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Winchester &
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Christmas
Lunch Volunteering
Cake
Break
Physiotherapy
Shining Star Award
Christmas
Lunch 2009
Chairman for our Winchester Branch
The future of the Winchester Multiple Sclerosis
Branch, includes
expanding on the successful physiotherapy service provided,
and continuing to explore new initiatives that benefit their members.
When the current
chairman Bernie steps down next year, the team is going to need a new
leader to take the branch forward into exciting times.
We would love to welcome a “Chair-in-waiting”, who will
ultimately take over from Bernie in May 2010, but in the meantime, work
alongside with him to learn the ropes and gain a great induction into
the role.
You would:
- provide leadership to the
committee
- ensure that the committee works
together as an effective team to provide services and activities
necessary to meet the needs of local people affected by MS.
- motivate and support committee
members, resolving any arising disputes or issues
- lead the team to identify and
develop new activities and services
- encourage and support recruitment
of new volunteers to the team.
You will also
have a chance
to attend forums and regional events, meeting other chairs and sharing
best
practice.
We are looking for someone who has the:
- willingness to work as part of a
team
- leadership skills
- diplomacy and listening skills
- ability to support and motivate
others
- good communication skills
By volunteering with the MS Society, you will get the opportunity to meet new people, give something back to the community and develop existing or new skills; all whilst working with a national charity, at a local level - so you can really see the difference you are making.Training and induction will be given as well as ongoing support.
For more information on this role and an informal chat to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Rachel Derby, MS Volunteer Development Officer at the National Center on 0208 438 0876 or email Rachel Derby.`
Cake Break
Look at all the lovely cakes on this table (many have already been
eaten ! ) These photos were taken by Sue Collis at her cake
break. Sandra Buchanan also held a cake Break in
Twyford Village Hall, and the Social Club held one at their meeting in
April. The money raised from these cake breaks was fantastic and
very much appreciated by the branch -- Well Done to everyone who took
part, went along to the events and sampled the goodies.
THANK YOU !
Physiotherapy Sessions
Why not come along
to the Weekly Physiotherapist group.
Sessons are weekly every Tuesday morning from 10.00 - 11.00
am.
The sessions are taken by qualified Neurological
Physiotherapists and last
for an hour. Each session is a mixture of gentle stretching
and moving exercises.
It is for anyone who has Multiple Sclerosis whether they are walking or
in a wheelchair.
The sessions are paid for by the Winchester & District Multiple
Sclerosis Branch.
It is very friendly group and everyone enjoys the light hearted social
side of the sessions.
It is held at
Hobbs Rehabilitation Centre , Bridget Lane,
Martyr Worthy, Near
Winchester.
Why not visit their website to find out more about the Centre at
http://www.hobbsrehabilitation.co.uk/
This group is being financed by the Branch,
so all members are very welcome to come along.
Winchester Physio Group Transport
Up till now the
Winchester branch has been willing to pay the transport costs for
members who attend the physio group. This
funding came from the Lottery Fund Award.
The money from
the award has now been spent, so at the committee meeting on 7th
October 2009 it was decided that the branch can no longer fund this
travel cost, particularly as the branch is now paying for weekly physio
sessions at the centre.
The funding for travel costs will end at the end of this month, October, which is the end of branch financial year. Members who have been claiming travel costs will need to get their last claims into Hilary Lawrence by the end of the month please.
This does not effect the people who use the services of Dial-a-Ride. Members who wish to use this service should continue to book up to use the service themselves.
Branch
Committee
Anne Cartwright - Shining
Star Award
Anne Cartwright working tirelessly in many roles for many years.
She has been a determined fundraiser and a deputy Chair holding the reins when
a chairman was not to be found.
But her most valuable contribution has been as our support / welfare officer.
Her caring, warm and professional approach to a multitude of problems will always be appreciated by those she has helped.
Anne has always put others first and she unreservedly deserves a Shining Star
in recognition of her work to help people affected by MS.
This accompanied the award giving and read out by the Mayor.
The picture is are of the Mayor presenting the award to Anne Cartwright.
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