Entries categorized 'Other services' ↓
Conference Facilities
Tuesday, June 22 2010 - Services & resources / Other services
"I would like to say a big thanks to your staff for making us feel so welcome. Everything went smoothly and everyone loved the venue"
"I really enjoyed experiencing the Beacon Centre – I was very impressed, thank you for choosing it for our venue"
"I also loved that we had the opportunity to look around the centre and even meet some of the people living there and I was so impressed with the place – the staff were so friendly, all the pictures were fab and I got a real sense of ‘community’"
Employment Suite
Sunday, May 23 2010 - Services & resources / Other services
If you are visually impaired and looking to either find employment or develop your skills, Beacon 4 Work want to hear from you!
Blind Awareness Training Service
Friday, March 12 2010 - Services & resources / Other services
- Do you need to make your services more accessible to visually impaired people?
- Are you an employer or are you delivering services to the public?
- Are you working with, or caring for, someone with sight loss and want to understand them better?
CH2 Hair Salon
Monday, November 02 2009 - Services & resources / Other services
CH2 Hair Salon is situated adjacent to the Bar and Restaurant in Beacon Court. The salon is open to the public however offers reduced rates to Beacon Centre for the Blind service users.
Talking newspaper
Thursday, March 13 2008 - Services & resources / Other services
Our Talking Newspaper Service is much more than an audio version of the local news. It offers an intimate sense of belonging to our listeners, particularly for those who live alone, and keeps them in touch with the local community.
Children's service
Thursday, March 13 2008 - Services & resources / Other services
Many children who have lost their sight, or are losing it, can become withdrawn or find it difficult to communicate. Having the opportunity to have fun, socialise and make new friends is an important part of staying connected with the rest of society. Support and advice for the family is also important. That’s what our children’s service provides.
Email updates
Tuesday, March 11 2008 - Services & resources / Other services
We are planning to send out email updates that keep our supporters and users up to date on the latest developments here at the Beacon Centre.