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 can be limited and all activities must be booked in advance for any activity you’d like to join.

Call 01902 880 111 or email enquiries@beaconvision.org to find out more.

SEPTEMBER SESSIONS

To book on, contact Daniel Clarke, dclarke@beaconvision.org or call 01902 880 111

We will be holding a Booking Session for our September Activities on Thursday 28th August 10am – 12pm at Beacon Court’s communal lounge.

Book Club

Thursday 4th September

Venue: Beacon Court Communal Lounge 10:30am – 12:30pm

Join us as we love to talk all things books and always on the hunt for new authors and stories. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available.

Tandem

Monday 1st and Monday 29th September. 10am – 12pm.

Halfpenny Green, Bobbington, DY7 5EP

Join us for our Tandem bike rides with our instructors.

Cooking Session

Monday 8th September 1pm – 3pm

Lifestyle Kitchen

We will be cooking a chicken pasta bake in our day centre kitchen.

The ingredient list will be enclosed in this newsletter.

Garden Centre Trip

Thursday 11th September, Departing Beacon at 10:30am – 2:30pm

Ashwood Nurseries, Ashwood Lower Ln, Kinver, Kingswinford DY6 0AE

Join us for a trip around the garden centre and pick up your garden essentials for the autumn.

West Park Walk

Friday 12th September, Departing Beacon at 10:30am, Returning by 2pm

Join us for a gentle stroll around West Park, with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and socialise. Our staff will be there throughout to assist and ensure the walk is accessible for everyone.

Swimming

Tuesday 16th September,

Bert Williams Leisure Centre, Nettelfolds way, Bilston WV14 0EF

Departing Beacon at 11am, returning 1:30pm

Shopping trip

Wednesday 17th September, Departing Beacon at 10:30am returning at 1:30pm.

We will going to Morrisons in Bilston for a shop and a bite to eat in the café.

Pop up cinema

Thursday 18th September, 10:30am – 12:30pm.

We will be having our pop up Cinema in Beacon’s communal lounge. The film will be “Judy” a film based around the life of music star Judy garland. Refreshments will be available.

Bowling

Friday 19th September

Tenpin Dudley, Castlegate way, Dudley DY1 1TA

Departing Beacon at 10:30am, returning 1:30pm

Come and join us for a fun morning of ten pin bowling. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time player, everyone is welcome our friendly group is always keen to find new teammates. Could you be the one to get the top score?

Beacon staff will be on hand throughout to support you and make sure the session is accessible and enjoyable for all.

Black Country Museum

Tuesday 23rd September

Leaving Beacon for 10.30am and returning for 2.30pm.

Fishing

Wednesday 24th September, The Albrighton Trust, Blue House Lane, Wolverhampton WV7 3FL

Departing Beacon at 10:30am returning 2pm

Come and join us for a fun but also relaxing day of fishing. Whether you are a seasoned fisher or new to fishing and want to give it a go a fully qualified coach along with beacon staff. We will be there to support you.

Baggeridge Walk

Friday 26th September

Baggeridge Country Park, Gospel end Road, DY3 4HB

Departing Beacon at 10:30am, Returning 1:30pm

Join us for a gentle stroll around Baggeridge, with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and socialise. Our staff will be there throughout to assist and ensure the walk is accessible for everyone.

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