The Blind Shop, Cavendish Street, Barrow-in-Furness, provides a much needed point of contact in the high street. From here we produce our fortnightly talking newspaper, producing over 220 copies on CD in our studio. The Society's residential home, Ostley House can accommodate 39 residents and…

The Vision Support Centre  and Barrow and Districts Society for the Blind are now running 'Younger Generations' a project for children and young people aged 0 to19 with visual impairments.  The project aims to provide visually impaired children and young people the opportunity to participate…

Through our work in partnership with NHS Trusts and care organisations we help to provide independence and enhance the lives of those rehabilitating or in need of care.

There are nearly 50 schemes set up across Cumbria to provide transport for all members of the community of any age (Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult). Voluntary Social Car Scheme is intended for those people who have no other means of transport.  We…

Accessibility at Vue Carlisle Vue Cinemas are dedicated to providing great service to all our guests and strive to meet all our customers’ needs. Each Vue Cinema has made adjustments for our sensory impaired customers and we welcome assistance dogs into all our cinemas. If you cannot…

Waberthwaite School is a Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary, providing education for children between the ages of three and eleven. The school is situated just off the A595 in Waberthwaite, on the edge of the Lake District National Park. The building, made from local granite,…

We are proud to offer opportunity and achievement for all in an exciting and productive learning environment. We promote hard work, courtesy, good behaviour and service to others. Students are encouraged to respect each other and everyone in the school and the wider community. Our…