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AMERSHAM AND CHESHAM LIONS CLUB

AMERSHAM & CHESHAM LIONS CLUB

VOLUNTARY SERVICE TO HELP "THOSE LESS FORTUNATE THAN OURSELVES.

Meetings :  Monthly                                      

Membership :  By invitation only.  £25.00 per 6 Months.            

Location :  Amersham Community Centre.  Chiltern Avenue.  Amersham.  HP6 5AH                                                   

   Ron Newall  

     01494 726666  

      CLICK HERE

      http://www.amershamcheshamuk.lionwap.org

Member Club of Lions Clubs International - A worldwide voluntary service organisation.

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AMERSHAM ON THE HILL ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

 

 

 

AMERSHAM ON THE HILL ROYAL BRITISH LEGION  

EX-SERVICEMEN'S CLUB AND BRANCH. TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE POPPY APPEAL.  THE LEGION ALSO HAS A WELFARE COMMITTEE TO BENEFIT EX-SERVICE MEMBERS WHO REQUIRE SPECIAL NEEDS AND HELP.

Meetings :  Branch Meetings - 1st Monday of every month. Club Meetings every 2nd Monday.

Location :  Royal British Legion Hall.  91 Woodside Road.  Amersham.  HP6 6AL

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Membership Fees :  £14.00 Members under 65 Years and £11.50 for Members over 65 Years.

      CLICK HERE

      http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/

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AMERSHAM ROUND TABLE

AMERSHAM ROUND TABLE

YOUNG MEN'S SOCIAL GROUP

Meetings :  Fortnightly on Thursdays plus many other Events at Weekend.

Membership :  Aged 18 - 45 Years. Annual Membership Fee - £60.00

Activity Costs : Depends on the activity - typically £20 including Meal.

    Stephen Sprod     (Chairman)

      01494 432122 

       CLICK HERE

       http://www.amershamroundtable.com

Fun, friendship and trying something new and exciting, that's what Round Table is all about.  From sports to arts and nights out at restaurants - to family social events,  Round Table prides itself on giving its members the chance to embrace life to the full.

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BRAIN TUMOUR UK

BRAIN TUMOUR UK

BRAIN TUMOUR UK SUPPORTS BRAIN TUMOUR PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND CARERS THROUGH MAKING CONNECTIONS, PROVIDING INFORMATION AND FUNDING RESEARCH.

     Tower House.  Latimer Park.  Latimer.  Chesham.  HP5 1TU

  Jenni Dyason

    01494 549180

     CLICK HERE

     http://www.braintumouruk.org.uk

Registered Charity Number :  1117438

Support - Research - Education
Brain Tumour UK works tirelessly to defeat brain tumours through a significant programme of support, research and education. We are almost wholly-dependent on voluntary donations.  Our aims are :-

  • to improve access to support and information for anyone affected by a brain tumour
  • through our programme of research to find better treatments and even one day a cure for this terrible group of diseases
  • to increase awareness and knowledge of brain tumours and advocate for enhanced treatment and care

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BREATHE EASY BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

BREATHE EASY BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

SUPPORT GROUP FOR PEOPLE WITH ALL TYPES OF LUNG PROBLEMS

    Angie Lockwood

     01494 527062

      CLICK HERE

Meetings :  Second Monday of Every Month                               MAP

Location :  Rossetti Hall.  New Pond Road.  Holmer Green.  HP15 6SU

Attendance :  No charges for attendance and all ages are welcomed.

Breathe Easy Buckinghamshire is affiliated to the British Lung Foundation and is a support group for people with lung disease. We also fund raise and have social events.

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE MIND

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE MIND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

COUNSELLING, BEFRIENDING, DAY SERVICES, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, SUN HOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE, FUNDRAISING

      Sun House.  32 Church Street.  Chesham.  HP5 1HU

       Carolyn Smith                                                               MAP  

      01494 792244

       CLICK HERE

       http://www.bucksmind.org.uk

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEUROLOGICAL ALLIANCE

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEUROLOGICAL ALLIANCE

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEUROLOGICAL ALLIANCE UNITES LOCAL GROUPS, INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANISATIONS CONCERNED WITH NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS

   Sandra Paget  -  Secretary / Coordinator

     01494 729373

      CLICK HERE

      Groups - £15.00    Individuals - £5.00

      http://www.bucksneurologicalalliance.org.uk

We hold meetings every six months.  Together we work to improve the quality of life for all people with a neurological condition, their partners and families living in Buckinghamshire.  We are affiliated to the Neurological Alliance.

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE REMEMBERS

A Web Site recently launched to remember those from Buckinghamshire who lost their lives in The First World War.

       www.buckinghamshireremembers.org.uk

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CHATTERBOX

CHATTERBOX                       

OUR AIM IS TO IMPROVE THE FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE SPECIFIC SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DISORDERS ATTENDING MAINSTREAM SCHOOLS.

        PO Box 505.  Chalfont St Giles.  HP8 4ZQ

 

        01494 873716

 

        CLICK HERE

 

         http://www.chatterboxcharity.org/index.htm

For most children, learning to talk is the most natural thing in the world. Communication is a powerful survival tool, one which shapes our future from the moment we are born. The cry of a new-born baby will immediately bring its parents running to attend to its needs. Infants will use gesture and eye-pointing to communicate with a great degree of success. Language, for the majority of the population, is something that is inherent within us, something we develop without any thought as to how we achieve it.

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CHILTERNS DOG RESCUE SOCIETY

CHILTERNS DOG RESCUE SOCIETY                       

David Lewis / Sara Muncke

   01442 876009

   CLICK HERE

   http://www.chilternsdogrescue.org.uk

Meetings :  We do not hold regular meetings. There are a variety of fundraising events during the year - See our website for details. People can help with fundraising and dog walking.

Objectives : To rescue and rehome unwanted dogs

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CHILTERN FRIENDS FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE

CHILTERN FRIENDS FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE

   Victor Faulkner

    07812 512787

      CLICK HERE

Objectives :  To support in any way necessary or appropriate,  people of any age with learning disabilities, special needs or severe mental handicap and their families residing in or originating from the Chilterns District.

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IAIN RENNIE HOSPICE AT HOME

IAIN RENNIE HOSPICE AT HOME                                      

THE IAIN RENNIE HOSPICE AT HOME NURSES PEOPLE LIVING WITH TERMINAL ILLNESS ACROSS THE CHILTERNS

   Valerie Gunn

     01442 890222

      CLICK HERE

      http://www.irhh.org

Objectives :  The Iain Rennie Hospice at Home is a registered charity which offers specialist nursing care, support and advice for patients with life-threatening illnesses in their homes. Working across the Chilterns area of Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, our nurses also aim to help the relatives and carers close to the patient during the illness and bereavement period.

Registered Charity :  297847

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MUCHLOVED CHARITABLE TRUST

MUCHLOVED CHARITABLE TRUST                                 

We are a registered UK charity based in Amersham which has been established to help bereaved people create beautiful and personalised memorial websites in memory of their loved ones.

       PO Box 702.  Amersham.  HP6 9BW

       Make and Submit a Web Site about a loved one at no cost.

       info@muchloved.com

       http://www.muchloved.com

MuchLoved is a registered charity working for bereaved people worldwide. We are here to help you create sensitive, personalised and lasting memorial websites in memory of your loved ones. The best way to see how your memorial could look is simply to set up a Tribute - this is very easy and only takes a few minutes to do. Your MuchLoved Tribute is also free to set up and will be hosted freely for ten years if you decide to keep it.

Registered Charity :  1118590


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NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR EPILEPSY

NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR EPILEPSY                                         

     Chesham Lane.  Chalfont St Peter.  SL9 0RJ                    MAP

   01494 601300    

    http://www.epilepsynse.org.uk/

Objectives : The UK's largest epilepsy charity: The National Society for Epilepsy's mission is to enhance the quality of life of people affected by epilepsy by promoting research, education and public awareness and by delivering specialist medical care and support services. To achieve this, the charity offers a range of services including residential care, research, assessment, information (including website and helpline)and training to lay and professional audiences. Fundraising is an important part of the work of the organisation to underpin these services.

Membership : £15.00 per annum to join the Associate Member Scheme.

Registered Charity Number :  206186

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NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST

NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST                                        

NCT CHILTERN BRANCH

NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST SUPPORTING SOON TO BE PARENTS AS WELL AS PARENTS.  THIS BRANCH COVERS AMERSHAM AND MANY SURROUNDING AREAS.   PROMOTE THE WELLBEING OF MOTHER, FATHER AND CHILD.

    0870 420 8394   

     CLICK HERE

     http://nctchiltern.thezpace.com/home/

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PARKINSON'S DISEASE SOCIETY

PARKINSON'S DISEASE SOCIETY                

AMERSHAM & HIGH WYCOMBE

 

SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND THEIR CARERS

 

 

      Meetings at Cedar Barn.  Cedar Avenue. Hazlemere.  HP15 7DW

 

    Meetings on the 4th Tuesday of Each Month                    MAP

 

     £5.00 Annual Membership Fee.  No charge for meetings.

 

    01494 880553

 

     CLICK HERE

 

     http://www.bucksinfo.net/pds (Branch)

 

     http://www.parkinsons.org.uk  (National Society)

 

GROUP PURPOSE :  We are a group of people drawn together because of an illness that afflicts the old and the young, male and female. It is because of the commonality of our sufferings that we can encourage and support newly diagnosed persons and their carers. For the longer suffering 'Parkies' we are there to uplift and encourage each other, carers alike, in those times that we struggle. It is also a place where carers for those afflicted with the disease can meet and share with others.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT : Our mission is the conquest of Parkinson's Disease and the alleviation of the distress it causes through effective research, education, training and communication.

Our aims are:

 - to assist those suffering with the disease, their carers and families arising 

    from Parkinsons

 - to collect and disseminate information about Parkinson's.

 - to encourage and provide funds for research into the causes of Parkinson'

    Disease.

 

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PRESTWOOD SUPPORTERS OF CANCER RESEARCH UK

 

PRESTWOOD SUPPORTERS OF CANCER RESEARCH UK

 

To raise funds for Cancer Research UK

 

       01494 776600

 

       prestwoodcruk@uwclub.net

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ROPE

 

 

ROPE

 

Inspiring a deeper concern for the poor. ROPE was established in 1991 and operates in 70+ countries. ROPE targets help to grass roots level and does not duplicate the work of other agencies.

 

 

      Fairway House.  64 - 66 High Street. Great Missenden.  HP16 0AN

 

     01494 866724

 

      http://www.rope.org.uk/index.php

 

Charity Shop in Chalfont St Giles - St Giles Walk. Chalfont St Giles.

 

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S.BUCKS ASSOC FOR SPEECH & COMMUNICATION HELP

 

 

SBASCH - SOUTH BUCKS ASSOCIATION FOR SPEECH AND COMMUNICATION HELP

 

THE RELIEF OF LOCAL PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DIFFICULTIES THROUGH THE PROVISION OF APPROPRIATE FACILITIES AND SERVICES

 

Meetings :  Committee typically Monthly and AGM and other General Meetings as required. Fund Raising and other Events take place at various venues in the area.

 

Membership :  No formal criteria - open to anyone supportive of the Charity's objectives.

 

     c/o Speech and Language Therapy.  Amersham Hospital.  Whielden 

          Street.  Amersham.  HP7 0JD

 

    01494 734742                                                                  MAP

 

     CLICK HERE

 

     Under development.

 

 

   Alison Rimmer

 

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SCANNAPPEAL

 

 

SCANNAPPEAL                                                 

 

SCANNAPPEAL IS A REGISTERED CHARITY THAT RAISES MONEY FOR SCANNERS AND OTHER LIFE SAVING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR HOSPITALS IN BUCKINGHAMSHIRE.  SINCE 1987 AROUND £6M HAS BEEN RAISED AND ONE IN EIGHT OF THE LOCAL POPULATION HAVE USED THE EQUIPMENT. THE PATRON IS CILLA BLACK OBE

 

     01494 727752                                                                 MAP

 

      Scannappeal, Amersham Hospital, Amersham, Bucks HP7 0JD

 

     CLICK HERE

 

     http://www.scannappeal.co.uk/Splash.htm

 

Current Local  Appeal :  Bone Scanner Appeal.  £100,000 Appeal for a bone scanner at Amersham Hospital to diagnose osteoporosis and in the treatment of cancer
 

There are many ways that individuals, companies and local associations can help either with cash, in kind or with their time. There is at least one thing that everyone can do to help Scannappeal to help others.

 

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SOCIETY FOR MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDE DISEASES

SOCIETY FOR MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDE                               

DISEASES

 

     MPS House.  Repton Place.  White Lion Road.  Amersham.  HP7 9LP

   0845 389 9901                                                       

    CLICK HERE

    http://www.mpssociety.co.uk

Objectives :  To provide support and information to those affected by MPS and Related Lysosomal Storage Diseases, their families and carers.

Membership :  Membership is free for those individuals who fulfill the criteria. Membership criteria are obtainable from the Society.  Other individuals can become a Friend of MPS - Annual UK Membership - £13.00.

Meetings :  Meetings are held regularly. Charges vary. Please visit the Web Site for a list of forthcoming events and more detailed information.

National Registered Charity - 287034

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STREET KIDS DIRECT

STREET KIDS DIRECT.

       31 Woodley Hill.  Chesham.  Bucks.  HP5 1SL                  MAP

     01494 784029   

      CLICK HERE

      http://www.streetkidsdirect.org.uk

   Mr Duncan Dyason   - Chairman

Objectives : To raise funds for and promote the plight of the street children in Central America.

Meetings and Location :  No regular meetings are held - but the Trustees are available to speak at events, dinners, churches and schools.

UK Registered Charity : 1102894

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THE ROTARY CLUB OF AMERSHAM

THE ROTARY CLUB OF AMERSHAM            

ROTARY IS AN INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN SERVICE ORGANISATION. THE MEN AND WOMEN OF ROTARY ARE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL LEADERS WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND RESOURCES TO HELP OTHERS IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD

       Barn Hall.  Community Centre.  Chiltern Avenue. Amersham

      Luncheon Meetings Weekly every Wednesday at 12:50 pm

      Derek Bryant (Chair of Membership Services

      01494 726064

      info@rotary-club-of-amersham.org.uk

      www.rotary-club-of-amersham.org.uk

CLICK HERE for an illustration of their Overseas Work

Rotary clubs carry out a variety of service projects that address critical issues including poverty, hunger, illiteracy, substance abuse, and pollution. Service to youth, especially children at risk, is a major emphasis. Working with and for tomorrow's leaders, Rotary sponsors service clubs for youth and young adults and offers career development and mentoring programs

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THE TOYBOX CHARITY

THE TOYBOX CHARITY                                   

     01494 432591 

     CLICK HERE

      http://www.toybox.org

Objectives : To raise awareness of the plight of street children in Latin America and to raise funds to support our Partners working with these children.

UK Registered Charity : 1084243

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WORKAID

WORKAID

      St George's Industrial Estate. White Lion Road.  Amersham.  HP7 9JQ

    01494 765506                                                                  MAP

     CLICK HERE                               

     http://www.workaid.org

Objectives :  We aim to provide practical assistance to vocational training centres and self-help schemes working with some of the world's most disadvantaged communities, mainly in East Africa. We achieve this by collecting and refurbishing unwanted tools and equipment in the UK and supplying the items to approved projects overseas. 

We believe in tackling the causes of poverty by enabling people to help themselves, giving them the opportunity to become self reliant and build a better future for themselves and their families. 

We offer fulfilling work to volunteers in the UK and protect the environment by recycling items which would otherwise be thrown away.

WORKAID has to date shipped more than 168,000 items to over 1,350 vocational training projects worldwide.

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