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Bury Society for Blind and Partially Sighted People

Bury Society for Blind and Partially Sighted People
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Chocoholic?

Thursday 18th February 2010
For all you Chocoholics we are holding a Chocolate Party on Wednesday 3rd March from 7pm at the Centre on Bolton Street. It is free to all visually impaired people and as it is a party so bring a bottle and join in the following activities
Ferrero Rocher eating contest - the winner to represent the Society at Ramsbottom Chocolate festival. Can you beat 8 in a minute???
Chocolate fancy Dress – prize for who looks most like a chocolate (wearing brown may help!)
Chocs galore - chocolate drinks, cakes biscuits, spread, ice cream and not forgetting chocolates.
It will be chocolate licking good!!!
 

Quiz Night, 26th March, 2010.

Thursday 18th February 2010
 
Our next major fundraising event is a Quiz night which will be held at the Mosses, Cecil Street, Bury on the evening of Friday 26th March. Full details available from our Bolton Street Resource Centre or telephone Jackie Barton (0161 763 7014) – but hurry, places are limited !

Mothers Day Gift Wrapping 10th - 13th March 10am - 4pm.

Thursday 18th February 2010
They’re back! The ‘ A Team’ of Gift Wrappers return to their usual slot outside Marks & Spencer to weave their magic and do stunning wrapping on your Mothers Day gift. Call on them - you will be amazed.

Other forthcoming social events to watch out for:

Thursday 18th February 2010
April   - Curry Night at Jewel in the Crown
May   -   Mini Holiday to the Lake District
June -   Pub Grub at a country pub
July   -   Summer Trip
 August - Picnic
September - Italian Night
October - Cinema Trip
November - Chinese Night
December - Christmas Lunch
 
For details regarding these events contact us on 0161 763 7014

Lake District Mini Break

Thursday 18th February 2010
We are hoping to arrange an activity weekend at the Bury Jubilee Centre, which is based in Glenridding near Ullswater in the Lake District. The hostel was opened in 1984, and fully refurbished in 1996.
It accommodates 28 people and priority is given to young people and residents of the Bury area, facilities include a fully equipped self catering kitchen, large dining room, 3 En suite bedrooms with bunk beds sleeping 6, 10, and 12 people, a drying room and a payphone.
Activities in the area include walking, hiking, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, sailing and windsurfing, or you can just take a relaxing cruise around the Lake on a steamer.
If anyone is interested in enjoying 2 days away with like minded people, please contact Diane Webb on 0161 763 7014 and she will give you more information.

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