MS Society Ayrshire & Arran

08/08/2025

On Sunday, the Kilmarnock peer support group are raising funds by attending the Ayr race course Sunday market 🧡 They will have a tombola and home baking. There's plenty of goodies on the go and you may be lucky to win a bottle or two! The Sunday market opens from 8am, so why not come along and show your support.

The group would like to say a huge big thank you for all the donations. The preparations are all done (fingers crossed!)

07/08/2025

According to the UK MS Register, 90% of people with MS experience fatigue.

Fatigue isn't just ordinary tiredness. It can feel overwhelming and come on without cause. Some people find it's the symptom that affects them most.

But there are ways to manage it and minimise its effects on your life.

Find out more about this symptom and how to manage it: https://buff.ly/cHCeIjY

29/07/2025

I think we all feel a bit of stigma at times when using a mobility aid 🧡 It can be daunting when you're a newbie. But mobility aids are just that! They aid you to live your life independently. This webinar will be a good one to catch if you are new to using a mobility aid, wary of starting to use one or need some pointers!

Join us for our Using a wheelchair to gain independence webinar!

We’ll be joined by Pete Donnelly, a wheelchair user of 19 years. He believes that he’s gained valuable skills from getting around in a wheelchair ♿

He'll share his knowledge of types of wheelchairs and skills to develop.

📆 Thursday 14 August
⏰ 6.30pm

Find out how to register here: https://mssoc.uk/3UrAxkE

28/07/2025

25/07/2025

Having MS means living with invisible symptoms, and we know everyone’s MS is different and the impact of MS can change over time.

You don’t owe anyone an explanation for how you manage your MS.

💬 What would you add to this list? Tell us in the comments.

Find out more about visible and invisible MS symptoms: https://mssoc.uk/4kO1LOA

25/07/2025

Free SIM cards are now available for anyone in Ayrshire & Arran who has MS, their family and carers. Please reach out to ayrshire@mssociety.org.uk 🧡

For more information on how the scheme works, visit ➡️
https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/find-support/mobile-sim-card-guidance

22/07/2025

Did you know that we have a new peer support group? 🥳🧡 The new Irvine groups next meet up is on Monday 28th of July so come along for a coffee and a chat!

16/07/2025

Help Nikki Leigh Pozo raise money to support Multiple Sclerosis Society

15/07/2025

The Ayr Cricket Club held a fabulous ladies day event a few weeks ago, raising funds for the MS Society Ayrshire & Arran. The event included a raffle, silent auction, Rod Stewart impersonator and DJ. Joanne (Group Coordinator) and Muriel (Admin and Grants Volunteer) also went along to speak about the work the MS Society Ayrshire & Arran do in the community.

The event was attended by 200 ladies who were ready to party and they raised £5,500 🧡 Amazing! Thank you so much for your generosity and we hope everyone had a fun time. Here's some photos from the day!

11/07/2025

We are always blown away by the amazing fundraising that goes on in the local community for the MS Society Ayrshire & Arran 🧡 Recently, the Irvine Golf Club held an open day to raise funds. A big thank you to the Captain of the ladies section, Arlene Sinclair and all who were involved!

10/07/2025

This is such a great opportunity if you are looking to shake things up and try a new way of looking after both yourself and your MS 🧡 Don Thorpe's MS Warrior Programme is coming to Scotland for free!

As a past participant of one of Dom's 12 week programmes, I have taken some of the things I've learned and put them into my day to day routine. I would definitely recommend it!

If you're interested, MS Society Scotland are holding 2 online sessions to see if the MS Warrior Programme is right for you and to answer any questions. Follow the links below to book a space! 💪

📣 We're offering free access to the MS Warrior programme for our MS community in Scotland!

Designed by Dom Thorpe, MS Warrior is a 12-week online fitness programme tailored specifically for people with MS. It’s flexible, accessible, and packed with support.

In August, we're running two online sessions for you to:
🔸 Hear directly from Dom
🔸 Learn how the programme works
🔸 Ask questions
🔸 See if it’s right for you

Interested? Sign up now via Eventbrite:
1️⃣ 20 August: https://buff.ly/VZ4f3bx
2️⃣ 22 August: https://buff.ly/1Z2g6SM

09/07/2025

You may remember Lucy Stanley from a while back. She reached out to us here at the Ayrshire & Arran MS Society as she was studying at the University of the West of Scotland for her BSc in Sports Coaching and Development. Lucy's research concentrated on the investigation of multiple sclerosis patients'experiences of physical activity. Lucy selected this topic as MS has touched her life personally, with her mum having RRMS.

Some of us took part in this research, with Lucy asking us about our stories of physical activity. She was caring, a fantastic listener and took all our opinions on board. I am glad to say she has now graduated with a First Class degree with Honors! Congratulations Lucy 🥳🎉 It's so lovely to hear about your success and we wish you the best of luck going forward!