Rachel and I both took a days holiday from our normal jobs to hold a stand at the National Fertility Show in London Olympia. After a very unglamourous early start (5.45am - eeek!) we managed to set up in time for the doors to open. It was a tight squeeze to fit everything on our… Continue reading National Fertility Show
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CONFERENCE
It's nearly upon us - the Verity annual conference on Saturday 27 November 2010 in London. Excellent day arranged (even if we trustees say so ourselves) with some fantastic speakers. As a result of the feedback from Reading - we have more exhibitors arranged - you can even have your nails done or a head… Continue reading CONFERENCE
Calendar shoot
Well just come back from a fab day at the very first Verity calendar shoot in Nottingham. Thanks to Humi and Laura for the fab make up, hair and photos. Soooooooo excited to see the finished shots. Well done to the brave ladies who modelled - you all looked gorgeous.Am sure the calendar will raise… Continue reading Calendar shoot
Verity has taken over my home
Slowly but surely my home is being filled with Verity literature and merchandise.All in preparation for PCOS awareness week.Thankfully I have a very understanding family - even my 5 year old son recognises the Verity logo now.
Charity ball: Success all round!
L-R: Premila, Toni, Rachel, Karen, Alison, Kelly, TonyLast night, I went along to my very first charity ball with fellow Trustees Alison and Premila. It was was very exciting, most especially because Verity was very fortunate to be one of the two recipient charities!Firstly, I just have to say a huge congratulations and thanks to… Continue reading Charity ball: Success all round!
PCOS Awareness Week
A date for your diary!20 - 27 November 2010It's the very first PCOS Awareness Week, and with your support we hope to make this an annual event.So, what does PCOS Awareness Week mean, and what will be happening?It's about creating as much noise and awareness as possible about the condition and showing our support for… Continue reading PCOS Awareness Week
Annual Reports
Wow the year sure goes quickly....and it's that time again for verity's trustees to start to file thier annual reports.Verity's financial year runs from 1 April to 31 March each year and so we can now prepare the documents for the Annual Report that is used in the AGM in October. These involve looking at… Continue reading Annual Reports
How do you feel about excess facial hair?
That may sound like a really silly question... I mean, after all, what woman likes to have to be constantly removing hair from her face (not to mention other parts of the body)?!As my role as Chair and PR manager of Verity I often get asked to participate in media interviews (radio, magazines and sometimes… Continue reading How do you feel about excess facial hair?
Interview with BBC Radio Somerset
I had a quick chat with Emma from BBC Radio Somerset on Thursday to discuss excess hair, you can listen to the interview below I always love getting an opportunity to talk about Verity and PCOS... bit by bit, we are getting the word out there!
Fundraising
Here at Verity we like lots of fundraising - with events to cover such as conferences that Verity as a charity subsidises by a substantial sum of money to cost of posters to cost of our PCOS newsletter In Touch. It is always good to hear from members wishing to raise money.Whether it be a… Continue reading Fundraising
Verity - The PCOS charity 