Welcome to the May issue of ‘What’s New at Walthew.’ Read about what has been happening here at Walthew House
Walthew House is a local charity providing practical and emotional support for people in Stockport living with sight or hearing loss.
The charity was founded in 1882 and is named after its founder John Walthew, a former Mayor of Stockport.
Today, we support 400+ local people each week through our range of services for both adults and young people. We rely on donations and fundraising to support our services.
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Activities & Classes
<p>Each week a range of classes and activities take place at Walthew House. Click to learn more.</p>
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Resource Centre
<p>Staffed by trained volunteers who can provide information and demonstrate specialist equipment.</p>
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Frequently Asked Questions
<p>Please click here for answers to some of the more common questions however if you wish to contact us please see the Contact Us page</p>
Latest News
Annual Review 2023
We are pleased to share our Annual Review, which details our performance and achievements over the last year. This publication
Easter Raffle 2023
Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket for this year's Easter Raffle, which was drawn here on Tuesday 4th
Soapbox race supports Walthew
We are very fortunate that our friends at Team Nexperia (situated on Pepper Road, Hazel Grove) are busy building a
Walthew House Cup 2023
We held our popular annual blind bowling event on Wednesday 22nd March, at Tenpin Parrs Wood. 17 teams took part
‘What’s New at Walthew’
Read about what has been happening here at Walthew House over the last month and what we have coming up.
Friends of Walthew House
We are extending an invitation to our wider community to become a Friend of Walthew House. Our charity is funded
Training for Wigan Athletic
We were delighted to be approached by Wigan Athletic Football Club to deliver a deaf awareness training session, including basic
‘What’s New at Walthew’
Each month we will be sharing stories about what has been happening here at Walthew House and detailing what we
John Walthew book published
'The Rags to Riches Story of the Founder of Stockport's Blind Institute' We are very excited to share the news
Lord-Lieutenant visit
We were honoured to welcome The Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Diane Hawkins, to Walthew House last week, for her first
What D/deaf People Want
Back in April 2022, Walthew House, Manchester Deaf Centre and Bolton Deaf Society consulted with our communities on 'What Deaf
Newsletter October 2022
Welcome to our October 2022 newsletter - you can read the contents below, or download a copy here. Welcome to
Mayoral visit to Walthew
We were delighted to welcome the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Stockport to Walthew House yesterday, so that they could
Learn to sign
We are very excited to announce that we are running a 10-week British Sign Language (BSL) course here at Walthew
Blind Driving Challenge Event
We took a group of our visually impaired service users up to the Three Sisters race circuit in Wigan last
Tribute to Her Majesty
Everyone at Walthew House is saddened by the news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen yesterday. Colour photograph
County fans support Walthew
A huge thank you to both home and away fans who attended the opening game of the 2022/23 football season
Fun at Stockport Pride
Staff and volunteers from Walthew House were invited to take part in this year's Stockport Pride event on Sunday 31st
Cash for Kids support
Cash for Kids is a grant-giving charity, helping children that need it most by supporting local organisations that aim to
Proms raises the roof!
Our visually impaired services users were treated to a programme of musical entertainment today at our first Walthew Proms event!
Adult Hearing Services update
Adult Hearing Services provision in Stockport has been moved from Stepping Hill Hospital to a number of different locations across
Newsletter May 2022
Welcome to our May 2022 newsletter - you can read the contents below, or download a copy here. Having been
‘Interviews’ with John Walthew
The 16th June 2022 marked the 200th anniversary of the birth of our charity’s founder, John Walthew, who was Mayor
Cheers to Stockport Beer
Walthew House were chosen as the local charity to benefit from fundsraised at the Stockport Beer and Cider Festival that
Volunteer News April 2022
It’s been over a year since the last Volunteer Newsletter, but I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself
Wherever there is a human need, there is an opportunity for kindness and to make a difference
Kevin Heath
How you can help...
We require help with a range of activities, if you would like to volunteer your time please get in touch:
Fundraising
There are a range of ways that you can raise money for Walthew House. Please click this link to go to the Fundraising Page for more information.
Volunteer For Us
Walthew House relies on its volunteers and welcomes your financial support or contribution as a volunteer. Please click here for more information.
Donate
Click here to support us.
Come and say hello!
Walthew House is open Monday – Thursday between 9:00am and 4:00pm. Our Resource Centre is open Monday – Wednesday between 10:00am and 2:30pm and appointments can be made by contacting 0161 480 2612 or admin@walthewhouse.org.uk. Staff are contactable Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm.
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