Social Groups & Activities

At Galloways, our social groups and activities are designed to connect you with others who share similar experiences.

Social groups are a fantastic way to enjoy a new experience, participate in activities, build friendships, and find support. Check out our calendar to see what’s happening.

While most of our activities may have a small fee, it’s important to recognise that these fees are essential for sustaining the future of our services. As operational costs have increased for us, your participation directly supports our programme’s continuity and growth. By joining our activities, you are investing not only in your own well-being but also in the sustainability of Galloways, ensuring that we can continue providing valuable support and opportunities to local people living with sight loss.

Check out our calendar to see the exciting sports events and activities we have planned. Join us to stay fit, have fun, and connect with others in a supportive environment.

Upcoming Events

Why get involved with Galloways?

Connect with others

Our activities offer a welcoming space to meet people who understand your experiences. It’s a chance to build genuine connections and share time with others who truly get it.

Recharge in a Supportive Environment

Life can be challenging, but our activities give you a chance to relax, have fun, and recharge in a space that’s designed to be comfortable and supportive.

New Experiences

Whether you’re exploring a new hobby or just enjoying a casual get-together, our activities provide a simple way to bring more enjoyment into your day.

Join a Welcoming Community

Joining our activities isn’t just about participation—it’s about being part of a community that values and uplifts each other. Your presence makes a difference

Get Active

Our Get Active team offers inclusive sports experiences designed for individuals with sight loss, ensuring everyone can stay active and healthy. From team sports to individual exercises and recreational activities, we provide the support you need to participate fully, regardless of your ability.

With a recent grant from Sport England, we’re thrilled to expand our programs, bringing more accessible activities to the heart of the community for those with sight loss.

Join us to stay fit, have fun, and connect with others in a welcoming and supportive environment.

A service user is participating in Showdown. A new game launched at the charity. The service user has a red glove on his left hand, holding a rectangular paddled bat, hitting a yellow ball whilst resting his other hand on the board.

A group of service users walking along Preston Docks, smiling and enjoying the waterfront.

Our Activity Coordinator, James, is waving to the camera on the lake windsurfing.

A woman playing blind baseball, confidently swinging the bat with a smile on her face as she enjoys the game.

Dial in to hear what’s going on

Making things as easy and accessible as possible for those wanting to plan their week of activities is important to us. We want to ensure everyone can find out when and where their favourite talks and events are running that week.

You can call the weekly activity line at any time of day or night, meaning you always know what is on and what you can get involved in for the week ahead. It’s updated every Friday!

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Learn more

Whether you’re interested in joining a regular social group, trying out a new hobby, or just looking for a place to connect with others, we’ve got something for you. Contact us to learn more about what’s happening and how you can get involved.