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ℹ️ 𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙠𝙚 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙚𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨 | 𝙀𝙨𝙩. 2019 |
📍Supporting Preston & surrounding areas
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06/11/2026

💜 𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 – 𝙆𝙖𝙩𝙝! 😊

You might recognise this lovely smile from our November newsletter!

Meet Kath, who is supported by our lovely Sue C and always seems to have a smile close by.

Kath loves Irish music, enjoys getting creative with crafts and particularly loves her visits to Blue Flamingo Cafe, where you’ll often find her smiling away, enjoying the music and joining in with the instruments! 🎶

At 𝙍𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩, we know how important it is for our clients to get out and about, enjoy the things they love and stay connected with their community.

It’s not just about having a lovely day out. It’s about building confidence, feeling safe and supported, maintaining independence and, most importantly, enjoying life!

And judging by that smile, Kath certainly does! 💜💛

☎️ 01772 929636
📱 07739 331308
🌐 www.raysofsunlight.co.uk

05/11/2026

🇮🇹 𝙈𝙖𝙢𝙢𝙖 𝙈𝙞𝙖! 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙍𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙? 🇮🇹

There’s never a dull moment in the kitchen when Richard and Clarke get together! 😂

This time, Richard’s been busy preparing a delicious meatball pasta dish, with Clarke on hand to offer a little encouragement and, judging by the videos, plenty of laughs!

Between Richard’s attempt at an Italian accent and the conversation about making his own meatballs, let’s just say the pair of them found the whole thing rather amusing! 🤣

But behind all the giggles, it’s lovely to see Richard getting involved in preparing his own meals, making healthy choices and enjoying himself along the way.

And that’s what it’s all about — building confidence, encouraging independence and having a good laugh together. 💜💛

We just hope those meatballs tasted as good as the entertainment! 🍝😂

☎️ 01772 929636
📱 07739 331308
🌍 www.raysofsunlight.co.uk

03/11/2026

💜𝘼𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝘾𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙖 & 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙩!💛

Our third Cuppa & Chat took place today at The Loft Bistro, Loom Loft, Preston Docks, and what a lovely turnout we had!

19 people joined us for a couple of hours of good company, friendly conversation and plenty of laughter.

This month, we were also delighted to welcome Erin and some of her wonderful volunteers from Blue Flamingo who came along to join us. It was lovely to have them there! 💙

And judging by the concentration on those games of Jenga and dominoes, there was some serious competition going on too! 😂

It’s lovely to see these monthly get-togethers bringing people together, with familiar faces returning and friendships being made.

A big thank you to everyone who came along and helped make another session such an enjoyable one. 💜💛

Fancy joining us next time?

📅 Monday 7th December
🕙 10am–12pm
📍 The Loft Bistro at Loom Loft, Preston Docks (next to Aldi)

We meet on the first Monday of every month, and everyone is welcome. No need to book, just come along!

☎️ 01772 929636
📱 07739 331308
🌍 www.raysofsunlight.co.uk

02/11/2026

⚽ 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙡! ⚽

Over the weekend Joey had the pleasure of going along to meet 𝙋𝙚𝙣𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙢 𝙎𝙩 𝙏𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙖’𝙨 𝙐𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 8 𝙒𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙨, the fantastic young football team 𝙍𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 are proud to sponsor!

It was lovely to see the team looking so smart in their new kit, which we’ve had the pleasure of sponsoring. Don’t they look fantastic? ⚽👏

At 𝙍𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩, we believe supporting our local community is so important, and that includes encouraging the next generation to enjoy sport, build friendships and develop confidence.

We’re delighted to be part of their journey and wish the whole team a fantastic season ahead!

Good luck, St Teresa’s Under 8 Whites! 💜💛

☎️ 01772 929636
📱 07739 331308
🌍 www.raysofsunlight.co.uk

01/11/2026

🍂 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙤 𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧! 🍂

A new month is here, and so is our November newsletter! 💜💛

We’ve got plenty of lovely updates, news and useful information to share with you this month.

So pop the kettle on, make yourself a nice hot chocolate ☕, get cosy and enjoy the read!

Happy November from everyone at Rays of Sunlight! ☀️

☎️ 01772 929636
📱 07739 331308
🌐 www.raysofsunlight.co.uk

31/10/2026

👻 𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 👻

Halloween can be great fun, but lots of unexpected knocks at the door can sometimes feel unsettling especially for older people or someone living with dementia.

If you’d rather not answer the door to trick-or-treaters this evening, a few simple things can help:

* keep the front door locked
* close curtains or blinds before it gets dark
* leave outside lights off if you don’t want visitors
* consider putting a polite “No Trick or Treaters, Thank You” sign on the door
* keep familiar rooms well lit and offer a little extra reassurance if someone feels anxious or confused

A quiet, familiar evening is absolutely fine too. 💜💛

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween from all of us at 𝙍𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩.

📞 01772 929636
📱 07739 331308
🌐 www.raysofsunlight.co.uk

30/10/2026

☕️ 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝘾𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙖 & 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙪𝙥 💜

We started our Cuppa & Chat sessions back in September, with the aim of giving people a relaxed reason to get out, enjoy some company and have a good catch-up.

After our second session on the 5th October, it was lovely to see it doing exactly what we hoped, bringing people together, encouraging conversation and giving everyone a warm, friendly place to spend a couple of hours.

Our third Cuppa & Chat session takes place on Monday 2nd November, 10am–12pm at The Loft Bistro at Loom Loft, Preston Docks.

We’re also delighted that Keeley from Blue Flamingo Cafe will be joining us for our third session, bringing another friendly face and an opportunity to connect with a local organisation. 💜

There’s no need to book, just come along, take a seat and have a chat. Everyone is welcome. 💛

☎️ 01772 929636
📱 07739 331308
🌍 www.raysofsunlight.co.uk

29/10/2026

🗓️ 𝙎𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙋𝙚𝙚𝙠! 🗓️

Here's a little glimpse of something we've been working hard on behind the scenes!

Our 2027 𝙍𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙀𝙖𝙨𝙮 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧 has been thoughtfully designed with input and feedback from our staff and clients, making it both practical and enjoyable to use.
With large, easy-to-read dates, plenty of space for writing appointments and reminders, beautiful seasonal photographs, a little humour and uplifting quotes, there's something to enjoy throughout the year.

📅 £12 each – with ALL profits donated to Alzheimer's Society

We're aiming to have the calendars ready for collection or local delivery during the second week of November.

We're only printing 50 copies, and with over half already reserved, we now have just over 20 remaining!

Whether it's for yourself, a family member or a thoughtful gift, every purchase will help support a cause close to our hearts.

💜 Would you like one? Simply comment below and we'll reserve a copy for you!

☎️ 01772 929636
📱 07739 331308
🌍 www.raysofsunlight.co.uk

28/10/2026

💃🎂 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 88! 💃🎂

What a lovely way to celebrate a special birthday! ❤️

Our wonderful Dorothy turned 88 this week, and she’s certainly not letting age stop her from enjoying herself!

Rachel accompanied Dorothy to a tea dance, where she enjoyed a lovely dance with Peter from PM’s Dance Club. 💃🕺

And to make the occasion even more special, everyone joined in singing Happy Birthday to Dorothy! 🥰🎶

It’s moments like these that remind us how important it is to keep doing the things we love, enjoying good company and making wonderful memories.

A very happy belated 88th birthday to Dorothy, from all of us at 𝙍𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 💜💛

☎️ 01772 929636
📱 07739 331308
🌍 www.raysofsunlight.co.uk

26/10/2026

💜 𝘼 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝘽𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣’𝙨 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙙 💜

Yesterday, Joey and Chris had the pleasure of visiting Bamber Bridge Women's Shed to talk about 𝙍𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩, the services we provide and the difference companionship and practical support can make to people’s everyday lives.

It was a lovely opportunity to share how we help people maintain their independence, confidence and connection with their communities.

What makes this visit particularly special is that both organisations share something important helping to tackle loneliness and social isolation and bringing people together. 💜

A huge thank you to the ladies at Bamber Bridge Women’s Shed for such a warm welcome, their lovely Facebook post and the thoughtful thank-you card. It really was appreciated!

If you haven’t already, do have a look at their page and the wonderful work they’re doing to support local women.

🌐 www.raysofsunlight.co.uk
☎️ 01772 929636
📱 07739 331308

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Preston

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 10pm
Tuesday	8am - 10pm
Wednesday	8am - 10pm
Thursday	8am - 10pm
Friday	8am - 10pm
Saturday	8am - 10pm
Sunday	8am - 10pm

Telephone

+447739331308

Website

http://www.raysofsunlight.co.uk/

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