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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...
Jul 5, 20232 min read
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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...
Jun 30, 20231 min read
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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...
Jun 23, 20232 min read
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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...
Jun 22, 20232 min read
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Galloway's and Optelec Community Information Days
Knowing which products are best for you can be daunting, especially when technology’s involved. Galloway’s has teamed up with Optelec, a...
May 30, 20232 min read
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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....
Nov 4, 20222 min read
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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...
Nov 2, 20221 min read
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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...
Sep 23, 20222 min read
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Beer & Banger Festival Drinks List
We're delighted to announce the full Drinks List for the 2022 Beer & Banger Festival
Jul 20, 20221 min read
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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.
May 25, 20222 min read
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An introduction to Ramadan
Ramadan, the Holy Month for Muslims, started last Saturday 2nd April. Nadia, Galloway’s Learning Skills and Lifestyle Co-ordinator,...
Apr 8, 20224 min read
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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...
Mar 3, 20221 min read
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Galloway's Coronavirus update: Entering the New Year
Correct as of December 22nd 2021. Please note face to face activities are subject to change in line with any government announcements...
Dec 22, 20212 min read
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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...
Dec 17, 20212 min read
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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...
Dec 15, 20212 min read
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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...
Dec 8, 20211 min read
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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...
Dec 3, 20212 min read
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Brew Me Sunshine shortlisted for enterprise awards
A social enterprise which supports blind and partially sighted people has been shortlisted in this year’s Selnet Enterprise in Society...
Nov 26, 20211 min read
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Galloway's Gardening Club scoops Outstanding award from RHS and North West in Bloom
Volunteers at the Galloway's gardening club, based in Penwortham, have been honoured with an Outstanding commendation from Royal...
Nov 24, 20211 min read
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Come and visit the Galloway's Grotto in Preston this Christmas
A little seasonal magic is returning to a Preston shopping centre this year, as the Galloway’s Grotto is back. Sight loss charity...
Nov 18, 20212 min read
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