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Help and support for people diagnosed with an asbestos related disease and their families. Campaigning on issues affecting victims and providing bereavement support.
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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
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
December 10, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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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 [email protected] 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!
Congratulations
December 4, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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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 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
November 26, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Our Christmas cards are on sale now. Please contact us at [email protected] or on 01246 380 415 to order
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.
November 18, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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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 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
November 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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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.
November 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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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
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 18th November 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
November 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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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
Thank you
November 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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October 31, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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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
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
October 29, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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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 [email protected] or 01246 380 415.
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October 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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A powerful and heartfelt message about asbestos in schools from @thebrightonacademy and @londonasbestossupportgroup

Please watch the video and share with others to help raise awareness of the dangers of asbestos in schools
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"Sick From The Wall"
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October 1, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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To book onto next Wednesday's Patient and Carer Support Group, contact us on 01246 380 415 or email [email protected]
An image of a large glass fronted building accompanied by the text: Nottingham Patient and Carer Support Group Wednesday 1st October Wednesday 5th November 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 Book now: contact us on on 01246 380 415 or email emast.admin@emast.org.uk
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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To book onto our Derby support group tomorrow, contact us on 01246 380 415 or email [email protected]
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 23rd September Tuesday 21st October Tuesday 18th November 11am-1pm 19 Chapel St, Derby, DE1 3GU Refreshments included Feel free to bring a friend/family member Parking directly across the road, easily accessible by public transport Book now: contact us on on 01246 380 415 or email emast.admin@emast.org.uk
September 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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August's 200 Club winner was 167, an empty number, meaning it's a rollover and there's twice as much cash to be won on the next draw!

Numbers are £12 a year. Half the proceeds of each monthly draw go to the winner and half to EMAST.

Contact us to join [email protected] or 01246 380415
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September 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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There's still time to book onto our Nottingham Patient and Carer Support Group next Wednesday 3rd September if you haven't already
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Join us at Nottingham Central Library for our Patient and Carer Support Group on Wednesday 3rd September 11am-1pm

Please call 01246 380 415 or email [email protected] to book, or just turn up on the day
An image of a large glass fronted building accompanied by the text: Nottingham Patient and Carer Support Group Wednesday 3rd September Wednesday 1st October Wednesday 5th November 11am-1pm Nottingham Central Library 1 Carrington Street Nottingham NG1 7FH Refreshments included Parking nearby, easily accessible by public transport Book now: contact us on on 01246 380 415 or email emast.admin@emast.org.uk
August 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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The EMAST office is now closed for the bank holiday and will reopen on Wednesday 27th August (except for skeleton staffing on Tuesday 26th August)
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August 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Join us at Nottingham Central Library for our Patient and Carer Support Group on Wednesday 3rd September 11am-1pm

Please call 01246 380 415 or email [email protected] to book, or just turn up on the day
An image of a large glass fronted building accompanied by the text: Nottingham Patient and Carer Support Group Wednesday 3rd September Wednesday 1st October Wednesday 5th November 11am-1pm Nottingham Central Library 1 Carrington Street Nottingham NG1 7FH Refreshments included Parking nearby, easily accessible by public transport Book now: contact us on on 01246 380 415 or email emast.admin@emast.org.uk
August 20, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Congratulations to John Miller who has published his first book "Two of a Kind", an atmospheric thriller based in the Amber Valley area. The book comes as a trilogy and Part 1 is now available on Kindle Books on Amazon and Apple for just £3.99! Parts 2 and 3 are due to published in early 2026. John, a former gas engineer and coach driver who originally lived in Scotland and now lives in Amber Valley, has previously received support from EMAST for an asbestos related illness. John has very generously donated a signed personal edition of the book, one of ten, to EMAST to auction and raise funds at a future event. We are very grateful to John for his kind donation and wish him all the best with his writing endeavours! We will keep you updated when "Two of a Kind" is to be auctioned! A man holds a book called 'Two of a Kind' by John F Miller.
August 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Massive thanks to June Bostock who won our July 200 Club draw with her number 147 and very kindly donated her winnings back to EMAST

Thank you to June and all our 200 Club members, your donations help us continue providing support for patients and families affected by asbestos disease
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August 15, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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Our next Nottingham Patient and Carer Support Group will be held on Wednesday 6th August 11am-1pm at Nottingham Central Library. To book, email [email protected] or call us on 01246 380 415
An image of a large glass fronted building accompanied by the text: Nottingham Patient and Carer Support Group Wednesday 6th August Wednesday 3rd September Wednesday 1st October Wednesday 5th November 11am-1pm Nottingham Central Library 1 Carrington Street Nottingham NG1 7FH Refreshments included Parking nearby, easily accessible by public transport Book now: contact us on on 01246 380 415 or email emast.admin@emast.org.uk
July 31, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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To book your place at our Derby Patient and Carer support group, contact us on 01246 380 415 or [email protected]
An image of a large building with blue sky in the background and accompanied by the text: Derby Patient and Carer Support Group Tuesday 22nd July 11am-1.30pm 19 Chapel St, Derby, DE1 3GU Refreshments included! Parking directly across the road, easily accessible by public transport Book now: contact us on on 01246 380 415 or email emast.admin@emast.org.uk
July 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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A huge thanks to 200 Club member Philip Warner, who won our June draw. Philip very kindly donated his winnings back to EMAST, which including May's rollover came to over £160!

Thank you to all our members for your ongoing support. To join, get in touch [email protected] or 01246 380 415.
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July 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Great sponsored walk along Cromford Canal to the Breathing Space area on Wednesday. Thanks to Derby Stepping Stones group for organising, Amy and Ian from Derbyshire Wildlife Trust for their interesting and informative talks and our fantastic supporters who braved the heat to raise money for us!
A group of people seated on and around a bench. Most are wearing t-shirts with the EMAST logo on. A group of people stand around a sculptured signpost in front of a cottage and beside a canal. Most are wearing t-shirts with the EMAST logo on. A narrowboat on a canal surrounded by greenery and a building in the background.
July 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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