10 inspiring and easy ideas for giving to Surrey – what could you do?

[kingstoncherry]

Mumsnet has got a brand new topic for volunteering and charitable giving, but we'd also like get some action started in Surrey.

We're frequently blown away by the ingenuity and generosity of Mumsnetters when it comes to helping each other out; from challenging each other to fundraising runs, to prodding others to give blood/sign the bone-marrow donation register, to knitting/crocheting for MN's very own Woolly Hugs.

So here are ten ideas to inspire you to do something positive to make a difference in your local area (you'll see it doesn't have to be a massive drain on your time or resources). www.mumsnet.com/campaigns/10-easy-ways-to-support-a-good-cause

Go here to www.givemore.org.uk/mumsnet/ to make a pledge of your own, and we'd love it if you shared what you pledged on this thread.

Thank you from you Local Editor, Cherry

I know in Reigate the local brownie pack are crying out for helpers! If you're interested please go onto the brownie website and register. Doesn't have to be every week!

Would You Like to Lose Weight?

Volunteers wanted For An Experimental Study of Weight Loss Methods

Hello!
We are carrying out a study at the University of Surrey looking at the benefits of different weight loss goal setting methods.
Who can participate?
? We are looking for volunteers, men and women, who have a desire to lose weight and have a BMI of 25+.

What will you be asked to do?

The study consists of two parts.

1. Initially you will be asked to answer several questions and complete a few tasks. As well as this, you will need to report an accurate, current, weight and height measurement.

2. After 4 weeks, at the end of the experiment, you will be asked to report your weight. The first part should take approximately 30 minutes and the second part will take only 5 minutes.

If you would like to take part please follow this link:

surveys.fahs.surrey.ac.uk/weight_loss_goal_setting/cgi-bin/ciwweb.pl?hid_studyname=JustineBushS13&hid_pagenum=0

If you would like further information, please email Justine Bush, [email protected]

This study is part of an MSc Research Methods and has received ethical approval from the Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences Ethics Committee.