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15-05-2024 15:47:56 in General by Admin
Sam, a son of one of our regular attendees is running the Bristol Half Marathon in memory of his late step father for Mesothelioma UK.
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15-05-2024 15:42:41 in General by Admin
BBAFS is looking for committee members to join us with the planning and organisation of the group.
BBAFS provides a place to meet other people and families suffering with asbestos related illness, form new friendships, support one another, and provide educate on their illness.
The role would involve meeting twice a year with the other committee members and include helping to plan and...
25-04-2024 16:41:08 in General by Admin
Professor Nick Maskell is taking part in the Mallorca 312 cycle ride on Saturday 27th April, which involves cycling 140 miles and 5km of vertical height in one day, to raise money for Mesothelioma UK.
This is an incredible challenge made even harder with Nick currently recovering from a broken wrist! Any support gratefully received and for further information, please visit www.justgiv...
25-04-2024 16:39:21 in General by Admin
The Filton Chest & Heart Committee have very kindly made a donation to the group of £400.
Thank you to the committee. We will put this money to good use.
18-08-2023 12:31:12 in General by Admin
We had a wonderful cake decorating session by one of our patient’s wives who used to be a professional cake decorator. She provided cupcakes for us all to decorate and guided us through how to create a dog, reindeer and butterfly, thank you!
Great fun was had by all and it was a fabulous opportunity to bring out everyone’s creative side!
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18-08-2023 12:30:16 in General by Admin
We headed to the Mshed on Bristol Harbourside again this year for Action Mesothelioma Day, an opportunity to raise awareness of mesothelioma and the ongoing dangers of asbestos.
We were able to meet in the café outside to enjoy a cuppa and chat as the sun was finally shining! It was wonderful to see so many patients, carers, family members, healthcare professionals and specia...
04-08-2023 12:22:07 in General by Admin
Anna is undertaking a 50km challenge along the North Devon coast and Exmoor on 5th August to raise funds for Mesothelioma UK and would be grateful for any support! Please see her fundraising page; www.justgiving.com/Anna-Morley4
04-08-2023 12:20:51 in General by Admin
Meso UK has a campaign running at the moment ‘Don’t let the Dust Settle’. This is to get the government to agree to a timeframe for the safe removal of asbestos in our public buildings and to set up a national register of buildings that contain asbestos. For more information and link to the petition; Don’t Let The Dust Settle Campaign | Mesothelioma UK
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26-05-2023 15:57:50 in General by Admin
We had a successful cake sale at our BBAFS meeting this month to support Mesothelioma UK’s fundraising campaign ‘Muffins for Meso’. Members and organisers baked and brought some yummy delights and raised over £60 for Mesothelioma UK!
See gallery for photographs.
26-05-2023 15:56:50 in General by Admin
Members of the BBAFS group enjoyed a fabulous boat trip around the Bristol harbourside and up to the Cumberland Basin. It was fascinating to see Bristol from the water and interesting commentary was provided on the sights of Bristol by the Bristol Packet Company.
We were fortunate that the rain stayed away and the sun almost made an appearance! We were treated to a delic...