PAST ME EVENTS in the UK  

Here we have an overview of events which have occurred with details of what happened, what funds for biomedical research were raised and the effects the event had had.

For an up to date view of ME Events look in our calendar.

Have a Cuppa for ME (for teachers) - 18th November 2005

Thorpe St. Andrew school in Norwich organised a special Have a Cuppa event in conjunction with the Children In Need non-uniform day.

Pia Simpson and vice-head of Altair House, Gordon Nicholls, arranged for tables to be set up in the staff rooms with leaflets about Invest in ME and MERGE present for teachers to read.

£52 (increased to £100 by extra donations) raised for biomedical research - going to Merge

Have a Cuppa for ME - 16th November 2005

Corinne Baker - in Ilford, Essex

£450 raised for biomedical research

Have a Cuppa for ME - 7th November 2005

 

The Maidstone Independent ME Support group held a 'Have a Cuppa' event on Monday 7th November 2005.

Tea, coffee, soft drinks & baked goods were on offer for a small donation.

Also incorportated was a 'bring & buy' stall and the opportunity to take part in a quiz. A very pleasant afternoon was had by all.

£60 raised for biomedical research - proceeds going to MERGE

MIMEG are hoping to hold another event next year.

Have a Cuppa for ME - 7th November 2005

Held in Waterlooville Hants organised by S Wightman.

£56.76 raised for biomedical research


 

Have a Cuppa for ME - 2nd November 2005

The event was at Carole Eatock's home in Bolton and she raffled prizes donated by businesses and friends in the Bolton area.

Carol doesn’t have ME and guests didn’t either - an amazing contribution in these circumstances and an example of why we can be achieved by coordinated efforts.

Over £1000 raised for biomedical research


 

Have a Cuppa for ME - 2nd November 2005

The Somerset Coast ME Group raised £30 at their Have a Cuppa for ME coffee morning. This was all donated by sufferers themselves.

Sian says 'As we are a new group we were hoping to raise awareness and get some new members. Everyone who was able to attend enjoyed themselves so we will probably do it again.' Sian is planning on sending the money to MERGE.

£30 raised for biomedical research

Have a Cuppa for ME - 24th October 2005

 

Carol Ashcroft held 3 Cuppa events 24th October 2005 at Slimming World Ainsdale Cornerstone Baptist Church 1 ShoreRoad Ainsdale Southport

Over £385 raised for biomedical research

 


 

IIME and Eastleigh & Winchester Have a Cuppa For ME held 24th October 2005

Kathleen McCall (IIME & EWMESG) seen here (2nd from left) with Kathleen's local MP (on the left).

Also attending were Bob and BEtty McRae from MERGE - whilst holidaying. Also present Sally Young from the EWMESG.

Over £300 raised for biomedical research - and still counting


 

Have a Cuppa for ME - Portsmouth, Hampshire 14th October

The Have a Cuppa For Me events began in Hampshire.

£180 raised for biomedical research



 

Have a Cuppa for ME - in East Kilbride in October

Connie Nelson organised a Have a Cuppa event in Cambuslang for the East Kilbride ME Group (MEEK).

£250 raised for biomedical research - going to MERGE