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"This is it! I’ve tried everything and this is THE ONE – it really works! You created a safe and supportive environment and are very motivational. I feel confident about moving forward”
F. Ross, Graduate/student

“A fresh idea about stopping smoking. It changed my perspective and it’s not all gloom and doom - anyone can do it. It made me feel relaxed as the course leader knows what we are going through”.
W. Gibb, Secretary

“Thank you for this opportunity! I needed a kick up the backside and I found it very beneficial. I didn’t enjoy the cigarette breaks, because the cigarettes suddenly tasted awful!”
F. Cox, Paramedic

“I felt comfortable all the way through and the interaction with the group was very good. I’m pretty close to stopping now”
K. Keir, IT coordinator

“The strength of the conviction of Margaret will stick in my head - friendly, believable and encouraging. It was a relief to listen to her utter understanding but utter belief that if she could stop, anyone can”
L, Trykowski, Administrator

“Very powerful, hard-hitting and true to life. It was non-patronising and delivered by an ex-smoker”
J. Barnett, Support worker

“Thank you for following up on my progress personally. I was successful becoming set free from smoking on the 11th November... Brilliant! Honestly, it was far from easy for a week... but today I can say I feel in a much stronger mind set and believe I can confidently say that I am a non-smoker. Thank you for your assistance in doing so!!!”
F. Ross, Graduate/student

“I walked up the road behind a smoker yesterday and couldn’t believe how awful it smelt. Was that really me too?!”
W. Gibb, Secretary

“I've been "performing" all week at the Beach Ballroom for a work thing and managed without a cigarette despite speaking to audiences of up to 900 people! So feeling quite chuffed with myself. I have more time to myself too and have thought about smoking a lot less than I thought I would. I’m visiting the supermarket and bank a lot less too, so many thanks for all your help!”
F. Cox, Paramedic

“I set my ‘I don’t smoke’ date and have never looked back – no problems at all, even over Christmas and New Year! I had put on weight before my stopping date by eating too much curry when I was based temporarily in London – now I am attending the gym, losing the weight and finding it so much easier because I’m not coughing and wheezing. I feel great!”
K. Keir, IT coordinator

“After 30 years of smoking, I never believed I could stop but it’s been easier than I thought. I’m just SO angry now about how much the tobacco industry has profiteered from me over the years”
L. Trykowski, Administrator

“Since I stopped, I’ve been to a funeral, been out drinking – and it hasn’t been a problem. I’m going to the gym regularly now and feeling great. The “Get Angry!” part really helped! My wife is delighted as I’ve been trying to stop for years”
J. Barnett, Support worker