Many local theatres and concert venues have price concessions available to visually impaired people and/or a companion and make provision for guide dogs. Some may offer seats near the front of the auditorium. Enquire when booking.
Don't Miss The Show! is an organisation that provides a companion to accompany you to the theatre or concert of your choice. Contact Hazel Roy (telephone 0161 228 6255 extension 304).
Bury metro libraries' visual impairment service
The visual impairment service aims to provide access for people with sight problems to the leisure, information and educational resources offered by Bury libraries and to provide information relating to sight loss. The service is open to anyone who has problems reading printed material. You do not have to be a library member to use the equipment provided. To borrow items from the library, just join in the usual way. People with serious sight problems are exempt from many library charges. Further information from visual impairment librarian on 0161 253 7512.
Bury society for blind and partially sighted people are based at:
36, Bolton Street,
Bury, BL9 0LL.
Telephone 0161 763 7014.
Fax 0161 763 3395.
The aim of the society is to enhance the quality of life for all visually impaired people within the Bury Metro area.
The society are open from 9.30 am to 4.00 p.m., Monday to Friday and staff are available to offer advice and information on different aspects of visual impairment. There is also a resource centre where a whole range of specialised equipment designed to help in the home or with leisure activities is available at concessionary prices.
