Support for Adults
Carols at Christmas, and 'going for a turkey' at our Bowling Extravaganza
What's coming up in the next few months?
This year we're planning a mix of activities ... keep checking this website for details and dates. If you're new to diabetes or you've never come to any of our events before, please get in touch as we'd love to meet you. Family, friends and partners welcome!
General Meetings in 2010
Come and join our lively evening meetings, where we'll be exchanging information, discussing topical issues, and meeting friends old and new.
All will take place at the New Madeira Hotel, 19-23 Marine Parade, Brighton. Please arrive at 7.15 for a 7.30 start. Refreshments - tea, coffeee, biscuits - are on the house!
Tuesday 11th May Drs Moira Harrison and Wendy MacFarlane from the University of Brighton Diabetes Research Group will be talking about Islet Cell Research. Feel free to ask questions and raise your concerns about this poineering area of research.
Tuesday 13th July Jo Matthews, Commissioner for long term conditions, NHS Brighton and Hove, is the person who is responsible for care of people living with diabetes in our area. It will be a great opportunity to ask what is planned for the future with regard to facilities, treatment, and developments.
Tuesday 14th September Jackie Fosbury, our local Diabetes Psychotherapist, will be talking about psychological support for people living with diabetes, especally relevant to those newly diagnosed or those struggling to manage. How can psychotherapy help? What is it? How long do you have to wait for appointments? Who can benefit?
Wednesday 12th May: Take a walk in the spring sunshine!
A group of us will be meeting up at Tongdean Lane bus stop (London Road) at 2.30 for a walk of about 1.5 miles through Withdean Park and the beautiful National Lilac collection. Time for tea? Of course! We'll be finishing at the Withdean Sportsman in Tongdean Lane for refreshments. Fancy joining us? Contact us to let us know you're coming. Or just turn up!
Sunday 13th June: Walk The Extra Mile
Come and 'Walk The Extra Mile' either for fun, or to raise funds for Diabetes UK. Register at Preston Park Brighton from 1pm. Robin Cousins MBE who has lived in Brighton for some time and is a personal friend of one of our members, will be adding a bit of glamour to our event, and he'll be starting the walk at 2pm. For more details contact us.
Tuesday 14th December: Christmas Party
Details tbc, but prepare yourself for an evening of song, good food and lively entertainment!
Just some of the highlights of past events ...
The Masons - the History, the Rituals, and the Handshakes! Thanks to Reg Barrow, Curator and Librarian of Brighton's Masonic Lodge, for a fascinating tour and intriguing insight into the little known world of Masonry. Click here to read more about our February event.
Have Yourself a Very Merry Christmas (Party) Members and newcomers came together for a festive evening of carols, a quiz and great food in December. Just right to get us into the Christmas spirit! Click here to read more.
Aaron Strikes it Lucky - Bowling Extravaganza There were strikes and spares a-plenty at our Bowling event which marked World Diabetes Day in November. Read more about our fun event.
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