MS CENTRAL DISTRICTS NEWSLETTER NOV - JAN 2017
ANNUAL APPEAL DAY, 2ND SEPTEMBER, 2016
Many thanks to all our collectors and helpers for our Annual Ap- peal Day 2016… with a total of $7,600 of funds raised this was a huge effort! Inside this issue: Our thanks also to these Lions Clubs - Dannevirke, Norsewood, PN Heartland, & Papaioea Rose City who all helped us out this President report 2 year collecting as well! Please see pics on pages of some of our collectors in the region. From the Field Worker’s 3
CHRISTMAS CLOSURE DATES - MSCD Office Annual Appeal Day Pics 4 –5
will be closed from Art Exhibition Pics 6 21st December 2016 - 9th January 2017
MFML Course 7 Multiple Sclerosis Awareness
Please find below a link to video 1 of 3 that MSNZ and MS Christmas Message 8 Auckland have been working on over recent months to help show what MS means to people diagnosed. This is the first of 3 videos Maintenance Therapy Pro- 9 which we will be releasing over coming months. - grammes https://youtu.be/-6eraH6mIXI Brain Fog Explained 10
Christmas lunches/dinners 11-12 IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER! Food Together / Joke Cor- 13 ner Regional Christmas Lunches - usual scheduled dates, except for Otaki and Levin (see Pg 18) Notice Board 14
MSCD - The Gathering Xmas Dinner - 19 November Useful Information 15
Levin Ladies Shopping Day - 1st December, 10.00am Subs/Donations Form 16
Recipes 17
DISCLAIMER: THE VIEWS AND EXPRESSED IN THIS NEWSLETTER ARE THOSE OF MSCD Maint. Therapy / 18-19 THE AUTHORS AND NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF MS CENTRAL DISTRICTS. MS Support Grps CENTRAL DISTRICTS ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OF IN- Sponsors / Contacts page FORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS NEWSLETTER. MSCD NEWSLETTER NOV - JAN 2017 Page 2
President’s Report...
Hi everybody. Too quick I know but Christmas will soon be on us, just seems to come round quick- er and quicker as the years roll on!
Our Annual Appeal Day this year was great; the Region in terms of monies collected at just under $8,000 was fifth overall behind Auckland, Bay of Plenty (just), Otago and Wellington. Last year we collected around $5,600.
In total the regions collectively took in around $165k this year as against $134k collected last year.
A tremendous effort on the part of our collectors and our thanks must reach out to the generosity of the New Zealand public. Sincere thanks also to our Patron: Iain Lees-Galloway MP for Palmerston North, who once again was ‘out there’ collecting for our Society.
Thanks must go to Carolyn once again for putting in place collecting points around the regions and liaising with other organisations to assist us.
In early September I was pleased to attend the book launch for Nick Allen’s publication of “To the Summit”. Loads of people there to hear Nick talk around his passion of mountaineering and the launch also coincided with MSNZ and Nick signing the Mastering Mountains Charitable Trust. They have come together to offer people diagnosed with MS the Mastering Mountains Grant. The Grants purpose is to assist people who have been diagnosed as having MS to overcome a specific obstacle so that they can achieve a specific outdoor pursuit.
With this Grant, Mastering Mountains and MSNZ hope to help people with MS pursue adventures that encourage a healthy lifestyle and to change the perceptions of MS, in accordance with the Trust’s purposes. For more information about the Trust visit www. masteringmountains.org a copy of Nick’s book is held in the MSCD library. Nick has done so much to raise the profile of MS among those who may know little about the condition.
Well time to close but not before I wish you and your families well for the future and to have a rest- ful and pleasant Christmas. Fond regards
Ian Chadburn President
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From the Field Workers’ Desk…
I write this as Philippa is sunning herself in Europe somewhere, and we are still having a very wet spring! Our friend that helps with the farm (who is a bit of a wag) says we are in for a very hot sum- mer, so with this in mind I thought I’d come up with tried and tested strategies to keep us cool this summer. The secret is to keep your core temperature down, having a fan in the room is good for comfort but doesn’t really do the trick. So try these: - Have 2-3 bottles of drinking water in the freezer overnight, so that when you take one out it melts but still ice cold, and drink at least 2 per day. Don’t forget to replenish every night.
Fill a spray bottle with water and keep in the fridge, add a drop of Lavender or eucalyptus oil (if liked) and have a lovely cold spray every time you pass the fridge. The bottles are $2 in un- cle Bill’s.
Soak 2-3 old towels in water, you know the hand towels that have worn a bit thin (we all have them) ring them out, put them in a plastic bag and pop in the freezer, then the next day pull out and put around the back of your neck or on your forehead, it won’t drip if you have rung them out well enough and it will be lovely and cold. You can add some essential oils to the water here as well. Put them back in as they warm up and get the next one out! You can also do the same with flannels but put them in the arm pits.
Fill a hot water bottle with Ice cubes and place either on your tummy or legs.
Stock up on the fruit Ice blocks or make your own, have as many as you like, it all contributes to your fluids whilst cooling you down centrally.
Have your feet soaking in a plastic basin of cold water.
Lastly, and don’t freak out cos it works! Buy a cooling mat from a pet shop and put in on your chair or in bed. It has a special gel in it that keeps dogs from overheating and works for us too! (It certainly helped with my menopausal night sweats!)
I’m off to Hong Kong and China with my husband for our 30th anniversary (I was a child bride), the temperature as I write in Hong Kong is 32 degrees with 60% humidity, complete madness!! I will be looking forward to all the Christmas meetings when I come back. Now over to Philippa who will be refreshed after her break and raring to go, so stay cool! I’m off to tickle a panda Happy Christmas Ria
Well, what can one say after that?! It is good to be back home again and yes, I did have a lovely time in Europe with family and a few adventures en route. Happy to share further stories at another time… Now racing towards the end of the year, summer and Christmas, and looking forward to our end-of-year groups and gatherings. You will note we have a new-look diary page (see MSCD Maintenance Therapy/Support Groups, Pg 18). A simplified version of the original! If unsure of dates of your group, give us a call!
Happy Christmas, keep cool (I like Ria’s tips), and roll on 2017!! Philippa MSCD NEWSLETTER NOV - JAN 2017 Page 4
Pics from Annual Appeal Day 2016...
COLLECTORS FROM PALMERSTON NORTH SUPERMARKETS PIC ON RIGHT—MONICA HUISMAN & JONO NAYLOR AT MELODYS NEW WORLD, PALMERSTON NORTH, BOT- TOM MIDDLE PICTURE - IAIN LEES- GALLOWAY (PATRON), RIA SAPS- FORD, & ADRIENNE TREGONNING. MSCD NEWSLETTER NOV - JAN 2017 Page 5
Pics from Annual Appeal Day 2016...
COLLECTORS IN FEILDING SUPERMARKETS MSCD NEWSLETTER NOV - JAN 2017 Page 6
Pics from MSCD ART EXHIBITION 2016… Opening Nite, 2nd September MSCD NEWSLETTER NOV - JAN 2017 Page 7
MINIMISE FATIGUE MAXIMISE LIFE COURSE This six week course is designed specifically for people with MS-related fatigue, facilitated by Clinical Psychologist, Robyn Salisbury.
“MS fatigue is not just tiredness , it is a specific symptom of MS that can make it hard to manage work, family and life in general. It can be unpredictable and difficult to explain to other people. It doesn’t always improve with sleep and it is the worst symptom of MS for many people” (MFML flyer)
We are now planning our 2017 courses. Please let us know if you are interested in attending a future course, preferably with most preferred time of day and day of week.
Robyn is also wondering if young people with MS would prefer a course focussed on the under 35’s. “The impact of MS related fatigue has differ- ent challenges at different life stages, and of course, the sooner you get the gains from learn- ing to manage fatigue, the better for your life satisfaction.”
If you are interested in this idea, please let us know!
Call Carolyn on 06 357 3188, email [email protected], or talk to one of our Field Workers.
Feedback from 2016 participants:
“I thought I’d be coming along for lectures but it’s been very open, useful discussion.” “Now I’m happy to put my feet up for a rest without feeling guilty” “It reinforced a lot of things I’ve been thinking about, now I understand more about fatigue and why I need to do the things I do.”
“The main impact of the course for me was reorganising my day so that MS has less of an impact on me” “So helpful to spend time with others also experiencing MS fatigue, talk things over and get some new ideas.”
Venue: MS Society, 51 Waldegrave Street, Palmerston North. Cost/participant: A $25 contribution towards the cost of the workbook is encouraged, paid when booking. Assistance towards travel for those living out of Palmerston North is available.
Manawatu Multiple Sclerosis Charitable Trust
The object of the Manawatu Multiple Sclerosis Charitable Trust is to provide funding to members of MS Central Districts.
The Trust endeavours to support all applications for assistance from people with MS and their families. For further information, contact your Field Worker on any of the following: Ph. 06 357 3188; 027 655 8573; 021 800 643 or [email protected] or
The Secretary/Treasurer, MS Trust, PO Box 194, Palmerston North 4440; [email protected] MSCD NEWSLETTER NOV - JAN 2017 Page 8
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas. May this joyful season greet you with health and happiness. This is our last newsletter for 2016... Please look out for next year’s newsletter coming out in February, 2017, with all the Maintenance Therapy starting dates!
If you have anything you would like to contribute in our next newsletter please let us know! Email us [email protected] or Ph 06 357 3188. MSCD NEWSLETTER NOV - JAN 2017 PagePage 9 9 MSCD NEWSLETTER NOV - JAN 2017
Maintenance Therapy Programmes
MS Central Districts offers Maintenance Therapy programmes for people living with MS and other neurological conditions. These programmes include regular exercise and stretch clas- ses, personal training, art and regional peer support groups. They provide peer support, social interaction, and the opportunity to improve fitness and wellbeing, all important ben- efits for people living with a chronic condition. Membership ($20 annually) of the Society is encouraged in order to attend the classes; most classes also have a small charge. For further details about dates and venues, see MSCD Maintenanace Therapy/Support Groups Pg.18. You can also receive Weekly Email Updates available via the Info Group Weekly Email - If you wish to have your name added to the Info Group contact list, please let the MS Office know.
If interested in any groups or programmes, contact your Field Worker or the MS Office.
* Yogalates - Tuesdays, gentle workout with Leanne $5/session at MSCD Art Group - Thursdays at MS Society, with oversight from local artist, Rom Massey Personal Training programme - weekly sessions at the School of Sport & Ex- ercise with final year Massey students during the academic year. Small charge. Con- tact the MS Office or Field Workers for referral or for further information. Client as- sessments usually get underway in March each year. Regional peer support groups, monthly or bi-monthly (PN, Levin, Otaki, Pahiatua, Dannevirke, Taihape, Rangitikei, Feilding, Foxton) - Field Worker attends groups bi- monthly. Guest speakers can be organised. The Gathering - bi-monthly group with speakers at MSCD, alternating with social din- ner get-togethers. Carers Support Group - this is a group specifically for people caring for a family mem- ber with MS. A bi-monthly group at MSCD, and occasional coffee gatherings at a local cafe. Currently on hold Minimise Fatigue, Maximise Life course - a 6 week course facilitated by psychologist Robyn Salisbury, held at the MS Society. If interested in booking a place for these courses, please call the Office. (Only 6 places available each course).
During the year other educational or support opportunities may be available. These are ad- vertised in our quarterly newsletters and Info Group weekly emails.
Other Community-run Classes, Courses and Camps: Exercise, health and fitness with Mark Te Whaiti - a Palmerston North-based private gym. Small charge. Call Mark, 06 358 8473, 027 425 6652. (Cost may be covered by the Disability Allowance) Living a Healthy Life self-management courses - free courses run by Central PHO. Courses are offered in Palmerston North and other regions throughout the year. For further information call Chloe Bryant, 354 9107 x 249 Age Concern Accredited Visitor Service - available for older people at home, call Fern 06 355 2832 or email [email protected]
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Research News
‘Brain Fog’ Explained
Cognitive issues, colloquially known as ‘Brain Fog’, are a common complaint of people with MS, with an estimated 70% of people progressing to report problems with thinking, concentration or memory. A recent study published in the Journal of Neuroscience sheds new light on damage caused by MS, specifically in the brain, which may help to explain this cognitive decline and consequently help researchers to target effective treatments. Lead author of the study, neurologist Matthew Bellizzi, notes that the research identifies a new disease mechanism in MS which causes damage to neurons independent of the demyelination which normally characterises the disease. This, he explains, represents a further component of the disease and importantly, is one that is not prevented or controlled by the current range of disease-modifying immunosuppressive drugs used to treat MS. The drugs which are currently at the disposal of physicians are effective in suppressing the at- tacks which lead to myelin damage, however they are ineffective in the prevention of cognitive issues. Hence, researchers speculate that there may be additional, as yet not fully understood, damage occurring in the central nervous system. Senior author of the study, Harris Gelbard, feels that for too long MS has largely been discussed as a disease which affects sensory or motor functions, yet for many patients it is the loss of cog- nitive ability which has the greatest impact on their quality of life. The research team carried out experiments in mouse models of MS, and showed that neurons in the hippocampus (an area of the brain not associated with motor control) were being damaged at the synapse, which is the point where cells communicate with each other via the transmission of chemical signals. And, responsible for this damage they report, appears to be the microglia – a cell in the central nervous system’s defences. The primary role of the microglia is to fight infection or other attacks on the nervous system, and to clean up the damaged cells, but it also serves to preserve the health of the synapse so that it functions normally and aids the hippocampus with cognitive abilities such as learning and memory. The problems therefore occur when the immune system is over-stimulated during MS, and the microglia receive distress signals which prompt them to switch from their protective, nurturing role to an aggressive, pro-inflammatory response. During this reaction, they release the molecule PAF (platelet-activating factor), which affects the signalling that neurons use to activate one another. High levels of PAF cause over-activation of these signals and actually serve to destroy the receiving end of the synapse. Consequently, more microglia and other immune cells rush to the site, which triggers a cycle of destruction. The researchers felt that the cumulative effect was like trying to put out a fire with gasoline. It is this phenomenon which the researchers believe is largely responsible for the greater part of the cognitive damage and over-time decline that people with MS experience. Due to the acti- vation of microglia being unaffected by current MS drugs, research is now focussing on poten- tial therapies which could suppress the signalling pathways which result in nerve cells and mi- croglia becoming overactive. Amongst the potential candidates is a drug which is being investigated in the treatment of HIV- associated neurological disorders. It is interesting to note of course that the OMS Recovery Pro- gram works precisely through this mechanism of switching the immune system from an over- stimulated mode (Th1 response) to a more quiescent mode (Th2 response); there is every likeli- hood that this helps to put out the fire around the synapses in the central nervous system.
Article sourced from the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis website MSCD NEWSLETTER NOV - JAN 2017 Page 11
MSCD - The Gathering
Invites all members to their Christmas Dinner
Date: Saturday, 19th November, 2016 Time: 6.00pm At: The Copthorne Hotel...Palmerston North Cost: $25 per head
Buffet Menu—MAIN FARE Roast Beef with gravy OR Honey & Maple Glazed Champagne Ham with apple sauce Minted Gourmet Potatoes Roasted Pumpkin or Kumera Seasonal Steamed Vegetables or Mixed Garden Salad with vinaigrette DESSERT Fruit Salad Raspberry & Passionfruit Pavlova Tea selection with fresh cona coffee
Please bring a $5.00 gift! RSVP: Delysse Kennard Ph 06 359 0666 by 14th November
Levin Christmas Lunch
Date: Sunday, 27th November 2016 Time: 12.30pm At: Simply Balmy, Foxton Beach Cost: $15.00 per head RSVP: Lance Broad Ph 06 363 6101 MSCD NEWSLETTER NOV - JAN 2017 Page 12
Otaki Christmas Lunch Date: Saturday,10th December 2016 Time: 12.30pm At: 107 Mount View Terrace, Otaki Beach Please bring a plate & a $5.00 gift!
RSVP: Sherryl Gray 06 364 6267
Levin Ladies Shopping Day!
Date: Thursday, 1st December, 2016 Time: 10.00am At: The Plaza, Palmerston North
All welcome to join Philippa, Ria & Carolyn who will be assisting the Ladies with their shopping…
Please ring the office PH 06 357 3188 if you are keen to come on the shopping trip! MSCD NEWSLETTER NOV - JAN 2017 Page 13
Joke Corner
Christmas Prayers
A few days before Christmas, two young brothers were spending the night at their grandparent's house. When it was time to go to bed, and anxious to do the right thing, they both knelt down to say their prayers.
Suddenly, the younger one began to do so in a very loud voice.
"Dear Lord, please ask Santa Claus to bring me a play-station, a mountain-bike and a telescope."
His older brother leaned over and nudged his brother and said, "Why are you shouting your prayers? God isn't deaf."
"I know" he replied, "But Grandma is!" Page 14 MSCD NEWSLETTER NOV - JAN 2017
Notice Board
Available to HIRE from MS
Central Districts We have available : MSCD have a copy of Nick Allens new book Wobble boards in our Library for Walkers members to borrow. Ph the office on
Elbow crutches 06 357 3188 Manual Wheel Chair Shower Stools Light weight foldable wheel- chair (not self propelling) Power Chair Wheel chair carriers for your car (you need to have a tow FOR SALE ball) GOVENOR PUMPKIN CUT- Adjustable walking stick TERS - $45.00 Rubber wedge (for door way) PH Colin 021 1112150 Please talk to either Carolyn or Philip- [email protected] pa if you would like to hire any of the above... Ph 06 357 3188 or email us at [email protected]
Caring Caller is a service that St John provides for people who live alone or feel a bit lonely. Volunteers phone clients regularly to check that everything is ok. This free service is fully funded by donations. Would you like a Caring Caller? If you’re living alone, or you’re housebound due to illness or disability, you can contact St John about getting a Caring Caller. We try to pair you up with a volunteer whose per- sonality and interests match yours. Caring Callers might not yet be available in your area, but always ask us – we love a challenge. Unlike some services for the elderly, Caring Caller is free of charge. Enquire now on 0800 000 606 http://www.stjohn.org.nz
MSCD NEWSLETTER NOV - JAN 2017 Page 15 Useful Information
Websites of interest www.ms.org.nz – National website for Multiple Sclerosis – also check out the MSSNZ on Facebook www.facebook.com/mssnz www.msif.org - World MS Federation with up-to-date research news. www.overcomingms.org/ www.mssociety.org.uk
www.masteringmountains.org - Nick Allen's website www.msfatigue.org.nz http://carers.net.nz/
www.activemsers.org - designed to help motivate, and inspire those with MS to stay as active as possible.
Condolences Mobility Parking Permits for peo- ple with disabilities -
2 options: Our Sympathy to anyone who may have lost loved ones during the last few months. Option One: CCS disability action - Mobility Parking Permit Long-term permit (5 years) - $50; Some families have requested that donations be Short-term permit (3-12 months) - made to the society in lieu of flowers. We offer our $35; Overseas visitor's permit (3- thanks to all those who have made such contribu- 12 months) - $35 tions as a symbol of their friendship and support. Contact CCS disability action on 0800 227 2255 or www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz
Option Two: Sommerville Disability Support Services - Disability Parking Identification Permit Long-term/permanent disability (5 years)- $25; Short-term disa- bility (3-12 mths) - $15 Contact Sommerville DSS on 0508 787 7678 or www.sommerville.org.nz
Both permits are recognised by the PNCC. Application forms also available from the MS office. Page 16 MSCD NEWSLETTER NOV - JAN 2017
Subscription / Donations Form
Carnation House, 51 Waldegrave Street, Palmerston North P O Box 194, Palmerston North Phone 06 357 3188 [email protected] www.mscentral.org.nz Patron: Iain Lees-Galloway MP
Please help us to assist those living with Multiple Sclerosis. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.
I would like to subscribe to MS Central Districts ( $20 per annum for individuals, $25 per annum
for Families, $200 for Life Membership)
I would like to donate $20 $30 $50 $100 Other $______Direct Credit donations can be made to Manawatu Multiple Sclerosis Society BNZ Account number: 02- 0727-0175274-000 * (Please make sure you put your NAME as the reference)
Mr / Mrs / Miss / Other
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MS Central Districts is a registered Charity and all donations over $5.00 are tax deductible.
Please tick if you would like a receipt. Thank you for your generous support. MSCD NEWSLETTER NOV - JAN 2017 Page 17
Recipes
Almond, Date and Cocoa Balls
1.75 cups whole uncooked almonds 2 cups pitted dates 1 tsp vanilla essence Timings Prep Time:15Minutes Cook Time: Instructions Chop 3/4 cup whole almonds in food processor to a fine consistency. Remove and set aside. Chop 1 cup almonds and 2 cups dates in processor, mixing in 1 tsp vanilla essence. Take a heaped tsp of the mixture and roll into a ball in the set aside almond. Keep making these balls. Balls can be rolled in a mixture of cocoa powder and almond for an added delicious chocolatey taste. Can be stored in the fridge.
Scource: https://overcomingms.org/recovery-program/recipes/ Watch Jack McNulty’s step-by-step video instructions if you go to this website... Cinnamon Stars 2 2/3 cups finely ground almonds 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/3 cup egg whites 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 3/4 teaspoons lemon juice Makes 18 servings
Stir together the almonds, cinnamon, and lemon zest until combined. Beat the egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Slowly sift in the confectioner's sugar, continuing to beat until the mixture is stiff. Set aside 1/3 cup of the egg white mixture for the glaze. Fold in the almond mixture. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C). Line the cookie sheets with parchment paper. Roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a surface that has been sprinkled with confectioners' sugar. Us- ing a 2 1/2-inch star cookie cutter, cut out the cookies and place them on the cookie sheets. To make the glaze, add the lemon juice to the reserved egg white mixture, stirring until smooth. Brush the tops of the cookies lightly with the glaze. (If the glaze starts to thicken, add a few more drops of lem- on juice.) Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. When done, they will be light brown and soft in the center. Remove and cool on wire racks.
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MSCD MAINTENANCE THERAPY / SUPPORT GROUPS Field Workers attend groups bi –monthly, please ring office for further details 06 357 3188 LOCATION CONTACT DATE/TIME
Palmerston North ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Yogalates MS Office MS Society 357 3188 Weekly Tuesdays 10.00am
Art Group Therese Cox MS Society 06 323 8455 Weekly Thursdays 10.30am
The Gathering Delysse Kennard Thursday Bi-monthly MS Society 06 359 0666 (with speaker) 5.30pm Dates subject to change Feilding ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Feilding Lunch MS Office Third Wednesday monthly Murray’s Irish Public House 06 357 3188 12 noon 78 Fergusson St
Levin ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Levin Coffee Group Lance Broad Fourth Wednesday monthly HHC, Liverpool Street 06 363 6101 10.30am
Otaki ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Otaki Lunch Group Sherryl Gray Second Tuesday monthly Riverstone Café, SH1 06 364 6267 12.30pm
Pahiatua MS Office No Group at present 06 357 31878 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Dannevirke ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Dannevirke Café Group MS Office Friday Bi-monthly Red Sun Café 06 357 3188 11.00am
Foxton MS Office To be advised 06 357 3188 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Rangitikei ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Rangitikei Lunch Group Anne Lusher First Monday monthly Sugar Plum Café , SH1 06 327 6076 12 noon
Taihape ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Taihape Cuppa Group MS Office First Tuesday bi-monthly 3 Goldfinch Street 06 357 3188 10.30am Page 19 MSCD NEWSLETTER NOV - JAN 2017
Thank you to our sponsors and supporters
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MSCD Contacts
Field Worker — Philippa Russell Field Worker — Ria Sapsford Ph 06 357 3188 Cell 027 655 8573 Ph 06 357 3188 Cell 021 800 643 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Philippa is available 3 days per week Ria is available 3 days per week (usually Mon, Tues, Thurs) from 9.00am - 5.00pm (usually Mon, Wed, Fri) from 9.00am - 5.00pm
MS Central Districts, P O Box 194, Palmerston North 4440 • Phone 06 357 3188 • Fax 06 357 3072 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.mscentral.org.nz
The MSCD office is not attended at all times. If your call is not answered, please leave your name, contact number & a brief message and we will get back to you as soon as we can...
MSCD Committee members President: Ian Chadburn Vice President: Helen Sutherland Secretary: Monica Huisman Treasurer: James Boon Committee Members: Stewart Watson, Helen Hastings, Paula de Goldi.
Patron: Iain Lees-Galloway MP Together we’re #strongerthanMS Office Manager / Newsletter: Carolyn Soane