Poster advertising the book launch of Tricia Clough's children's book 'Planting Memories'. Featured are an image of Tricia holding a copy of her book and a close up of the cover, which features a man and a boy embracing surrounded by many different flowers. The accompanying text reads: EMAST are pleased to invite you to join is to publicise Tricia Clough's book 'Planting Memories' Friday 8th May, 12pm-2pm With Speaker Baroness Frances O'Grady, member of the APPG on asbestos issues and former General Secretary of the TUC Refreshments and buffet lunch included All proceeds of the book go to EMAST The Doe Lea Centre Mansfield Road Chesterfield S44 5PD Just a few minutes from Junction 29 of the M1, on street parking available To book your place and let us know any dietary requirements, please contact us on 01246 380 415 or email coordinator@emast.org.uk

EMAST are pleased to invite you to join us on 8th May from 12pm-2pm at the Doe Lea Centre, Mansfield Road, Chesterfield, S44 5PD (a few mins from J29 of the M1) to publicise Tricia Clough's book 'Planting Memories'

For more information please contact us on 01246380415 or at coordinator@emast.org.uk

The text 'Happy Easter' surrounded by Easter eggs and flowers

The EMAST office will be closed from today at 4.30pm until Wednesday 8th April (except limited staffing on Tuesday 9th April).

Wishing everyone a lovely Easter.

EMAST Co-ordinator stands holding EMAST's Annual Report for 2025.

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak speaks to the audience of the Midlands Conference 2026.

Thanks to the TUC Midlands for an invite to their Annual Conference in Derby on Saturday.

Inspiring opening speech from TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak.

EMAST Co-ordinator Jerry Hague speaks next to the EMAST banner

EMAST Bereavement Support Worker Jo Reeve auctions off signed books kindly donated by service user and author John Miller

A group of people hold copies of the EMAST Annual Report up for the camera

The text 'thank you!' surrounded by images of EMAST staff members, board members, panel solicitors and other attendees of the AGM

Thanks to all who attended and took part in our AGM in Lincoln.

We’re so grateful to those who donated raffle prizes, bought tickets and placed auction bids. Kimi donated a lovely handmade blanket and John gave us signed copies of his novels for auction. Thanks to your generosity we raised £300!

An image of a large glass fronted building accompanied by the text: Nottingham Patient and Carer Support Group Wednesday 1st April Wednesday 6th May 11am-1pm Nottingham Central Library 1 Carrington Street Nottingham NG1 7FH Refreshments provided, feel free to bring a friend/family member Parking nearby, easily accessible by public transport No need to book - just turn up Any queries call 01246 380 415 or email emast.admin@emast.org.uk

Mesothelioma UK Clinical Nurse Specialist Louise Nelson and Neil Baines from Thompsons Solicitors will be speaking at our next Patient and Carer Support Group meeting on Wednesday 1st April. Booking is not required, just turn up on the day and feel free to bring someone with you.

Urgent recall of popular kids’ toys as deadly asbestos found & parents warned to ‘stop using immediately’

Urgent recall of popular kids’ toys as deadly asbestos found and parents warned to ‘stop using immediately’

The EMAST logo featuring the words 'East Midlands Asbestos Support Team' with a tree in the centre, with the words '200 Club Thank you' below, and an image of lottery balls with numbers on them to the side.

Huge thanks to our 200 Club winner Marilyn Bailey, who donated over half her prize back to EMAST! Marilyn said "I am extremely grateful for all that the wonderful staff and volunteers have done… what you all do is invaluable and deserves praise". We hope she has a lovely birthday meal with the rest!

An image of a large glass fronted building accompanied by the text: Nottingham Patient and Carer Support Group Wednesday 1st April Wednesday 6th May 11am-1pm Nottingham Central Library 1 Carrington Street Nottingham NG1 7FH Refreshments provided, feel free to bring a friend/family member Parking nearby, easily accessible by public transport No need to book - just turn up Any queries call 01246 380 415 or email emast.admin@emast.org.uk

Mesothelioma UK Clinical Nurse Specialist Laura Smith will be speaking at our next Patient and Carer Support Group meeting on Wednesday 1st April. Booking is not required, just turn up on the day and feel free to bring someone with you.

Jerry Hague from East Midlands Asbestos Support Team and Paul Bend from RESO24 hold a giant cheque whilst shaking hands

A giant cheque for £500 from RESO24 made out to East Midlands Asbestos Support Team

A group of people stand with two giant cheques in front of the RESO24 Gym and Fitness Centre

A very big thanks to RESO24 who fundraised for us recently. RESO24's owner Paul Bend decided to take on the fundraising challenge after his father Derick was diagnosed with mesothelioma and received support from us. The efforts and generous donations of everyone involved are much appreciated!

An image of a large glass fronted building accompanied by the text: Nottingham Patient and Carer Support Group Wednesday 4th March Wednesday 1st April 11am-1pm Nottingham Central Library 1 Carrington Street Nottingham NG1 7FH Refreshments provided, feel free to bring a friend/family member Parking nearby, easily accessible by public transport No need to book - just turn up Any queries call 01246 380 415 or email emast.admin@emast.org.uk

Our next Patient and Carer Support Group will be held in Nottingham Central Library on Wednesday 4th March. Why not come along with a friend or family member?

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People sit watching a musical act consisting of a woman playing a flute and a man playing a guitar

People sit watching a musical act consisting of a woman on keyboards and another two women singing

We'd like to give a huge thanks to Cathryn Haywood and everyone involved in putting on a very successful and enjoyable Music Marathon to raise money for us. We were pleased to attend and enjoyed the talented acts and fab food and drink. Thanks to everyone’s kind donations £240 was raised for EMAST!

The EMAST logo featuring the words 'East Midlands Asbestos Support Team' with a tree in the centre, with the words 'This month's 200 Club winner is...' below, and an image of lottery balls with numbers on them to the side.

Congratulations to David England, whose 200 Club number 33 was our January winner!

The 200 Club is a great way to raise much needed funds for us. Numbers are £2 a month, with the proceeds being split between EMAST and the month's winner.

Contact us to join: 01246380415 admin.assistant@emast.org.uk

Musical notes and a microphone with the following text: Music Marathon 6 Willington Village Hall 1pm to 7pm on February 7th 2026 6 hours of live music in aid of East Midlands Asbestos Support Team and Sight Support Derbyshire Featuring vocalists and instrumentalists performing music ranging from musicals to swing, pop to rock and more! Come for a while... or stay for the whole event!"

Not long until the Music Marathon at Willington Village Hall in Derby - if you've not got plans this Saturday, why not come along?

An image of a large glass fronted building accompanied by the text: Nottingham Patient and Carer Support Group Wednesday 11th February Wednesday 4th March Wednesday 1st April 11am-1pm Nottingham Central Library 1 Carrington Street Nottingham NG1 7FH Refreshments provided, feel free to bring a friend/family member Parking nearby, easily accessible by public transport No need to book - just turn up Any queries call 01246 380 415 or email emast.admin@emast.org.uk

Join us at our next Patient and Carer Support Group in Nottingham Central Library on Wednesday 11th February

Images of a modern looking building and meeting rooms with people sitting around tables, accompanied by the following text: Wednesday 25th March 10.30am-2pm EMAST AGM Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Brayford Wharf, Lincoln LN1 1YW You are warmly invited to our Annual General Meeting, held this year in Lincoln. This is a great opportunity to mix and meet with EMAST staff trustees and members. Refreshments and buffet lunch provided Hear about the work of EMAST over the past year Presentations from the staff Ask the Panel - an opportunity to ask questions of our panel of solicitors Please book your place by contacting the office: 01246 380415; email: emast.admin@emast.org.uk

You are invited to attend our AGM in Lincoln this year. Please contact the office to book your place and advise us of any dietary requirements

Cancelled

Unfortunately due to the Amber weather warning we have had to cancel our Leicester Patient and Carer Support Group tomorrow. We hope to see you at the next event on Friday 6th February.

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Our December 200 Club winner was Carol Harris with no 125. Congratulations Carol, we hope you enjoy spending your winnings!

Thanks to all our members for their ongoing support. To join, contact us admin.assistant@emast.org.uk or 01246380415. Numbers are £24 each per year (payable monthly or yearly)

An image of a pine tree branch and pine cones lit up with Christmas lights beside the following text: We will be closed for Christmas from Tuesday 23rd December at 4.30pm and will reopen on Monday 5th January at 8.30am with the exception of limited staffing on Monday 29th to Wednesday 31st December and Friday 2nd January Wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas and New Year

Wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas and New Year

An image of a large building with a clear sky in the background and accompanied by the text: Derby Patient and Carer Support Group Tuesday 16th December 11am-1pm 19 Chapel St, Derby, DE1 3GU Refreshments provided Feel free to bring a friend/family member Parking directly across the road, easily accessible by public transport No need to book - just turn up Any queries call 01246 380 415 or email emast.admin@emast.org.uk

Join us at this month's Derby Patient and Carer Support Group

Tuesday 16th December 11am-1pm at 19 Chapel Street, DE1 3GU

Feel free to bring a friend or family member with you and no need to book, just turn up on the day

Congratulations

Congratulations to our November 200 Club winner Shay Boyle, who won the draw with no 77!

If you'd like to join, get in touch with us at admin.assistant@emast.org.uk or 01246 380 415. Numbers are £24 each per year (payable monthly or yearly), or just £12 per year if you join before the end of 2025!

An image of a large glass fronted building accompanied by the text: Nottingham Patient and Carer Support Group Wednesday 3rd December 11am-1pm Nottingham Central Library 1 Carrington Street Nottingham NG1 7FH Refreshments included, feel free to bring a friend/family member Parking nearby, easily accessible by public transport No need to book - just turn up Any queries call 01246 380 415 or email emast.admin@emast.org.uk

Our last Nottingham Patient and Carer Support Group of the year will be held next Wednesday 3rd December 11am-1pm

Feel free to bring a friend or family member with you and no need to book, just turn up on the day

An image of three Christmas card packs surrounded by festive greenery and red envelopes accompanying the following text: EMAST Christmas cards Our packs of 8 Christmas cards are available to buy now. 3 designs to choose from: Woodland Deer, Winter Village & Pear Tree The packs are £4.50 each, 2 packs for £8, 3 packs for £10 Contact us to pay by BACS or to arrange collection or postage Cost of postage 2nd class: 1 pack £1.77, 2 or 3 packs £2.20 Please note the Winter Village and Pear Tree ones have our old logo on.

Our Christmas cards are on sale now. Please contact us at emast.admin@emast.org.uk or on 01246 380 415 to order

The Crooked Spire's Christmas Tree Festival Saturday 15th - Sunday 30th November 2025 Monday-Thursday 10:30am-4.30pm Friday-Saturday 10:30am-5:00pm Sunday 12noon-5:30pm Last entry to the festival is 20 minutes before close Free entry Amazing designs Gorgeous gift shop 120 spectacular displays Helping local businesses, charities and organisations promote their aims and objectives Funds raised to maintain the work of Chesterfield Parish Church Chesterfield Parish Church Facebook: chesterfieldcrookedspire Instagram: crookedspire1234 www.crookedspire.org

A brightly lit Christmas tree stands in a church

A Christmas tree decoration with the words 'East Midlands Asbestos Support Team' around a tree

A Christmas bauble with a photo of a man kissing a smiling woman on the cheek

We're excited to be taking part in the Crooked Spire's Christmas Tree Festival again this year!

Thanks to Yvonne & Dave MacGregor and Crafts with Becca for donating our lovely EMAST decorations in our signature green and red

The festival will run from tomorrow Sat 15th Nov until Sun 30th Nov

The EMAST logo featuring the words 'East Midlands Asbestos Support Team' with a tree in the centre, with the words '200 Club News' below, and an image of lottery balls with numbers on them to the side. Below is the text: The 200 Club is a valuable regular donation that we use to continue supporting people with asbestos related diseases and their families and we are incredibly grateful for the generous contributions of our wonderful members. Since we launched the lottery in 2016, we’ve worked hard to keep prices unchanged to ensure they are reasonable and affordable. However, as you can appreciate, the costs of running both the 200 Club and the organisation overall have continued to rise over the years. Therefore, we’ve had to adjust our prices to cover these rising costs and from January 2026, 200 Club renewals and new numbers will be £2 each per month. With a smaller pool of participants than larger lotteries, you still have a greater chance of winning, plus the new 200 Club cash prizes will be larger! We truly appreciate our 200 Club members' understanding and ongoing support for our small charity - your participation continues to have a meaningful impact.

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Our next Derby Patient and Carer Support Group will be next Tuesday 18th November. Feel free to bring a friend or family member with you and no need to book, just turn up on the day

Thank you

Enormous thanks go to Charlotte England Black whose number 166 was our October 200 Club winner and very kindly donated it back to us!

Thank you as always to all of our 200 Club members, your donations help us continue providing support for patients and families affected by asbestos disease

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An image of a large glass fronted building accompanied by the text: Nottingham Patient and Carer Support Group Wednesday 5th November (with speaker Laura Smith from Mesothelioma UK) Wednesday 3rd December 11am-1pm Nottingham Central Library 1 Carrington Street Nottingham NG1 7FH Refreshments included, feel free to bring a friend/family member Parking nearby, easily accessible by public transport No need to book - just turn up Any queries call 01246 380 415 or email emast.admin@emast.org.uk

Join us at our next Nottingham Patient and Carer Support Group where Laura Smith from Mesothelioma UK will be speaking - next Wednesday 5th November 11am-1pm

Feel free to bring a friend or family member with you and no need to book, just turn up on the day

The EMAST logo featuring the words 'East Midlands Asbestos Support Team' with a tree in the centre, with the words 'This month's 200 Club winner is...' below, and an image of lottery balls with numbers on them to the side.

Our latest 200 Club winner was Tracey Jones with number 93, who also won August's rollover.

Thank you to all our 200 Club members for your ongoing support!

If you're interested in joining, get in touch with us admin.assistant@emast.org.uk or 01246 380 415.