NG8 May/June 2022

Gateway Women - to support women who don’t have
children by circumstances not by choice. The Nottingham
group meet 1st Sat monthly at Bill’s, 15 Queen St, NG1 2BL
at 11am. For more info call Sally on 07796 318046 or visit:
http://gateway-women.com
Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary
Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wed monthly from
2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Also groups in Clifton
and Hyson Green. Contact cardiac team for more info on:
0115 883 4733
Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help
support group for those who have experienced the suicide of
a family member or someone close. For more info call 0115
911 1661 (Mon - Fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk
My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people
with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support,
sighted guides & befriending, peer support & social groups,
arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more
info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.org.uk.
Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge
to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For
a few hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit
people in their homes offering companionship and support
tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304
8730 or email: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www.
mariecurie.org.uk/helper for more information.
MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in
meeting, 2nd Wed monthly at Brookfields Garden Centre,
Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. Meet at rear of cafe.
An informal event with a friendly group of people affected by
MS including carers and family. No charge, no need to book.
Just turn up or contact Doug for more info: 0115 966 3582
ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/fibromyalgia -
MESH (M.E.Self Help) is Nottingham’s self help group for
people with ME/CFS and/or fibromyalgia and their carers.
For more info search for MESH Nottingham (M.E/CFS/
Fibromyalgia) on Facebook or email: meshnottingham@
gmail.com
Memory Cafe - anyone with memory problems, together
with their carers, very welcome. Meet 2nd Wed monthly,
1pm-3pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive (off
Mansfield Rd). For more info call Pauline: 01332 810366 or
Alan: 01159 262232
money sorted in d2n2- free support for those
struggling with money. Call 0115 908 1534. Email: info@
moneysortedind2n2.org or visit: www.moneysortedind2n2.org
Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if
you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk
to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our
group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between
7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thurs every other month. Partners
always welcome. For further details please contact Self Help
UK on 0115 911 1661
Nottingham Miscarriage Support - for anyone
effected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy. Meet with
other women & men who have shared similar experiences.
Meet 3rd Thurs monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist
Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 /
07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com
Nottinghamshire Deaf Society - hard of hearing/deaf
social group every Mon: 10am - 1pm. Lip-reading classes
on Tues (daytime & evening). Welfare rights advice for deaf/
hard of hearing. For further details phone 0115 970 0516,
text 07817 275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk
Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit
service providing high quality affordable counselling
for anyone aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area.
Accredited services include individual, couples & employer
assistance counselling. To find out more call 0115 950
1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk.
Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open
9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times.
Nottingham Osteoporosis Support Group - Royal
Osteoporosis Society. Our volunteer group works closely
with clinical teams, meets monthly & runs a support line. We
also provide annual medical updates, weekly tea dances,
clinical support, awareness raising & newly diagnosed
events. For more info or support call 07942 678692.
Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help
Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For
more info contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368
New Beginnings Art Group - community group for
people unable to work due to long term health issues. No
previous painting experience necessary. Meet Wed: 13.30 -
15.30 at The Oasis Centre, Union St, Beeston, NG9 2LU. £20
per half term. For more info call Caroline - 0115 925 1300 or
visit: www.newbeginningsart.co.uk
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