Newsletter - March 2003

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Hello Everyone!

Barbara has handed me the task of compiling the newsletter this month, so I hope I manage to get somewhere near the wonderful newsletters she so effortlessly produces! It’s not as easy as it looks!! You may recognize my name from sending your subscription fees to me. Thank you for all your messages of thanks and praise for our efforts as a group. We’ve had 82 subscriptions so far but it’s still not too late to pay...

On a serious note, to help us update our mailing list by filtering out those no longer interested in the group, if you haven’t paid either in 2002 or by 31st April 2003, we will stop sending you a newsletter. If you have extenuating circumstances, please let one of the committee know, as we don’t want to deprive anyone unnecessarily.

Diane Sibley.

On to cheerier things...

At our meeting in January, we had Jan show us her Pilates Video (available from our library). It was very gentle and most of the exercises could be done lying down. We also made £7.85 from the Bring and Buy stall.
Back in November, we had a craft making evening - which was very popular — where we made barley snuggle bags to ease away the aches! Cards and Bring and Buy were also very successful again.

Talking of cards - if anyone has used birthday cards (not Christmas) please pass them on to us, as we need to recycle and replenish our stock.
Thank you!!

Next meeting:

Monday 17th March 1.30—3.30

Hilltop Carers' Centre

An Introduction to Tai Chi:

Local teacher Mike Tabrett will talk to us about Tai Chi and he has devised chair-based exercises, so come along, listen and maybe even join in!

Practical session starts 2pm.

Also the Bring and Buy stall and Library equipment will be available.

What is Tai Chi?

Tai Chi originates from ancient China as a martial art. Nowadays it is practised throughout the world as an effective exercise for health. Tai Chi consists of fluid, gentle movements that are relaxed and slow in tempo. Breathing is deepened and slowed, aiding visual and mental concentration. It can be practised almost anywhere and is a suitable form of exercise for just about anyone.

For more Tai chi information you may like to look up... www.taichiandspecialneeds.co.uk

NEWS

Recently we decided to subscribe to the National ME Centre. They will send us a regular newsletter and information about the centre, which will be available from the library.

In their latest newsletter they write, "Over the last ten years the National ME Centre has played a leading role in the treatment and diagnosis of ME. The charity based at Harold Wood Hospital (Essex) has today become known throughout the UK and abroad for its pioneering work. We believe there is an urgent unmet need which exists in the diagnosis and management of patients suffering from ME."

Their website is www.nmec.org.uk

Start-Up Scheme

For those of you who are looking to increase your activities, Cambridge City Council is starting an exercise referral scheme called 'Start-Up'. A medical practitioner must refer you and then you can go swimming, to a gym, yoga, movement to music or even rowing. In the future they hope to introduce badminton, bowls and golf! These are at venues within Cambridge at heavily subsidized rates.

To find out more about 'Start-Up' contact Liz Ellerington on 01223 415151, or see Barbara for the booklet.

One Day At A Time

There are two days in every week about which we should not worry - two days, which should be kept free from fear and apprehension.

One of these is Yesterday with all its mistakes and cares, faults and blunders. Yesterday has passed forever beyond our control; all the money in the world cannot bring back Yesterday. We cannot erase a single word we said, for Yesterday is gone. The other day we should not worry about is Tomorrow with all its possible adversities, its burdens, its large promises and poor performances. Tomorrow's sun will rise either in splendour, or behind a mask of cloud — but it will rise. Until it does we have no stake in Tomorrow for it is yet unborn. That leaves us only one day - Today. Anyone can fight the battles of just one day. It is only when you add the burdens of these two eternities, Yesterday and Tomorrow that we break down. It is not the experience of Today that drives one mad - it is the remorse and bitterness for something that happened Yesterday, or the dread of what may happen Tomorrow.

(from West Norfolk ME support newsletter)

Workshop

On Friday 21st March, from 9.45am - 3.30pm, there is a day of speakers and workshops at The Millennium Centre, Red Lodge, entitled 'Moving On... Working Towards Life After Transition'. The day is run by Scope and is specifically for people with disabilities and parents/carers. They hope to examine issues regarding access to support, money and work for young people and their families and how service providers can meet their needs effectively and efficiently.

For more information contact Karen Peters at Scope, on 01284 731600.

Please note that the website address for the Cambridge Homeopathic Society has changed to www.cambs-comp-soc.org.uk

If anyone has any suggestions for future meetings, books ideas for the library, articles of interest, etc, please let us know.

Disclaimer:

The views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Cambridge ME Support Group. Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy of information, this cannot be guaranteed.

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