This edition is packed full of exciting news, 40 Year Celebration and Crowdfunding updates, Lots of interesting articles in the Health and Wellbeing Section, plus lots more…

The team at Kendleshire Golf Club, located in Coalpit Heath, Bristol, has been a long-term supporter of The Brightwell. This year’s Captain, Martyn Olds, has chosen The Brightwell as his Charity of the Year for 2025. Martyn has already held one golf day, which raised over £2,000. Martyn has other fundraising events planned too!

We have been overwhelmed by the support from Members, staff (past and present), new supporters, and so many members of the public. Your contributions, in every form, are making a real difference. Thank you!

Join us for the next great Quiz Night on 30 July, here at the Centre

Please note that from 1 July 2025, there will be a slight increase in the suggested contributions for therapies and membership.

Huge thanks to a lovely team from Lloyds Banking Group who volunteered at the Centre on Friday 20 June. It was a very hot day, and they did a fabulous job in the grounds.

Last Thursday, 19 June, we celebrated with Members, Staff and Volunteers both past and present, here at the Centre.

On 12 June, we hosted a talk by the Sirona NHS Specialist Falls Service.

Optimising nutrition for MS – Focus on perimenopause, menopause and bone health Thursday 26 June at 4pm

We are incredibly proud to announce that Keith Taylor has been awarded the British Empire Medal for services to People with Multiple Sclerosis and Other Neurological Conditions.