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Last week we held the Annual Summer Tea Party at Les Cotils. This was an excellent afternoon and Les Cotils brought out the best china with delicious food for everyone. The coffee afternoons are held on a regular basis and dates are on the website under "Events', along with contact details if you have any questions. So please do get in touch.  

There is no doubt that owning a pet can help us in many different ways. One thing for sure is they are always there for us no matter what.  I own a West Highland White terrier and no matter what the weather is like, Millie needs to be taken out and exercised.  Having MS, this makes sure I get a certain amount of exercise each day, no matter what else I am doing. She is also very good at…

One of the most annoying symptoms, for me, in having MS is chronic fatigue.  It makes no sense to me, one day fine and the next not so good and finding the need to cancel that day’s activities.  Having been a keen runner I was very disappointed to find I was no longer able to run.  But I have now found other activities to fill the running void, such as dog walking, gardening, yoga, a…

The Guernsey Disability Alliance is inviting all members, families and supporters to join them as they celebrate the proposals for the Discrimination Legislation being passed. Members: Free Non members: £10 donation The celebration will take place at 6pm at Les Cotils on Tuesday 28th July.  There will be a BBQ and music. Please RSVP to [email protected] and let them know of any…

For this weeks Fact Friday I wanted to find the latest, up-to-date research for you. I was amazed, to find articles about the benefit of using worms as a treatment for MS. I am not sure I would try this but hey never say never! Have a read for yourselves by clicking the websites below: https://www.mstrust.org.uk/a-z/parasitic-worms…

The Hellvetia Challenge 2020 is encouraging people, whether individually or as a group, to enter a mini-triathlon and raise much needed funds for any Guernsey charity of their choice. Challenge yourself to complete just one or any number of swim-bike-run circuits all to raise money for your chosen charity. Participants can either split the three disciplines between a team and either swim…

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…