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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...

• November 2007 available to read in PDF
• 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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