What's on - Programme of events 2008/ 09
We hold regular meetings in the John Turner Building at Warwick Hospital on the first Wednesday of each month, excluding June, July and August. Our meetings commence at 7.30pm. There is no charge and, although encouraged, you do not have to be a member of Diabetes UK to attend.
Click here for a map of the hospital ("Virtual Earth"). The John Turner Building is in the centre of main Car Park A (and is clearly visible in the "Bird's Eye" view towards the top left of the image).
Wednesday 3rd September 2008
After the Summer recess, monthly meetings recommence. At the next monthly meeting, Antje Lindenmeyer from Warwick University will launch a project on experiences of people living with type 2 diabetes.
Saturday 20th September 2008
"Quiz Night" at Kenilworth Tennis Squash and Croquet Club hosted by Dr and Mrs Peter Horrocks. Tickets £6.50 including buffet, available from the Group Secretary (01926 855374)
Saturday 27th September 2008
"Walk in the Park" at the Ryton Pools Country Park. A family day out with lots of children's events. From 10:30am. Bring a picnic! Two and three mile walks; no dogs. Sponsorship forms available from the secretary. Or Phone Joanna Oldfield on 01922 614500.
Wednesday 1st October 2008
Monthly meeting. "Provision for children with diabetes in Warwickshire
Schools". A presentation by Jane Carter.
Wednesday 22nd October 2008
Visit to the Islet Translant Laboratory at Worcester.
Wednesday 5th November 2008
Monthly meeting. "The dangers of Hypos and Hypers." A talk by Dr Peter Horrocks
Wednesday 3rd December 2008
Monthly meeting. Dr Tim Holt talks on his research into diabetes diagnosis.
Sunday 7th December 2008
Support our Christmas Tombola stall at Leamington's Christmas Market
Wednesday 7th January 2009
Monthly meeting. A talk by Dr Vinod Patel on how to cut all
diabetic problems the "Alphabet Way"
Wednesday 4th February 2009
Monthly meeting. Diabetes in domestic pets. A talk by Avonvale
Veterinary Centres
Wednesday 4th March 2009
Monthly meeting. Annual General Meeting followed by cheese and
wine.
Wednesday 1st April 2009
Monthly meeting. A talk by Sharon Parsons, Manager of Thames
Valley Diabetes Research Network.
Wednesday 6th May 2009
Monthly meeting. Update on the work of the Islet Transplant
Laboratory, Worcester by Richard Downing.
Saturday 9th May 2009
Leamington Mayor’s charity walk around the Royal Showground at Stoneleigh. Walkers wanted!
Friday/ Saturday 12th/ 13th June 2009
Diabetes Week collection at local superstore(s)
Wednesday 2nd September 2009
Monthly meetings recommence.
