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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…

The MS Fun Quiz took place on Friday 23rd November at the Les Cotils.  It was a fantastic fun evening to raise funds for the Guernsey MS Society. Many thanks to Les Cotils and all those involved in organising the evening which takes a lot of effort 'behind the scenes" Have a look at the photos which hopefully will  inspire you to join us at the next quiz! The main photo is of the winning team…

We have recently set up new 'post Covid' agreements with some exercise and complementary services. In addition to Move Smart classes (group exercise) at Beau Sejour, Physio Fit (passive/active exercise) and Muscle Therapy (painful muscular problems) are now available. If a service is over subscribed, your name will go on a waiting list There are 3 provisos: 1) Referral will ONLY be via Debbie…

We have recently set up new 'post Covid' agreements with some exercise and complementary services. In addition to Move Smart classes (group exercise) at Beau Sejour, Physio Fit (passive/active exercise) and Muscle Therapy (painful muscular problems) are now available. If a service is over subscribed, your name will go on a waiting list There are 3 provisos: 1) Referral will ONLY be via Debbie…

If you answered yes, you are not alone.  2020 has been a particularly difficult year for everyone, leaving people anxious about the future.  Stress levels have risen for many as a result, and anxiety is your body's natural response to stress. The trouble is, if you have MS then being anxious can make your symptoms worse. What can you do to help beat anxiety?  Thankfully we live on a…

Today’s Friday Fact is something that truly fascinates me. Humans have the ability to rewire their brains!  The old saying of ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ has been surpassed by scientists proving yes you can.  So how do you create new pathways? Scientists say that doing things differently and repeatedly, is the way to create new neural pathways.  You could take up a new…

Quiz Night Thursday 22nd October 2020 Les Cotils  Doors open 6.45 pm Quiz starts 7.30 pm £13.50 per person to include a light meal  The evening will include a quiz, raffle and a choice of sausage, chicken or vegetarian spring rolls, all served with chips  Come and join us for a fun evening and to raise funds for the Guernsey Multiple Sclerosis Society.  In order to book tickets with meal…

The Guernsey Disability Hustings took place at St Pierre Hotel on Wednesday 16th September. It was very well attended by 108 people, providing a voice for everyone affected by disability including the hard working carers. Four members of the Guernsey Multiple Sclerosis Society Committee, represented the many people affected by MS on Guernsey.  Karen Blanchford from 'We All Matter Eh…

The University of the Third Age (U3A) is an international movement who believe that continuing to learn and develop your interests, make friends, and try something new is a life long passion and as a result is great for your mental health. U3A started as a movement in France in 1973. In the1980s, the movement reached the United Kingdom where it became a much more flexible organisation centred…