Members Conference 2017

We are pleased to announce details of our Members’ Conference, which takes place in the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, over the weekend of 20th to 22nd October, 2017.

Adults’ Programme
The adults’ programme, we hope, gives a mix of educational and practical interactive sessions for all. On
Saturday, the programme consists of a lecture and interactive workshop on new developments in
haemophilia treatment and a workshop on vein care which we hope will get good attendance. Sunday
morning will start with peer support groups for different cohorts of members, followed by a wellness
workshop for all members, young and old.

Youth Group Programme
As agreed by the youth group at the AGM in March, this year the youth group will not travel to Lilliput
Adventure Centre, but instead, will stay at the hotel with the rest of the group and will start
preparations on their various projects for the 50th Anniversary AGM in March 2018. The youth group will
join the full group on Sunday morning, with their parents, for the wellness workshop. The Youth Group
programme is for children aged 13 to 17 years.

Kidlink Programme
The Kidink group will enjoy activities including games, swimming, exercise, arts and crafts and an
educational session. The Kidlink group will join the full group on Sunday morning, with their parents, for
the wellness workshop. The Kidlink programme is for children aged 8 to 12 years.

Cubs Programme
The Cubs group will enjoy activities including arts and crafts, swimming, games, and an educational
session. The Cubs group will join the full group on Sunday morning, with their parents, for the wellness
workshop. The Cubs programme is for children aged 4 to 7 years.

Crèche Programme
The Crèche programme for children from 0 to 3 years will be packed with fun and games, arts and
crafts, movie time and story time. The crèche will not be involved in the full group activities on Sunday
morning.

BOOKINGS FOR THIS EVENT ARE NOW CLOSED. MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO SIGNED UP – WE WILL SEE YOU IN ATHLONE!