Our mission is to support people of all ages who have a sight loss and to enable them to gain an independent lifestyle, at the same time as minimising the effects of reduced vision.

Morecambe Bay Walk

Would you like to join us in the North West's most popular adventure, walk across Morecambe Bay on Bank Holiday Monday, 25th August and raise money for Local Blind People.

Family, friends, children and dogs are all welcome, for walk details and sponsor forms please contact 01772 744148.

Congratulations

Our congratulations and thanks go to Michael Briggs, who completed the Prague Half Marathon on 29th March and raised more than £1,300 for Galloway’s Society for the Blind.

Michael, who is an accountant and is a partner with Moore & Smalley in Preston, didn’t even tell us what he was doing this until he told us about the achievement and now he will be representing us in the BUPA Great North Run, so well done, Michael.

Amazingly, Michael didn’t start running until he was 40 years old. He is now 48 and has competed in 55 races, ranging from 10k’s to full marathons. His ambition is to complete 100 races by the time that he is 55. That’s a lot of miles still to come. Our picture shows Michael receiving his Certificate of Achievement from George Turner.

Paintball Action

In association with Delta Force, we are pleased to offer the chance to experience the thrill of a day’s paintballing. Priority passes, which admit up to eight people to any one of Delta Force’s 20 centres nationwide, are on sale at Galloway’s for just £49.99.

The passes do not include the cost of paintballs, which can be purchased on the day, but the organisers promise a day to remember, starting at 9:00am and going on to 4:00pm and beyond. So why not organise a day out with you works colleagues or get a group of friends together? For more information contact George Turner.

Trek to The Great Wall – 10th to 18th October 2009

We are delighted to announce that our international challenge for 2009 offers the opportunity to trek the Great Wall of China, where supporters will be able to absorb the

The trip will take place between 10th and 18th October 2009. We are told that this is the best time of the year to make the journey and if you book before 31st July 2008, you could save nearly £75 off the registration fee.

The Olympic Games are bound to increase the interest in this fascinating part of the world and early booking is recommended. If you would like to know more about this wonderful opportunity to widen your horizons and help local blind people, please contact George as soon as possible.