Info on Tai Chi classes in Reading and Thatcham

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New classes in Thatcham and Reading

Tai Chi, as a gentle means of exercise, is immensely popular with older people, men and women. Our youngest member so far has been 57, the oldest 98. Not only does it provide an opportunity for you to improve your balance, and so prevent falls, for many it also turns into a welcome social occasion. You can do the exercises seated, as many do, and progress at your own pace, confident that you are in the hands of a trained instructor. Bring along a friend.

Tai Chi sessions (which normally cost £2) are held at:

· St. Barnabas Church Hall, Grove Rd, Emmer Green (Reading)
Wednesdays 9.45, 10.45 & 11.45
· South Reading Youth & Community Centre, Northumberland Ave
Wednesdays 1.30-3.30pm
· Thatcham Parish Hall, Thursdays 2-4pm (in conjunction with Age Concern, Thatcham)
· Ranikhet School (Dee Park, Reading) Fridays 9.45-10.45 & 11.15-12
· Milman Road Health Centre (Reading) Fridays 2-4pm

For further details of Tai Chi classes contact Liz Morgan 0750 083 7304.

meeting for 21st moved to 29th

The Slough meeting has been moved from the 21st to the 29th. Details are now:

Slough - Weds 29th July 3 pm - 5 pm Annette’s
for address please contact Karen sloughmegroup@yahoo.co.uk

Thanks
Eileen

Future ME Meetings

Woodley at Sylvia's Contact woodleymegroup@yahoo.co.uk

Weds 17th June 13.30 - Experience of OHC (Optimum Health Clinic) shared with Patricia

Weds 8th July 13.00 - 60th Birthday celebration lunch for Sarah Morgan, a fun day with party games, join us with arriving wearing something silly to start the fun!
Sarah requests NO GIFTS - donations to ME Research please.
Chicken, rice & salad will be provided, with contributions of lunch savory or desert please.
Numbers will be needed in advance to cater for & offers of help too please

Weds 12th Aug 13.30
Weds 9th Sept 13.30

If possible could you phone or email before just for numbers please.

Reading - Mon July 13th 13.00
Picnic by the Thames, adjourn to hotel foyer Holiday Inn if weather inclement – Bring your own picnic.
Contact Sylvia, woodleymegroup@yahoo.co.uk

Finchamstead - Sarah’s Weds 26th August 11.00 and 13.00 Coffee Morning/Drop in
A social get together, with Sarah & Sue pop in for a coffee and a chat and have some fun.
I’d like to stress that we have a female golden retriever (in case people have allergies), although “I believe she does have healing powers”
Contact sue.bloodworth@homecall.co.uk

We have a raffle at Woodley & Finch meetings if you have any unwanted gifts that you would like to donate & “Have a Cuppa for ME” for Research

Bracknell - South Hill Park, Café Atrium - Fri Aug 21st 14.00
Join us for a cuppa, on the terrace if the weather is good.
Contact Debbie, bracknell.megroup@yahoo.co.uk, if intending coming

Maidenhead - Sue's: Weds Sept 2nd 15.30
Contact Sue at sueshaw1@btinternet.com before hand for numbers and ring on the day to check all is ok.

Slough - Contact Karen at sloughmegroup@yahoo.co.uk to confirm if intending coming:

Tues 21st July
Tues 8th Sept

West Berks ME/FM group

Evening Meetings in Room 4 & 5 West Berks Community Hospital
1st Tuesday of the month at 19.00
Tues July 7th - Showing a DVD “Show me where it hurts”
Tues Sept 1st - Talk TBA

Contact: Chairperson Lindsey info@wbme.org
New Admin: Alison wbme@hotmail.co.uk
New Social contact: Debbie Liddiard debbieliddiard@hotmail.co.uk

Slough meeting postponed

Dear Everyone

Apologies for the short notice but due to M.E. week and our involvement in the Debenhams - Slough promotions, we have decided to postponed the Cream tea party until Wednesday 3rd of June. The venue will be at Richard's place in Slough.

Please email me at sloughmegroup@yahoo.co.uk for more information and to confirm whether you will be able to attend. You can also ring me on mobile: 0752 781 1461.
This will be in place of our monthly meetings and timing as usual 11 am - 1 pm

Regards

Karen

Bracknell meeting Wednesday 6th May

Reminder about next meeting:

Wednesday May 6th 13.30 – 15.00 - Julie’s
"Have a cuppa For ME" Crystal items for sale by Julie & Virgin Vie products by Helen in aid of CFS Research Foundation
Contact: bodyinbalance@btclick.com
If possible could you phone or email before just for numbers please & check all is well on the day

Optimum Health Clinic Talk

Weds May 20th 14.00 – 16.00
Earley Crescent Community Centre, Warbler Drive, Lower Earley, RG6 4HB www.earleycrescent.org

£1 per person, to cover the hire of the hall.

Alex Howard, founder of clinic for ME/CFS & FM & Anna Duschinsky, Psychologist, who have both recovered from ME are coming to talk to us.www.theoptimumhealthclinic.com www.freedomfromme.co.uk

Raffle for The CFS Research Foundation

Numbers are limited, OHC will be advertising to other ME Groups so please Contact Sylvia woodleymegroup@yahoo.co.uk if interested & intend to come by April 20th

Please support this event. Alex is doing a lot of work on ME/FM and has a multi stranded approach, taking in all the current research. Refreshments can be bought at the Centre.


Eileen Shoosmith
Core Group member
Reading Area ME Support Group

Message from Eileen re. remedial yoga

Hi All

Remedial Yoga - Fridays NEW TIME 14.00 – 15.00
St Mary's Church Hall, Church close, Winnersh
Pay as you come £2.50 per class as subsidised due to funding from Waitrose Community Matters

Recommence after Easter Fri 24th Apr. with no class on halfterm May 29th. End of term: July 3rd

We have been in contact with Fiona Agombar , author of Beat Fatigue with Yoga. She's a yoga teacher who has had M.E, and specialises in very gentle classes for ME groups. She's based in London, and she's keen to travel to local groups who might be interested in a yoga class tailored to their particular energy levels.

Her reply:-

"I could come a do half a day workshop, if you felt that wasn't too much for people with ME. I would put lots of relaxation in so that people can rest - and maybe also do a short talk on yoga followed by a gentle practise
Otherwise I could come for a couple of hours, if you thought that would be better. I usually charge about £50 an hour plus travel, but we could maybe negotiate if I was doing more than two hours...

I am going away to India for six weeks soon so anytime after June would be better.

I hope this is helpful and that we can do something together"

Please contact me if interested in trying the class or visit from Fiona

Best Wishes
Eileen

Eileen Shoosmith
Core Group member
Reading Area ME Support Group