Galloways

If you’re in Morecambe this summer, why not visit Brew Me Sunshine? It’s not just a café; it’s a community hub where all profits support the charity, reaching more blind and partially sighted people across the community.

Good food, good coffee, and a great cause—we’d love to see you there. 🧡

We’re excited to share that Central Radio North West has generously donated an advertising package as a raffle prize for our upcoming Galloways Charity Ball! This is a fantastic opportunity for our guests to gain valuable exposure while helping to support local people living with sight loss.

Don’t miss out—book your tickets today and join us for a special evening! Link in comments!

Central Radio Donates Advertising Package as Raffle Prize for Galloways Charity Ball Central Radio is proud to announce its donation of an exclusive advertising package as a raffle prize for the highly anticipated Galloways Charity Ball, set to take place on November 9, 2024.

Planning your week just got easier! At Galloways we’re passionate about accessibility and making sure everyone knows when and where their favorite talks and events are happening. Call our weekly activity line anytime, day or night, to stay in the loop.

📞 Save the number: 0161 250 0974 (local rate)
🔄 Updated every Friday!

Are you passionate about gardening and looking for a supportive community? Our Gardening Club is designed for local people living with sight loss. Our group meet regularly to share tips, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with others who share a love for plants and nature.

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
10:00am-2:00pm
Howick House, Penwortham, Preston PR1 0LS, UK

Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, our club welcomes everyone. It’s a wonderful way to stay active, learn new skills, and make new friends. To find out more please email [email protected] 🧡

We’re thrilled to welcome new members to the 1867 Business Club! Together, we can make a real difference for to support local people living with sight loss.

Why Join Us?

🧡 Make a positive impact
🧡 Connect with great leaders
🧡 Innovate and empower lives
🧡 Be part of a supportive community

Interested? Contact Kelly Love, our Corporate Lead for more information. [email protected]

We’ve got an exciting opportunity tomorrow! We’re heading over to Bootle, Sefton, to join the Blind Trojans Baseball Team for a training session. At Galloways, we’re eager to start our own blind baseball team, and we’re looking for a few more players—maybe that’s you?

This is a great chance to get involved, try the sport, and connect with others.

Here’s the plan:

Leaving from Penwortham at 4:30 PM
Back around 8:00 PM
Need a lift? We’ve got pick-ups from Preston bus and train station

Where: Norman Wells Ballpark, Maguire Ave, Bootle L20 9PQ
When: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Don’t forget to bring some drinks and snacks, and feel free to bring your friends and family—everyone’s welcome!

Blind Baseball — Liverpool Trojans Blind Trojans lead the way.The Blind Trojans are the first domestic Blind Baseball team to be founded in the UK.This process has been led from the start by Merseyside Athlete Matt Cliff, who is himself a blind athlete who has competed at international events. But what is Blind Baseball? Matt explain...

Curious about what's happening at Galloways? We've got a fantastic range of activities and support services that are inclusive and welcoming for people living with sight loss. Whether it's fun events, learning opportunities, or support groups, there's something for everyone.

Visit our website to stay updated and learn how to get involved - https://buff.ly/3pF3UDY

Get Ready for an Unforgettable Night! ✨

Our Charity Ball on the 9th of November at Ribby Hall, Preston, promises an evening of excitement and elegance. Look forward to:

🎵 Live music and entertainment
🍽️ Dinner and drinks
🎁 Auctions and raffles with amazing prizes

📅 Date: 9th November
📍 Venue: Ribby Hall, Preston

Don't miss out! Grab your tickets now and join us for a night of fun raising vital funds for local people living with sight loss.

Book Now - https://buff.ly/3LKU8YP

📚 Happy National Book Lovers Day! 📚

We’re celebrating all the book enthusiasts out there! Don’t forget to join our Talking Together Book Club on Monday, August 12, 2024, from 11:00am-12:00pm. Our monthly book club welcomes you to share your thoughts with other book lovers on a specially chosen ‘book of the month’.

This is a telephone-based group, so it’s easy for everyone to join. We can’t wait to discuss some great reads with you! For more information how you sign up please email [email protected] 🧡

Win Big, Change Lives! Play our charity Lottery. With only £1 per play, you could win £25,000 and help us make a difference in the lives of local people living with sight loss! Our charity lottery is a step towards creating a brighter future for individuals facing visual impairments. Join our game today.

Join today - https://buff.ly/3rljV2J

Did you know we have a Digital Hub on our website? Thanks to funding from Eric Wright Charitable Foundation, we’re working to improve and enhance this area. There's already lots of great information available, but stay tuned for even more coming soon!

https://buff.ly/4dtSDtN

We understand that the recent events have left many people feeling concerned and vulnerable. At Galloways, we support Lancashire Police in their commitment to protecting our communities and maintaining peace.

For more information on the steps being taken, please read the statement from Lancashire Police here:

Statement from ACC Phil Davies:

"We know the past few days and weeks have left some people in our communities feeling concerned and vulnerable. We know others are worried about further protests and disruption.

As the police, it is our responsibility to protect you and keep you safe. We do this by working very much in partnership with other public services.

We want to let you know, ahead of this week, what we are doing and be very clear to those in our communities, we will support you and as always, ensure the safety of the public.

We continue to have a robust policing response in place to tackle possible disorder.

We are monitoring information at a local and national level around possible disruption, enabling us to have the right level of resources on duty to respond to any incidents safely and robustly in Lancashire, where required to do so. Additional officers have been identified and are on standby if required.

We will not stand by if disorder begins, or vandalism takes place. Arrests will be made either immediately or retrospectively.
To those seeking to commit these offences, let this be a message to you: we will identify you, we will find you, and we will bring you to justice.

We continue to work with communities and partners to ensure we are ready to respond to any concerns or incidents and have been grateful for the public’s support.

We would encourage people to go about their business as normal. We continue to police Lancashire as usual and as always, the priority is public safety.

We have seen lots of information circulating online about possible events in Lancashire that haven’t come to anything, so please think twice about what you read, share and believe from online sources. There are a lot of motivations for why people may be sharing information so be critical and if in doubt, look to trusted voices such as the police and your community leaders.

Police and communities are stronger together. We need the good people of Lancashire to keep us informed.

If anyone has any information regarding pre-planned disorder or criminality, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111"

LANCASHIRE POLICE - Statement from Lancashire Police We know the past few days and weeks have left some people in our communities feeling concerned and vulnerable. We know others are worried about further protests and disruption. As the police, it is our responsibility to protect you and keep you safe. We do this by working very much in partnership wi...

If you are living with sight loss or know someone who is, contact us today. With our team's lived experiences, we understand your journey and are here to support you every step of the way. 🧡

Call - 01772 744148
Email - [email protected]

Exciting news! Our latest edition of Bring Me Sunshine is ready to hit doors this Bank Holiday weekend, and we’d love for you to get your copy. It’s packed with inspiring stories, updates, and much more. Sign up now to receive it directly!

Subscribe here: https://buff.ly/44JD0uF

Good Luck Nigel Walker!

Tomorrow, Nigel Walker, who despite living with sight loss, will be skydiving to raise money for Galloways. His commitment to supporting others with similar challenges is incredible.

Join us in wishing Nigel the best as he takes this leap. Don't worry there is still time to support his fundraising pledge. Click here - https://buff.ly/3SCPEHD

We're behind you all the way Nigel!

Inspired? Email our fundraising team today to find out how you can support local people living with sight loss - [email protected]

We are thrilled to announce that is sponsoring our Charity Ball on Saturday, 9th November at Ribby Hall in Preston! A huge thank you to CHEC for their generous support. The ball will raise money to support local people living with sight loss, helping us make a greater impact in the community.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening—book your tickets today!

https://buff.ly/4cOiufP

This week, join us for ! Meet others living with sight loss, share your experiences, and enjoy coffee and biscuits together. There's a small charge to help cover costs. We are looking forward to meeting you this week!

🧡 Southport - Monday 5th August
10:00am-12:00pm
The Cherish Centre, Albert Road, Southport, PR9 0LN

🧡 Morecambe - Tuesday 6th August
10:00am-12:00pm
Brew Me Sunshine, 12 Victoria St, Morecambe LA4 4AE, UK

🧡 Chorley - Wednesday 7th August
10:00am-12:00pm
Galloway's Chorley, 1 Farrington St, Chorley PR7 1DX, UK

Exciting News!

Our friend John Eaton has been appointed as Head Coach for the Great Britain Blind Baseball team! 🏆 With his experience and dedication, John is set to lead the team to new heights at the WBSC BlindBaseball International Cup at Farnham Park this September.

Let's rally behind John and the incredible athletes of GB Blind Baseball as they showcase the power of visually impaired sports. Good luck, team! 👏🇬🇧

📅 Save the Date: September 27-29
📍 Location: National Baseball and Softball Complex, Farnham Park

Read More - https://www.britishbaseball.org.uk/news/john-eaton-appointed-as-head-coach-for-gb-blind-baseball?fbclid=IwY2xjawEaAmBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHaDUeEJXLsNEJzbOeNAseniALZBjn-Tgiok3x8VDDctJmHu47qBqYPpfZw_aem_NDsNAzhWHYmsJQ7u06OqBg

JOHN EATON APPOINTED AS HEAD COACH FOR GB BLIND BASEBALL — British Baseball Federation John Eaton has been appointed as Head Coach of the Great Britain Blind Baseball team for the WBSC Blind Baseball International Cup at Farnham Park at the end of September.

🌟 What’s Happening This Week at Galloways? 🌟

Visit our website to stay updated on all the activities and support we’re offering for people living with sight loss. We’re here to help you stay connected, informed, and empowered.

👉https://www.galloways.org.uk/weekly-diary 👈

Support local people living with sight loss. Your donation, whatever the amount, can provide crucial assistance. Donate today and make a real impact on your community.

Donate Today - https://buff.ly/40T9y3N

We’re thrilled to share that some of our service users recently went scuba diving for the first time at Capernwray Diving & Leisure Ltd in Lancaster. Thanks to the 'Primary Club', ten visually impaired individuals had the opportunity to explore the underwater world.

The feedback was amazing—many described it as an incredible and unforgettable experience. It's fantastic to see our community members enjoying such unique activities.

Thanks to everyone who made this possible. We look forward to more great experiences ahead! To find out more about the services and activities we provide, please email [email protected] 🧡

Blind group's first dive with trailblazer scuba diver "It was so magical," says a visually impaired man after going scuba diving for the first time.

🌟 We're Welcoming New Members! 🌟

Join our 1867 Business Club and help us make a real impact to local people living with sight loss.

Why Join Us?

🧡 Make a meaningful difference
🧡 Connect with like-minded people
🧡 Empower lives through innovation
🧡 Be part of a supportive community

Ready to make a positive change and grow personally and professionally? Email Kelly Love, our Corporate Lead, at [email protected]

What's on at Galloways this week?

Here's just a snippet of everything our service users can take part in next week! Check out the weekly diary on our website for more information regarding times and location: https://buff.ly/3pF3UDY. Alternatively, please call us on 01772 744148 to find out more.

You can also sign up to our weekly newsletter for all Galloways news and what's on straight to your email!

[Image description: Graphic describes activities coming up for the week:
Chorley Walk: Monday 29th, Chorley,11am-3pm
VI Cricket: Tuesday 30th, Mawdesley Cricket Club, 11:30am-1pm
Pottery Club: Wednesday 31st, Galloways Chorley, 10am-12:30pm
Indoor Climbing: Friday 2nd, PrestonWall, 11am-1pm
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY - WATER PARK - 19th-23rd AUGUST.]

Corporate Challenge Spotlight - David Blackburn from Sagar Insurances!

Thank you to the David for coming on board our Corporate Challenge and turning £50 into as much as possible to support sight loss!

David hosted a fantastic Networking Event at Porsche last month and raised over £500! David has been a Corporate Supporter of Galloways for almost a year now and has been involved in a variety of events and fundraising initiatives including Galloways Get Me Out of Here!

We can't wait to see what else you get involved with as part of your Corporate Challenge!

To find out how you can fundraise for local people living with sight loss, please email [email protected]

Early bird offer!

Join us for our Charity Ball this November! Wear your best attire, take part in a silent auction, have a delicious three course meal with live music and more... all whilst raising vital funds for your local sight loss Charity!

Book before Wednesday 31st July and save 10% on your tickets or table! Use code 'EB' at checkout, purchase here: https://buff.ly/4cOiufP

Mattel has released their first ever 'Blind Barbie'

This Barbie doll will come with a cane and dark glasses and will feature textured clothing so children who are blind or have low vision, can feel the outfits she's wearing. As well as this, on her box, 'Barbie' will be written in Braille.

It's great to see this step forward in inclusivity!

First ever 'Blind Barbie' doll released by toy-maker Mattel Mattel has released its first ever blind Barbie doll

Charity Golf Day! In partnership with Daniel Scanlan from VW Lookers Preston, we are holding a Charity Golf Day on Thursday 26th September, at Shaw Hill Golf Club.

Teams are already limited for this popular event! This event is just £400 per team of four, which includes food and refreshments in the morning and afternoon tea. Enjoy a day of Golfing whilst raising vital funds for your local sight loss Charity.

Please email [email protected] for more information or to register your interest!

Exciting Opportunity!

We have places available for the London Marathon! If you’ve ever wanted to run this iconic race, now is your chance. Join our team and help raise funds for those living with sight loss.

Every step you take and every mile you run will make a huge difference, providing essential services and support to our community.

Find out more and register your interest here: https://buff.ly/4eVRzk9

Thank you so much to The Gujarat Temple in Preston for raising £2,700 through The Bhajan Sammelan Fundraiser!

Michelle (Community Fundraiser) and Hasanga (Chief Operating Officer) were kindly invited to their presentation yesterday.

We asked Ishwer Tailor, President of the Temple why they chose to fundraise for Galloways, and this is what he said:

“The Society appreciates the services Galloways provides to partially sighted and blind people. We have known of their activities for many years and felt it was fitting to raise funds for an organisation that cares for others.”