Galloways Club 1867- Where business meets charity
We're thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our history. Welcoming our first 20 members to 'Club 1867,' a newly established...
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- Aug 14
- 1 min
Shining a light on resilience...
Galloway's is proud to reveal it's Mid-Summer Appeal aiming to raise awareness of the challenges of sight loss. 55,700 people are living...
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- Aug 7
- 1 min
Halima's heartwarming fundraiser for Galloways...
Halima, a young supporter of Galloway's, recently organised a fundraiser that left a lasting impact. Inspired by the support her father...
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- Aug 2
- 1 min
Community unites to support 'Brew Me Sunshine' after devastating break-in...
The true spirit of the community shines through as Galloway's, witnesses an outpouring of support following a devastating break-in at its...
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- Jul 14
- 2 min
Navigating potential new challenges...
The proposed closure of train ticket offices by the government has raised concerns within the blind and partially sighted community....
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- Jul 5
- 2 min
Bringing colourful comfort to newborns in Preston...
Galloway's 'Knit and Natter' group creates rainbow blankets for newborns at Preston Hospital. Photo 1 (L-R): [Joanna Allitt, (Fundraising...
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- Jun 30
- 1 min
A Cuppa with Commons...
Speaker of the House of Commons, Lindsey Hoyle, leaves lasting impact during a visit to Galloway's Recently Galloway's had the privilege...
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- Jun 23
- 2 min
Blind veteran Bob Woof wins big in Galloway's charity lottery!
Galloway's celebrates our first jackpot winner! We are thrilled to share some fantastic news. Bob Woof, an 82-year-old blind veteran and...
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- Jun 22
- 2 min
Running with heart... our Hasanga’s unforgettable marathon journey...
Join our Galloway's 2024 running team and experience an incredible journey that challenges you physically while supporting the lives of...
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- Nov 4, 2022
- 2 min
Christmas has arrived at Galloway's
We’re proud to launch our popular Christmas shop, jam-packed with Christmas cards, decorations and gifts yule love this festive season....
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- Nov 2, 2022
- 1 min
For five consecutive years, Galloway's volunteer-led Gardening Club recognised 'Outstanding'...
Our volunteer-led Gardening Club have been recognised for the fifth consecutive year as being 'Outstanding' by the Royal Horticultural...
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- Sep 23, 2022
- 2 min
Galloway’s CEO Iain Pearson urges people to get their eyesight tested...
Galloway's are proud supporters of National Eye Health Week. A campaign to remind people why vision matters and inspire the public to be...
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- Jul 20, 2022
- 1 min
Beer & Banger Festival Drinks List
We're delighted to announce the full Drinks List for the 2022 Beer & Banger Festival
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- May 25, 2022
- 2 min
Galloway’s Goes Gliding
On Tuesday 11th May, some of our Galloway’s service users had the opportunity to try out gliding at Bowland Forest Gliding Club.
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- Apr 8, 2022
- 4 min
An introduction to Ramadan
Ramadan, the Holy Month for Muslims, started last Saturday 2nd April. Nadia, Galloway’s Learning Skills and Lifestyle Co-ordinator,...
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- Mar 3, 2022
- 1 min
Galloway’s welcomes new CEO
On 1st March 2022, Galloway's Society for the Blind welcomed new CEO Iain Pearson. This exciting appointment comes at a crucial milestone...
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- Dec 17, 2021
- 2 min
Sight loss charity Galloway’s helps Gwen and Jim celebrate 72 years of marriage
Jim and Gwen Bell can never bear to be apart and can’t wait to celebrate their 72nd wedding anniversary on Christmas Eve. The couple, who...
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- Dec 15, 2021
- 2 min
Galloway’s Santa Dash brings reindeer and hula fun
Santas were hula hooping and running their way through Penwortham to raise more than £1,500 for blind and partially sighted people as...
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- Dec 8, 2021
- 1 min
Christmas concert raises more than £1,000 for Galloway's and Preston South Rotary Club
A community choir has left people feeling ‘merry and bright’ after raising over £1,000 for two charitable causes in Lancashire. The...
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- Dec 3, 2021
- 2 min
Brew Me Sunshine wins a social enterprise award
A social enterprise cafe which supports visually impaired people and helps volunteers gain employment has been honoured in the Selnet...
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