Facebook Birthday Fundraiser

If you have a birthday coming up soon or anytime this year, why not set up a Facebook birthday fundraiser and ask your friends and family to make a donation to the Sussex MS Centre instead of buying you a card or present?
To set up your fundraiser all you need to do is this:
1. Visit the Facebook page.
2. Select your chosen cause – we are listed as Sussex MS Centre
3. Choose how much you’d like to raise.
4. Decide when you’d like your birthday fundraiser to end (it will start as soon as you finish this process).
5. If you click next, you’ll be asked to give your fundraiser a title. Don’t worry you don’t have to get creative – Facebook will suggest some language for you!
6. You’ll be asked to explain why you’re fundraising. Facebook will suggest something for you which you can adapt, keep or replace.
7. You’ll then be asked to choose the photo you would like to use
That’s it! All you have to do is share it with your friends and connections. When your fundraiser ends, you don’t have to do anything at all – The Sussex MS Centre will receive the funds you have raised without you needing to do anything.
Thanks for sharing your birthday with us. 😀🎈🎉

Brighton Half Marathon 2021

Do something amazing this summer – run for a great cause!
With 2021 here, we’re looking ahead to better times. 2020 has been an enormous challenge for us, and this year more than ever before, we need your help to support our vital services.
Could you run Brighton Half this summer for The Sussex MS Centre? We have 5 charity places up for grabs. If you know of anybody that might be up for the challenge and would like to take one of our places in this fantastic run by the seaside, email Ali for more details on events@mssussex.com or ring on 01273 594484

New Years Challenge

Fancy taking on a new challenge for the New Year? We need your help more than ever right now.!!
Challenge yourself to give something up and ask your friends and family to sponsor you – it could be a habit, alcohol, smoking, sugar, procrastinating or even a favourite food.
Every single donation will help the Sussex MS Centre keep going through these terrible times, so that we can stay open for everyone that needs us
You can set up your own VirginMoneyGiving page by heading to: www.virginmoneygiving.com
Click on Start Fundraising. After entering your details, you will need to select a charity, search for: Sussex MS Centre
If you need any help thinking of ideas or advice on fundraising, you can email events@mssussex.com or alternatively you can ring Ali on 01273 594484.
Together we can get through this. Happy Challenging 😊

Therapies restarting at the Centre pre-Christmas

Massage session

 

Just enough time before Christmas to finally have that Massage, Physiotherapy, Osteopathy or Acupuncture session or facial,  you’ve been dreaming of for the past 9 months!

In a relaxed but safe COVID environment with new protocols and enhanced hygiene routines. If you are interested in having a session, please email us on info@mssussex.com or ring us on 01273-594484 to discuss and book.

 

Mondays

Foothealth practitioner Julia JohnsonFoothealth with Julia Johnson from 9.30am onwards every six weeks

 

Tuesdays

Acupuncturist Evette CaplanAcupuncture with Evette Caplan 10am onwards

 

 

 

 

Physiotherapist Diane ReesPhysiotherapy with Diane Rees from 12pm onwards

Wednesdays

Massage with Marta O’Neil 9.30am onwards

Fridays

Beauty Therapist Sarah BrisleyBeauty Therapies with Sarah Brisley 9.30am onwards – NB starting 18th December

 

 

 

 

Physiotherapist Viola SantaPhysiotherapy with Viola Santa from 10am onwards

 

 

 

 

Osteopath Virginia KeefeOsteopathy with Virginia Keefe from 12.30pm onwards

 

 

 

 

Finally, please note that Centre closure dates for Christmas and New Year are: Tuesday 22nd December to Sunday 3rd January inclusive.

Online Drop-in Classes Timetable

 

Please ring us on 01273-594484 if you haven’t been to one of these classes in a while just in case the class leader is on holiday. Christmas closure – There will no classes from Monday 21st – Friday 1st January (the Centre re-opens on Monday 4th January 2021 and online classes return this week also).

 

All classes are suitable for MS but can help everyone. Everyone is welcome. Participants must do only what is comfortable and safe for them.

To access, you will need to sign up by phone, computer, ipad or tablet to the free website, Zoom.

All classes and groups are free but donations are always very welcome.

 

Seated Yoga for Every Body with Louise Windsor every Tuesday at 10.30am-11.30noon

Yoga can help manage anxiety and develop peace of mind. Its physical benefits are an increased mobility range, strengthening of muscles, and improvement to posture, balance and the communication between brain and body. This seated class will include gentle movement for all abilities, breathing exercises and meditation to help calm the nervous system and soothe the mind. Louise has been running Chair Yoga classes at the Centre for the past 6 years.

To join the class go every time to https://tinyurl.com/ycvq85zs
then type the password: 968415

Seated Physio Exercise with Viola Santa every Tuesday at 12-12.40pm

Exercises are uplifting, easy to follow and aim to improve flexibility, strength, posture, balance and body awareness. Some exercises in standing may be included, if attendees are able. Viola, our physiotherapist has been teaching one to one physio sessions online since lockdown. If you have questions about the class, would like to book a one to one session or want help with zoom, please email her on violapsanta@outlook.com

To join the class go every time to https://tinyurl.com/yawpyegu
then type the password: exercise

 

 

Pilates with Miki Floyd every Friday at 10.30-11.15am

Miki, our Pilates instructor, has been teaching live online classes since lockdown. This class is tailored specifically for MS. Its aim is to provide routine, keeping you active during this period of isolation. You can work from the floor or on a chair, if you are not very mobile. You can even do the class from your bed.

To join the class go every time to https://tinyurl.com/yc5ts3yz
NB There is no password – it is embedded within the address above.

Classes are still free but donations are very welcome either by Bank transfer to Sussex MS Centre, Lloyds Bank
Sort Code: 30-98-74, Account No: 01813557
Please use one of these references: Yoga/Pilates/Physio
There is no need to enter your name. We will see your name on our bank statement.
OR you can visit virginmoneygiving.com/fund/Donation-for-Classes
There are suggested donations of £5 for one class or £20 for four classes to choose from – You can specify a completely different amount if you prefer.

 

 

 

Live Classes restarting in December!

Great news! We are excited to be bringing live classes back to the Centre pre-Christmas – there’s just no time to lose!

The following classes (some new, others already up-and-running) will all take place in our Covid-safe gym (maximum of 5/6 members). If the classes advertised fill up there will be another session running directly afterwards (dependent on sufficient demand of course).

If you are interested in attending any of them, please email us on info@mssussex.com or ring us on 01273-594484 to discuss and book.
Please note that classes are no longer drop-in – everything must be pre-booked. Classes are still free but donations are extremely appreciated especially during these COVID times.
Mondays
Pilates Class with James Powell at 11.30am (a second class will run if there is demand)
Tuesdays
Acupuncture with Evette Caplan 10am onwards
Keep Fit Classes with Lynne Shepherdson 9.15am and 10.30
Wednesdays
Mat Yoga Class with Louise Windsor 10am (a second class will run if there is demand)
Keep Fit Classes with Lynne Shepherdson 2pm and 3.15pm
Thursdays
Pilates Class with Kay Foster at 10.00am (a second class will run if there is demand)
Please note that Centre closure dates for Christmas and New Year are: Tuesday 22nd December to Sunday 3rd January inclusive.

How to Donate:

By Bank transfer to Sussex MS Centre, Lloyds Bank
Sort Code: 30-98-74, Account No: 01813557
Please use one of these references: Yoga/Pilates/Physio
There is no need to enter your name. We will see your name on our bank statement.
OR you can visit virginmoneygiving.com/fund/Donation-for-Classes
There are suggested donations of £5 for one class or £20 for four classes to choose from – You can specify a completely different amount if you prefer.

 

20:20 Challenge

 

Well done to Centre Member and volunteer Barry Whitmore, who has completed his 20:20 challenge. A huge thanks to everyone that sponsored him. He has managed to raise an amazing £701.25!!

It is not too late to sponsor him, so if you have not already donated, you can do so by heading to Barry’s Virgin Money Giving page. All donations go to our fabulous Sussex MS Centre. We really need the funds right now!!!

https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/BarryWhitmore2

12 Days of Giving

Please vote for us (open for voting until 21st Dec) for a chance to be nominated £1000 again through Movement for Good @Ecclesiastical
We need to keep our fabulous Centre open during these difficult times, so please take the time to click on the link for automatically filling the nomination form and just add in your personal details!  Easy!!!
Thanks for your support!
Click below

Christmas Raffle!!

Just a reminder that our Christmas Raffle tickets are on sale now until the morning of 16th December! (Draw at 11am on 16/12!)

1st prize – up to 7 nights in a 3-bedroom lodge in Looe, Cornwall until May 2021. Specially designed for disabled holidays with electric hoist. Accessible kitchen and shower and more. See http://www.tudorlodges.co.uk/

2nd Prize – £350 voucher for a piece of individual artwork from Enter Gallery, Brighton!

3rd Prize M&S voucher

Other prizes include: a mouthwatering hamper, £30 NEXT voucher, l’occitane box, bodyshop hamper, voucher donated by Ringmer and Southwick butchers!

Contact us on 01273 594484 or email info@mssussex.com to buy. Tickets are £1 each. Grand Draw is on Wednesday 16 Dec at 11.00am and is accessible by Zoom on: https://tinyurl.com/y6tca7sc Passcode: 523787

20 For 20 Challenge

Fancy taking on your own personal challenge!
Whether you want to lift a weight 20 times for 20 days,
bake and sell 20 cupcakes
                                                                                                                             or walk 20 miles.
 Your choice, your challenge!
 You can aim to raise just £20 or 20 x £20 or get 20 sponsors. Every contribution will help the MS Centre keep going
Send us your challenges to Ali at: events@mssussex.com
Also, we would love you to take some pictures and videos of your challenges. You can also send these to Ali at:events@mssussex.com or post them on our Facebook page
Happy challenging 😊