Dear friends of Hampshire Paediatric Diabetes Group,
We want to update you regarding two opportunities to support the group and a fundraising objective.
After many years of service to the group, the Chairman and Treasurer have decided to step down from their roles.  There are now opportunities for two new people to bring in fresh ideas for fun, engaging and informative events.  No previous experience of being a trustee is required – just enthusiasm and ideas!
This year the group celebrated our 50th Birthday and we are asking for people to step forward and continue providing services to our community.  If you feel strongly about giving positive experiences to young people with diabetes and their families, please message us on the group Facebook page (www.facebook.com/BYDiabeticsG), email [email protected], or speak to Chris Wilgar (or one of the other DSNs), for an open conversation to find out more about the roles.
The fundraising objective relates to next year’s annual residential event at Fairthorne Manor.  Every year we provide 24 subsidised places and always get great feedback from the young people who attend.  The group subsidises this event with around £4,000 each year.  We already have over half the amount needed for 2023 but we need to raise a minimum of £1,500 by February to provide the same number of places as we have previously.  So, if you’re able to donate, raise money through sponsorship of an active event or other creative ideas, we would really value your support.  Please message us with your ideas on the group Facebook page or email [email protected].
We look forward to hearing your brilliant fundraising ideas and speaking to those interested in becoming trustees of the group.
Best wishes, the HPDG Trustees.
* = HDPG is the local group for “Diabetes UK”, meaning that we are governed by charity rules.  For our group to continue operating and providing services, there must be a minimum of 3 trustees (a Chair, Treasurer and Secretary).

The next JDRF Type 1 Diabetes Discovery Day is just round the corner (literally!).  It's a free event and a great opportunity to meet others with type 1, find out about the latest research progress, and hear inspirational talks from a range of speakers.

Whether you’re newly-diagnosed or have been living with type 1 for some time, come to the Discovery Day where you’ll be able to:

• Meet new people local to you with a connection to type 1
• Listen to presentations about the latest cure, treatment and prevention research from leading scientists and diabetes specialists
• Find out how to get involved in JDRF events to expand your network
• If you have a child with type 1, support him or her to meet other children and young people with the condition – we provide supervised children’s entertainment on the day

This event is free to attend. Spaces are limited so please register at https://jdrf.org.uk/event/type-1-discovery-day-reading-2020/

Diabetes technology can greatly improve people’s health and quality of life but too many people still don’t have access to the tech they need.
While in some areas of the UK just 5% of people with type 1 diabetes can access some tech, in others it can be over 70%. 
People with diabetes – and often healthcare professionals too – have told Diabetes UK that they want better access to diabetes tech and now they want to hear about your experience. Whether it’s been positive or negative. Whether you’ve fought for access or never cared about it. Whether it’s about you or someone you care for. 
Please fill in this survey and tell them https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/dteche/
With your help, all that needs to change can be mapped out to ensure everyone who could benefit from diabetes tech can access it.
Thank you for your support.

Thank you from HPDG to the generous staff and customers at Thames Valley Angling for raising £250 this year.  It will help to fund next year's residential trip to Fairthorne Manor for our members.

Thursday 22nd November 2018 - Running Between 6pm-8:30pm at the Holiday Inn, Winchester SO21 1HZ

An informal educational evening for children, young people and their carers, featuring:-

• Stands including Insulin Pumps, Sensors, Funky Pumpers, Dieticians and (of course) HPDG!
• Continuous glucose monitoring: making sense of the data - Dr Eleri Williams
• Diasend - how to use and troubleshooting (practical session) - Glooko / Diasend
• Questions and Answers - Diabetes Team
• Fun Arts & Crafts and Raffle

​Please let Andrea Malone know that you'd like to attend, by emailing her at [email protected]

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A recent bag pack at the Chineham Tesco’s that was organised by HPDG parent Paula Cavanagh made the news - find out how much was raised by visiting http://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/16381748.mother-of-two-champions-diabetes-charity/

Pop along to Café in the park at the Beggarwood Community Centre, Basingstoke RG22 4AQ where the National Citizen Service are holding a fete in aid of HPDG.  The event runs from 12:15 to 15:00 on 2nd August and the proceeds will go towards next year's Fairthorne Manor trip.
Either pop along or to find out more visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1563631300415135/?ti=cl 

We are thinking of running a meet-up at PlayDays in Basingstoke at 9:30am on 31st July for any families with a young child with diabetes. If you'd like to come, please drop a quick email to [email protected]