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Eastern Region Events....
Peterborough Community Gospel Choir Concert
Peterborough Community Gospel Choir are holding a concert to raise money for Shine and the Papworth Trust. This vibrant gospel choir has been serving the community with its upbeat and uplifting tones for 10 years! The choir have performed at weddings, concerts, birthdays, christenings, and other local events over…
Dunstable Support Group
Do you have spina bifida or hydrocephalus? If so there is a support group for you in this area! Venue: Disability Resource Centre Poynters House, Poynters Road, Dunstable, Beds. LU5 4TP Telephone: 01582 470 900 Website: http://www.drcbeds.co.uk/ Starting Time: 1pm End Time: 3pm Map: Click here! Brief: Meetings dates…
Eastern Region News.....
Shine Peer Support Volunteers
May 11th
Shine now has two Peer support volunteers working in the East of England to add greater value to its existing services. The volunteers can offer peer support to individuals, parents and families on issues relating to spina bifida and or hydrocephalus. We now have a peer support volunteer based in Norfolk and one based in Suffolk so local contact is available in both counties. Peer support volunteers can support you via email or telephone, meet with you, listen and share your experiences, problems and achievements related to spina bifida and hydrocephalus. They can easily tap into information and advice…
Time to SHINE as Queensgate announces new charity partner
April 25th
It is time to let it shine as Queensgate shopping centre has announced its new charity of the year, Shine – the UK’s largest organisation dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus. In the first of a series of special family events, this summer will see the charity launch Benny Bear’s birthday party where mascot Benny will be out and about throughout the centre to delight little ones and provide entertainment. Adding to the fun factor, later in the summer Shine will be hosting "Challenge Gobi", a brilliant badminton tournament fronted by world class…