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LocationNewport
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ContactDawn Pond
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Events from this branch
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Coming soonWet Wheels trips are back
11th May 2026, 12:00pm CowesThe wonderful Wetwheels event is coming around again: This is our boat trip around part of the island with a chance for everyone to take the wheel....
Possible dates are Monday May 11th at 12, Thursday 25Th June at 12, Thursday 23rd July at 10 and Monday September 7th at 10.
The boat takes up to ten people, including three wheelchairs and everything is very professionally run by Cowes Sailability.
Please contact Pam.chinn@mndassociation.org or Christopher.lund@mndassociation.org
to book your slot.
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Support Group
Next date: 21st May 2026, 2:00pm John Cheverton Centre, Mountbatten Hospice, NewportPlease join us for our monthly support group
Informal and welcoming
Free refreshments
An opportunity to meet others living with and affected by MND to share tips and experiences.
Opportunity to speak with MND Association trained volunteers to hear more about who the Association can support you.
This Group is run by Christopher.Lund@mndassociation.org
At our May Support Group, we'll be doing our next film showing. This will be Erin Brockovich, starring Julia Roberts as the woman who took on the huge Pacific Gas and Electric Company when fighting against water contamination.
This will be in Gurnard Village Hall on Thursday 21st May. We'll be there from 1.30 and will start the film around 2 . Free refreshments will be available. I'll send more details nearer the day, but if you haven't been to one of our films, the main points to emphasise are that the Hall is completely ours - no outsiders -and both parking and access to facilities are very good.
Welcome to the Isle of Wight Group
The branch is run entirely by volunteers and aims to provide the best possible support to local people with MND, their families, and carers. If you know someone that may be interested in joining the Group? Please contact dawn.pond@mndassociation.org
Please check out our Facebook page at: WWW.facebook.com/MNDAIsleofWight
Text to Donate: Text MNDWIGHT to 70085 to donate £5
To donate more please text MNDWIGHT and the amount to 70085
The maximum amount is £20
Thank you for your donation
If you would like a certificate of appreciation for your donation please email dawn.pond@mndassociation.org
Meet the Group
Christopher Lund - Association Visitor
Sharron Docherty - Association Visitor
Pam Chinn - Financial Officer
Doreen Gant - Lead Fundraiser - doreen.gant@mndassociation.org
Ali Griffiths - Campaigns Contact
Linda Griffiths - Acknowledgements
Tamara Rice - Webmaster/Social media Lead
Support Groups
The MND Support Group for 2026/2027 will be held at the John Cheverton Centre in the Multi-Function Room between 2.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m.
The third Thursday of each month
Hosted by our trained Volunteer Chris
South East Region Online Groups on Zoom
What: Online group for carers led by Lisa Burnard (Community Support Co-ordinator)
When: First Tuesday of the Month - 11 am - 12:00 pm
Description: “A virtual cuppa and friendly chat with other carers in the South East”
Contact: lisa.burnard@mndassociation.org
What: PMA-PLS support group led by Jo Campbell, Jo Cunnah and Ellen Murdoch*
When: Second Monday of each month 5 pm- 6 pm
Description: “Meet up with other people living with or affected by PLS or PMA”
Contact: jo.campbell@mndassociation.org
What: MND Veterans group led by Dawn Pond (CSC)
When: Third Thursday of each month from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Description: “A different type of support. Not just about MND but about you, your background, and common interests”
Contact: dawn.pond@mndassociation.org
What: Online group for carers led by Justine Cox (Community Support Co-ordinator)
When: Last Wednesday of each month 6.30 pm-7.30 pm
Description: “Looking after you – an evening virtual support group”
Contact: justine.cox@mndassociation.org
What: South East region Peer to Peer support group led by Dawn Pond (CSC)
When: Third Tuesday of each month - 11:00 - 12:30
Description: “Regional group, the opportunity to meet others with MND across the region”
Contact: dawn.pond@mndassociation.org
If you are a person affected by MND and need support, please contact MND Connect on 0808 802 6262.
For Free benefits advice please contact 0808 901 0620
Coming up
Latest News
Please click on the links below for more information
Research Page: Research
Campaigns Get involved: Campaigns
Events/Fundraising 2026
Antiques and Collection Fair 8th March 2026
Held at Northwood House, Cowes
£1445 was raised with over 372 in attendance.
Amazing amount and special thanks to Doreen Gant and her team of helpers on the day.
'Mums Memory Day' was set up by Jennie and Doreen who lost their lovely mum to MND and this is the 21st year it has been running.
