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Salisbury Group of Diabetes UK celebrated their 30^th anniversary with a luncheon at The Grasmere House Hotel, Harnham on Sunday 26^th February 2006. Our guests included Dr Mullan, our President, and former Diabetes Consultant, Dr. James Lawrence, Diabetes Consultant at Salisbury District Hospital, Diabetes Nurses Mandy Roberts and Kim Froggett, recently retired Diabetes Nurse, Jan Oxenham, Sheila Bevis, now retired, who worked with Dr. Mullan for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Robinson from Bournemouth, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Mosdall from Chippenham, Area Co-ordinator for Wiltshire. Mrs. Jan Tyrell, South West Region Manager from Taunton presented our Chairman, Janet Harris, with a certificate celebrating 30 years as Salisbury Group. Dr. Mullan gave a resume of the previous 30 years and thanked several members who had been with the group from the beginning, Janet being one of them. He thanked everyone for working hard over the years raising money for local needs and wished them success for future fundraising! Janet thanked everyone for coming on such a very cold day (the log fires in the hotel were very welcoming!).


Barbeque at the chairs house.	Nurses Sponsored Walk around Salisbury. In aid of the Retinal Screening Fund.	Fundraising - Tisbury Fete. In aid of the Retinal Screening Fund.	Cheque donated from fundraising Disco. In aid of the Retinal Screening Fund.


Mr D Mullan (president) and Mrs Anne Bull (chair) cutting the cake to celebrate 25 years of the Salisbury Group at an event held at Milford Hall. A raffle was also drawn at this event. In aid of the Retinal Screening Fund.


Presentation Evening - Retinal Camera and Computer. The Signature Quilt raised £221. In aid of the Retinal Screening Fund.		Rosemary Squires concert which raised a total of £2348 and the BLAYZ concert which raised £1430. In aid of the Retinal Screening Fund and Children within the Salisbury District Hospital area.


	Two events that Betty has held at her home.


Diabetes UK Salisbury held their Christmas Social and prize draw at the Barrington Hall, Bishopdown Estate, Salisbury on 1st December. Janet Harris welcomed members and guests who enjoyed a buffet. This was followed by the DRAW. A single size hand-made quilt made by four members of Sarum Quilters was the 1st prize and was won by Mrs.Marion Joscelyn. Annabelle Downing, Jo Pearson and Kathy Lawrence, from Sarum Quilters, helped draw the tickets. Sue Goodridge, Secretary, handed a cheque for £715.00. to Dr. James Lawrence, Diabetes Consultant at Salisbury District Hospital. Dr. Dermott Mullan, our President, also attended the evening. Janet Harris thanked Sarum Quilters, and Sue for organising the whole draw.

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