On Saturday 10th February 2024, sixteen members met at the Ecumenical Centre in Redditch for our first Saturday Social of the year. This is a great venue for us and as always, the welcome was warm: we were even treated to freshly made doughnuts!
Mike introduced Keith Kightley, Birmingham IA's London Landmark's Half-Marathon Walker. We are all impressed by Keith's commitment to his training for this cause.
We talked about all things surgical and issues which were concerning members. Mike Jameson shared the latest news on the forthcoming Birmingham IA Information Day on 11th May at Voco St John's Hotel in Solihull. The programme is almost finalised now. We have some fantastic speakers and full details will be circulated soon to everyone. Solihull should be a much more convenient venue for our Redditch members and we're looking forward to seeing everyone there.
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Birmingham IA 6 days ago |
Don't Forget this is fast approaching..ideal to get more information about having your internal pouch and speaking to others who have one too..all welcome go to Birmingham IA website for more information on this advice .
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Birmingham IA 6 days ago |
Just a quick reminder to all our members please look after yourself in this weather a we can get dehydrated quickly with having a stoma. Please stay hydrated by drinking plenty..check our hydration brochure out for more info at our Birmingham IA website to give you hints and tips to stay hydrated.
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Birmingham IA 8 days ago |
We throught you might like to know that next have launched a range of stoma underwear it greats to see companies are addressing our needs
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Birmingham IA 9 days ago |
Don't Forget we have IA Together Meeting Saturday 13th September At The Fight Club Darts On Temple Street Birmingham B2 5BN Meet up at 11:45am As games will be booked for 12pm. It's costs £15 each person for 90minutes Need payment by the 6th September the Latest to confirm booking for you. If would like going for a meal after if anyone wants to join us. For more information or to book your place please contact Ailidh or Mark. Time to have fun with our fellow Ostemates and catch up for a chat.
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Birmingham IA 9 days ago |
hope all our members have enjoyed the warmer weather and kept safe with all the steps our NHS have set to keep you all safe.
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Birmingham IA 14 days ago |
It's good to hear that other countries are aware of being stoma friendly with their toilet facility's
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Birmingham IA 19 days ago |
Some of our team Kal, Derek, Bogusha and Ailidh who was at clinimed and secure care event day which was about welling meet up at edgebaston golf course.
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Birmingham IA 19 days ago |
I hope all are keeping well over the holiday period. Don't Forget we are here for you our one-2-one suport volunteers are always on hand yo chat to about anything. No issue is to small, we will try and help you with what ever we can.
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Birmingham IA 19 days ago |
This could be a interesting read
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Birmingham IA 23 days ago |