If you are going to attend one of the events listed it is essential that you contact the organisers beforehand to book a place

Launch of a New Support Group

for people with Vasculitis and their families: the SE London/NW Kent Support Group
Open to all people with Vasculitis and their families

Next meeting, for tea/buscuits and a chat will be in the Dartford Area on Wed 7th March 2012  from 1.00 - 3.00 pm at The Meeting Hall, 171 Dartford Road, Dartford, Kent DA1 3EW

Contact Jacqui Moran  or jacqui.moran1@ntlworld.com for details and to inform Jacqui you will be attending the meeting

Support wanted

Please read Jamie's story. Jamie is running in Rome and Berlin this year (2012). Jamie was a drummer in a band and is now deaf because of Wegeners Granulomatosis. Jamie is fundraising for Vasculitis-UK. Please follow the link to support Jamie. http://www.justgiving.com/jamie-flanagan

Please support Team-Clare. Clare died due to Wegeners Granulomatosis New Years Eve 2009. Clare's family and friends have been and still are fundraising for Vasculitis-uk in memory of Clare.

http://www.justgiving.com/JANINE-EMMA-BROWN0

Please support Rupert Dickinson Memorial run. Please read Rupert's story.

http://www.justgiving.com/AtalantaDickinson

Charity Golf Day at Benton Hall In aid of incurable autoimmune diseases at Addenbrookes Hospital
Friday 18th May 2012
£55 p/p (Teams of 4 or individuals)
To include: Bacon Roll, Tea/coffee, 18holes, 3 Course Meal, Trophies & Raffle
Email:jules.essexvsg@googlemail.com
Phone: 0778 911 3144           

Forthcoming Events

International Rare Disease Day

is Wednesday 29th February 2012

Vasculitis Support Group Meeting

on Saturday 3rd March 2012 at the Caledonian Hotel on Union Terrace Aberdeen. Contact: mcbain.moiain@btopenworld.com

Oxfordshire Vasculitis Support Groups Annual Seminar

Sunday 4th March 2012 11am for 11.15 start - at The Abingdon Four Pillars Hotel, Abingdon, Oxford

Talk by Dr Jo Robson - An update on the vasculitis projects she is involved in – she is a Clinical Lecturer in Rheumatology at The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre.

£10 to cover cost of buffet lunch and coffee/tea and use of room. More information and cheques (payable to OVSG) to Sue Ashdown. 46 Wales Street, Kings Sutton, Banbury, OX17 3RR. 01295-816841 oxonvsg@hotmail.com

Lancashire VSG

The next meeting will be on Sunday 4th March 2012. The venue has yet to be agreed. Detail can be obtained from: Jann Landles or John Chadwick: nwvasculitis@hotmail.co.uk

VASCULITIS UK — Annual General Meeting

Will be held on Sunday 13th May 2012. Further details to be announced.

Surrey Vasculitis Group

Spring meeting on Sunday May 20th @ 12 noon Please contact Paul.m.Bingham@btinternet.com if you would like to come for the first time. All are welcome.