GALLOWAYS SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND
Telephone : 01772 744148
Web site : galloways.org.uk
Charity number : 526088
ABOUT GALLOWAY'S
Galloway's Society for the Blind is, this year, celebrating its 140th Anniversary. It was founded at a meeting in the Corn Exchange, Preston on 11 March 1867 and today supports more than 6,000 blind and partially sighted people. Galloway's does not receive any statutory funding and needs to raise over £500,000 every year.
A number of fundraising events, which are detailed below, have been arranged. If you, your family, friends or colleagues would like to take part and support Galloway's, please contact our Appeals Manager, George Turner :
Telephone : 01772 753706 or 07743 825818.
Email : george.turner@galloways.org.uk.
Web site : click here.
GALLOWAY'S FUNDRAISING EVENTS
EVENTS IN 2009
| Month | Date | Event | Details |
| April | 26 | Flora London Marathon | We have already filled all our places in this year's Flora London Marathon and have started a reserve list. |
| We also have places available for every year from 2010 to 2012, so if you fancy taking part in one of the world’s most prestigious marathon races, please contact us as soon as possible. | |||
| If you have managed to obtain a place through the ballot, please consider raising sponsorship money for Galloway ’s Society for the Blind. We shall be delighted to hear from you. | |||
| June | 26 | Annual Concert at The Minster | We are pleased to announce that once again, we have secured the services of the excellent Preston Concert Band to provide the entertainment at our Annual Concert. |
| Further details will be published later, but in the meantime, why not make a note in your diary! | |||
| June | 22 to |
Strawberry Teas | Will Andrew Murray be the first British player since Fred Perry to win Wimbledon 's Men's Title? |
| July | 5 | Well, we don't yet know the answer to that, but we do know that you can celebrate Wimbledon fortnight by organising your own Strawberry Tea and at the same time raising much needed funds for Galloway 's Society for the Blind. | |
| There's plenty of scope, so whether you're in a nursing home or your own two up/two down, start planning your party now. | |||
| We are - and we'll have more details later. | |||
| August | 1 | Annual Abseil | Why don't you join us as we descend the 140 feet that is Peel Tower at Holcombe, near Ramsbottom? |
| If you don't want to do it, why don't you volunteer a friend, a workmate or even your boss? | |||
| Whether or not you have abseiled before, you will surely enjoy this exhilarating experience, safe in the knowledge that you are being looked after by experts. | |||
| August | 15 & 16 | Morecambe Bay Walk | Join our always popular walk across Morecambe Bay , led, once again by the Queen's Official Guide, Cedric Robinson MBE. |
| The walk takes in some of the county's most exhilarating scenery, so why don't you book your place today. For more details, please phone us on 01772 744148, email us at enquiries@galloways.org.uk, or visit our web site at www.galloways.org.uk. | |||
| September | 18 | Walk The Lights | Every year, more and more people join in the fun and see the famous Illuminations in the best way possible - on foot!!! Why don't you? |
| Book your place early and look forward to a great night out. | |||
| September | 20 | BUPA Great North Run | We have a limited number of guaranteed places in this year's Great North Run so, if you would like to be part of what is probably the world's most prestigious half marathon, contact George Turner now. |
| October | 10 to 18 | Trek to the Great Wall | Our international challenge for 2009 offers you the opportunity to trek the Great Wall of China, where you will be able to absorb the sights and culture of this truly mystical country. |
| The trip will take place between 10 - 18 October 2009, but alternative dates are available. | |||
| If you would like to know more about this wonderful opportunity to widen your horizons and help local blind people, please contact George Turner as soon as possible. | |||
| October | 17 | Autumn Ball | Our second "black tie ball" has been arranged for 17 October 2009. |
| There'll be a sumptuous meal followed by entertainment with the fabulous Stephen Bayliss. | |||
| Then popular DJ Darrel Edwards will be playing the music to keep you dancing until 1.00am. | |||
| Tickets are just £45.00 each and we have a special offer of tables for 10 people for £400.00. | |||
If you would like further information about these events/activities, please telephone George Turner on 01772 753706 or 07743 825818.
You can also email enquires@galloways.org.uk.
Click here to download a copy of the Galloways 2008 Fundraising Newsletter.
PLEASE HELP US TO HELP BLIND PEOPLE
Galloway's Society for the Blind ...
... are trying to find a volunteer who can offer a couple of hours a week or fortnight on a Friday afternoon to help produce their audio edition of the Catholic Universe; no experience is needed as full training and support will be given.
Volunteers record the readers using digital software on a computer, which produces a top quality recording.
If you would like to know about Galloway's Recording Studio, click here
To find out more, contact Paul Spencer on 01772 753705 or Kevin Lonergan on 01772 753702.
GREETINGS ...
I hope that you don't mind me writing to you, but thought that you might like to know that, on Saturday 1 August 2009, I shall be abseiling down Peel Tower in the hope that I might be able to raise much needed funds for Galloway 's Society for the Blind.
Please sponsor me by clicking here.
Yes, I know that I have done it before, but do you think that that makes it any less scary ? I can assure you that it doesn't.
So here's the challenge.
We still have places available, so why don't you join me ?
If you phone me on any of the numbers shown below, or if you email me, I shall let you have Consent and Sponsorship Forms.
One way or the other, I look forward to hearing from you - best wishes.
George Turner
Fundraising Manager
Mobile : 07743 825818
Telephone : 01772 753706
Reception : 01772 744148
GALLOWAY'S COMMUNITY CHOIR
Galloway's Community Choir is inviting prospective new members to join them.
The choir meets in Galloway's Society for the Blind premises at Howick House, Howick Park Avenue, Penwortham every Monday morning from 9.30am.
Musical Director, Jeff Borradaile said "we would love to see anyone who enjoys singing. They don't have to be great singers or able to read music. In fact, the only qualification is that they have to want to enjoy themselves."
Choir Secretary, Kath Jones, said "it's great fun and everyone is welcome. There are no auditions, we just ask people to turn up and join in. Later this year, we will be taking part in a choir competition at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester and it's not too late for newcomers to get involved in what will be an exciting event for us all."
The choir welcome all voices but particularly basses and tenors.
Anyone who would like more information should telephone Kath on 01772 746840 or Shelagh Bindloss, the choir's chairman, on 01772 749591.
The owner of this page is George Turner
