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Guernsey Police have released CCTV footage of two men stealing charity collection tins, including our MS box, from the Town Church on Sunday 27th December.   Please, if you have any information about this despicable crime contact the police so we can put a stop to these sickening individuals. Thank you.   To view the CCTV footage please click the link below to the Island FM website:  …

On 12th  Dec 2020, the MS Society Guernsey  were  given permission (due to  our unique covid position)  to hold a very special Christmas party . Some of our families and their children joined us for a fun filled afternoon of dancing, games and movement hosted by Born to Move.  There was lots of laughter and high energy from the youngsters while parents took a well-earned rest.  Father…

In looking for any new research on MS to share with you I  came across articles about having tattoos.  The very latest research, published in October this year, poses the question on whether you should have tattoos or not if you have MS.  The reason is due to a tendency for people with MS to be heat intolerant. Below I have attached a couple of websites for you to look at, the second one is a…

 Once again due to a limited supply of gym rowing machines it would be appreciated if those participating teams who are able to provide their own Concept 2 Rowing machines.  Following receipt of entries, a disclaimer form will be mailed out to team captains to be brought and signed on the day.  The event is booked to take place in the Concourse and at present appears not to be affected by the…

The Guernsey Group is looking for a new Chairman (Group Co-ordinator) as Linda Fermont needs to step down for family reasons. Please contact Linda on [email protected] or 07781-139578 for further details.

MS Guernsey group had great fun at the Round Table Charities Christmas Fayre on Sunday November 22nd. We had three 'activities': the Christmas Hat game (everyone's a winner!), Name the Bear (kindly dressed and hatted by Jo Grimshaw, who also made the orange hats for helpers and jars) and a Lucky Dip. We were clearly the most colourful and easily visible group in the hall, raising awareness of…

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects everybody differently, and after you're diagnosed, you may worry about how your condition could affect your work life. MS should not stop you working, unless you want to of course, but you may find that your MS symptoms impact on your working life.  Many people affected by MS do continue working, sometimes for many years.  Eventually you may need to ask your…

Many thanks to Guernsey Mobility who are offering MS members a discount of 5% on sales, services and a selection of mobility scooters and wheel chairs. Check out their website: https://www.guernseymobility.gg                              

The MS Christmas Fayre took place on Saturday and was a huge success.  Thank you to everyone who came and supported us, it was a pleasure to see you and we hope you enjoyed the Fayre. Here are a few photos from the afternoon.  

Well read on! We all know that eating healthy and nutritious food is an important part of feeling well for everyone. It is especially important for managing the symptoms of multiple Sclerosis (MS).  Your diet is an important tool when it comes to living well and coping with MS.  As I look back over articles in previous “Fact Fridays” it was back in November 2019 when I posted…