News & Events

2009
December 2nd
1-4pm
An update on medical research and a Q+A Session with Professor Julia Newton (click here)
November Joyce Underwood, Taking a Stand for ME - her fourth plinth experience! (click here)
4th October Katie Wood in Open Mic UK Regional Finals! (read more)
January Jenny's Top Tips for coping with ME (read Jenny's tips)
2008
Dec Adele's heart warming story with hope (read more)
Oct-Nov Professor Julia Newton presents at the Newcastle Mini Medical School (find out more)
5th October Great North Run 2008 (Well done to our 50 runners!)
13th Sept Christine competes in Great North Swim! (read more)
Autumn Take part in research projects (more information)
Ongoing Freebies! (find out more)
21st August Summer Picnic (find out more)
6th August 'Coping with Stress' Summer Workshop (find out more)
15th July Relaxation Taster Session (find out more)
11th June Services for young people talk (find out more)
5th June Relaxation Taster Session (find out more)
12-18th May ME Awareness Week 2008 (Review)
18th May Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge Abseil/Bungee Jump
13th May DVD Launch Party - everyone invited / contact the office for more details (copies of DVD available NOW, find out more)
April Wanted-Volunteers for Photography Project (find out how you can help)
17th Feb ME Club - Trip to the rugby (find out more)
16th Feb ME Club - Afternoon of indoor bowls and craft (find out more)
Ongoing Counselling service available (find out more)
January DVD Update (read more)
January New! - Text messaging service - 07527 101026 (find out more)
January Email Service (help us to be 'greener' to the environment)
January NICE Guidelines - Guidelines for your GP to follow (read more)
January

Wanted-Volunteers for Photography Project (find out how you can help)

2007
December BBC Video Nation - Joanna stars in documentary (read more)
12th Dec Review of Christmas craft fayre 2007 (find out more)
8th Dec Christmas Party
November Toni Marie meets McFly!! (read her exciting story)
17th Nov Christmas Craft Fayre 2007
15th Oct Review of Great North Run 'Joanna's wheelchair push'
30th Sept Great North Run wheelchair push
15th Sept Medical Research Conference on ME/CFS - review coming soon
August Design our Christmas Card for 2007 (find out more)
15th August ME Club - Summer Picnic (click here for details)
July Kirri’s Arts & krafts (read her story)
July Dr Speight retires (read more)
1st June Lucy lauches her jewellery business on the internet! (read her story)
Ongoing Educational DVD for Young People (click here for an update)
Ongoing 'ME Petition' (see how you can make a difference)
Ongoing Counselling Service Available (find out more)
May onwards NEW>>>>> ME North East Telephone Helpline - 0191 3891841
Monday to Friday 11.30am to 2.30pm (click here for more info)
10th May Dr Nigel Speight's marathon cycle ride (find out more and how to sponsor him)
6th May Trolley Coins on Sale (click here for more details)
6th May Tyne Bridge Abseil 2007
April 'Excellent News for Young People's Group - 3 Years more Funding from Children in Need' (click here to find out more)
31st March Spring Craft Fayre
31st March Stress / Relaxation Workshop- Durham
3rd March Crafts Afternoon - Chester-le-Street (click here for details)
24th Feb Stress / Relaxation Workshop- Newcastle
17th Feb Stress / Relaxation Workshop- Cleveland
27th Jan Crafts Afternoon - Chester-le-Street (click here for details)
25th Jan Nisai Virtual Academy Talk (click here for details)
1st Jan Review of Christmas party 2006 (click here)

2006

9th Dec Young People's Christmas Party-Bullion Hall (click here for details)
11th Nov

Yoga workshop (click here for details)

4th Nov Christmas Craft Fayre - Bullion Hall (click here for details)
14th Oct Yoga workshop (click here for details)
1st October Great North Run 2006 (click here for details)
12th August Derwent Water Walk Fundraising Event (click for details)
10th August Summer Picnic - Durham Botanical Gardens (click here for details)
15th July Summer Crafts Fayre - Bullion Hall (click here for details)
1st June Independent Living Project Launched (click here for details)
14th May Tyne Bridge Abseil Fundraising Event (click here for event review)
9-11th May Charity Barrow Event at the Metro Centre, Gateshead (click here for an insight into the three days during ME Awareness week)
8-15th May National ME Awareness Week 2006 - A young members experience (click for a review)
22nd April Taster Holistic Day (click here for details)
1st April Parents Coffee Morning (click here for details)
29th March ME Club - Pizza Night with Friends (click here for details)
21st Jan ME Club - Glass Painting Workshop (click here for details)

14th Jan

St Catherine's Primary School Art Exhibition in aid of ME North East (click here for a review)

2005

10th Dec Young Peoples Christmas Party (click here for details)
12th Nov Christmas Craft Fayre - Bullion Hall (click here for a review)
1st Nov Tips for being a good friend (click here for details)
29th Oct Knowing ME.....Helping You Workshop
15th Oct Knowing ME.....Helping You Workshop
4th Oct Puppet Workshop (click here for details)
1st October Puppet Workshop (click here for details)
27th Sept Puppet Workshop (click here for details)
22nd Sept Mickel Therapy Talk (click here for details)
18th Sept Great North Run 2005 raises £15,000 (click here for a review)
17th Sept Great North Run Pasta Party! (click here for a review)
13th Aug 'Managing CFS in Children and Young People' article by Dr Nigel Speight (click here)
6th August Derwent Water Walk Fundraising Event (click here for a review)
4th August ME Club - Summer Picnic (click here for a review)
16th July Young Peoples Conference Durham (click here for a parents review)
9th July Young Peoples Music Festival - Chester-le-Street (click for a review)
2nd July Knowing ME.....Helping You Workshop (click here for a review)
15th June International Banner Presentation (click here for a review)
14th May 'Walk in the Park' Fundraising event (click here for a review)
9-15th May National ME Awareness Week 2005 - Craft Fayre (click here for a review)
9th April ME Club - Glass Painting Workshop (click here for details)
5th March Knowing ME.....Helping You Workshop (click here for a review)
27th Feb ME Club - Trip to the Rugby (click here for a review)
22nd Jan ME Club - Craft session and Career Health Check (click here for details)

2004

12th Dec Young People's Christmas Party (click here for details)
20th Nov Folklore Fundraising Evening (click here for review)
31st Oct ME Club - Scary Halloween Night! (click here for details)
23rd Oct Knowing ME.....Helping You Workshop (click here for a review)
5th Oct ME Club - Music Night (click here for details)
26th Sept Great North Run 2004 (click here for a review)
7th Sept ME Club - Friends and Pizza Night (click here for details)
26th Aug Derwent Water Walk Fundraising Event (click here for details)
19th August Disco Fundraising Event - Lumley Castle (click here for details)
6th August 40's Charity Fundraising Disco (click here for a review)
21st July First Young Peoples Forum Meeting (click for a review)
3rd July Knowing ME......Helping You Workshop with AYME (click for a review)
10-16 May National ME Awareness Week 2004 (Read about our young people's efforts)