Articles from 2020

Guernsey Disability Swimming provides the opportunity and support for people of all ages with a wide range of disabilities, to access the swimming pool at Beau Sejour and to swim safely in a protective and secure environment.  Beau Sejour swimming pool is hired weekly for an hour for the exclusive use of the group starting at 6pm every Thursday. All you need to do is complete an application…

As the island gets back to normal, the Guernsey MS Society committee will be meeting next week for the first time since the Covid 19 outbreak.  The last meeting was held on March 20th so the next agenda is pretty full. The Committee wil be back to meeting once a month at The Kiln, and if you have anything you wish the committee to discuss, then please do get in touch.  All the emails are on…

My Fact Friday this week is a simple one which goes along the lines of ‘Wow, aren’t we lucky to live on such a stunning island.’  Wherever you live on the island, there are some wonderful views of the sea, and beautiful lanes to meander through. We live in St. Martins, near the coastal path, and I took some pictures on Monday whilst walking our dog which I hope you enjoy.  Not only are…

Want a reason to eat more fruit?  Then here's a good one; scientists have discovered a link between ursolic acid, which is a compound found in the peel of fruit, and the promotion of myelin repair. The acid appears to stimulate stem cells to produce Oligodendrocytes, which are a type of cell found in the central nervous system, and which make myelin sheath. Whist this is not a cure, scientists…

Thanks to the people of Guernsey all pulling together, the island is in the enviable position of moving to stage 5 on Saturday allowing normal life to resume, with the exception of travel.   This means that the Movesmart classes will be back to normal times next week.  The first class starting at 9.30am and the second class following at 10.30am.

If you have ever fancied having a go at running a marathon to raise money for charity, but then quickly dismissed it as a challenge too far, then this could be for you. The MS UK have organised a challenge for the month of July based around the number 26.  This could be 26 meters, miles, minutes, cupcakes, really anything that you enjoy doing.  Your hobby could be dancing, knitting…

Ever thought of learning a new language? Previous studies have shown that learning a second language could support the fight against developing dementia.  Now studies have also shown that learning a second language could help expand areas of the brain that have been damaged by MS. For many years my husband has teased me as wherever we have travelled I have come home with the notion of learning…

Good news,  MoveSmart classes are starting again next Wednesday 10th June. The classes will be limited to 5 people, but I don't think that is an issue for us.  If you attended the 9.30am class, then the time has slightly changed to allow a 15min clean before each session.  So the first class is now at 9.15am for an hour, finishing at 10.15am and the second class remains the same at 10.30am. We…

Scientists have linked Air Pollution to the risk of getting MS. Even though, as we are so lucky to life on a beautiful island with very little air pollution, it makes an interesting read. In this strange, unusual and for many, sad times time, it has been noticeable how the wildlife has changed with less cars on the road and very few planes above us.  In our garden we have seen many more birds…

I am just writing to advise you that Debbie Robillard is back in her normal role after being redeployed and working either from the PEH or home. All the services are still greatly reduced but welfare calls and ensuring everyone is ok is still a high priority. The outpatient clinics  are slowly being restarted and priority will be given to those in difficulties, however numbers for this will be…