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Norwich diabetic heads to parliament with type one diabetes charity JDRF
Raising the issue of why insulin pumps are not more available to people with type one diabetes
Kim Briscoe Tuesday, May 1, 2012
6.30 AM
A Norwich diabetic has helped to educate MPs about type one diabetes as part of a landmark lobby group.
Amy Turner travelled to the Houses of Parliament with other supporters of the charity JDRF, which raises funds for research into type one diabetes.
The 29-year-old, who lives off Elm Hill, said wanted to help raise awareness of the condition among MPs and to encourage them to take action to increase funding into medical research into type one diabetes.
She said: “We definitely got our point across, made quite a lot of noise and raised the profile of the condition.
Musician Rick Wakeman opens Age UK fayre in Diss for the elderly and their carers
“It’s crucial local parishes and local communities and local towns support events like this.”
By REBECCA GOUGH Saturday, April 28, 2012
11:28 AM
No amount of wet weather could dampen the spirits of visitors to an annual spring fayre in aid of the elderly this morning (Saturday), opened by former rock-star Rick Wakeman.
With traditional events such as guess the weight of the cake, bric-a-brac stalls and a raffle, organisers hoped to raise as much money as possible for Age UK.
And they were not disappointed with visitors flocking to the event in Diss, as Mr Wakeman cut the ribbon.
The musician, 63, perhaps best known as keyboard player with the band Yes, who now lives with his wife in Scole, near Diss, said it was important to support local fundraisers.
Carers bowled over as our appeal hits £12k
Young carers have a tough life
THE Lynn News Young Carers Appeal has now hit the £12,000 mark thanks to a donation by a group of generous bowlers.
The West Newton Carpet Bowls Club has raised £300 to help children and teenagers who are caring for sick relatives.
Club chairman Trevor Riches presented the money to campaign organiser Jackie Haverson on Tuesday.
The total now stands at a fantastic £12,553 but more money is still needed to help the scores of children and teenagers who looking after relatives.
