Epilepsy Week - Going Lavender

We had a great awareness week in the Mid and Far North in February so now it is the turn of the rest of Northland. 

Read more to find out about what is happening during the week of 1st - 7th September to raise funds and awareness for all those whose lives are affected by epilepsy in Northland

FREE EVENTS

Training & Information Sessions
These will last two hours and will include information on what epilepsy is; who gets it; the causes and types of epilepsy; management and recording of seizures; triggers, medication and life style issues. I will also be showing a short video of real seizures occurring.

These sessions will be ideal for health workers, carers, teachers, employers or those who wish to learn about the condition. Printed support material will be available.

Lavender & Lace
These social gatherings are aimed at the over fifties. There will be fun and local entertainment over a cup of tea and a scone.

Awareness of epilepsy and its increased prevalence in the over sixties will be given in a light hearted and interesting way. Come along with your friends and join in the fun.

Visits of Lady Lavender
Lady Lavender herself will visit carrying her basket of lovely Lavender ribbons for you to wear to raise awareness of epilepsy. They carry the logo, Epilepsy – See the Person

The Event of the Year…The Lavender Ball
Saturday September 6th 7.30pm, Waipu Coronation Hall
Lord and Lady Lavender invite all Lords, ladies and ladies in waiting to their traditional Highland Ball. Dress formal or in period (Ladies long and men in kilt or formal attire)

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR LAVENDER WEEK

Monday 1st September - Whangarei

Event:Lavender & Lace
Place: Morrison Hall, Rust Ave
Time: 10.30am – 12.00pm

Event: Information Session
Place: Morrison Hall, Rust Ave
Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Tuesday 2nd September - Dargaville

Event: Drop in for Coffee
Place: “Coffee ‘n Cake”
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Come and find out about epilepsy and meet Lady Lavender. (alias Elaine the Field Officer) Coffee and a muffin only $5.

Event: Information Session
Place: Venue TBA, Phone office
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Wednesday 3rd September - Maungaturoto

Event: Information Session
Place: Ambulance Hall
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm

Event: Lavender & Lace
Place: Ambulance Hall
Time: 2.30pm – 4.00pm

Thursday 4th September - Waipu

Event: Information Session
Place: Coronation Hall
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm

Event: Lavender & Lace
Place: Coronation Hall
Time: 2.30pm – 4.00pm

Friday 5th September - Whangarei

Event: Collection Day – CBD
Please, Please, Please - If you would like to volunteer to collect for an hour somewhere in the CBD Maureen in the office would love to hear from you 438 5498

Saturday 6th September

Waipu
Event: Lady Lavender will be in and around the town and at the Coronation Hall for Market Day

Dargaville
Event: Raffle
The Probus group is running a raffle in aid of Epilepsy outside the main supermarket Do please go along, show your support and buy a raffle ticket. If you would like to help them please contact Adrienne, or Maureen in the office.

Waipu
Event: The Lavender Ball
Place: Coronation Hall
Time: 7.30 pm - Midnight
Phone and book your tickets now for the biggest event on this year’s calendar.