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- Newsletter
for August 2008 available to read
and print in PDF
- Newsletter
for July 2008 available to read
and print in PDF
- Newsletter
for May 2008 available to read
and print in PDF
- Newsletter
for April 2008 available to read
and print in PDF
- Newsletter
for March 2008 available to read
and print in PDF
- Newsletter
for January 2008 available to read
and print in PDF
- In July we were given an
informative talk by Mr Edwin Rye on the BBC programme "Gardener of
the Year". He told us about his journey through all the stages in
the application process, through being chosen as one of the
finalists and on to winning the programme. He told us about what
happens when the programme is finished and what happens to the
gardens! I am sure you will not be surprised to hear that some of
his winning garden is now back in his home in Wendover. We were also
able to buy plants that he had brought with him to the meeting.
- Our June meeting was held at
Stoke Mandeville Community Centre, where we organised an impromptu
games evening, mostly in the form of a bowls match. We were able to
sit and socialise and enjoy the scenery - including watching
rabbits! A light supper was provided and everyone appeared to enjoy
the evening and the change of venue. Is there somewhere near you
that we could hold an evening - would you come along if we did? If
you have any thoughts on this, please get in touch with a member of
the committee.
- In April we listened to an
interesting talk on the work of the Samaritans and learnt a little
about the work that they do both locally and throughout the country
- At the March
monthly meeting we enjoyed an interesting talk on Diabetes and Food
by Karen Oriss, a dietician based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. This
took the form of a quiz, with surprising answers to some questions.
Karen explained some of the myths about food and diabetes and helped
us to understand our diets a little better. It was good to see some
new faces at the meeting and a better turnout than we have had at
recent meetings. more>>>
- At our AGM we had an talk by
Martin Lodemore from the Diabetes Research Network. He talked about
their role and how it is possible for any of us to get involved by
answering questionnaires or surveys, becoming a patient advocate or
being a research volunteer. More information is available through
the website on our Links Page.
- We are
pleased to announce that Sister Mary Harding has agreed to become
the new Vice President of the Aylesbury and District branch of
Diabetes UK. She will be well known to many of you as she is a
senior diabetic nurse at the Diabetic Education and Treatment Centre
at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. We look forward to welcoming her at
our meetings (work permitting) and thank her for taking up this
post.

- Our chairman, Ken Parker, making a
presentation to Dr. Raymond Brown on his retirement as Vice
President of the Aylesbury and District Branch of Diabetes
UK. We would like to thank Dr Brown for his work for us and
wish him a long and happy retirement.
Links to
previous newsletters...
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November 2007 available to read in
PDF
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June 2007
available to read
and print in Word or
PDF
- April 2007 available to read
and print in Word or
PDF
- September 2007
PDF only
- January 2007
PDF only
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