Walk & Talk at the Peace Bridge on May 10th.
OUR NEXT WALK & TALK….
SUNDAY MAY 10
DERRY/LONDONDERRY PEACE BRIDGE
START TIME 11AM
See you there !!
Spring Member’s Meeting Round Up
We were delighted to welcome Paul McKie (Liver Social Worker) and Racquel Beckford (Liver Transplant Coordinator) from King’s College Hospital, to speak to us at our Spring Members’ Meeting on Thursday night. A large number of patients and their families travelled to the Mount Business Centre, Belfast, for a most informative presentation on both of their roles, how they and the King’s team interact with patients, and the facilities open to them, when they travel to King’s for assessment or transplant. The Q&A afterwards was also very enlightening.
On Friday morning Paul and Racquel visited the Liver Unit in the Royal to meet up with old friends and to meet newer staff who they communicate with online when caring for our NI-based patients. Our thanks go to both of them for giving of their time away from King’s, and we look forward to seeing them again soon.
New Fleeces for Ward 6D staff
We all know how good and generous all of the staff are in Ward 6D. They work tirelessly and diligently each day and night with compassion and dignity in supporting all of our liver patients who happen to be in their care. We wanted to further recognise their great work in some small way so we decided to buy a warm fleece for each of them. I hope you agree, looking good and well deserved!!
Magherafelt Coffee Morning
Yet another great attendance at out latest coffee morning which was held at Bien Venidos in Magherafelt on April 11th. It was such a great event with many turning up for teas, coffees and scones on the day. And it turned out to be a great venue as well and much thanks to the staff there for being so attentive.
Don’t forget, our next coffee morning will be at Mossley Mill, Newtownards, on May 6. Hope to see you (and many more) there on the day!!
Banbridge Coffee Morning
Our March Coffee Morning saw us head to a new venue – the Bannville Hotel outside Banbridge, where we were very well looked after. It was lovely to see a good mix of new and old members from across three counties, coming together and chatting over a cuppa and some tasty warm scones. We look forward to returning again in the future.
Moira Walk & Talk
The weather gods have finally put in an appearance, and produced a wonderfully sunny day for our Walk & Talk on Feb 28 at Moira Demesne, followed by refreshments in @thequirkybirdtearooms whose food was delicious. Thanks go to them for looking after us when we arrived.
Watch out for details of our next walk coming up on our socials in a few weeks time, and if you’re free, do come along and join us. All members, family and friends welcome, including our four legged friends too!
Fort William Golf Club Coffee Morning
Some 44 members old and new took advantage of the break in our recent dismal weather to come together today at Fortwilliam Golf Club in Belfast, for our Valentine’s Day coffee morning. They enjoyed a selection of beautiful warm, freshly made scones, cream and jam, while supporting each other and catching up on everyone’s news. Our thanks go to Paul and Anne McCrystal and all the staff at the Golf Club for making today such a success. ☕️🫖❤️
Our next Walk & Talk Saturday Feb 28 !!
Following the success of our first Walk and Talk event in January we
are pleased to be holding our next meet on Saturday 28th February
at Moira Demesne. Following the walk we will head to the Quirky Bird cafe for refreshments. To help with catering arrangements we require you to RSVP by 21st February for this Walk and Talk event so please drop an email to
rvhlsg@gmail.com to let us know if you will be attending.
Portglenone W.I. Charity Donation
Picked up a cheque tonight from Portglenone W.I. at their annual dinner in the Leighinmohr Hotel, Ballymena.
They donated £550.00 to the RVH Liver Support Group
Pictured (left) is Ann Mooney along with committee member Ashley Collins. Ann has a relative currently a liver patient.
We would like to thank everyone concerned for their contribution which will be put to good use within the Charity.
Everglades Coffee Morning
Our first coffee morning series of 2026 got off to a raving start. It was great to see so many there and the craic was so good! Always remember, these coffee mornings are for you! They are a reason to come out and get together with others who have a similar situation. These are not only for pre and post transplant patients, they are very much for anyone who is living with any liver condition may it be any one of a number of auto immune conditions, fatty liver, viral hepatitis or excess alcohol consumption. Everyone is welcome and remember to bring a friend!!