Tuesday 13 May 2008 support@eastlancsme.org.uk www.eastlancsme.org.uk

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WELCOME TO THE EAST LANCS ME/CFS SUPPORT GROUP ONLINE Any word Exact phrase AGM MONDAY 17TH MARCH 2008 6.30PM Our AGM took place on Monday 17th MARCH 2008 at 6.30pm with all trustees/committee members re-elected. An appeal was made at the AGM for volunteers to join the group's committee. An important annoucement about the future of the group will shortly be posted out to all group members. 2008 WELFARE RIGHTS TALK AVAILABLE ON CD! The speaker at our January meeting was Robin Sargeant: the specialist ME/CFS welfare caseworker for Morecambe Bay ME Group/Lancaster Citizens Advice Bureaux. His fascinating talk is available on CD, to group members only, by contacting Jeanette on 01254 884250. The documents produced by the Rights for ME project are available from the Morecambe Bay ME Group website. The dates for our future meetings are available by clicking here. We are a registered charity (number 1106378) which is one of over 400 self-help, non-profit-making groups which span the country. Our Group was founded in 1989 and is run mainly by volunteers - most of whom suffer from ME themselves. Currently the group has around 130 members from all walks of life, of both sexes, and ranging in all ages. Their carers also play a vital role. The district served by our Group includes: Blackburn Burnley Darwen Hyndburn Pendle Ribble Valley Rossendale The Group's meetings are held bi-monthly, for help, support and friendship. Speakers also come along to the meetings, the subjects ranging from benefits advice to relaxation classes. The meetings are very informal and relaxed. The Group can also provide information on many related matters including where to obtain assistance with Benefit claims and filling in forms such as Incapacity Benefit and Disability Living Allowance applications.