WELSH ME GROUPS

There are currently 4 local ME support groups in Wales. WAMES would be pleased to hear from anyone else who runs a small group, no matter how informal, or from anyone who would like assistance in setting up local meetings.

CLWYD ME SUPPORT GROUP

Background: The group has been operating in north east Wales since 1992.

More information:
http://www.clwydme.net

Activities:
Meetings
Regular newsletter
Local awareness raising
Young People's Support Group

Contact: Barbara Turnbull (Chair), 01244 819315

Email: clwydme@supanet.com

GLAMORGAN ME SUPPORT GROUP

Background: The group began in 1993. Members of all ages are welcome from anywhere in Glamorgan.

Activities:
Monthly meetings are held in Cardiff
Newsletter

Contact: Christalla Davies , 029 2076 2347

 

THE MID & WEST WALES ME GROUP

Background: This group is the result of a merger between 3 groups in 2002: West Wales, Brecknock and Mid Wales. The Membership comes from Ceredigion, southern Gwynedd, Powys, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Bridgend, Gwent, Neath Port Talbot and the Swansea area.

More information: http://www.midwalesmegroup.org.uk

Activities:
Meetings in various locations
Bi-monthly newsletter
Advice & listening ear
Postal library
Wheelchair & disability aids loan
Annual supermarket fundraising
Local campaigning & publicity

Contact: Dr Tony Thompson (Chair, DTP and Web Manager), 01970 636515

Email: Tony@midwalesmegroup.org.uk

NORTH WEST WALES ME GROUP

Background:
The group began around 1980 as the Anglesey group but now covers northern Gwynedd as well.

Activities:
Meetings
Campaigning for better health services
On-line mailing list for members

Contact: Karl Krysko (Chair), 01248 602330

Email: karlkrysko@yahoo.co.uk