Family
Weekend 2007
This year's Family Weekend was
once again a great success. A total of 155 Family members joined us for the
whole weekend and a further 62 day delegates were part of the event.
We were helped and informed by
16 speakers who provided wonderful information and guidance, both in the
session and informally throughout the weekend. Professor Adrian Bird
addressed a packed house on “studying the reversibility of Rett syndrome”.
Prof. Bird gave us a talk which was clear and pitched for the layman but
which covered the ground and the issues wonderfully well. See Autumn’s Rett
News for a full Family Weekend report.
The weekend also included the
Association’s Annual General Meeting and the appointment of Peter Oliver as
Chair and of Susan Walker-Date as Vice Chair.
Creative activities in a care room for adults with Rett syndrome
Two ladies with Rett syndrome, enjoying the care room
Care theme for this year's Family Weekend - "Under the Sea"
Stripey Wipey, the clown, who visited the hotel
Hands-on hydrotherapy demonstration in the pool
Everyone having a great time at the Dinner Dance
Contact juggler who entertained diners at the Dinner Dance
Adrian Bird and Ron Overton
Xmas card stall at the Family Weekend
Creative activities in a care room for adults with Rett syndrome
Prize Draw Winners
Ipod – A Sillwood, Camera –
J.Harwood, Blender – Irene McGregor, M&S Voucher – Marilyn Simpson, Games
voucher – Sarah Lomas, Tesco Voucher – Lowri Foden, Pen Set – Mr Forrester,
Teddy – Sean Burns, Vase – Judy Curtis, Rabbit toy – Lucy Chapman.
Hilton Weekend voucher – Debra
Hindson.
