Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association – IOW Branch

Posted by Admin on 8 January 2019, 3:59 pm

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association – Isle of Wight Branch

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The Isle of Wight branch of the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association is proud to announce their 15th annual ‘Mum’s Memory Day’ event will be held on Sunday 10th March 2019 from 10.30am until 3.00pm at Northwood House, Ward Avenue, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 8AZ.
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This Antiques and Collectors Fair is in loving memory of Mavis Summerfield who died of MND in March 2002. Her two daughters (Doreen and Jennie) both living on the Isle of Wight, organise this annual tribute to raise much needed funds for the Isle of Wight branch to help local people living with MND.
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Jennie Lewis, Chair of the IOW Branch, commented ‘We are delighted to announce that Jonathan Pratt, Managing Director of Dreweatts Auctioneers based in Newbury, will be joining us this year. Jonathan can often be seen on Bargain Hunt/Flog It and has agreed to officially open the fair, and then be on hand to help sell some of the items kindly donated to our branch’.
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Jonathan said ‘I have experienced first-hand the effects that MND has on an individual and their family when a work colleague was diagnosed. I am very pleased to be given the opportunity to help raise awareness and much needed funds for the IOW Branch of MNDA.
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Doreen added ‘ Although MND is starting to receive more publicity we must never give up raising awareness and, just as important, continue to raise funds to help local people living with MND, and their families, on the Island.
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The Antiques Fair will be open from 10.30am-3.00pm on Sunday 10th March 2019 selling a wide variety of goods including quality furniture, books, jewellery, silver, vintage items, garden antiques, militaria, china, glass and much more.
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FREE valuations will kindly be provided by well-respected local valuer Tim Smith. NB – Valuations between 11.30am and 1.00pm only.
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Admission to the fair is £2.50 per adult with accompanied children free (all entrance fees are donated directly to the IOW branch of MND.
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Refreshments and light snacks will be available to purchase.
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All enquiries to Jennie on 01983 643323 or via email eandjlewis@aol.com
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The Isle of Wight branch of MND is run entirely by volunteers who give their time freely. We rely on donations to help us fund the ever-changing needs for people living with MND on the Isle of Wight. Research by the MND Association has revealed that a person with MND will need an extra £12,000 per year to help them cope with the differing requirements this awful disease may throw at them. This amount doesn’t include loss of earnings so every penny we raise on 10th March is vital.

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To find out more about MND see our local website www.mndiw.org.uk