This is guest blog post from Shreena, who writes articles for In Touch and has a blog that's well worth reading called Anastrophe and Cheese. Stay tuned during PCOS Awareness Week, as Atkins will be publishing a set of meals just for us PCOS ladies. A new improved Atkins cheesecake "A number of PCOS women… Continue reading Guest Blog: The Re-Launch of the Atkins Diet
Guest Blog: Sponsored Walk 8.8 miles
£1, £2, £3, £4, £5 or £10 This is a guest blog post by one of our members, Laura Webster. Laura is spearheading a sponsored walk in her local area to raise money for Verity. Laura has raised £140 so far, with a few weeks to go! Huge thanks to Laura on behalf of the… Continue reading Guest Blog: Sponsored Walk 8.8 miles
The Big Garden Give
The Big Give is delighted to invite you to the inaugural Big Garden Give. For one day only Sir Alec Reed will open up his award winning Manor House gardens to the public, with all proceeds going to charity. Tickets are £5 each. On entry, each visitor will receive a £5 voucher to give to… Continue reading The Big Garden Give
Verity Just Giving Fundraisers!
Hi all!Thought I'd give you an update of what some of our ladies are doing for Verity!Gemmer Baker has raised: £1000 so far!!!www.justgiving.com/GemmaBaker25You can text in to Gemma aswell! Text code: GEMB25 to 70070Kirsty & Kenton have raised: £260 so far!!!www.justgiving.com/KW-KL-VerityJosie Powell has raised: £75 so far!!!www.justgiving.com/Josie-PowellWe also have Laura Webster who is doing a… Continue reading Verity Just Giving Fundraisers!
Fundraising!
Hi all!Verity have launched a fundraising target as of 1st August 2011. We're aiming to raise £5,000 by Christmas 2011! This money will go towards keeping the website and discussion boards going for the next year.If you have any ideas you'd like to share for raising funds, or if you want to help raise money,… Continue reading Fundraising!
PCOS Awareness Week from 05-12 Nov 2011
We are in the very early stages of planning the second PCOS Awareness Week, which will run from the 5th to the 12th of November. It was a great success, here's a good look at how it went:Verity: PCOS Awareness Week 2010 So, we're throwing it over to you. Do you have any ideas you'd… Continue reading PCOS Awareness Week from 05-12 Nov 2011
MC update
Here at verity we like to keep all our lovely members updated as to what happens and when. So a few things in the pipeline:Fundraising - Verity has purchased a significant amount of stock (such as wristbands etc) and printed the leaflets, so our funds are somewhat low. any ideas for fundraising greatfully received.... conference… Continue reading MC update
Verity calendars
Verity calendars are now on sale. Laura, Humi and the ladies did a fantastic job. I purchased a few and sold them on for verity. It's a great way of raising much needed funds for Verity . Must admit though it is rather weird looking at myself on a calendar......cx
National Fertility Show
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
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
Verity - The PCOS charity 