Acupuncture Awareness Week (AAW) is an annual campaign dedicated to educating the public about traditional acupuncture, a healthcare practice with roots in ancient China.

This Christmas Market is an absolutely fantastic way to get into the festive mood, The whole Centre is taken over with lots of stalls, games and an amazing raffle! The atmosphere is lovely, filled with music and some amazing refreshments. You can even say hello to Santa!

The Brightwell holds a bi-monthly Quiz Night. The excellent evenings are not only a great social event but also raise funds for our Charity. We have two brilliant quiz-setters, Gus and Mary-Jo McVeigh. The questions are topical and varied with the opportunity for teams to play their Joker and score those all important extra points. There is always lots of fun and banter.

Thank You to Our Volunteers and Bradley Stoke Town Council!

Welcome to our October Newsletter! This edition is packed with news, events, articles and information. As always, so much has been happening at The Brightwell this month. Try and join us for some brilliant events, buy a ticket in our draw, take part in one of our excellent physio classes or come along for a coffee or lunch in our Café. We look forward to seeing you soon. Enjoy this newsletter!

Earlier this year, Keith Taylor, one of our founders and Senior Oxygen Operator, received a letter from King Charles to advise Keith that he had been nominated to receive a British Empire Medal, as part of the King’s Birthday Honours List. Keith received his award for services to those living with Multiple Sclerosis and Other Neurological Conditions.

We are keen to hear your views and suggestions about how the Centre can best support Carers, so whether or not you can come along to these sessions, we would love to hear from you. You can contact Wendy by leaving a message at Reception, or look out for the short survey form we are planning to make available in the next few months.

As the leaves start to turn and the days become cooler, The Brightwell Café will be offering plenty of seasonal treats. This month, we see the return of Paula’s lovely homemade soups, served with a large crusty roll and butter – a hearty bowl of goodness perfect for warming up on chilly days!

We are very pleased to publish our new Accessibility Statement. Our facilities are purpose-built and fully accessible. However, it is reassuring for those visiting us for the first time to know where to park, how to navigate the premises and to be aware of all our excellent facilities.

We are thrilled that The Brightwell has a full-page feature in this month’s edition of MS-UK’s magazine called New Pathways.