Would you like to know what's happening in Cardiff?  Click here to download their Local Support Group's Spring/Summer Newsletter:   Cardiff Newsletter Spring 2008.pdf (321.92 KB)

Sheffield Local Support Group

Barrie and Margaret, the area co-ordinators for the group, will be holding a fundraising all day tea party on th 17th August from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm in their home.  Barrie and Margaret will be serving cakes and savouries and there will also be a raffle.  They invite anyone in the Sheffield area to come, they'd love to see you if you can make it! 

For more information or to get the contact details to let Barrie and Margaret know you are coming, please email helpline@pituitary.org.uk.

Salisbury Local Support Group

On Saturday, 13th September, the Salisbury Local Support Group will be hosting a 'Mini Conference'.  This will be held at the Hamptworth Golf & Country Club and will run from noon to around 5:00/5:30 (with delegates invited to stay and chat afterward).  The conference will start with a ploughman-type lunch, then a question and answer session with endocrine professionals, ending with a an update on The Foundation from the Chairman of the Trustees and the Executive Director. 

There will be a raffle as well - so bring your lucky coins.  This mini-conference will cost £10 per person.  There is limited availability so if you wish to attend, please contact the volunteer area co-ordinator, Annie at bush@stevanne9@fsnet.co.uk

ALSO!  Annie, Steve and Katy will be walking the Old Sarum Castle Moat on 21st September as an awareness and fundraiser for The Pituitary Foundation.  The local group felt that maybe the Strawberry Line Walk in Somerset was a bit too far away but they wanted to do their part.  Annie's already raised over £500!!!!  They welcome anyone to join them (they're having lunch at the Old Castle Inn) and Annie's created sponsorship forms for you to use.  Again, just email Annie at bush@stevanne9@fsnet.co.uk if you want to help!

Volunteering Opportunities

When we’re making a meaningful contribution to the world, even in a tiny way, our overall levels of happiness and self esteem grow, particularly if we’re volunteering in an area that is really significant to ourselves.

If you would like to share some of your skills to help others people living with pituitary disorders, including patients, families, carers and friends, we have a variety of roles available within our Local Support Groups.  Whatever your skill, it is likely that we can find a role for you.  It may be that you are an excellent speaker, a whiz with figures, or your record keeping may be ‘second to none’.  You may have good IT skills or you may enjoy writing and are eager to compile a newsletter full of news, hints and tips. Maybe you are warm and friendly when meeting new people or are interested in fundraising ideas.  Please don’t hesitate, contact your local group via The Pituitary Foundation.

For those of you who relish a real challenge, we have some groups where Area Co-ordinators are required. This may be taken on alone or as a shared role. The role is a challenging one but can be immensely enjoyable. You would receive plenty of help from fellow Area Co-ordinators and from The Pituitary Foundation.

Areas currently in need of an Area Co-ordinator are:  Norfolk, Swansea, Cornwall, and Northamptonshire.

Please email helpline@pituitary.org.uk if you'd like to help!

And to see if there is a group near you,

visit our Local Support Group page.