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August 17, 2023
Chester: Chester (UK) Crohns & Ulcerative Colitis Support Group
Did you know there is a facebook support group for people in Chester who have crohns & ulcerative colitis?
If you are based in Chester and receive care/treatment/appointments in the Countess of Chester feel free to join.
The group is very supportive and friendly & as the members are all local the experiences are similar and specific to the care offered at the Countess (and therefore so are the members personal advice & tips!).
Further information can be found below:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/chestercrohnsandcolitis/?ref=share
https://m.facebook.com/groups/chestercrohnsandcolitis/?ref=share
Information provided by Chester HIVE
August 16, 2023
Shropshire: Shrewsbury Mens Shed is open and happy to receive new members

Information Provided by Lchfield HIVE Hub
Shropshire: Oswestry Armed Forces & Veterans Drop in - Tuesdays 10:00-12:00
Grantham: Don't bottle up your feelings
Mental Health Helpline, Lincolnshire - If feeling low, stressed, anxious and it would be helpful to talk to someone over the telephone. This helpline is open 24hrs and 7 days a week! Get in touch!
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
August 15, 2023
Togetherall - setting yourself up for success
Sometimes we can all feel stuck, whether in work, relationships or just everyday life itself. However, there are things we can do to understand these feelings to become more productive and motivated.
With Togetherall, you can try journaling, setting goals or taking a course to keep yourself on track and feeling good.
Togetherall is FREE to UK Military, Veterans and family members 16+ join at Togetherall
Please click the link to watch Togetherall's information video or click the image above: Setting yourself up for success animation
NHS MMR vaccine
Parents and carers of children are being reminded of the importance of routine vaccinations, with hundreds of thousands of texts, emails and letters being sent from this week encouraging families to book their child in for an MMR vaccine.
The NHS is contacting parents and carers of around 740,000 children aged between one and six who have not yet had one or both doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, encouraging them to make an appointment with their child's GP practice.
One in ten children are not currently up to date with their MMR vaccinations – despite general practices continuing to offer routine immunisations.
Measles, mumps and rubella are highly infectious illnesses that can easily spread between unvaccinated people. Complications from these diseases can be potentially life changing.
August 14, 2023
Moray: Badminton at Moray Sports Centre
We are excited to announce our brand new partnership with Badminton Moray. The sessions will be coach led and start this week at MSC .
It is our goal to help promote and develop the sport of Badminton in the Moray area.
Please contact Angela Bell for more info at moraybmintonforum1@gmail.com
It is our goal to help promote and develop the sport of Badminton in the Moray area.
Please contact Angela Bell for more info at moraybmintonforum1@gmail.com
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
August 11, 2023
West Midlands: West Midland Safari Park - Defence Discount Service

Receive up to 36% discount* on general admission when booking online in advance with your unique Defence Discount Service discount code. Once you have requested your discount code, visit www.wmsp.co.uk, select your tickets and visit date, and enter your discount code at the online checkout.
Please note the member must have their Defence Discount Service card with them on the day of the visit
Information provided by Lichfield HIVE (updated: 11.8.23)
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