NKF Annual Patients’ Event 2019
40 Years and Beyond
Radisson Blu Hotel, East Midlands Airport
4th and 5th October
Friday 4th Social evening with hot buffet, and
entertainment (free buffet to the first 100 kidney patients to register)
Saturday 5th Full day of talks and exhibitions
followed by evening dinner, motivational speaker and disco
To book your place, or for more information and prices please call 01909 544999
For more details visit the NKF website: https://www.kidney.org.uk/home/news-2/nkf-patients-event-2019/
SAKA members who wish to attend this event can apply for half of their costs to be paid by SAKA.
Please contact us for details: email: treasurer@saka.org.uk
2019 PROGRAMME
The Sheffield Kidney Informed Patient Programme (SKIPP) aims to offer information and knowledge to kidney patients and their families,to help in the management of your own condition, to assist you in making choices and to encourage a positive attitude to coping and living with kidney disease.
Meetings are usually held on the last Thursday every other month, 1.30 p.m. - 3 p.m. in the Central United Reformed Church, Norfolk St, Sheffield, S1 2JB
For further details contact the pre-treatment advisors: Gwyn Somers / Debbie Douglas on
0114 2269390
Meetings for 2019 are as follows:
24 January Ask the Experts: Meet a panel of kidney patients who will share their experiences
14 March WORLD KIDNEY DAY
30 May What is happening to my kidneys?
Question and answer session with one of the consultants.
25 July Staying healthy. - What can I eat and drink?
Renal dietician.
26 Sept Kidney transplant - is it for me?
Transplant patients sharing their stories.
28 Nov Medication - the right drugs for me?
Renal pharmacist.
Music in the Gardens
SAKA is delighted to have been chosen as one of the main charities to benefit from this popular annual event, organised by the Rotary Clubs of South Yorkshire.
It takes place over 3 nights in Sheffield Botanical Gardens and people are encouraged to take picnics (food will be on sale, or bring your own).
SAKA will receive a proportion of the proceeds from the whole event, and we will also have a bucket collection on the Sunday evening.
The line up is:
Friday 5 July : Bananarama, plus support Advance tickets: Adult £35, Under 17 £10
Saturday 6 July: Bjorn Again, plus support Advance tickets: Adult £25, Under 17 £10
Sunday 7 July: Movie Music, with Unite the Union Brass Band and Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra
with The Proms Finale with Fireworks
Advance tickets: Adult £20, Under 17 £10
Gates open 6 p.m., Starts 7.30 p.m.
This is your opportunity to support SAKA and other local charities whilst having an enjoyable evening.
For more details and to book tickets online visit: www.musicinthegardens.co.uk
Tickets also available from Sheffield City Hall Box Office and other outlets
To download a poster CLICK HERE.
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