Welcome to the MS Society Bournemouth website!
We are one of the biggest branches of the MS Society in the UK and entirely self funding so rely totally on the support of our fantastic volunteers and the donations we receive and money generated from our fundraising events.
Miscellany newsletter Articles
Have you any news or information you would like to share with others in our group?
Has a piece of equipment really helped you?
Have you been on holiday and overcome situations so you can enjoy your time away?
Our miscellany newsletter is here for everyone affected by ms.
If so, we would love to hear from you…….
It only needs to be a couple of paragraphs or no more than 300 words – pictures of you and your family or friends to go with your article would be great as well.
Please forward your article and photos to:
Shirley Worner or contact me on Tel. 0774 0473207
New Charges
Physio
One2one now £20
Lunches
Increase to £6
To take effect from April 1st
Volunteer Vacancies
If you can spare some time for a great cause then we’d love to hear from you – we have volunteer vacancies ranging from Drivers to Hairdresser and if you can spare just a couple of hours a week we’d really appreciate it! Check out our volunteer page for more information.
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The Wareham Clay Pigeon Shoot
The Wareham clay pigeon shoot recently took place, ace reporter Howard Pearson gives us his report on the event. Starring Tim (Gleek) Worner, Alan (the `at) Lindsay, and Dawn (Annie O.) Geer. Also starring Steve (Coburn) Moores and five “others”. We all gathered at the Purbeck Shooting Club, Wareham. The tension was high, or was […]
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September 4, 2013Exeter to Poole Walk
Val Bryce and Jenny at it again! Sunday 4th September Val Bryce and Jenny McKinley completed the mammoth walk from Exeter to Poole along the South West Coastal Path for the second time.
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October 31, 2013MS Society Bournemouth – New Bus
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May 13, 2014MateS Social Event – May
Jane Petty (National Lead Physio MS Society) will be talking about research into exercise.
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June 6, 2014Mark’s 100 Mile Cycle Challenge
Please support Mark Parris on his 100 mile cycle challenge in aid of Lewis-Manning Hospice & MS Society.
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September 9, 2014
Mates Social Event – September
Roger Baker Professor of Clinical Psychology, Bournemouth University
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September 17, 2014MS Society Bournemouth Charity Golf Day
The Location: Crane Valley Golf Club, Verwood The Format: 4 people per team…
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October 8, 2014
Mates Social Event – October
Bi annual talk by Dr. Hillier, Consultant Neurologist
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November 28, 2014Christmas Dinner
The Christmas Dinner is at The Osborne Centre on Friday 28th Nov…
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December 18, 2014
Christmas Lunches at The Osborne Centre
This year’s Christmas lunches at The Osborne Centre…
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January 25, 2015Cream Teas Anyone?
Are you helping someone with MS? Then this event is for you – yes you!
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January 28, 2015Male Carers Skittles Evening
…join us at The Coach & Horses (Poole Road, Wimborne) at 7.30pm on Wednesday 28 January.
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March 5, 2015
Mates Social Event – March
Thursday 5th March 2015 – at The Horns Inn Parley
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March 31, 2015MS Carers Social Event
At The Horns Inn, West Parley – Come along on your own/with the person you help/with a friend or relative – your choice.
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May 12, 2015
Mates Social Event – May
Tuesday 12th May 2015 – at the Hamworthy Club Richard Bristow & Tish Borrowman from Poole Citizens Advice Bureau with an update on benefit reforms and other changes. All meetings are 7.00 for 7.30 start Any enquiries please contact Keith Hunt Tel: 01202 570300 or send an email
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May 16, 2015Multiple Sclerosis Society Bournemouth Spring Fayre
Bournemouth MS Society Spring Fayre – Saturday 16th May 10.30am — 1.30pm at The Osborne Centre, Church Lane, West Parley Entrance 50p Stalls, Jewellery, Tombola, Raffle, Plants, Cakes, Preserves, Books, Bric A Brac, Refreshments
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May 25, 2015Fundraising Tea Party – Wimborne St Giles
Please join us for afternoon tea, homemade cakes, scones and sandwiches to raise money for the MS Centre at West Parley…
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June 28, 2015MS Society Garden Open Day – The Osborne Centre
To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the MS Centre we are opening our garden to everyone on Sunday 28th June….
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July 7, 2015
Mates Social Event – July
Tuesday 7th July 2015 – at the Hamworthy Club Dr Cossburn Consultant Neurologist at Poole Hospital All meetings are 7.00 for 7.30 start Any enquiries please contact Keith Hunt Tel: 01202 570300 or send an email
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July 11, 2015
MS Carers Social Event – Segway at Upton Country Park
A group of us are taking part in the Segway activity at Upton Country Park, Poole Road, Upton BH17 7BJ on Saturday 11th July 2015…
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July 18, 2015MS Bournemouth Garden Party 2015
Our Garden Party on Saturday 18th July surpassed all previous records in raising the magnificent sum …..
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July 22, 2015MS Society Bournemouth Anniversary
30th Anniversary Celebrations The Bournemouth branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society would like to say a big thank you to all those who joined us to celebrate our 30th anniversary. It was a pleasure to have your company and I hope you enjoyed the afternoon and the cake. Listening to Janis Winehouse and her husband […]
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September 8, 2015
Mates Social Event – September
Tuesday 8th September 2015 – at the Hamworthy Club Amy Bowen, Director of Services The MS Trust. Biannual talk with news and updates from The MS Trust All meetings are 7.00 for 7.30 start Any enquiries please contact Keith Hunt Tel: 01202 570300 or send an email
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September 15, 2015
MS Carers Social Event – Bournemouth Spa Passes
There are only passes for 10 people to use the spa facilities which include swimming pool, Spa Pool, steam room, Aromatherapy cave, Jacuzzi, and sauna.
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September 16, 2015MS Bournemouth Golf Day 2015
The MS Society Bournemouth Charity Golf Day is back for 2015 and will hopefully be bigger than ever!
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September 29, 2015
MS Carers Social Event – Cup Cake Decorating
There will only be 10 places available and the deadline for booking for this event is 1st September so book early to grab your place….
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October 3, 2015Volunteer Recruitment Coffee Morning
Please come and join our support team on Saturday 3rd october 2015 from 10.00am to 12.00pm…
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October 4, 2015Walking Treasure Hunt
Walking Treasure Hunt around Wimborne Sunday 4th October – Start 1pm Allen View Car Park (£2 for 3 hours) Followed by: Tea & Cakes from 3.30pm at The Osborne Centre, Church Lane Tickets £7.50 from Kay Call 01202 570300 or drop us an email
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October 7, 2015
Mates Social Event – October
Wednesday 7th October 2015 – at the Hamworthy Club Louise Fazakarley Senior Lecturer BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy Update re Mii-vitaliSe and other studies (Last chance to buy tickets for the Mates’ Christmas Quiz at this meeting). All meetings are 7.00 for 7.30 start. Any enquiries please contact Keith Hunt Tel: 01202 570300 or send an email
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October 12, 2015
MS Carers Social Event – Pub Quiz
Come along with a friend or family member to the Fisherman’s Haunt, Winkton Date: Monday 12th October 2015 at 8.00pm General knowledge quiz. We will make up a team/teams. The deadline to book yourself on a team is 28th September.
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October 30, 2015Halloween Quiz & Hot Supper Evening 2015
Join us at The Osborne Centre for a Halloween Quiz and Supper on Friday 30 October from 7.00pm Tickets £10 For more information and to book your place call Kay on 01202 570300 or send an email.
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November 14, 2015Christmas Fayre
Join us at The Osborne Centre for The Christmas Fayre on Saturday 14 November from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm. There will be refreshments and stalls including Toys, Bric a Brac, Jewellery, Cakes, Books and Cards For more information call Kay on 01202 570300 or send an email.
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November 27, 2015Christmas Dinner
Join us at The Osborne Centre for Christmas Dinner on Friday 27 November from 7.00 pm. Along with a delicious festive feast there will be live entertainment from The Land Girls. Tickets £15.00 For more information and to reserve your place call Kay on 01202 570300 or send an email.
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December 9, 2015
Mates Social Event – December
Wednesday 9th December 2015 – at the Hamworthy Club Christmas Quiz and Buffet. Tickets for this meeting are only available at the September and October meetings. All meetings are 7.00 for 7.30 start Any enquiries please contact Keith Hunt Tel: 01202 570300 or send an email
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December 28, 2015Yoga Classes – Every Wednesday
New MS Yoga Classes…
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February 16, 2016
Mates Social Event – February
Tuesday 16th February 2016 – at The Horns Inn Parley A social evening to chat to other ‘MSers’ with some drinks and if you want to have food it will be available All meetings are 7.00 for 7.30 start Dates are provisional to be confirmed a month in advance of each event. Any enquiries please […]
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February 27, 2016
Cream Teas
Cream Teas……are back by popular demand – Two dates to choose from…
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March 3, 2016
Mates Social Event – March
Thursday 3rd March 2016 – at the Hamworthy Club Louise Fazakarley Senior Lecturer BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy Update re Mii-vitaliSe and other studies All meetings are 7.00 for 7.30 start Dates are provisional to be confirmed a month in advance of each event. Any enquiries please contact Keith Hunt Tel: 01202 570300 or send an email
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March 12, 2016Barn Dance Night
Saturday 12th March 2016 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm, tickets £10 including supper & Lively music with Caller…
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April 12, 2016MS Carers’ Group Social Meeting
Come along on your own/with the person you help/with a friend or relative – your choice. Join us for a drink or order a meal at the bar…
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May 14, 2016MS Society Bournemouth Spring Fayre
Spring Fayre – Saturday 14th May from 11.00 am……
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June 17, 201660’s and 70’s Evening
Join us at The Osborne Centre for an evening of 60’s and 70’s music…
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Carers Summer Walk
….followed by a visit to the cafe! Saturday 9th July 2016 10.30am Avon Heath Country Park, Nr St Leonards, Ringwood BH24 2DA No need to book just turn up! Meeting in the car park by the cafe at 10.15am For further information please email Shirley Worner or call 07740 473207
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July 15, 2016Illustrated Talk on Discovering Dorset
Illustrated Talk on Discovering Dorset By Rev. Stewart Timbrell Friday 15th July 7pm at Osborne Centre Church Lane West Parley £5 including coffee & cake A highly entertaining speaker who has a wonderful sense of humour
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July 23, 2016MS Bournemouth Garden Party 2016
Saturday 23rd July from 12.00 at The Osborne Centre, West Parley Cllr David Shortell to open the event at 12.00 Entertainment from The Jazz Folk – Stalls – Refreshments – Lunches – Plants – Jewellery – Tombola – Bric a Brac – Cakes – Toys Entrance 50p
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September 16, 2016Call my Bluff
Friday 16th Sept 7.00pm Osborne Centre Fish & Chip Supper (Please bring your own drinks) Tickets £10
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Cup Cake Decorating
….back by popular demand! Thursday 22nd September 2016 7.00pm to 9.30pm The Osborne Centre, Church Lane, West Parley BH22 8TS Cost: £5 this includes bringing home your decorated cupcakes and refreshments during the evening. LIMITED SPACES! To book your place please email Shirley Worner or call 07740 473207
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November 27, 2016Craft Fayre
Please come along and bring friends and family. Where: osborne centre, church lane,west parley bh22 8ts Sunday 27th november 2016 11.00am to 3.00pm Many stalls including; Cards Gifts Cakes Chocolates Jewellery Lucky Dip Refreshments are also available on the day All proceeds to our branch
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March 2, 2017
Mates Social Event – March 2017
Thursday 2nd March 2017 – at the Hamworthy Club
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March 14, 2017
MS Carers Social Event – Cream Tea March 2017
As the cream teas at The Barn have been so popular I have arranged for our return. There are two dates to choose from: Tuesday 14th March 2017 or Saturday 25th March 2017 The subsidised cost is £3.00 payable on the day. To quote someone from last year who attended: “Hi Shirley. I just wanted […]
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May 10, 2017
Mates Social Event – May 2017
Wednesday 10th May 2017 – at the Hamworthy Club Michelle Davies MS Service Lead and Specialist Practitioner for Poole and Bournemouth All meetings are 7.00 for 7.30 start Dates are provisional to be confirmed a month in advance of each event. Any enquiries please contact Keith Hunt Tel: 01202 570300 or send an email
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May 20, 2017
MS Carers Social Event – Segway at Moors Valley – May 2017
SEGWAY ….Yes you heard right, its back! Get off the beaten track for an hour of fun with the Forest Segway Experience. Explore the forest on the latest in green technology – a self-balancing electric Segway at Moors Valley in May 17. I am taking names of those interested. Date; A Saturday in May Time: […]
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July 6, 2017
Mates Social Event – July 2017
Thursday 6th July 2017 – at the Hamworthy Club Jo Sopala Director of Development MS Trust, talk on the Trust and its work All meetings are 7.00 for 7.30 start Dates are provisional to be confirmed a month in advance of each event. Any enquiries please contact Keith Hunt Tel: 01202 570300 or send an […]
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July 8, 2017Gentlemen Songsters – Welsh Male Voice Choir
Multiple Sclerosis Society Gentlemen Songsters – Welsh Male Voice Choir Saturday 8th July 6.30pm In the Garden, MS Centre, Church Lane, West Parley Followed by Fish and Chip Supper Please bring your own drinks Tickets £15 Please phone Kay 01202 570300
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September 9, 2017
MS Society Bournemouth Craft Fayre 2017
Craft Fayre 2017 The Osborne Centre, Church Lane, West Parley, Dorset, BH22 8TS Saturday 9 September, 10.30am – 2pm Entrance 50p Many Stalls including: Cards, Gifts, Cakes, Chocolates, Jewellery plus Refreshments Tables £10 to book please phone Kay 012020 570300
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September 13, 2017
Mates Social Event – September 2017
Wednesday 13th September 2017 – at the Hamworthy Club Dr Cossburn Consultant Neurologist at Poole/Bournemouth Hospital All meetings are 7.00 for 7.30 start Dates are provisional to be confirmed a month in advance of each event. Any enquiries please contact Keith Hunt Tel: 01202 570300 or send an email
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October 5, 2017
Mates Social Event – October 2017
Thursday 5th October 2017 – at the Hamworthy Club Jane Petty Works with MS Trust on competencies for allied health professionals and with physios in neurology. (Last chance to buy tickets for the Mates’ Christmas Event at this meeting) All meetings are 7.00 for 7.30 start Dates are provisional to be confirmed a month in […]
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December 7, 2017
Mates Social Event – December 2017
Thursday 7th December 2017 – at the Hamworthy Club Christmas Event (Tickets for this meeting are only available at the September and October meetings) All meetings are 7.00 for 7.30 start Dates are provisional to be confirmed a month in advance of each event. Any enquiries please contact Keith Hunt Tel: 01202 570300 or send […]
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MiScellany Magazine
April 28, 2014MiScellany Magazine is compiled and edited by Tim Barton – catch up with back-issues here….
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Handover of Keys for New MS Bournemouth Minibus
July 23, 2017Picture shows some of those who attend the Multiple Sclerosis Society on a regular basis, witnessing the handover of the keys from RedKite to MS Society’s Bournemouth Chairman Rod Slip for the new minibus at The Osborne Centre. “After a long concerted effort we finally raised the £33,600.00 to purchase our brand new minibus. With […]
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MS Bournemouth Calendar 2017
November 8, 2016The MS Bournemouth 2017 Calendar is on sale now! Pick up your copy form The Osborne Centre for £5
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Tamsyn Street Completes 10km Jurassic Coast Swim
October 10, 2016I did it! the beginning of the week was not looking too promising starting with a pretty tweaky shoulder, followed by an injury to my erm…lower back while attempting a bat hang at the climbing wall followed by pulling my calf muscle while attempting to dance at a Ceilidh the night before! The excitement of […]
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