Outlookers

04/06/2026

We were lucky enough to be joined at this week’s Dewsbury group by Pete from Mikron Theatre Company 🎭
Pete shared fantastic insight into Mikron’s inclusive approach, explaining how audio description is built directly into their productions—making performances fully accessible for people with visual impairments, without the need for additional equipment. He also treated us to a short audio demonstration and was more than happy to answer our members’ questions.
Mikron’s unique approach really sets them apart, and we’re sure many of our members will be catching a performance (perhaps even on a narrowboat!) in the future.
A big thank you to Pete for making the trip and keeping our members so engaged and informed.
Find out more about Mikron Theatre: https://mikron.org.uk/

04/06/2026

We’re pleased to host our visual impairment support group in Cleckheaton twice a month, on the first and third Friday from 10:30am to 12:30pm at the Rose & Crown pub.
A special thank you to Richard and the team at the Rose & Crown for welcoming us into the heart of the community, and to the players of the , whose funding through The National Lottery Community Fund helps us to deliver our local services.
We’re also grateful to our wonderful volunteers, Lesley and Kath, for hosting another successful raffle and raising £35. Thank you to Martin for always being on hand to offer technology support, and to our regular member Tracy—our very own craft queen—for generously donating £15 from the sale of her knitted creations.
The accompanying photos were taken during a recent gathering and show some of our regular members enjoying the group.
New members are always welcome—we’d love you to join us!

03/06/2026

Join us at the Dewsbury Outlookers visual impairment support group, held every Thursday from 10am to 1pm at the Three Strand Café on Long Causeway.
As shown in the photo, members enjoy a friendly brew and good conversation in a welcoming space. It’s a fantastic opportunity for anyone living with a visual impairment to connect with others, share experiences, and gain valuable knowledge from people who truly understand.
New members are always welcome – we’d love to see you there! ☕

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

We even have a free audio newspaper providing news, views, interviews and features from around Kirklees. It features a variety of stories from a selection of local newspapers circulating in the area. Currently available online and on USB.

Listen to the latest edition using our online audio player:
https://www.upload.hear.media/player/?tn=kirkleestn

Find out more about our unique Kirklees Transcription Service at: https://tinyurl.com/3c726dv9

Outlookers

02/06/2026

We're set up and ready for our first time exhibiting at Sight Village Leeds. Come and see us at the Royal Armouries today. We'll be here until 3 pm.

Image shows Angela, David, Mark and Pete sat behind the Outlookers stall. On the stall there is a wide range of equipment to demonstrate.

02/06/2026

We’re pleased to host a visual impairment support group in Denby Dale twice a month, on the first and third Thursday from 10:30am to 12 noon, at Gordon and Frank’s Coffee House.
A big thank you to the team at Gordon and Frank’s for providing such a welcoming space, helping us reach people right at the heart of their local community. We’d also like to thank the players of the , whose funding through The National Lottery Community Fund helps us to deliver our local services.
The accompanying photos capture a recent get-together, where members enjoyed connection, conversation and support. New members are always very welcome—we’d love you to join us!

01/06/2026

Have your say and help shape your community 👇
📢 Members’ voices matter! Whether it’s transport, local services, or accessibility, your feedback makes a real difference. Check out how member engagement is making an impact here: �👉 https://www.outlookers.org.uk/members-voices-matter-engagement-at-huddersfield-bus-station/
We’d love to see more members getting involved in local feedback and consultation sessions – especially if they’re happening near you. Your lived experience is powerful and helps drive positive change.
✅ Get involved �✅ Share your views �✅ Make a difference locally

The accompanying photo shows David and Mark talking members through the planned changes at Huddersfield Bus Station. It was a valuable opportunity to better understand what’s being proposed, ask questions and make sure the real experiences of those working on the network are part of the conversati...

01/06/2026

We host a monthly visual impairment support group, known as Outlookers Macular Group, for anyone living with macular degeneration.
The group meets on the first Wednesday of each month, from 10:30am to 12:30pm at Huddersfield Town Hall – offering a friendly space to connect, share experiences, and access helpful advice.
At our most recent session, members were joined by special guest Erica Ward from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, who provided guidance on applying for disabled and blind travel concessionary passes.
If you or someone you know could benefit from peer support, we’d love to welcome you along.

01/06/2026

We’re pleased to share that our visual impairment support group takes place twice a month in Mirfield.
Join us on the first and third Wednesday of each month, from 10am to 12 noon, at Night & Day Café on Huddersfield Road.
New members are always very welcome, so please feel free to come along and join us in a friendly, supportive environment.
A big thank you to the wonderful team at Night & Day Café for continuing to support us and helping us deliver our services right in the heart of the community. The accompanying photo shows some of our regulars – Helen, Paul, Eric and our volunteer Alison.