|| Carers day - Monday 6th October 2008
Do you care for someone with multiple sclerosis?
Information and workshops include:
- Access to Benefits & Pensions
- Moving and Handling
- Symptom Management / Medication
Each workshop will be run in the morning and afternoon.
Wokingham Wine Festival 2008
The Wokingham Wine Festival is a wine tasting event on 6th & 7th December at Wokingham Town Hall. The MS Society is the nominated charity.
The Regional Quiz
The Gosport and Fareham branch invites you to the social event of the year, the regional quiz, with 2 teams of 6 from your branch.
New MS Awards Scheme 2009
A new awards scheme for 2009 has been announced to recognise individuals and groups, professionals and volunteers from across the MS community.
The closing date for nominations is 5th December 2008.
Walking for MileS
The time is getting close to the Walking for MileS Event on Sunday October 5th and if you haven't sent in your entry form, now is the time to do it.
Spring 2008 Newsletter
The latest regional newsletter is now available to download.
Training Available
There are training details on offer from Volunteer Centres and Voluntary Organisations throughout England on the MS branchzone webpages.
Courses include:
- Microsoft/IT training
- How to be a successful Chair
- How to recruit volunteers
- Communication skills.
The course are updated every month so if you don’t see anything available in your local area, keep an eye out or do contact the centre, as they don’t always publicise what they have on offer until you contact them. Most courses are very cheap and sometimes free.
Become a Web Volunteer
· Interested in developing your training or web skills?· Want to help support local activities?
· Like meeting and helping people?
This is your opportunity to be part of the MS Society’s national web volunteering programme that will provide you with great experience while also helping people with multiple sclerosis.
The MS Society is looking for potential volunteers in the Thames Valley region to help with developing the region’s branch web sites. In particular, we are looking for people interested in the role of Branch Website Support Volunteer.
Call for Volunteers
Places are still available for Regional Volunteers. Contact the Local Support Development Officer or the local support team at the MS Society on 020 8438 0924 for further information.
