Jordan McCullagh, from the Glasgow Branch, was chosen from nominations to visit Lapland (2007). The side images show what a good time he had. His mum accompanied him. Below is what she had to say about the day.

"We were really excited about going to see Santa. Our day started by getting a flight to London Gatwick where we met lots of other families from other associations, we then went to the Gatwickworth Hotel and had dinner. We went to bed early that night to prepare ourselves for the long day ahead. We got up at 4.00am the next morning to make our way to the airport to get the 7.00am flight to Lapland. We arrived at Lapland at around 10.00am. We alll got snow outfits to wear throughout the day to keep us warm. We then set off to see Santa;, the expression of shock and excitement on my sons' face was magical. We had reindeer rides, skidoo trips, husky rides, which were all amazing. The day was fantastic, so well organised and there was never a minute we had nothing to do, although if the kids needed a break we had a rest room to chill and hot drinks and food were available all day for free.

The day was one we will never forget. Our flight was at 6.00 pm that night and we all arrived back at hotel, exhausted from the wonderful day, around 10.00pm. We then got up the next morning and headed home. The trip was so well organised, a Doctor and a Nurse were with us the whole trip, thankfuly no emergencies.

In conclusion the experience was phenominal!"

June 08

2008 Scottish Association AGM chairman's report added (see below)

INR Self Monitoring:

Roche in conjunction with AntiCoagulation Europe is co-ordinating a UK-wide bus tour to build awareness of self-testing for patients on long term anticoagulation therapy. A list of locations and timings of events is available on www.onwarfarin.co.uk or Roche Customer Services Team on Freephone 0808 100 9998

A just launched website by the British Heart Foundation for teens, www.yheart.net

Caravan opening times displayed

Article in the Herald about Matthew D'Agostino and his fencing.

Headline - "Heart condition has not stopped one of Scotland's top fencers"
http://www.theherald.co.uk/sport/headlines/display.var.1624463.0.0.php