We look back on ‘an amazing ministry’ that’s been running since 1948. With those words, our CEO Mairi Johnstone launched an eight-page edition of our newsletter Roof ‘n’ Roots. This special summer issue is part of our 70th anniversary celebrations, and was proudly displayed – alongside some delicious cupcakes – on our exhibition stand at the Methodist Conference at Nottingham ...
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Your response to this questionnaire will provide us with vital information as we plan for 2018/19 and beyond. We are committed to supporting your wellbeing, as much as we can, and we are particularly interested in your mobility and continued independence. We are also interested in your use of computers. There is an important link between both, for example, our ...
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‘Bake your home with us’ became our alternative slogan as we celebrated our 70th anniversary – with a huge cake in the shape of a house! The Society’s usual slogan is ‘Make your home with us’. But to make a home on this occasion, the usual bricks and mortar were replaced with 30 eggs, 1.6kg of flour, 1.6kg of sugar, ...
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MMHS resident Lord Griffiths of Burry Port has written the foreword for a new collection of writings by John Wesley. Leslie Griffiths – a member of the House of Lords since 2004 – has officially endorsed Through The Year With John Wesley, a selection edited by Stephen Poxon. RAW ENERGY Published by Monarch, the book offers 365 daily readings from ...
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Our much loved and respected Board member Revd Alan Ashton died just before Christmas 2017. CONSTANT ADVICE Father of three grown-up children, Alan had been an MMHS resident since 2007, and joined the Board in 2010. As well as his engagement with Board matters, he often popped in to MMHS’s  office to say ‘hello’. Alan was a walking encyclopaedia of ...
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The importance of feeling 'at home' comes across loud and clear in the latest edition of our regular newsletter Roof 'n' Roots. Our lead story in the winter issue focuses on author and Society resident Revd Barrie Tabraham. He had a rocky road to retirement - but has now found a place of peace in his MMHS property. 'I've never ...
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Handy hints, practical tips and expert guidance on mobility and independence are offered in our brand new service on wellbeing. FREE RESOURCES A wide range of subjects are explored in this innovative section – here on the MMHS website. There you can get access to resources on a wide range of issues concerning mobility and independence. And many of those ...
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How do you – or a carer you know – support someone living with dementia? The organisers of National Dementia Carers’ Day – which took place on 10th September – want people to share such stories. GREAT SUCCESS NDCD was 'a great success' on social media, the organisers told us. A number of guest bloggers submitted content. Unfortunately, individual stories ...
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