SAMPE UK & Ireland Chapter

Announcements:

February 2008

"Composite splints keep former carbon fibre man on his feet"

Carbon and glass fibre reinforced splints from Trulife UK are helping former Courtaulds carbon fibres specialist, Ed Trewin, to keep walking and counteract the progressive effects of Motor Neurone Disease. Ed, who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND/ALS) in August last year, had the special orthotic splints fitted at Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham in November 2007. Full details can be found here.

MND is a neurological disorder causing progressive muscle wasting and severe spasticity. The cause is unknown and there is no cure. The disease is particularly unforgiving, usually proving fatal within two to five years. A good friend of Ed’s and fellow magistrate at Solihull, Rob Turner, is planning to cycle from Lands End to John o’ Groats later this year in May to help raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association’s programme to find a cure and bring an end to MND. Anyone interested in sponsoring Rob and giving to the cause can find details of his challenge and a sponsorship form at www.justgiving.com/robturner1. Any support would be very much appreciated.

January 2008

"COMPOSITES FOREVER Affortable, Durable, Sustainable and Creatable" - 28^th SAMPE Europe International Conference

The 28^th SAMPE Europe International Conference will be held from 31^st March to 2^nd April, 2008 in Paris. Details can be found here.

Annual General Meeting and site visit - SAMPE UK & Ireland Chapter

The annual general meeting of the SAMPE UK & Ireland chapter will be held on 14^th May, 2008. A site visit has also been arranged to Advanced Composites Group in Heanor, UK. Details to follow.

For SAMPE information contact David Carlton: sndcarlton@SEDACE.co.uk

Last Updated: 25 February 2008