
Think a smart phone or a tablet is not for your? Come along to our free training session to find out how to get the most out of your device if you are over 55 regardless of whether you are living with sight loss. We will also be demonstrating the Amazon echo and dot and […]
Heat your home via your phone
Heat your home via your phone
Find it tricky altering your heating? You could make life easier by doing it via your phone. We've got British Gas on hand to tell you about their hive heating system and how it could help those with sight loss.
7 events,
Smart Cooking
Smart Cooking
Want to get into the kitchen but put off by your sight loss? Our smart cooking session will give you the confidence (and show you the gadgets you need) to give it a go.
Smartcane workshop
Smartcane workshop
Got your smartphone, your smart appliances? What about a smartcane? Birmingham City University will be on hand to showcase the latest innovation for people with sight loss.
Driverless pods
Driverless pods
Driverless pods may seem like something from a science fiction movie but they are likely to be heading onto the roads sooner than you think. Come and find out more about why Beacon thinks they could transform the lives of those living with sight loss.
Dudley telecare
Dudley telecare
Do you want to find out more about the support services available to help you stay independent in your own home? Dudley telecare will be on hand to tell all.
Tablet training
Tablet training
Think a smart phone or a tablet is not for your? Come along to our free training session to find out how to get the most out of your device if you are over 55 regardless of whether you are living with sight loss. We will also be demonstrating the Amazon echo and dot and […]
8 events,
Driverless pods
Driverless pods
Driverless pods may seem like something from a science fiction movie but they are likely to be heading onto the roads sooner than you think. Come and find out more about why Beacon thinks they could transform the lives of those living with sight loss via a presentation with Conigital.
Smart cooking
Smart cooking
Want to get into the kitchen but put off by your sight loss? Our smart cooking session will give you the confidence (and show you the gadgets you need) to give it a go.
Dudley telecare
Dudley telecare
Do you want to find out more about the support services available to help you stay independent in your own home? Dudley telecare will be on hand to tell all.
Tablet training
Tablet training
Think a smart phone or a tablet is not for your? Come along to our free training session to find out how to get the most out of your device if you are over 55 regardless of whether you are living with sight loss. We will also be demonstrating the Amazon echo and dot and […]
Heat your home via your phone
Heat your home via your phone
Find it tricky altering your heating? You could make life easier by doing it via your phone. We've got British Gas on hand to tell you about their hive heating system and how it could help those with sight loss.
1 event,
Remembering our Caribbean heroes
Remembering our Caribbean heroes
A campaign has been launched to remember the sacrifice of soldiers from the Caribbean with their own memorial at the National Arboretum in Staffordshire. The group behind the fundraising drive will be at the Beacon Centre to talk about their plans and why it is so important to mark the service of soldiers from the […]