On Friday 2nd September the monthly coffee, cake and chat will take place at The Well, Hospital Road, Retford DN22 7BD – a chance to meet the friendly group members and supporters.
Saturday 10th September is Retford Heritage Day and as part of the celebrations the group has a charity stall in the market with a timeline of MS across the years. Vince, one of the cyclists, will be giving a cycling demo and visitors will be able to ‘have a go’ under Vince’s supervision.
Rosie and her husband Richard have begun their Bike the UK for MS, North Coast 500 Challenge to raise funds for the MS Society – good luck to them!
Members joined award-winning Oceans of Hope, whose aim is to offer people the opportunity to sail alongside others with MS.
On Sunday 2nd October M&Co on Carolgate will be holding a fashion show in support of the Retford group. Tickets will be available from September for £3.50, which will include a buffet tea with Prosecco. Anna Bing will be selling products from the Body Shop. Raffle tickets will be on sale and all purchases of M&Co merchandise on the day will have a reduction on the full price. Contact Julie on 07891 323992 for further information. Entry to the show will be from 4.00pm. Tickets can be reserved by telephoning 01777 860674.
Regular Zoom meetings for physiotherapy, exercise and wellbeing sessions, quizzes and chats take place every week.
Retford District MS Society Support Group is part of the UK charity the MS Society. The group is here to support you and your loved ones to live well with MS and new members will be given a very warm welcome. For further information please telephone 01777 860674 or email retford@mssociety.org.uk.