News about the Centre
David Coe, who has been our Treasurer for many years, will be stepping down from the role soon. We are hugely grateful for all he has done for the Centre over such a long time. We are pleased to announce that Rachel George has recently joined BMSTC as a new Trustee and will be taking […]
Our oxygen generator has performed reliably for the past four years, providing significant cost savings for BMSTC. We previously incurred increasing costs for the supply and delivery of liquid oxygen and the oxygen cylinder rental. A company called BOC will therefore be collecting their oxygen cylinder, which is no longer needed, from our car park
Possible car park disruption on 6 Sep Read More »
We are celebrating in the Centre this week as 20 August marks exactly 40 years since we first opened our doors in 1984. A lot has changed in that time but fundamentally, our aims are the same – to provide support to local people with MS and their families. A huge thank you to everyone
Happy anniversary to us! Read More »
We’re pleased to announce the Centre will have some new windows and doors fitted soon. In 2022, a company called Stantec surveyed our building to look at ways to reduce our operational energy usage. The reason for this was two-fold: Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. We are very
New windows and doors coming to the Centre next week Read More »
Don’t forget that the Centre is closed on Monday 26 August for the Bank Holiday. Festival goers have also started to arrive for the Reading Festival on Richfield Avenue so please allow extra time for your journeys to the Centre on 21, 22 and 23 August. Enjoy the long weekend!
Bank Holiday reminder Read More »
Reading Festival takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend off Richfield Avenue. Traffic is expected to be particularly busy in the area on 21, 22 and 23 August so please allow extra time for your journey to the Centre during this time. Please also remember that the Centre is closed for the Bank Holiday
Reading Festival and Bank Holiday Reminder Read More »
We are running a new six week seated strengthening course that will be using resistance bands, weights and more to help strengthen and tone the arms and body. It should be suitable for all including wheelchair users. It would be good to have movement in both arms but please speak to Melanie for further advice
New Seated Strengthening class starts 9 September Read More »
We can confirm that our oxygen therapy sessions are running as normal this week. To enquire or book, please email ms@bmstc.org. Thank you for your understanding during the past week or so.
Oxygen therapy update Read More »
Covid is going around again and we have had a few cases at the Centre. If you or a member of your household has any symptoms or have tested positive, please do not come to the Centre. You can cancel your session at ms@bmstc.org or give us a call on 0118 901 6000. Thank you.
Covid cases at the Centre Read More »
From this week until 19 July, you will notice a new face in the gym, our physiotherapy student Maya. We will let Maya introduce herself. “Hello, I am Maya a second year Physiotherapy student from Cardiff University. I am at the Centre for four weeks on my fourth placement. I have enjoyed the start of
