Galloways

12/10/2026

What's on at Galloways this week?

We've got another busy week of activities from 12–17 October!

Whether you're looking to meet new people, get active, learn something new or simply enjoy a friendly catch-up, there's plenty happening across Galloways this week.

Monday 12 October
• Walking Group with James – Anglezarke Reservoir | 10am–4pm
• Brew's Up Social Group – Southport | 10am–12pm
• Morecambe Book Club | 11am–12pm
• Clay Pottery – Southport | 12:30pm–2pm

Tuesday 13 October
• Brew's Up Social Group – Morecambe | 10am–12pm
• Assistive Technology Support Group – Morecambe | 1pm–3pm

Wednesday 14 October
• Showdown Table Top Sport | 3pm–5pm

Thursday 15 October
• Telephone Social – Remote | 11am–12pm
• VI Tennis | 12pm–2pm
• Knitting Group | 1pm–4pm
• Brew's Up Social Group – Ormskirk | 1pm–3pm

Friday 16 October
• Eye2Eye Social Group – Southport | 10am–12pm
• Showdown Table Top Sport | 2pm–4pm

Saturday 17 October
• Tai Chi | 1pm–2pm

From relaxing social groups and creative sessions to sports and outdoor adventures, our activities are a great way to connect with others, build confidence and try something different.

Interested in joining us?

Call our friendly team on 01772 744148 to find out more about our activities and how to get involved.

08/10/2026

Today is World Sight Day!

A day to raise awareness of eye health, sight loss and the importance of looking after our vision.

At Galloways, we believe sight loss shouldn't stop anyone from living a fulfilling and independent life.

From practical advice and emotional support to accessible technology and social activities, we're here to help people affected by sight loss build confidence, maintain independence and stay connected.

Want to learn more about looking after your eyes?

Our Digital Hub offers helpful information and advice from eye care professionals, including the importance of regular eye tests, recognising changes in your vision and understanding common eye conditions.

This World Sight Day, we're encouraging everyone to take care of their eye health and remember that support is available for anyone affected by sight loss.

Explore our Digital Hub and hear directly from eye care professionals: https://galloways.org.uk/digital-hub/

07/10/2026

What a way to celebrate 10 years of Brew Me Sunshine! 🧡

It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces come together today to mark this special milestone.

For the past decade, Brew Me Sunshine has been about much more than great brews and delicious food. It’s a place for friendship, connection, volunteering and community.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined the celebrations today, and to every customer, volunteer, member of staff and supporter who has been part of the journey.

Happy 10th anniversary, Brew Me Sunshine! Here’s to many more years of raising a brew together.

06/10/2026

The team at Galloways is devastated to announce the passing of Pam Whitaker, who was a much loved, dedicated member of our team for over 5 years.

Glen Sheader of Galloways fondly shared, "Pam was a lovely colleague who cared deeply about her fellow colleagues, volunteers and of course the service users that she supported. We regularly had lovely compliments from the people Pam supported, as she took great care and gave her attention to the people who were blind and partially sighted. I am sure plenty of staff, volunteers and service users that have fond memories of Pam and have their own story to tell of how they knew her. Among the things that I can say about Pam, her sense of humour was brilliant."

Our thoughts are with Pam's family at this very difficult time, who we know she loved and cherished deeply.

Rest in peace, Pam. You will be fondly remembered by us all xx

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06/10/2026

Brew Me Sunshine is turning 10!

Tomorrow, Wednesday 7 October, we’re celebrating a whole decade of Brew Me Sunshine, and everyone is welcome to join us.

Pop in, grab a brew, enjoy a birthday cupcake and some non-alcoholic fizz, and help us celebrate this very special milestone.

Come along and raise your brew with us! 🧡

Raise your brew with us! Brew Me Sunshine is turning 10!

Tomorrow, Wednesday 7 October, we’re celebrating 10 years of Brew Me Sunshine, and we’d love you to be part of it!

The cakes are ready, the non-alcoholic fizz is chilling and the balloons are going up… all that’s missing is you!

Pop in, grab a brew, enjoy a birthday cupcake and help us celebrate a whole decade of good food, great company and wonderful memories.

We’ll be joined by volunteers, regular groups, customers and friends, and everyone is welcome.

Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or you’ve only recently discovered Brew Me Sunshine, come along tomorrow and raise your brew with us to 10 years! 🧡

05/10/2026

Here’s what’s happening at Galloways this week, from Monday 5 to Saturday 10 October.

Whether you fancy getting active, meeting new people or simply having a chat, there are plenty of activities and social groups to get involved with.

Monday 5 October
• Telephone Quiz – 2:00 pm – Remote

Tuesday 6 October
• Brew’s Up Social Group – Penwortham – 10:30 am – Howick House
• Ten Pin Bowling – 12:00 pm – Soul Bowl, Morecambe

Wednesday 7 October
• Pottery Club – 10:00 am – Galloways Chorley
• Brews Up Social Group – Accrington – 12:30 pm – Hyndburn Voluntary & Community Resource Centre
• Showdown Table Top Sport – 3:00 pm – Howick House

Thursday 8 October
• Telephone Social – 11:00 am – Remote
• Brews Up Social Group with guest speaker from Age UK – Ormskirk – 1:00 pm – New Church House
• Archery – 1:00 pm – Bowmen of Pendle and Samlesbury
• Knitting Group – 1:00 pm – Howick House

Friday 9 October
• Accessible Boccia – 10:00 am – Brew Me Sunshine, Morecambe
• Brew’s Up Social Group – Garstang – 10:30 am – Garstang Methodist Church
• Showdown Table Top Sport – 2:00 pm – Howick House

Saturday 10 October
• Tai Chi – 1:00 pm – Galloways Chorley

If you’d like to find out more about any of our activities or book your place, please contact Galloways on 01772 744148.

01/10/2026

Getting creative in Southport!

Our Southport Clay Pottery Group has been busy getting hands-on and creating some brilliant pieces together.

From hearts and stars to flowers and even a smiling face, everyone has been putting their own creativity into their clay creations.

As well as learning and trying something new, the sessions are a great opportunity for people with sight loss to get together, socialise and enjoy a relaxed activity in a supportive environment.

Upcoming sessions:
Monday 12 October
Monday 26 October
Monday 9 November
Monday 23 November
Monday 7 December

12:30pm–2pm

Want to join us? Call Galloways reception on 01772 744148 to book your place.

A big thank you to Hemby Charitable Trust for making these sessions possible.

29/09/2026

Charlotte has taken her Everest Step Up Challenge on tour!

Today, she’s at Brew Me Sunshine, taking on the mountain one step at a time as she continues climbing towards her goal.

Charlotte will be at Brew Me Sunshine until 1pm today, so pop in, say hello and cheer her on while enjoying a brew and a slice of cake. Your visit will be supporting Galloways too!

Can’t make it today? Keep an eye out, as Charlotte will be returning to Brew Me Sunshine to continue her challenge.

Pop in, grab a brew and help cheer Charlotte all the way to the top!

29/09/2026

This week's round up of activities at Galloways!

Tuesday 29 September
-Brew’s Up Social Group – Morecambe – 10:00 am – Brew Me Sunshine (12 Victoria St, Morecambe, LA4 4AH)
-Assistive Technology Support Group – Morecambe – 1:00 pm – - Me Sunshine (12 Victoria St, Morecambe, LA4 4AH)

Wednesday 30 September
-Brew’s Up Social Group – Talk from Lancashire County Council Sensory Impairment Team – Chorley – 10:00 am – 1 Farrington Street, Chorley, PR7 1DY
-Brews Up Social Group – Accrington – 12:30 pm – Hyndburn Voluntary & Community Resource Centre (Cannon St, Accrington, BB5 2ER)
-Showdown table top sport – 3:00 pm – Galloways (Howick House Howick Park Ave, Preston, PR1 0LS)

Thursday 1 October
-Telephone Social – 11:00 am – REMOTE
-VI Tennis – 12:00 pm – South Ribble Tennis & Fitness Centre(Cuerden Way, Preston, PR5 6BJ)
-Brews Up Social Group – Ormskirk – 1:00 pm – New Church House Ormskirk (Church St, Ormskirk, L39 3RD)
-Knitting Group – 1:00 pm – Galloways (Howick House, Howick Park Ave, Preston, PR1 0LS)

Friday 2 October
-Eye2Eye Social Group – Southport – 10:00 am – Holy Trinity Parish Church (Hoghton St, Southport)
-Showdown table top sport – 2:00 pm – Galloways (Howick House, Howick Park Ave, Preston, PR1 0LS)
-Indoor Climbing – 2:00 pm – PrestonWall Climbing Centre (Preston, PR1 5EP)

Saturday 3 October
-Tai Chi – 1:00 pm – Galloways Chorley (1 Farrington St, Chorley, PR7 1DX)

Find out more by visiting:
https://galloways.org.uk/activities/

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27/09/2026

To round off National Eye Health Week, we’re taking a closer look at OCT eye scans with Peter Booth Opticians.

An OCT scan gives your optician a detailed view of the back of your eye, helping them see more than they may be able to during a standard examination.

This can help identify changes in your eye health and, if needed, support a more accurate referral for further investigation and treatment.

Watch the video to find out more about OCT scans and why they can be an important part of looking after your eyes.

A big thank you to Peter Booth Opticians for helping us share important eye health information throughout the week.

Remember, looking after your eye health is important all year round.