A group of us met on Saturday 22 October to try and plan the Birdshot Day of 3rd March 2012. It was such a good meeting, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed networking, comparing medications, comparing symptoms, having a laugh, etc, that it was decided to try and hold regular socialising events. Sandra F, Sue W, Ann and Lesley decided to set up the London Regional Birdshot Network (i.e. all those people who attend Moorfields, St Thomas, Croydon and who reside relatively closely to London).
We also are in touch with Adrian in Manchester who in his spare time, supports people with glaucoma via a local support group. Annie met him at the recent Moorfields Glaucoma day. Adrian would like to extend an invitation to our Birdshot members to attend the meetings he organises as he thinks that some of the talks he organises may well be relevant. There next meeting is on 9th November and full details can be found here. Please do get in touch with Adrian if you are interested in attending.
It would be really good if anyone in Bristol or Birmingham or Leeds or Scotland or Ireland or Wales or Newcastle would like to set up Regional Networks. Please let us know if you are inspired to so something by the action that Colin, Gail, Sandra, Sue, Ann and Lesley are taking. We would love to have coverage right across the UK!
If you are inspired, we can tell you what is being planned for London and Hampshire and Manchester. Please email us to let us know of your interest.
Gail & Colin are pleased to say that the Consultant from Southampton is very happy to come along for a talk plus Q & A session for our first area meeting, which we will aim to hold on a Saturday early in the New Year at a venue in Cosham, near Portsmouth. Watch this space !
This is great news Gail and Colin. We look forward to hearing more ! Thank you so much. Annie