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Pat Sheridan Station Commander said “ At Guildford Fire Station we support and help the community 24/7 and the station is delighted to be able to lend our support to The Meath Epilepsy Charity. This very worthy local charity is running their inaugural #PurpleDay Campaign celebrating International Epilepsy Awareness Day on 26th March. The Meath will also have a stand at Guildford Fire Stations Family Fun Day...

We are delighted to have been selected as Boies Schiller Flexner (UK) LLP chosen charity of the year for 2019. The staff are holding a coffee morning and bake off in April and a general knowledge quiz in October. All proceeds from both these events will be given to the Meath for the benefit of our residents. We are really looking forward to working with @bsfllp over...

Thanks @KaneFM for inviting Helen to talk to Jenniann and listeners about epilepsy, the Meath and our plans for #PurpleDay. Always great to reach out to a new audience and encourage listeners to #SupportMeath. Listen to the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju-6jOM2bkE&feature=youtu.be

The colour chosen to represent epilepsy is Purple. It is widely thought that the reason behind the choice of colour comes from the historic use of lavender to treat people who lived with epilepsy. The soothing effects of lavender were thought to relax the person experiencing a seizure. In the modern day medication and other treatment enables 85% of people who live with epilepsy to manage their...

The Meath choir are busy rehearsing their new ‘Purple Day’ song set which features their rendition of ‘Purple Rain’. Our friends at Waitrose Godalming are kindly allowing the Meath choir to perform the Purple Day set in store on Wednesday 27^th March at 11am. We would love to see you there! #SupportMeath