Lord Storey opens new Merseyside resource centre

Lord Storey CBE officially launched the brand new Henshaws resource centre in Liverpool on April 5th.  In his inspiring talk, Lord Storey spoke of his past experiences with sight loss at the school where he is now head teacher, and praised the work Henshaws does as well as offering his support in future events. 

The event was a chance for local professionals to see what Henshaws can offer to blind or visually impaired people in the Merseyside area, as well as officially opening the new premises.  We have plans to continue outreach and development work in Liverpool and are hoping to start new groups such as a film club (so people can enjoy audio-described films) launch a home visiting service, extend voluntary activities and actively pursue links with minority communities who experience proportionately more sight loss.

Howard Cockeram, Henshaws Chair, spoke about Henshaws legacy in Liverpool and thanked Lord Storey for his support and Nick Marr, Group Chief executive said of Henshaws ‘The VI community and the people in it have a lot to offer.  Henshaws is about trying to give people the skills to get what they want out of life.’

Bill Milner, who is visually impaired himself, first came to Henshaws when he participated in the Skillstep to Success course, and is now the Merseyside Area Manager, said ‘The new centre is fantastic and we’re delighted that Lord Storey has been kind enough to officially open the centre up to the people of Liverpool.  We hope that this is just the beginning and we will continue to provide our vital services to people who need them, with the aim of helping people to move into meaningful work’.