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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...
26-05-2023 15:56:01 in General by Admin
A fun and festive time was had by members of the BBAFS group as they met for Christmas Lunch at the Air Balloon pub in Filton. It was great to finally be able to get together following the Pandemic and hope this will now become a regular annual event again.
26-05-2023 15:55:17 in General by Admin
Finally, after 3 years of not being able to meet due to the Pandemic, we gathered at the MShed on Bristol Harbourside, to promote Action Mesothelioma Day. This is a nationally recognised day to raise awareness of mesothelioma and the dangers of asbestos.
We were blessed with blue skies and sunshine as BBAFS members old and new met in the café for a drink and catch up. W...
24-07-2019 11:03:38 in General by Admin
Bristol and Beyond Asbestos Family Support Group met at Bristol's industrial museum, MShed, to promote Action Mesothelioma Day on 5th July 2019. It was a beautifully sunny day and a very fitting location to promote the awareness of the ongoing dangers of asbestos. It was nice to see some new faces, to raise awareness, remember and support loved ones and to catch up with old and new fri...
08-05-2019 16:13:17 in General by Admin
Members of Bristol and Beyond Asbestos Family Support Group enjoyed an informative day of presentations, conversations and even some bingo at the 9th Annual Patient and Carer Conference held at Bristol Zoo on 5th April. Many members also walked away with some excellent raffle prizes, raising over £133 for support group activities.
This is a really special group that offers an invaluab...