Welcome to the South and East Somerset Branch

Welcome to the South and East Somerset Branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MND).

Run by volunteers we are here for people suspected of or living with MND and for anybody affected by MND.

  • We raise funds and provide funding, primarily through our grants programme
  • We provide information and updates, primarily through our quarterly newsletter and our Facebook page
  • We provide information about care and support options in the local area, this includes to our network of Support Volunteers and to professionals
  • We provide support for people living with or affected by MND, primarily through our monthly support meetings
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Latest News

Our Branch Chair Adam Marner and Treasurer Vera Budge were delighted to receive a cheque from the Glastonbury Male Voice Choir having been their chosen charity for the year. This final task for Outgoing Chairman Dave Greenwood, marked the end of a very successful Centenary Year.

South and East Somerset Chair Adam Marner Chair receiving cheque from Glastonbury Male Voice Choir


 

Events

We hold a monthly Branch Support Meeting which is open to anyone in the area living with or affected by MND. This meeting runs on the third Thursday of every month from 2.30-4.00pm at Palmers Garden Centre Yeovil (BA20 2FH). Upcoming support meetings for 2024 as follows: 

18th April

16th May

20th June

18th July

15th August (TBC)

19th September

17th October

21st November

19th December (TBC).

Volunteering Opportunities

Are you passionate about support, improving access to care, research or campaigning for people living with or affected by MND? Do you have time to spare? If you are interested in volunteering with us call Andy on 01604 800 631 or email [email protected] 

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