Breathe Easy Forest of Dean is a support group for people affected by lung conditions including their friends, family and carers. Find out more about Breathe Easy.
Where?
The Acorns Suite,
Great Oaks,
The Gorse,
Coleford
Meeting every 3rd Tuesday from February.
View a map of the venue location.
LIGHT BUFFET AND DANCE
In the marquee of
THE SPEECH HOUSE HOTEL, COLEFORD
On FRIDAY 22nd June 2012 from 7.30 to 11.00
Entertainment by
ANDY MAX
(50s, 60s and 70s music)
Tickets £10 in support of
The British Lung Foundation Breathe Easy Forest of Dean Group
For more information contact 0117 300 4080
2012 Meetings
May 2012 -Signing for stress, Nina Chandler-
Come have a sing along which helps improve lung function
June 2012 - Jude Thompson Physio and Kay James NHS Gloucester expert patient programme
July 2012 - Kay James - Expert Patients Programme
August 2012 - Visit to members home, no meeting at the Oaks. For more information contact the committee
September 2012- Beb Hughes - Forest Link Line
October 2012- AGM and cream tea
November 2012- Sarah James recorder trio
December 2012- No Meeting
New exercise class in the Forest of Dean
The Respiratory Rehab Class will be every Tuesday from 8th November at 11.30am at Mitcheldean Community Centre.
The class is circuit based, and suitable for all levels. Aimed at improving pulmonary performance postponing/halting pulmonary decline and reducing 
breathlessness, this class is suitable for all those suffering with disease under the C.O.P.D umbrella. The class will be open to all levels including those requiring oxygen therapy. Attendance at the class can only be through the referral scheme via the GP or Pulmonary Rehabilitation Team. There is an opportunity to socialise afterwards.
Once a client has been given a referral they are asked to book in for a short pre-activity assessment with me to ensure they are given the correct 
intensity of exercise and to find out what they’re goals are. Appointments can be booked on 01594 812617. They will then have on-going assessments with me.
The exercise referral scheme costs £12 to join (or £6 if over 60 or on means tested benefits) and then each class is £2.50.
Lisa Bailey
Healthy Lifestyles Advisor
Forest of Dean District Council
Tel: 01594 812617
Lisa-jay.bailey@fdean.gov.uk
October meeting news
At the October meeting Nina Chandler talked to the group on the benefits of singing to improve lung capacity and they all had a good sing along. The meeting was enjoyed by all.
Anyone wishing to book Nina for a meeting can contact her via BLF South West Regional Office on 0117 300 4080.
More about the group
Launch News
Tuesday 17th May 2011 was the official launch of BLF Breathe Easy Forest of Dean, and what an event. A massive thanks to everyone on the committee who worked so hard to make the day such a success; Brenda, Geoff, John, Lyn, Sue and her husband Ivor and of course Vi, who arranged the cake, which was donated by Stacy Tobin from Staunton. John, BLF Volunteer, did a fantastic job organising the refreshments (Christine was in the kitchen making sure there was plenty of tea and coffee in her usual calm manner!)
Over 50 people attended, including Dr Andrew White, Chest Physician and Clinical Respiratory Lead, Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust; Kathy Cambell, Respiratory Specialist Practitioner; Mr Ceri Evans, former High Sheriff of Gloucestershire and his wife Sheila, and Councillor Atherley, who was standing in for the local Mayor. Also in attendance was Nick Thornley, BLF Ambassador, and members of BLF BE Tewkesbury, BLF BE Cheltenham (which is yet to start meeting officially) BLF BE Gloucester and Cotswolds (including Murray Watson, who is also a BLF Ambassador).
Special thanks go to Donna, BLF Nurse, who provides invaluable support for the group – she is always ready to help and has a smile for everyone.
New members are always very welcome, so please come along to this lively group – we’d love to see you.”
