Talkbank update

Hello to all our Talkbank members

Those of us who didn't succumb to the lurgy that's doing the rounds, met up as usual on Monday and there was lots to talk about. Firstly, I introduced myself: I'm the new member of MAGMH, officially in charge of our media and communications campaign but it's all hands on deck as ever, so it's certainly not exclusive and I'm hoping to be involved in lots of other things too.

That said, I'm the person to speak to if you're planning a campaign to the media on behalf of MAGMH and I'll certainly help you out where I can, you only have to ask.

Back to what was discussed at the meeting earlier.

David's recent letter to The Sentinel was soundly lauded by everyone, it was well-written and very much reflected the mood of all our members, so well done to him. His letter has already produced a response from a member of the public in favour of our campaign to Stamp Out Stigma - so we're already beginning to make changes and reach out to people. Long may it continue.

On that vein, I'm looking for more volunteers to keep our cause in the public eye. Anything that catches your eye, makes you sit up and think: 'that's not right' - why not write a letter? We're here to help if you need to talk things through or want some inspiration, but we mustn't be shy. If we keep niggling away at the little things, eventually we're going to change things for the better - for all of us.

That's all for now folks, but please contact me for a chat if you think of any letters that need writing or publishing opportunities.

Best,

Shirley McLellan
Media and Communications Co-ordinator
MAGMH