NRAS Group Meetings—Week Commencing 20th January 2014
Medway NRAS Group
This group meet at the Medway Health Staff Social Club at Medway Maritime Hospital, Windmill Road, Gillingham, Kent ME7 5NY on a Monday from 7-9pm.
Monday 20th January - Guest speakers are: Dr. George, Dr Shrirangan, and Rheumatology Specialist Nurse, Lyn Ryan
Maidstone NRAS Group
Bi-monthly meetings are held at Tremain Hall, Aylesford Village Community Centre, 25 Forstal Road, Aylesford ME20 7AU on Tuesdays from 7-9pm.
21st January 2-4pm - Rachael Spencer, Vunerable Persons Officer from Kent Fire and Rescue will be talking about 'Fire Safety and Prevention'
Surrey NRAS Group
This group meet at St. Francis Church Hall, 121 Upper Chobham Road, Frimley, Surrey GU15 1EE from 7-9pm. Meetings are open to anyone living with RA/JIA and inflammatory arthritis.
21st January - Come and meet the group, an informal social evening
Southend on Sea NRAS Group
Thelma co-ordinates this NRAS group. Meetings take place bi-monthly at the Salvation Army Citadel (opposite
Morrisons), 146-148 London Road, Hadleigh, Essex, SS7 2PF on a Tuesday from 2:00pm to 3:30pm.
21st January - Tea and cakes social afternoon
Isle of Wight NRAS Group
The group meet socially in the new year at The Bear Cafe, Dalverton Garden Centre, Lake, Newport Road, Sandown PO36 9PJ. Dates for these coffee mornings are as follows: Wednesday 22nd January and Wednesday 26th February from 11am.
Heart of England (Solihull) NRAS Group
This NRAS group meets on the fourth Thursday of every other month at Broomfield Hall, Union Road, Solihull B91 3DH (The British Legion) from 6:45pm for prompt start at 7:00pm to 8:30pm. This is opposite the back entrance to Solihull Hospital.
23rd January - Rob Rijkborst on 'Self esteem and dealing with issues living with RA'
Mid Somerset NRAS Group
Meetings are held at the Taunton Rugby Club, Hyde Lane, Bathpool, Taunton TA2 8BU. In 2014 winter meetings will be held bi-monthly on a Saturday morning and summer meetings will be held on a Tuesday evening. Please see details below for specific dates and times.
Saturday 25th January 11am - Guest speaker: Clare Jacklin, NRAS Director of External Affairs ’Emotions, Relationships and Sexuality'
You, your family, friends and healthcare professionals are all very welcome to attend and you don’t have to be a member of NRAS to attend a group meeting!