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Start date 04/07/2009
End date 25/07/2009
Location On 4/7/09 at the Holiday Inn Express, Lower Bristol Road, Bath. Also on 25/7/09 at Osborne Centre Bournemouth.
Are you a ‘people’ person? Would you like to support people affected by MS? If you answered yes, you may be interested in joining your local branch as a support volunteer! Events in Your Region
Details of the dates and venues of training days and conferences are given below.
This year we hope to have an event for carers. Branches will soon be contacted to give their views on content, location, etc. Please let your committee know what you want and would like to get out of a carers event.
If you have any suggestions for topics and venues they will be most welcome.
Please contact the regional committee.
Staff at the British Energy HQ in Barnwood, Glos, have been very busy fundraising for the MS Society and we are proud to announce they are funding two fantastic events taking place in Gloucestershire this year!
Support Volunteers.
Family Focus Day
Start date 20/09/2009
Location The Cotswold Wildlife Park
Family Focus days were inspired by a young man called Barnaby whose Mum has MS. He felt there was not enough support for families who are often left to cope alone with the impact MS has on the family and individually. He wanted to provide an opportunity for families to meet together to talk and support each other. Barnaby organised the first event in London which was a great success and involved 40 family members coming together at London Zoo. In the morning, family members talked together in separate groups according to their age and family role (e.g. groups for children/young people/partners/people with MS.) This allowed people to talk freely without other family members being present and allowing everyone to share their thoughts without feeling embarrassment or guilt. The discussions were led by highly trained facilitators. Location The Cotswold Wildlife Park
Everyone then joined together for lunch and spent the afternoon in the Zoo. At the end of the day everyone felt pleased about having the opportunity to talk with others in similar situations which helped them feel they are not alone.
Our first Family Focus Day will be held at the Cotswold Wildlife Park and will include lunch and free time in the afternoon around the Park. Places will be limited so please book early!!
Both days are entirely free of charge but entry will be by ticket only, so please book your places as soon as possible!
Family Focus Day Poster (86 kb)
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For further information or to book your places please ring Jacqui on 020 8438 0999.
Just Bike
Start date 03/10/2009
Location Coate Water Country Park, Wiltshire.
Take on the challenge of a 50K or 100K cycle and ride through some of the most stunning countryside in England. Location Coate Water Country Park, Wiltshire.
The 100K route; if you are looking for a real challenge then this is the route for you. You’ll cycle through picturesque villages, ancient tracks and rolling Downland. The circular route follows an old railway line from Swindon to Marlborough and takes in lanes and villages before heading north towards the Ridgeway and following the historic Ridgeway tracks back to Coate Water. A truly stunning ride. The 50K route; this route follows the course of the 100K route until soon after Marlborough where it heads north towards the Ridgeway and heads back to Coate Water. Still a rewarding challenge for any cyclist to complete
You can register for either route on the Just Bike website. Once you have paid a small registration fee, all the money you raise will come to the MS Society. Book today to avoid disappointment, "Click the following link"
MSS Just Bike
Just Bike poster. Oct 2009. - 35kb
Other events
Highlights
Local teacher Tim Joyner ran the London Marathon for MS 2009.
About my charity : The Multiple Sclerosis Resource CentreThe Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre (MSRC) is a national charity committed to supporting anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). We provide a 24 hour, freephone Telephone Counselling Service that is available 365 days a year, and are publishers of the MS journal, New Pathways, we also run an advisory service with a MS specialist advisor. We provide access to unbiased information and advice and encourage individuals to make choices that will empower them to maximise their potential.
Charity Registration No 1033731
MS Life 2009, Newcastle, Gateshead
MS Life NewcastleGateshead is an experiential event organised by the MS Society aimed at people affected by MS, whether personally or professionally. The main focus of MS Life is research presentations from leading Neurologists and experts explaining current areas of research, recent developments and future plans. Audiences are encouraged to ask questions and meet other people affected by MS.