PROPOSED DATES FOR FUTURE FIFE SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS ARE:
WEDNESDAYS:
18th August 2010, 15th September 2010, 20th October 2010, 17th November 2010, 15th December 2010.
Fife
The Fife group has been meeting officially since August 2007, although we had also originally had a joint picnic with Perth members in Camperdown Park, Dundee in the June of that year.
The August meeting along with questionnaires sent prior to the meeting set the scene and aims and objectives were agreed. The aim of the group is to support individuals, carers and families of people with Tourette Syndrome (TS) and it's associated disorders locally. It is also to share information and exchange ideas. It is also intended to raise awareness of TS and associated disorders locally. The group will arrange further local meetings and events.
We have met a few times over the last 15 months, including an evening in Ballingry where Dr Dorothy Taylor (Consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist and ex medical advisor of Tourette Scotland) gave an informative talk about TS.
An Information evening was held in Elmwood College in November 2007. This was an opportunity to promote interest in not only establishing a local network for people living with TS but also interest amongst professionals. This was well attended and included a taster session on the "Introduction to Tourette Syndrome" training on offer from Tourette Scotland and a chance for people to see some of the many books/CD's/DVD's etc they have. This led to a number of training sessions in schools in the Fife area.
Another picnic was held at Burntisland, Fife in July. Some of the youngsters also visited the local fairground and played on the beach. It stayed sunny and warm which was a bonus.
In September 2008 we held a meeting in Benarty Tavern, Crosshill. No children at this one but it was a chance for adults to have a chat together.
We are currently looking at organising a fundraiser and a fun day for all ages at the ten pin bowling centre in Dunfermline in the Springtime.
If you wish to learn more about the group or are interested in coming along to a meeting then please contact the administrator on 01738 450411 or email info@tourettescotland.org