The Group recently sponsored Harry Paterson and his family, mum Sam and dad Neil and brother Jake, to attend a Diabetes UK Care Event weekend in Cheshire. The weekends are designed to give support, information and empower people with diabetes to enable them to maintain a normal lifestyle. Continue reading Harry Enjoyed His Weekend
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After the AGM a New Committee Line-up has Been Formed
After brilliant service to the group, Irene, Magaret and Jo have left the committee. Mike will remain as secretary and act as chairperson until replacements can be found. Mike Coombs & Mark Frape have joined the committee as committee members
Group to Benefit from Weight-y Challenge
Bob Watford, a group member, has arranged that the proceeds from a sponsored slim organised by the Occupational Health Department at GE Aviation in Cheltenham to come to the group. Last year’s “slim” raised £197 for The British Heart Foundation, the target for this year is to raise £300. The Committee and all members would like to thank Bob for arranging for the group to be the beneficiary of this event.
Glevum Voluntary Group Benefits from Salon’s Fund Raising
The local Glevum Voluntary Group of Diabetes UK has been presented with a cheque for more than £1,200, thanks to the fund-raising efforts of a Bristol Road hairdressing salon. Brother and sister team Daniel Gray and Anita Dallimore raised a staggering £1,222.30 for the group by completing a 10-kilometre run, a hair grip contest, and a half-price bank holiday open day. Continue reading Glevum Voluntary Group Benefits from Salon’s Fund Raising
Annual General Meeting Scheduled for March
The Groups AGM will be held during the March meeting on the 9th, starting at 7.45pm in the Abbeydale Sports & Social Club. The meeting is open to all, members and non members, who should arrive by 7.30pm. However, all members in particular are encouraged to attend. As well as receiving the annual reports from the Chairperson and Treasurer, elections to the committee will be made, it should be noted that all positions on the committee are up for election, but in particular that of secretary, as the current secretary is standing down.
Picnic Tea Fundraiser
Pat and Norman Douse very kindly hosted a Picnic tea, as a fundraiser for the Group, at their home on Sunday 22 Aug. The event was very successful with the weather being very kind with bright sunshine and a large gathering of group members, friends and family.
Pat put on a wonderful spread of sandwiches, savouries and cakes, and of course plenty of tea, plus something a little stronger for some. The fund raising activities were organised by Michelle, Pats daughter in law & group member, and consisted of a raffle, lucky dip, guess the weight of the cake and guess how many “stone chips” were in an ornamental vase.
Every one present enjoyed the afternoon and dug deep as just over £110.00 was raised for Group funds. I would like to say, on behalf of the Group Committee, a very big thank you to Pat & Norman for volunteering and organising the Picnic tea in their home, Michelle for the raffle etc, and also to all those who attended and gave so generously.