Latest Branch Newsletter for May 2013

 Contact:-­‐ 01962 623608 or win.ms@btopenworld.com website:-­‐ www.mssociety.org.uk/near-­‐me/branches/winchester-­‐and-­‐district-­‐branch eb Winchester & District Multiple Sclerosis Branch Newsletter – May 2013 In this edition thank you those members who made contributions to this booklet). 1. Celebration Party of the MS Society 60th Anniversary 2. News from the Branch 3. Dates for your diary 4. Annual Meeting of the Winchester & District Branch MS Branch Each member present will be given a copy of this booklet has a keepsake. To reply to the invitation please contact : 1. The Helpline 01962 623608 or 2. The web address win.ms@btopenworld.com or 3. 40 Harrow Down, Badger Farm Winchester. SO22 4LZ -­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐000-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐ Have you returned your RSVP for the invitation to the 60th Anniversary of the MS society Party. It is being held on 19th May 2013 at 2.00 for 2.30 pm in Littleton Memorial Hall at Littleton, SO22 6QL. 2. News from the Branch * Fundraising The Tin Collection in Winchester High Street . What a superb effort. It raised £646.00. Well done all who were collectors, and to Peter Hazelgrove and Hilary Lawrence. It promises to be a fun time for everyone, with high tea (cakes etc), music, quizzes and a Presentation by Debra Carter, of the booklet she has put together. It contains the memories of MS members, and the branch activities from when the branch first opened to present day: 1977/78 – 2013. ( * Tips for all future collectors from Emrys Harries: “I chose a part of the High Street where I could be seen from both sides, and from a long way off -­‐ no market stalls or crowds in the way -­‐ on my scooter with an 'MS' balloon bouncing in the breeze. I All the views expressed in this publication are individual and not necessarily the view or policy of the MS Society and its
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branch Winchester & District MS Branch Newsletter -­‐ May 2013 moved to make sure I was in the sunshine because it was cold, and to make me easier to spot. Nobody could miss me. The collection boxes have 'MS' in two places in BIG letters. I made sure that the 'MS' always faced up and down the street, rather than towards me and the opposite shop window. I found that people really wanted to give to MS, and the sooner they knew about me, the easier it was for them to decide to get their money out. All except for one lovely lady, who had no money -­‐ she gave me a Malteser instead! Perhaps it really is all about luck, but I found that the more cheerful I looked, and the more I engaged with people, the luckier I got... “ * Bettina Tutt Sadly I have just been told that Bettina Tutt has died. She was well known by many of the members of the Winchester MS Branch. Our deepest sympathies go to Brian, her husband , and her family. 3. Dates for your Diary -­‐ 2013 May 3rd – Cake Break May 13th – Friends & Family Day May 19th – Branch Party May 19th Branch Annual Meeting 4. The 36th Annual(G) Meeting of the Winchester & District MS Branch The Annual Meeting of the Branch is to be held on 19th May 2013 at 4.00 pm, in the Littleton Memorial Hall at Littleton. A(G)M Agenda – 4.00 pm • Present • Apologies for absence • AM minutes of the meeting held on 2nd May 2012 ( on the branch website ) • Matters arising from the minutes • A brief report of branch activities. • Statement of accounts. • Election of Branch Officers • Election of Committee Members. • A.O.B. Vote of thanks and close of meeting Note: -­‐ Only fully paid-­‐up branch members will be able to vote and stand for office. The funeral will be held on Thursday 9th May at the Basingstoke Crematorium at 11.45 am. The family have asked for family flowers only . Donations can be given for the MS Society. Committee:-­‐ Contact : Pat Neal ; Treasurer : Andrew Mason; Committee : Hilary Lawrence; Gerald Lawrence; Peter Hazelgrove, Voke Ewere All the views expressed in this publication are individual and not necessarily the view or policy of the MS Society and its
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