Vision Support Barrow & District

20/10/2026

Join Full of Noises at Piel View House on Friday 6 November for Acoustic Memories, an immersive spatial audio installation by Berlin-based studio MONOM.

Exploring the industrial heritage of Barrow and Barnsley, the experience brings archival shipyard sounds and industrial histories to life through an extraordinary 4D sound system.

Friday 6 November
Sessions at 4 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm and 7 pm
Piel View House, Barrow-in-Furness
Free admission – each session lasts approximately 45 minutes.

The 6 pm and 7 pm sessions include welcome drinks and a chance to discuss the work with producers from Full of Noises and Abandon Normal Devices (AND).

Book your free place via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/monom-acoustic-memories-friday-6th-nov-tickets-2003354536347

20/10/2026

Here is the latest edition of our Talking News, recorded with care by our fantastic volunteers.

We hope you enjoy listening and keeping up to date with the latest news and stories from our community.

https://vsbd.org.uk/news/

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20/10/2026

Our Phone Numbers Are Back to Normal!

Following a technical issue, our usual telephone numbers have now been reinstated.

Ostley House: 01229 823566

Cavendish Street: 01229 440556

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we resolved the issue.

19/10/2026

Help Us Make The Bungalow Even Better!

Our training centre at The Bungalow provides a valuable space for visually impaired people to develop practical skills, build confidence and gain greater independence, with support from our team and ROVI.

This Christmas, we’re asking our wonderful supporters, local businesses and community to help us improve the centre through our Christmas Wishlist.

You can choose an actual item from our Amazon wishlist and purchase it directly for the centre. Every gift, big or small, will help us make a difference!

View our wishlist and choose a gift:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/22K48YQ0JXDF5?ref_=wl_share

Can’t buy something? Please share this post to help spread the word.

Thank you for supporting Vision Support Barrow and District and helping visually impaired people live more independently.

19/10/2026

Temporary Telephone Number

Due to a technical issue with our existing telephone number, please use the temporary number below to contact us. Our usual number is expected to be reinstated later on today.

Cavendish Street: 01229 808 071

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding.

17/10/2026

Good luck to Matty and Ian – the dream team!

Matty and Ian are heading to Glasgow this weekend, to take part in the Glasgow Visually Impaired Tennis Tournament at Newlands Tennis Club!

Here are a few pictures of the dream team before they get stuck into their first serves. We’re incredibly proud of how far they’ve come and can’t wait to see how they get on.

We are wishing you both the very best of luck. Have a fantastic time on court, enjoy every minute and give it your best shot!

17/10/2026

Good luck to Matty and Ian, who are taking part in the Glasgow Visually Impaired Tennis Tournament this weekend, 17–18 October, at Newlands Tennis Club!

Everyone at Vision Support Barrow and District wishes you both the very best of luck. We hope you have a fantastic time on court!

16/10/2026

Christmas Wreath Making

Join us for a festive Christmas wreath-making session with Bells and Thistles at the Vision Support Centre.

Date: Saturday 12 December
Time: 11am to 1pm
Cost: £10, including seasonal drinks and nibbles.

Places are limited, so please book in advance.

To secure your place via the below link,

  Christmas Wreathmaking with Bells and Thistles Join us at the Vision Support Centre on Saturday 12 December, from 11am to 1pm, for a festive Christmas wreathmaking workshop with Bells and Thistles. The cost is £10 per person,

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