Key Dates – July 2026
| Wed 1st | 12 noon | Outdoor Bowling for people with Visual Impairments: ECES vs Kerridge Bowls Club | Packhorse Bowling Club, Macclesfield |
| Fri 3rd | 1pm – 3pm | Macclesfield Support Group: “The work of the Humane Research Trust – research without animal” – with Sarah Henley | Townley Hall SK11 6HZ |
| Fri 3rd | 1pm – 3pm | Poynton VIP Outdoor Bowling Group Contact Vic Taylor 01625 521511 |
Poynton Sports Club This group is not organised by ECES |
| Sun 5th | 11am – 4pm | Meet us at the Knutsford Makers Market | Princess St, Knutsford WA16 6BU |
| Wed 8th | 10am – 12 noon |
Outdoor Bowling for people with Visual Impairments No experience needed |
Packhorse Bowling Club, Macclesfield |
| Wed 8th | Get in touch for more details | Congleton Support Group Summer Lunch – Booking Essential | No. 15, Congleton |
| Fri 10th | Get in touch for more details | Outdoor Bowling for people with Visual Impairments: ECES Vs Congleton Coronation Bowls Club | Congleton Coronation Bowls Club |
| Mon 13th | Minibus trip | Visit to Arley Hall | Fully booked |
| Mon 13th | 1pm – 3pm | Poynton VIP Outdoor Bowling Group Contact Vic Taylor 01625 521511 |
Poynton Sports Club This group is not organised by ECES |
| Wed 15th | 10am – 12 noon |
Outdoor Bowling for people with Visual Impairments No experience needed |
Packhorse Bowling Club, Macclesfield |
| Wed 15th | 2.30pm – 4pm | Knutsford Café Coffee Club: Drop in and meet others living with VI for information and support |
The Lost and Found, Knutsford WA16 6BY |
| Thurs 16th | 10am – 12 noon | Men in Sight: “Breaking the silence”, encouraging men affected by sight loss to talk | Townley Hall, Townley St, SK11 6HZ |
| Thurs 16th | 10.30am – 12 noon | Handforth Café Coffee Club: Drop in and meet others living with VI for information and support |
Costa Coffee The Paddock, Handforth, SK9 3HQ |
| Thurs 16th | 2pm – 3.30pm | Congleton Café Coffee Club: Drop in and meet hosts Dianne and the team |
Lion and Swan, Congleton CW12 1AH |
| Fri 17th | 1pm – 3pm | Poynton VIP Outdoor Bowling Group Contact Vic Taylor 01625 521511 |
Poynton Sports Club This group is not organised by ECES |
| Mon 20th | 10am – 12 noon | Tea and Tech Peer Support group: Make the most of your smartphone or tablet | ECES Office, Macclesfield SK10 1EB |
| Wed 22nd | 10am – 12 noon |
Outdoor Bowling for people with Visual Impairments No experience needed |
Packhorse Bowling Club, Macclesfield |
| Wed 22nd | 2pm – 4pm | Congleton Support Group: Dementia awareness |
New Life Church, CW12 4EY |
| Fri 24th | 11am – 12 noon | West Park Walk: A gentle and sociable stroll around the park | Booking essential |
| Fri 24th | 1pm – 3pm | Poynton VIP Outdoor Bowling Group Contact Vic Taylor 01625 521511 |
Poynton Sports Club This group is not organised by ECES |
| Mon 27th | 2pm – 4pm | Poynton Support Group: Your directory of useful contacts for helplines, transport and more | Poynton Methodist Church SK12 1RB |
| Tues 28th | 1pm -3pm | Wilmslow Support group: Research and developments in the treatment of Macular Disease with Prof. Luminita Paraoan | Wilmslow Library SK9 1NW |
| Wed 29th | 10am – 12 noon |
Outdoor Bowling for people with Visual Impairments No experience needed |
Packhorse Bowling Club, Macclesfield |
| Fri 31st | 1pm – 3pm | Poynton VIP Outdoor Bowling Group Contact Vic Taylor 01625 521511 |
Poynton Sports Club This group is not organised by ECES |
Make an appointment to try the RayBans Meta glasses. Also try out our other equipment that can read your letters and magazines aloud to you
Coming soon!
- Wednesday 12th August: Walk in Congleton Park with café stop – Contact us for more details
- Tuesday 18th August: Minibus to the National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port – Booking essential
- Sunday 30th August: Meet us at Macclesfield Treacle Market for games and gifts
- Tuesday 8th September: Gentle sensory walk at the Bollington Walking Festival
A big THANK YOU to all our sponsors:
- Nisa Local Tytherington for sponsoring our Macclesfield group
- Congleton Lions for sponsoring our Congleton Support Group
- Mr Brook for sponsoring our Wilmslow Support Group
- Rotary Club of Macclesfield Castle for sponsoring Men in Sight
- Café Mustard for supporting Men in Sight



