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Yo-Ho-Ho! The Galloway’s Santa Dash is making a big return
Ready, steady... dash! Galloway's is bringing back its popular Santa Dash to Penwortham next month and you are invited to join in the...
Nov 10, 20212 min read
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Have a laugh at our Galloway's Christmas Party on Zoom
If you don’t get a thanks for opening the door for someone, don’t take offence! Visually impaired comedian James Connell has countless...
Nov 5, 20213 min read
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Join a festive concert to support Galloway's and Preston South Rotary Club
Families are invited to attend a festive concert in Penwortham next month. The Friends of All Hallows Community Choir will host its...
Nov 3, 20212 min read
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Join our acoustic shooting club for visually impaired people in Blackburn
You don't need your sight when shooting with Blackburn Acoustic Rifle Club. Members of the club, who are all visually impaired, go...
Oct 29, 20212 min read
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Blind and partially sighted people at Galloway's enjoy a thrilling day out on the race tracks
Blind and partially sighted people experienced the thrill of being behind the wheel again during a sight loss charity’s annual driving...
Oct 22, 20212 min read
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Team Galloway's raises £7,873 during the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon
A team of four runners raised more than £7,800 for blind and partially sighted people as they took on the mighty 2021 Virgin Money London...
Oct 4, 20212 min read
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National Eye Health Week 2021: The importance of good eye care
We are passionate about providing the best practical and emotional support to help people with sight loss continue to live full and...
Sep 22, 20212 min read
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Fun at the water park!
Members of the Galloway’s Get Active group had a blast during two separate residential trips to Water Park Lakeland Adventure Centre in...
Sep 22, 20213 min read
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Galloway’s reduces social isolation amongst visually impaired people with funding from Freemasons
Galloway's has reduced social isolation amongst people with sight loss by up to 43 per cent during the pandemic, thanks to a two-year...
Sep 21, 20212 min read
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Galloway's honoured with Coronavirus Pandemic City Hero Award
Galloway's has been honoured with an award for its work in supporting blind and partially sighted people during the pandemic. Preston...
Aug 25, 20212 min read
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A golfing tournament raises £100 for sight loss charity Galloway’s
A veterans golf tournament has raised £100 for sight loss charity Galloway’s. Members of Ashton Golf Centre in Lancaster played for the...
Aug 12, 20211 min read
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Thank you to everyone who helped to raise more than £20,000 during the Galloway's Morecambe Bay Walk
Around 800 walkers made the epic journey across Morecambe Bay, helping to make a Lancashire sight loss charity’s first face to face...
Aug 4, 20212 min read
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How the Galloway’s Tech Ability project helped Rachel plan her wedding online
A visually impaired woman who had written off accessing the digital world has now planned her wedding online thanks to sight loss charity...
Aug 2, 20213 min read
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Galloway's announces The Fox Group as main event sponsors for The Beer & Banger Festival
Galloway’s is delighted to announce The Beer & Banger Festival in Walmer Bridge is sponsored by The Fox Group. The Fox Group consists of...
Jul 20, 20211 min read
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Galloway's is a finalist for the AbilityNet Tech4Good Awards
Galloway’s has been recognised for its work in using assistive technology to improve the lives of blind and partially sighted people...
Jul 6, 20212 min read
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Galloway's Tech Ability: Collaboration is the key!
At Galloway’s, we like to share our knowledge and experiences. Whether that is giving sight loss advice to the people who use our...
Jul 5, 20213 min read
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How a lockdown hobby is raising money for Galloway's in memory of a much loved dad and grandad
A woman who took up painting to pass the time during lockdown is selling her art work to support blind and partially sighted people in...
Jul 1, 20212 min read
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How assistive technology training with Galloway's Tech Ability has given Gordon 'his life back'
Remote tech support has given West Lancashire resident Gordon Read his ‘life back.’ The 88-year-old from Hesketh Bank was one of 13...
Jun 22, 20213 min read
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Galloway’s to take over the Beer and Banger Festival in Walmer Bridge
Galloway’s will be taking over the popular Walmer Bridge Beer and Banger Festival, as it returns this year, taking place from Friday...
Jun 18, 20212 min read
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How a woman's coastal walk for Galloway’s turned into a surprise proposal
A nurse who walked 130 miles for Galloway's to celebrate her 60th birthday describes the heart-warming moment her fiancé proposed to her....
Jun 8, 20213 min read
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