Call for more blind and partially sighted members and volunteers for Blackburn Acoustic Rifle Club

BLIND and partially sighted people are being encouraged to take up shooting as Blackburn and Rifle Pistol Club has reopened after Lockdown. The venue, supported by sight loss charity Galloway's, hosts visually impaired shooters under the name of Blackburn Acoustic Rifle Club every Wednesday and the group is now looking for new members and sighted volunteers. The shooting works using a combination of sound and light on the target. The light feeds an audible signal to the shooter through headphones, giving a high pitch tone when close to the target. Sighted volunteers act as spotters, assisting shooters to find the target cards.

Brendan Ahern, Galloway's volunteer and range conducting officer, said:- "The club gives people more independence and confidence. Everyone has a lot of fun and it is a great friendly atmosphere. I would really encourage volunteers to join as you can make a real difference to people's lives."

Mike Wright, 56, of Crosby, who is registered blind with a congenital eye condition, has been a member of the club for 9 years. He said:- "I enjoy shooting and I find it very relaxing. When I speak with sighted people, 1 of the 1st things they say is 'how can you shoot when you can't see what you are aiming at, but then I explain how we do it with sound. If you are blind or partially sighted and have never been able to shoot I would push anyone to give it a go."

If any blind or partially sighted people want to attend the group or act as a volunteer, on Wednesday, email:- James.Coulton@Galloways.Org.UK.

The club, based in Audley Hall Mill, Blackburn, is also happy to accommodate visually impaired shooters on an individual basis at other times, subject to availability. If anyone who is not visually impaired wants more information on the club, visit:- Blackburn-RPC.Co.UK or email:- BRPC1907@Outlook.Com.
 

Kazimier reveals Leisure Land NYE 2021 at Invisible Wind Factory

THE Kazimier collective, renowned for their extraordinary immersive events, are inviting Liverpool to their latest club night concept, a brand new unique journey into a sprawling arcade of games, karaoke bars and dance floors this NYE. It is a world made by the K-TV network for the set of a new reality game show; Leisure Land; which takes place at the Invisible Wind Factory. This is the 1st show of many which will continue into 2022. The invitation is to take part in the very 1st episode which is also set to be broadcast live. Set inside a cosmic paradise, Leisure Land allows guests to explore an alternate society using the Kazimier's pseudo currency:- 'Iced gem coin' to pay for a world of incredible games, activities and live entertainment. Contestants who barter, trade, and compete to accumulate the most Iced Gem Coin get the chance to play for the ultimate prize.

Co-founder and co-Director of IWF Laurie Crombie says:- "We are super excited to develop a large scale activity focused club night at the Invisible Wind Factory for New Year's Eve which will feature future events in 2022. It's going to be immersive and unlike anything else we have done or the City has seen. Lots of people have found a new interest in sports, activities and games during Lockdown so we are really excited to develop a new kind of club night that mixes this with live music, theatre and wider club culture. We all felt the difference from not being able to celebrate NYE last year so we are very excited to invite everyone to this new event concept which has a little bit for everyone. The Invisible Wind Factory is perfect to create a world within a world and for Leisure Land we are creating our most expansive environment yet. It's going to be like stepping into another dimension."

The live entertainment element of this multifaceted flagship event will include:- performances from the psychedelic folk collective Wanton String Band, crowd pleasing covers from Harsebax, a high octane audio visual spectacle from Dogshow and artists including:- Lupini and Twindependent Women. There will be an exclusive world premier of Jacques of All Trades teamed with a diverse offering of the best North West selectors and a Special Guest TBA in the Berlinesque basement club 'Substation' as Invisible Wind Factory sets the pace for the new year ahead. IWF's in house delicious Invisiburger will have their mouth watering food on offer to sate any appetites.

New Year's Eve will be a spectacular indulgence into recreational activities, games, food and drink, karaoke and dancing to welcome the new year in with Leisure Land, NYE 2021.