We are experimenting with running two different monthly drop-ins on Zoom. The first one is available for everyone and is being organised by Fiona. Timings may change on a month to month basis as we try to both find the time that works best for people and try to meet the needs and availabilities of different members.
One aspect that we have really missed with not having much by way of face to face meetings is the ability to just sit and talk with each other and share without the pressures or focus of a speaker. There might be a new member who wants to know more about what it is like for others with ME/CFS or Long Covid. It is a great opportunity to share experiences in a more relaxed environment.
Fiona has run some Zoom drop-ins over the last year or two and they have been well received. We are now looking for these to be announced a little more in advance so more people can know about them and fit them around other commitments and plans they may have.
These drop-ins are available for everyone. It does not matter if you want the camera off, it doesnt matter if you are lying in bed in your PJ’s. You dont need to look “presentable” we are happy for you to be there any way that works for you. If you are not familiar with Zoom we are happy to do a practice meeting to help you get familiar with it and help sort any tech problems. If you want to join in by telephone we can message you with a phone number that you can join that way. You do not even need to be a member to join in. We do ask that if people attend multiple of our events that they consider joining as that is how we keep the lights on but we do not really expect people to join without seeing what they are joining and if it is right for them.
We are also going to launch another (initially at least) monthly Zoom Drop-in for people with Long Covid as we are finding more and more of our members are developing Long Covid and also are welcoming in new people with Long Covid and not a pre-existing ME/CFS diagnosis. These meetings will start in June.
The December Drop in will be on Wednesday 7th December at 8pm. Meeting details are
Stockport ME Group is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Zoom social
Time: Dec 7, 2022 20:00 Greenwich Mean Time
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Future meetings will be announced in our Facebook Group, emailed to members and potentially included in an update to this post.
