News about the Centre
This week is Volunteers’ Week. Berkshire MS Therapy Centre really couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers, a fact that was recognised when we were awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service last year. Over the last year, 88 volunteers have provided 7,075 hours of free volunteering, saving the charity a total of £89,923, […]
Thank you to all our amazing volunteers Read More »
We have another Bank Holiday coming up next week on Monday 25 May so the Centre will be closed. Oxygen will run as normal on Saturday 23 May and we will reopen on Tuesday 26 May as usual. Enjoy the long weekend!
Bank Holiday Monday 25 May Read More »
Last week, our Chair of Trustees Neil Dawkins and our oxygen operator Malcolm Cook were guests at the KAVS Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in recognition of the Centre being awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS.) The King’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to local volunteer groups in
Neil and Malcolm go to the Palace Read More »
Join our next 6-week online Relaxation and Meditation class starting on Tuesday 2 June 2026 at 11.30am and led by our Yoga teacher Uddhava. The class will cover a range of different relaxation and meditation techniques designed to help calm the mind and reduce stress so that you can find what works best for you.
New 6 week online Relaxation and Meditation class Read More »
BMSTC member Ricky Harvey has published his memoir, ‘Surviving Life.’ Ricky’s story is described as an inspiring true story of overcoming adversity and finding joy, even in the darkest moments. It is described as a real-life story of coping with disability, discovering light through love and adventure, and embracing life’s challenges with unshakable optimism. Ricky
Ricky’s book about MS Read More »
Our massage therapist Lara is very busy with appointments on a Tuesday and has got quite a long waiting list. Unfortunately, she doesn’t have any other spare days when she can work at the Centre. We are therefore looking for an additional massage therapist to offer appointments to our members at the Centre, ideally on
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Now that we have switched to a new database, we are taking the opportunity to update our members’ details, including contact information, communication preferences, medical information, gift aid eligibility and so on. We’ve been trying to catch people at reception but if we haven’t managed to ask you yet, please ask at reception for your
Updating your details Read More »
Next Monday 4 May is a Bank Holiday so the Centre will be closed. We will be open on Saturday for oxygen as normal. And a reminder that Monday 25 May is also a Bank Holiday so the Centre will be closed then too. Enjoy the long weekend!
Bank Holiday Monday 4 May Read More »
Following changes to the fundraising team, we are looking for an experienced Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to join us at BMSTC. They will be taking on a well-established trusts pipeline, writing compelling applications, stewarding existing funders, reporting on outcomes and researching and developing new opportunities. If you think you have the skills and experience for
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are having to pause our acupuncture service for new clients for the time being. If you already have an appointment booked with our therapist Ron, this should go ahead as usual. If you are already on the acupuncture appointment waiting list, Ron will be in touch to let you know
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