They involve presentations by professionals in the brain tumour field, such as neurosurgeons, neuro-oncologists and specialist nurses.

Typical topics covered include:

We have a number of days already planned for 2012, on the following dates:

• Bristol – 3rd Feb
• Newcastle – 2nd March
• London – 16th March
• Oxford – 23rd March
• Cambridge – 23rd May
• Plymouth – 15th June

Find out more about our Information Days and reserve a place.

This major new event will be taking place on Wednesday 29 February, 2.30pm-5.30pm followed by drinks reception. We hope that over 200 campaigners, clinicians, patients and politicians will join the Summit to mark the start of Brain Tumour Awareness Month which takes place in March. The event will focus on issues such as NICE’s improving outcomes guidance, early diagnosis, and brain and CNS tumour research funding, and leading speakers Prof David Walker, Prof Roy Rampling and Dr Garth Cruickshank have now been confirmed.

View the full programme here

This follows a successful parliamentary event at the end of January where over 60 supporters attended an All Party Parliamentary Brain Tumour Group meeting at which Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, lead a discussion about brain tumours, the new Health Bill, and diagnosis and treatment pathways. At the meeting, organised by the Brain Tumour Consortium in Westminster, supporters were able to ask questions and get involved in some interesting debates around the issues. You can read more about this event here.

We are pleased to be working on these two parliamentary events, which both represent great opportunities to ensure issues around brain tumours get the attention they deserve.

We hope to as many supporters as possible will be able to attend on the 29th February; for further details and to RSVP, please email chawkins@sdbtt.co.uk or phone 01252 749990 and speak to Clare Hawkins.

Find out more and register your interest here!

Celebrating her short, but full life, the concert brings together her love of music and dance and will allow the audience a snapshot into all the things she loved.

The concert will include songs, dances and band covers that Sam enjoyed throughout her life. The show is a mixture of genres including ballads, dance and pop. Everything from The Sound of Music, Riverdance, Harry Potter, Adele and songs by Abba will be included, creating a hugely enjoyable and eclectic event.

Also included in the show will be parts of the stage show Annie and pieces of music that Sam danced to such as Lord of the Dance and the Harry Potter theme tune. Part of the concert will be dedicated to other lost friends such as her teachers, Mrs. Hennon and Jackie Griffiths who passed away in the same year.  Most of those taking part are Sam’ s talented friends, who can bring a personal touch to the show.

The concert coincides with Brain Tumour Awareness Month in March.

One thing Sam was noted for was her smile and the way she brought a happy feeling to a room. That is something Sam’s dad Mike  hopes to bring to this event. One of Sam’s favourite sayings was ‘Turn that frown, upside down!’ and this wonderful advice will be at the heart of the concert.

For more information or to book contact Turner Sims on info@turnersims.co.uk or visit www.turnersims.co.uk.
Tickets are priced at £10 and the event takes place at Turner Sims, Southampton.