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Young Volunteer Receives Award after 50 Hours of Service
A teenager from West Lothian has recently received a Millennium Volunteers Award certificate in recognition of his dedicated volunteering work for Scottish War Blinded. Andrew Henry, aged 16, started volunteering at The Linburn Centre in...
Scottish War Blinded Welcomes a New Four Legged Member
A former Guide Dog has recently joined members of Scottish War Blinded at The Linburn Centre as Scotland’s first buddy dog for adults. The buddy dog scheme is run by Guide Dogs for the Blind and allows former Guide Dogs to use...
National Braille Week 4th-11th January
CELEBRITY chef Tony Singh has teamed up with children from the Royal Blind School in Edinburgh to create a special Braille recipe book in celebration of National Braille Week 2012. The cookbook is being produced in Braille and also in large...
Take part in 'Seeing it my way'
Help us make sure every blind and partially sighted person has access to the same range of information, advice and practical support by taking part in 'Seeing it my way'. 'Seeing it my way' is a new initiative developed...
Good Access Award for the Linburn Centre
The Linburn Centre has won a Good Access Award from Disability West Lothian. The award, which was announced today, commends the centre on its accessibility and conveys the organisation’s commitment to supporting individuals who...
Another Award for The Linburn Centre!
The Linburn Centre, which was designed by Page/Park Architects, has recently received a Design Award from the Glasgow Institute of Architects. The centre, which is based in Wilkieston, West Lothian, has received much architectural praise for...
Remembrance Day at The Linburn Centre
Members and staff are taking part in various services throughout November to mark their respect to veterans who have served in the armed forces. On Friday 11 th November, Scottish War Blinded member John Findlay will be...
Garden of Remembrance Service
Chief Executive Richard Hellewell yesterday attended the Royal British Legion Scotland’s annual Parade and Garden of Remembrance service in Princes Street gardens. This year, Poppy Scotland have also planted...
November kicks off with some Chutney Making
What better way to brighten up the dark evenings with some homemade chutney! Every day this week, members will be in the skills kitchen at The Linburn Centre creating an array of different types of chutney including apple and plum. ...
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Scottish War Blinded are on Facebook and Twitter! Make sure you ‘like’ us to keep up to date on all of our activities and to hear about all activities at The Linburn Centre. Click here to like our Facebook page ...
