New Year 2015

Happy new year to all our viewers and members. We will not be holding a meeting during January, as weather is usually poor, and the best place for us all is inside in the warm, trying to avoid all the bugs that seem to be around. Our next meeting will take place 12th February 2015 2-4pm. Sherbourne House, Sherbourne Close. Stonehouse. GL10 2HP. We look forward to starting the new year with a varied programme, and hope that some of our viewers may become members. We do not charge membership, but ask for a contribution per visit of £1.50 for tea/coffee and biscuits. WE have various speakers throughout the year, some health professionals, some of general interests, and have social events such as day trips or meeting up for a meal.

Our next meeting will take place on Thursday 13th November 2014 

• 2 - 4pm
• Sherborne House, Sherborne Close. Stonehouse  GL10 2HP

Come along and join us, make new friends over a cuppa. We do not charge membership,  Our guest speaker at this meeting will be  Mrs Caroline Sheldrick  Medicinal herbs..

Carers Gloucestershire

Details of local carers group.

 

Look up their website or contact details are

Carers Gloucestershire
2nd Floor
35 St Michael's Square
Gloucester
GL1 1HX
Tel: 01452 386283  /   0300 111 9000


If you are a carer then please do get in touch with them if you need help, or advice.

interesting article for COPD

Have a read up interesting and brings hope-you will need to look up realfarmacy.com

Common Plant Compound Found to Reverse Lung Damage Associated with COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an umbrella term that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, bronchiectasis, and asthma . But it most commonly...

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I found this interesting.  look up realfarmacy.com to read all.

social day trip.

Leonard Matchan.  One of two purpose built for The Willow Trust, designed to provide access for all disabilities. Picture copied from The Willow Trust website.


Our group were very lucky to have a cruise on this barge on 11th September 2014.  We set off from Saul Junction on a very warm sunny day. Everyone enjoyed the cruise and the day was made very special by The Willow Trust crew and volunteer helpers, the barge was moored at Purton and our group were able to sit on the canal bank and have a picnic, before heading back to Saul Junction.

Lung Diseases.

 We know that Lung disease can be frightening and debilitating.   If you suffer with one of these conditions and live in Gloucestershire, then please do come along to our support group.

One person in five in the UK is affected by lung disease. Millions more are at risk.

There are different forms of Lung Diseases listed below are just a few.

Adult Asthma
Childhood Asthma
COPD  (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
Lung cancer
Occupational lung conditions
Lung diseases in Children
Tuberculosis
Cystic fibrosis
Sleep disorder breathing
Acute lower respiratory infections
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Bronchiectasis
Interstitial lung disease
Pulmonary Vascular disease
Rare & orphan lung disease.
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) previously known as fibrosing alveolitis.


If you would like further information on the above, we could obtain leaflets for you or you may obtain leaflets direct from British Lung Foundation. Either get in touch see contact us, or phone BLF helpline on 03000 030 555 and ask for leaflet relating to your disease. or enquiries@blf.org.uk



Our next meeting will take place on Thursday 13th November 2014 

• 2 - 4pm
• Sherborne House, Sherborne Close. Stonehouse  GL10 2HP

Come along and join us, make new friends over a cuppa. We do not charge membership,  Our guest speaker at this meeting will be  Mrs Caroline Sheldrick  Medicinal herbs..