Outlookers is the new name for Kirklees Visual Impairment Network (KVIN) and the Society for the Blind of Dewsbury, Batley & District. Outlookers is a member led organisation that runs support services for people with visual impairments. Their aim is to enhance the lives of visually impaired people through promoting the benefits of peer support and the use of technology to aid independence.
Here’s what they say about themselves
- We offer support and training in the use of various magnification products and technology
- We listen to what you want
- We offer social and emotional support in a relaxed environment
- We encourage you to try equipment before you buy it
- We work with you to find cost effective solutions to suit your individual need
You can visit their website here – https://www.outlookers.org.uk/
They have a lot of activities to choose from – here’s their current selection:
Weekly Peer Support Groups
Batley, The Whitfield Centre, WF17 6HP: Wednesdays 10am to 2pm
Dewsbury, Longcauseway Church, WF13 1NH: Thursdays 10am to 1pm
Huddersfield, Brian Jackson House, HD1 5JP: Fridays 10.30am to 12pm
Other Regular Peer Support Groups
Birstall, Library and Information Centre, WF17 9EN: 10.30am to 12pm, next session Monday 23rd October (fourth Monday of every month)
Cleckheaton, The Wickham Arms, BD19 3SA: 10.30am to 12.30pm, next session Friday 6th October (first and third Friday of every month)
Holmfirth, The Tech, HD9 3AR: 10.30am to 12.30pm, next session Thursday 28th September (second and fourth Thursday of every month)
Meltham, The Crossroads Centre, HD9 4AG: 10am to 12pm, next session Tuesday 10th October (second Tuesday of every month)
Online Zoom Sessions
Crochet Group (beginners welcome): Thursdays 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Members Online Chat: Fridays 11am to 12pm
Anything Android: Next session Friday 29th September 3pm to 4pm (every other Friday)
(If you’d like to join any of the above Zoom sessions, please email info@outlookers.org.uk and we will forward a link to join).
Other Events
Tuesday 26th September 2023: Mirfield Canal Trip (FULLY BOOKED).
Wednesday 27th September 2023: Jewellery Making with Kim from S2R. 11am at The Whitfield Centre, Batley.
Thursday 28th September 2023: Jewellery Making with Kim from S2R. 11am at Longcauseway Church, Dewsbury.
Thursday 28th September 2023: Outlookers Evening Social. 6pm, meeting at Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield.
Wednesday 4th October 2023: Aromatherapy with Byron from S2R. 11am at The Whitfield Centre, Batley.
Thursday 5th October 2023: Aromatherapy with Lou from S2R. 11am at Longcauseway Church, Dewsbury.
Friday 6th October 2023: Aromatherapy with Byron from S2R. 10.30am at Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield.
Friday 13th October 2023: Jewellery Making with Kim from S2R. 10.30am at Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield.
Wednesday 25th October 2023: Sea Shanties music session with Rob Crisp. From 10.30am at The Whitfield Centre, Batley.
Thursday 26th October 2023: Sea Shanties music session with Rob Crisp. From 10.30am at Longcauseway Church, Dewsbury.
Friday 27th October 2023: Sea Shanties music session with Rob Crisp. From 10.30am at Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield.
