Ann (Monty) isnt far from there I think.

I know Jo Connors had a group up that way.

we are going your way for the NRAS get together at the end of April!

Love

Jenni xx

I live in Kettering, which is not far away. I'm also going to the lunch at Leicester, so could chat about it then!
Jan x

I was looking at the list recently, does anyone know the difference between an NRAS group and a non-NRAS one?

Ann (Monty) and I meet up every so often. I live in South Notts, so if you met within a reasonable distance from me, I could maybe join you.

Lyn

I'm in Hinckley too small World!

I did go to Hinckley hospital... but have now changed to Coventry & Warwickshire. I was offered a last minute evening appointment at Hinckley with Dr Chaudhuri who apparently comes over to Hinckley every so often to do evening appointments. He asked if I was happy to continue seeing him at his main hospital so thats why I changed.

Will definitely be looking at setting up a local group. Was due to meet with Ann just before she went into hospital (I think along with you Jayne) but my dad was taken ill so we never got to meet.

I did an information day at Castle Mead Medical Centre a couple of weeks back which went well. Not hugely busy but it got NRAS' name out there so that was good. I've been asked to do an information day at Brittania shopping centre in May which will hopefully get a lot more interest.

If I get some more info etc, maybe we can all have a chat about it at the get together?

Hi Sharon!

Welcome to NRAS

I'm looking at setting up a group for Leicestershire area as there currently isn't one but if you check here you'll see all the groups. There are 3 based in Birmingham and about 25mins from you

Hi Sharon,

Welcome to NRAS and the forum.

As Helly has said there are a number of groups in the West Midlands.

We have the Birmingham NRAS Group, but it might be a bit far for you to travel, you can find more info over at www.brasg.org.uk, There is also the new Solihull group but again this might be a little too far away for you.

There are two non NRAS groups closer to you

City Hospital Support Group (non NRAS group)
For more information please contact drowland.home@virgin.net

Dudley Group (non NRAS group)
Barbara runs this group which meet on the first Monday of every month at Russell Hall hospital and she can be contacted on bfgra@fsmailnet.

I know some of the members of the City group as they're also members of the Birmingham ARMA group.

If I can be of any help please drop me a note here on the forum.


With regard to the Leicester group (so I'm not totally hijacking the thread ), There's usually more members in an area than those that use the forum, a call to Paul or Clare at NRAS HQ might be worthwhile, as they might be able to mail those in the area to see if there's enough folks or demand to start a group.

Good luck with setting one up


Best wishes

Jo.