News about the Centre
Our new massage therapist Lara has started at the Centre this week. We’re really pleased to have her. (If you missed our article introducing Lara, you can read it here.) Lara will be offering appointments on a Tuesday and massage prices will start from £30. She will also offer other beauty treatments such as facials
We are excited to announce that Redland Mobility will be visiting the Centre on Tuesday 25 February 11am – 1.30pm to offer a free mobility equipment check-up to our members. This is a chance for your wheelchair, walker, or other mobility aid to be given a once over. It isn’t a full service, but loose
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There are still a few spaces left on our six week online Relaxation and Meditation class which starts on Tuesday 4 February at 11.30 am. The class will be run by our Yoga teacher Uddhava and will cover a range of different relaxation and meditation techniques designed to help calm the mind and reduce stress
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We are running a new six week stretching class in person at the Centre starting 26 February. The class will be taken by our physiotherapist, Melanie. Stretching has many benefits for people with MS, including helping with flexibility in joints and muscles, decreasing stress, increasing blood flow and improving posture. The class will consist of
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Join our next 6-week online Relaxation and Meditation class starting on Tuesday 4 February at 11.30 am 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.
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Yesterday, we hosted two very useful training sessions at the Centre about Manual Handling for Carers. The sessions explored moving and handling techniques and efficient postures to look after yourself and prevent injuries associated with caring duties. Our trainer also demonstrated the use of various pieces of equipment. The attendees found the sessions very beneficial
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Our Trustees and staff have been working for several months to select the best replacement database for Berkshire MS Therapy Centre. The database (known as a CRM, or Customer Relationships Management system) is a vital tool for supporting fundraising. With no money coming from the NHS, an effective database keeps the Centre going by securing
Our Tai Chi teacher Jackie wishes to reduce her workload and has therefore decided to discontinue her weekly Thursday Tai Chi class at the Centre after this week (9 January. Jackie has been teaching at the Centre since 2018 and we are very grateful for all she has done and wish her all the best
We’re starting to work on our next Centre newsletter due out in February and we need your help! Have you got any advice or useful tips to pass round? Had a celebration you want to tell us about, such as a new baby, exam results, special birthday or a wedding in the family, or anything
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The staff and trustees would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thank you for all your support throughout the year. Opening hours A reminder that the Centre closes at 5pm on Friday 20 December and will reopen at 9am on Thursday 2 January. There will be volunteer-led oxygen
