Guildford

Breathe Easy Guildford is a support group for people affected by lung conditions inlcuding their friends, family and carers. Find out more on Breathe Easy.

Where?

We meet in St Clare’s Church Hall, Cabell Road, Park Barn, Guildford, GU2 6JW.

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More about the group

Ash Vale Village Singers make sweet music for Breathe Easy

An afternoon of music and song in aid of Breathe Easy and the BLF took place in Guildford in February. This was initiated by Christien Grimley a member of BE Guildoford's committee and singer with the Ash Vale Village Singers. The singers gave a varied programme of folk music, with tea and cakes provided in the interval. This free event was thoroughly enjoyed by all and managed to raise £258 in generous donations.

BE Bear brings money to Guildford

As part of Breathe Easy Week, the group collected money outside of the local Sainsbury's supermarket, where they managed to raise £150.
Breathe Easy Guildford also held a raffle at the Pirbright Village Fair. The main prize was a Breathe Easy bear (pictured) through which we raised another £150! All in all the day was a great success and we would like to thank everyone who helped to make the day so successful.

Question Time for Guildford MP Anne Milton!

On 25 February, members of Breathe Easy Guildford had the opportunity to put questions to local MP, Anne Milton. The group raised concerns such as the treatment of patients at the Royal Surrey County Hospital and the availability of disabled badges for those with lung conditions. Anne then spoke to individuals around the group before drawing the raffle.

Anne Milton has worked with Breathe Easy Guildford before on the successful campaign to save the Royal Surrey County Hospital and is an official friend of the group.

Carols, cakes and goodies

Our annual Christmas party has been hailed as 'the best yet'. With less formality than in the past meant that our invited guests could just join in the fun when they arrived. This enabled us more time for the Carol singing and with everyone in good voices we certainly raised the roof. With an abundance of sandwiches, sausage rolls, mince pies and cakes there was plenty to eat for everyone. The wine went down very well too!

Thanks must go to all who contributed to such a splendid afternoon.

Chairman at House of Commons Reception

On 18 November, the British Lung Foundation held a reception in the House of Commons on World COPD Day to raise awareness of lung diseases and the need for better treatment. Our Chairman, Annabelle Cribb, with her husband Paddy, was among half a dozen patients invited to attend and meet MPs and health care professionals.

There was a tea time reception, hosted by Kevin Barron MP and Health Minister Ann Keen also made a speech and told us that a new policy on the treatment of lung disorders should be ready for publication. All in all a great day and House of Commons staff were most helpful in meeting Annabelle with a wheelchair and taking her round.

Happy 5th Birthday BE Guildford!

Breathe Easy Guildford celebrated their 5th birthday in August, with members eagerly tucking in to a lovely cake made in honour of the event!

The group were also presented with two Breath of Fresh Air Awards by Hannah from the British Lung Foundation (presentation seen in the picture opposite). One award was for outstanding service for 5 years (to celebrate the group's 5th birthday) and the second was for the group's outstanding contributions of £3245.00 that have been made to the BLF over the past year. Well done everyone!

Spicing up Breathe Easy in Guildford!

A big congratulations to Annabelle Cribb and all those from Breathe Easy Guildford that helped put on three very tasty Curry Nights, at an Indian Restaurant in Ash Vale, in April. A big thank you also goes to all those who gave so generously on the nights.

Over the 3 days, they raised a fantastic £2630 for the British Lung Foundation! Complete with a delicious curry, a talk on ‘Curry and its diversity’, a raffle and an auction, tickets for the event went like hot-cakes! In the picture opposite, everyone is getting ready to tuck in!