Martha's Blog: January 2016

Martha's Poorly Over Christmas

Martha was poorly over Christmas and spent several days from Boxing Day in Frimley Park Hospital.

Martha in Hospital

Martha had a NG tube fitted so that she could be rehydrated while the hospital staff worked out which antibiotics would be right for Martha.

Martha is now feeling a lot better and has returned to school for the start of term.

Martha will be going for further tests at the Chelsea and Westminster hospital later in January to continue investigating her on going medical issues.

Dick Whittington with Peapods

Martha and her family attended the annual Peapod's visit to the pantomime in Reading, this year Dick Whittington, starring Martha's friend Justin Fletcher.

Martha with Justin Fletcher

After the performance Martha and family got to meet Justin Fletcher. Justin talked about their day together filming for his latest series of Something Special to be shown on Cbeebies from January 2016.

Fun at the Sebastian's Action Trust Christmas Party

Martha and her sister really enjoyed the annual Sebastian's Action Trust Christmas party, this year held at Northcote House in Sunningdale Park.

Martha and Orla making hats and having faces painted

The party was themed around Alice in Wonderland and Martha and Orla were able to take part in craft activities, a photo booth, have afternoon tea and get a present from the Mad Hatter.

We'd like to thank Sebastians's Action Trust for inviting us to their party and for their continued support.

Martha Stars in the BBC's Something Special

Martha was chosen to take part with her Mummy and sister in the Cbeebies television programme Something Special with Justin Fletcher.

Martha, Orla and Mummy with Justin Fletcher

The family spent the day filming on location at Val Wyatt Marine in Wargrave and had much fun on the boats with the film crew and Justin.

The finished programme will be aired on Cbeebies as part of the 10th series of Something Special starting January 2016.

Martha Enjoys a Day at the Beach with Peapods

Martha and family enjoyed the annual trip to the south coast with Peapods who arranged to hire a beach wheelchair to allow Martha and the other disabled children easier access to the beach and sea.

Martha and her family would like to thank everyone at Peapods for their continued support