St Albans Macular Support Group Newsletter - April/May 2026

St Albans Macular Support Group

April & May 2026
White narcissus flowers blooming in spring

🦆 Spring is on the way!

I hope this finds you well and warm.

My annual pets, which are two ducks, arrived yesterday! This is the fourth year the same pair have arrived. They arrive very early in the morning and leave about 5pm each day. I was delighted to see them on Saturday, and they seem happy and in good health.

We are delighted to welcome Jenny Vestal to the committee who has joined us and is doing great work alongside Billy on the website.

We recently had an excellent talk from the Optometrists at Specsavers, St Albans who discussed eye health and answered questions. I think everyone found this session useful and I would hope to repeat it again next year.

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Upcoming Meetings

Fraud: How to keep safe

Tuesday April 14

Guest: Chen Tsui (Herts Police)

Chen is a great speaker who did a fabulous talk last year on avoiding scams. She returns to discuss current safety tips.

Sight Loss Issues

Tuesday May 12

Guest: Mark Chapman (ECLO)

Back by popular demand, Mark will talk about current issues and support available for those with sight loss.

Tuesday June 9: Social Tea & Cake

Includes a short talk on applying for Attendance Allowance given by Cheri and Sheila Thorn.

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Afternoon Tea Party

Aldwyckbury Golf Club, Harpenden

July 14th, 2026 (14:00 - 16:00)

Bookings are now being taken! Please let me know if you can attend. The cost is covered by group funds for members. Accompanying guests or drivers are welcome for a charge of £25.

Important: Final numbers are needed by the end of May.

We are moving to sending the newsletter by email. If you wish to continue receiving a paper copy, please let me know.

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Cheri Hunter, Chair

📞 07505 770210 | ✉️ cherihunter2323@gmail.com

Kind regards, Cheri