Message from the newsletter lady

Hi – my name’s Betty Norris and I get to edit and publish The Lighthouse Group’s newsletter.

I was so thrilled when I heard that the group were the winners of the west midlands Pitch Your Project event. Well done to the three dedicated members who had the courage to face and managed to survive the dreaded Dragons Den. I know how nervous they were. Life was hectic for everyone in the run up to the day and has been ever since but despite still reeling from the dizzy heights of success we are already moving forward with our plans to develop the group so that the support provided can be further enhanced.

As the most urgent need is for extra volunteers, to attract them, we have drafted a leaflet which outlines the purpose of the group and lists the kind of assistance we need which includes helping to organise events & activities for the children, preparing and manning display stands (designed to raise awareness about the group and ADHD), and managing our book lending service. Hopefully, we will be able to have this printed and circulated soon.

I enjoy being a volunteer with the group. I needed something to keep the old grey matter going and when I heard they needed someone to do their newsletter, I jumped at the chance. However, my interest and involvement soon evolved beyond the initial attraction – the desktop publishing bit. I was inspired by the commitment demonstrated by volunteer parents of children with ADHD in the group and their desire to help other families in the same situation as themselves. I feel privileged to be part of it and am keen to help in any way I can.

I cannot comment from personal experience on what it is like to be the parent of a child with ADHD, but as a retired child health professional, I did come into contact with youngsters affected by the condition and am aware of the difficulties they and their families faced. Even less was known about ADHD at that time, recognition was very limited and support from experienced parents such as that provided by The Lighthouse Group was none existent.

Hopefully, with the prize money, enthusiastic Ideas and plans the group have come up with to provide a better service, which have often been dashed due to funding issues can now begin to materialise.

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