Crohn’s and Colitis UK South West Midlands & Wolverhampton NEWSLETTER- Autumn 2019 www.groups.nacc.org.uk/southwestmidlandswolverhampton Here we go, Walk It 2019! A huge thank you to everyone who took part in Walk It 2019! Saturday 6th July saw thousands hit the pavements of Birmingham, completing either the 5k or 10k route for Crohn's and colitis UK. Together we raised an incredible £14,270- this means that over 285,000 can get access to the right information they need! The Crohn's and Colitis fundraising team said "Wow Birmingham Walk It you were amazing! So many great memories made thank you to all of those inspiring walkers and incredible volunteers involved". Café meet up-June Great to see everyone at Humbugs Café, Sedgley! Plenty coffee, cake and chatter! Upcoming Events Saturday September 21st 2019 11 AM – 1 PM SEP 21 Delightful Desserts (Sedgley) 3F High Street, Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 1RP Sedgley Saturday October 19 2019 OCT 1 PM – 3 PM 19 Lock Works Café Bar The Chubb Buildings, WV1 1HT Wolverhampton Saturday November 23rd 2019 NOV 11 AM – 1 PM 23 Café Capella (Sedgley) 67 Gospel End St, Dudley DY3 3LR Sedgley Volunteers could you please wear your purple T-shirts to any upcoming events as we are looking to get a group photo of the volunteers and at some point we may get us all together in one place! Art Exhibition New Cross hospital is hosting an IBD art exhibition, based Sept in the heart and lung centre. Anyone is welcome to drop Living in th by. The official opening time will be September 17 2pm 17 when an IBD patient, the art team and research team will say a few words to formally open things. The exhibition silence will be on display till October 10th. By the way . We now have a twitter page! Visit https://twitter.com/CrohnsColitsMW Are you taking part in any upcoming fundraisers? Let us know and we'll be happy to pop it on the Facebook and Twitter pages! Volunteer with us! We are always keen for new people to join our team. If you are interested in raising awareness and putting on events in the South West Midlands & Wolverhampton area, please take a look at our opportunities. Visit https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/volunteer-with-us. Helpline Service Website: Crohn's & Colitis UK 1 Bishops Square (Helios www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/swmw Including Disability Benefits and Parent to Parent Court) Hatfield Business Park service Hatfield 0300 222 5700 (Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 17:00) General enquiries: Hertfordshire AL10 9NE 01727 830 038 [email protected] .