Support Group News
NEW ME Support Group in Consett

Viv Jones helps to run a local ME Support Group in Stanley and is aware many members from Consett simply cannot travel to the meetings.

She has now found and booked a venue in Consett and meetings will be held every month starting from September 6th.

WHERE: Derwentside CVS and Volunteer Bureau
Glenroyd House
Medomsley Road
Consett
DH8 5HL

WHEN: The 1st Monday of each month
2pm - 4pm
ALL WELCOME

For more information please call the office on 0191 3892222.

Ashington ME Friendship Group

Wendy Gibson manages this group which is now in its 8th month! (time really does fly).

“We started with 12 people and with at least one new member each month we are growing steadily. A friendly bunch of mixed ages and gender, all at different stages/levels of ME. It really is good to know you are not alone, you can chat and have fun and make new friends. You don’t have to be at every meeting, at some we have had talks or demonstrations.

Meetings are held monthly, 2-4pm on the 3rd Wednesday. Our regular venue is Trinity Church (next door to the old police station), Station Road, Ashington. Please note though, as a new kitchen is being fitted in the Church, our August meeting (Weds 18th) has been changed to the Queen Elizabeth II Lakeside pub, Woodhorn, Ashington, at the same time 2-4pm.”

Anyone from any area is invited - for more information please call the office on 0191 3892222.

Durham and Chester le Street Support Group Meeting Dates

Weds 25th August 2pm DLI Museum Café
Weds 22nd September 2pm Bullion Hall Foyer
Weds 20th October 2pm Durham Botanic Gardens Café
Weds 17th November 2pm Bullion Hall Foyer
Weds 15th December 12:30 Christmas Lunch at the Church Mouse

All are welcome - please come along!

Rachel Burton on behalf of the Durham and Chester-le-Street ME Support Group organised a Coffee Morning in aid of ME North East. Held at the Methodist Church in Chester-le-Street Market Place, there was a bring and buy stall, cake stall and raffle. With help from a small group of friends she raised a total of £142 - thank you!

If you would like to attend any of the group’s meetings (shown above) please contact the office on 0191 3892222.