Alternative Therapies 

 Our annual Alternative Therapies evening was in September and everyone enjoyed a taster of some very relaxing therapies. Thanks to Alex Harvey (hypnotherapy) , Cath Boyle (aromatherapy), Jane McNaughton (Indian Head Massage) and our own Isobel Lyman (guided relaxation) for giving their serivces. If you would like to contact any of the therapists directly please contact us

Awards for all 

 We are delighted that we have been given a grant of £4926 from Awards for All Scotland to assist with our administration and publicity costs. This will enable us to improve the services provided to our members and enable us to continue to produce our newsletter and send it to our ever-growing mailing list. It will also enable us to produce good quality publicity material to raise awareness of the group

West Lothian Council

 We are very grateful to West Lothian Council for a grant of £300 towards printing costs.

Walk The Extra Mile

 Robert Cox, our secretary, worked with Diabetes UK Scotland to organise this year's Walk the Extra Mile around Linlithgow Loch on Sunday 27 June. Several of our group attended and helped with the organisation as well as doing the walk. The weather was kind and over 50 people enjoyed a very pleasant walk around the loch. As everyone was sponsored (including Bear the labrador!) I am sure that there will be a good contribution raised for Diabetes UK funds.

Diabetes UK Children's Weekends/Holidays

 Diabetes UK offer Children's Support Weekends and Holidays. If you live in West Lothian and have a child with diabetes , the local group may be able to sponsor them  to attend. For more information on the events click here. To apply for sponsorship please contact us

AGM

The AGM was held on 20 February 2010 and was attended by 20 members. In addition to the election of the committee and presentation of the accounts, the meeting included a review of the year past and a look forward to what is planned for 2010. To see the presentation click here (to move through presentation click on arrow at bottom right and to return to main website click on cross at top right).

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Visit by Director of Diabetes UK Scotland

 We were delighted to welcome Jane Claire Judson, Director, Diabetes UK Scotland to our February group meeting. Jane Claire gave a very interesting and stimulating session on the work of Diabetes UK in Scotland and impressed everyone with her clear focus on the needs of people with diabetes.