NRAS group meetings this week! If you've been meaning to attend one - now's the time! Many of our groups are also getting involved in RA week (starting 3 weeks today!) so do get in touch with the Volunteer Network if you want to know more.

East Dorset NRAS Group - This group meets at the Howard Room, Christchurch Hospital, Fairmile Road, Christchurch, BH23 2JX from 5:00pm to 7:00pm unless otherwise stated.
Tuesday 11th June 7:00pm-9:00pm - Lindsey Hawley, Senior Rheumatology Practitioner at Christchurch Hospital will talk about her life in Rheumatology.

Bath & West Wiltshire NRAS Group - 2013 meetings are held on a Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm at The Open House Centre in Manvers Street Baptist Church, Bath BA1 1JW.
Wednesday 12th June - Guest speakers: Julia James & Sue Brown, Specialist Nurses. Topic: Early RA Management and the role of the specialist nurse, followed by a Q&A session

North Durham NRAS Group - The group meets 4 times a year in Chester-le-Street, Consett, Durham & Stanley. The meetings are held on a Thursday from 7:00pm-9:00pm unless otherwise stated. There will also be a raffle and refreshments at the meetings.
Thursday 13th June 7:00pm-9:00pm at Stanley Community Centre, Tyne Road, DH9 6PZ. 1st speaker: Mr Gower, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, will be talking on 'RA foot surgery'. 2nd speaker: Mr Hewitson, Lifestyle Manager, will be taking on 'Leisureworks Lifestyle Initiative'

For more information on all NRAS Groups, please visit www.nras.org.uk/groups or call the Volunteer Network team on 0845 458 3969

Happy Monday!
Emma