Get involved! Arthritis Care works with and for people who have any type of arthritis. We are here to help you better manage your arthritis, and stay active, independent and connected get active for arthritis Arthritis Care in Wales has received 380k from The Big Lottery Fund to inspire people with arthritis to get more active. The award will fund the Get Active for Arthritis project for three years, and will cover mid and north Wales. Arthritis Care is looking to work with other agencies and directpeople to the best organisation that can help. If you want to be involved orto volunteer contact the Wales office on 02920 444155 or email wales@ arthritiscare.org.uk. gathering in dundee The Volunteer Gathering in Dundee atthe end of last year brought togethervolunteers from across Scotland, giving them the opportunity to learn from others andshare experiences. Feedback willenable Arthritis Care in Scotland to shape support for more people with arthritisin future years. To find out more about volunteering for ArthritisCare Scotland, contact scotland@arthritiscare.org.uk or call0141 954 7776. Its thanks to you thanks to everyone who supported our Christmas appeal every penny we raise goes to help people like you. it really does make a difference thank you! could you be our new trustee? Were looking to recruit a number of new trustees who can: n Think and act strategically in the best interests of people living with arthritis n Demonstrate a commitment to our values n Work effectively as part of a team n Understand or learn the legal duties and responsibilities of trusteeship We welcome applications from across the UK, from any age group or background. n for more information, contact the chief executives office on 020 7380 6558 or email trustees@arthritiscare.org.uk katHleen mackie aWard 2015 arthritis care in Scotland celebrated two inspiring and devoted people in december. Kathleen Mackie was a woman who dedicated a large part of her life to delivering services and support for people of all ages with arthritis. She helped set up the Joint potential project in Scotland which became the Young people and Families Service and ensured local support by being on the committee of her local branch, Glasgow South. She also ensured the best services in Scotland by chairing the Scotland committee. although Kathleens health was not always the best, her energy and determination was always there. Sadly, she died in 2014, and it seemed fitting to commemorate her life with an award for a young volunteer who has gone above and beyond the call of duty. The Scotland committee has named david Sim as the first winner of the award in recognition of his work with the Young people and Families Service in Scotland. Since it began in 2009, he has dedicated hundreds of hours to supporting young people with arthritis. His enthusiasm, sense of humour and hard work has undoubtedly led to the success of the charitys work in Scotland. david was presented with the award by Kathleens husband, paul, and Lis Hill chair of the Scotland committee, at the Young people and Families Service training and planning weekend held in dundee in december. The award will now be given annually to a Young people and Families volunteer in Scotland. Lis Hill, Paul Mackie and David Sim