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Yorkshire meet in 2018

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Ralph-YK said:
Well, we could count that as within the time I said Wirralass. If the whether was good in August that would open up an outdoor meet.
Seems to be leaning towards a Manchester meet. I don't know Manchester at all, and can't promise to make it. So does anyone have any suggestions of where in Manchester. And a June - late August date.
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Ralph, as you initially came up with the idea of a forum meet in Leeds, I think it's only fair to yourself that the meet be held there on this occasion so you don't miss out ~ and a return fare to Leeds would most probably be less exspensive than to Manc. Much as I'd love to meet you & the others I really don't mind missing a Leeds meet this time round - It's a long way for me to travel by public transport and I'm sure a Manchester meet can be arranged on a different thread for those who are interested.
What you say folks?
 
Ralph-YK said:
Happy Birthday. I hope you have a nice time.
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Aw you're so kind Ralph🙂 a little early but thank you anyway:D I'll remind you to wish me happy birthday again on 30 June!!🙂🙄
 
Yup, I’m up for a Manchester meet, but not if Lancashire have a home game.:D
 
I have got that date written down. Its my birthday on the 22nd June & that's 52yrs of T1. So pick a place & I will do my homework & book up or whatever 😉
 
Hey all..have you finalised a date for Leeds meetup? Cheers!!!
 
There's no meet up in Leeds arranged. If your interested Smitha, when do you recon?
 
Ralph-YK said:
There's no meet up in Leeds arranged. If your interested Smitha, when do you recon?
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No worries. Was just wondering that's all. If there aren't many then may be can always meet when the playhouse monthly meetup. I think they are closed for a month due to some work going on in the building. Cheers!
 
Last meeting at the playhouse was this week. I don't know how long for. The group are talking about finding somewhere for both July and September.
 
There was a meet up in Leeds a year or two ago (I loose track) that was well attended.
 
Ralph-YK said:
Last meeting at the playhouse was this week. I don't know how long for. The group are talking about finding somewhere for both July and September.
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May be we will know their decision sometime soon. Fingers crossed.
 
Hi I have only found out that I have Type 2 diabetes in the last few weeks and wondered if the meets in Leeds still go on as I wouldlike to find out more sooner rather than later when I have to go to the 1 day learning course run by NHS.
TIA
Mark
 
Hello @Speedy36. I don't know of any of the meets discussed here happening in Leeds or near by.
However, there is the Diabetes Support Groups. There are some Diabetes UK ones, organised by local people. There is one in Leeds, first Monday of the Month.
They have a website here: http://leedsdiabetes.btck.co.uk/. However, it might not be up to date. Also: https://leeds-diabetes-uk-group.diabetesukgroup.org/.
There should be a meeting in November (in a week, on Monday 5th?) as far as I know.
 
Ralph-YK said:
Hello @Speedy36. I don't know of any of the meets discussed here happening in Leeds or near by.
However, there is the Diabetes Support Groups. There are some Diabetes UK ones, organised by local people. There is one in Leeds, first Monday of the Month.
They have a website here: http://leedsdiabetes.btck.co.uk/. However, it might not be up to date. Also: https://leeds-diabetes-uk-group.diabetesukgroup.org/.
There should be a meeting in November (in a week, on Monday 5th?) as far as I know.
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Thanks for the prompt reply Ralph much appreciated......I may just pop down on Monday and see 😉
 
Speedy36 said:
Hi I have only found out that I have Type 2 diabetes in the last few weeks and wondered if the meets in Leeds still go on as I wouldlike to find out more sooner rather than later when I have to go to the 1 day learning course run by NHS.
TIA
Mark
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I haven't logged in for a while and hence was of no use when you needed. Did u manage to get help? There is a 3 week programme for newly diagnosed T2 which is called Leeds Programme and I had attended it few months back. Let me know if you are interested in the same and I can provide more details. There is also a monthly meet up at Yorkshire dance on 1st Monday of the month except Bank Holidays when it is the 2nd Monday. Hope it helps. Cheers.
 
Smitha said:
I haven't logged in for a while and hence was of no use when you needed. Did u manage to get help? There is a 3 week programme for newly diagnosed T2 which is called Leeds Programme and I had attended it few months back. Let me know if you are interested in the same and I can provide more details. There is also a monthly meet up at Yorkshire dance on 1st Monday of the month except Bank Holidays when it is the 2nd Monday. Hope it helps. Cheers.
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Hi Thanks for that.
Yes Im down for the Leeds programme in Jan next year was supposed to be there last weekend but something came up and couldn't attend.
I will try to attend the next meeting in January as its the xmas meal in December so thought it would be better to do a normal one.

well a quick update since being diagnosed with T2 I have managed to lose nearly 1 stone in weight so think im going the right way diet pending.
thanks
 
Speedy36 said:
Hi Thanks for that.
Yes Im down for the Leeds programme in Jan next year was supposed to be there last weekend but something came up and couldn't attend.
I will try to attend the next meeting in January as its the xmas meal in December so thought it would be better to do a normal one.

well a quick update since being diagnosed with T2 I have managed to lose nearly 1 stone in weight so think im going the right way diet pending.
thanks
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It is great to hear you could do the Leeds Programme next year and it will definitely do you good if you are new to it.
I will be mostly attending the meet up in Jan as well as never got a chance yet.
So happy you are doing well and taking control of your health. Trust me weightloss is a big advantage and potentially you could put your T2 in remission just like I did. I am off meds and consistent with the HbA1c way below normal range for nearly a year. Apart from weight loss, what also helped me was being very active physically and changing the way i eat. Good luck Speedy.
 
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