NEWS
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August 2009
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Treasurer's
Trove - Chairman's Comments - Morrish
- Annual Trip
Order Goodies - Bowls
- Ward 19 - Used Stamps
- Barnfield
Turkey and Tinsel - Christmas
Cards - Sponsored Walk - Letters
Cardiac Nurses - Collection
Boxes - Change of Address - Diary
Ikea - Coffee Mornings
- Promotional Stall in Jubilee Wing
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This
is the new style medal with which was presented to those
who completed the Take Heart Sponsored Walk on 6th September
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
8TH JUNE IN LGI
FULL
REPORT AND PICTURES
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Treasurer's
Trove
Is
the Credit Crunch affecting us – well yes it is. It is showing
in the amount of our donations but this is to be expected. People
have other priorities at the moment specially those who have been
made redundant – it is a very hard time.
Over the past year or so we have been receiving donations via the
internet and it is amazing how quickly this method of payment has
grown. I still have little problems with it as I`m not a computer
whiz kid however we are getting there slowly. There is no problem
with the donation getting to the right account it is mainly the
reason for the donation that we have trouble with, but we think
we have solved the problem so just bear with us.
Its funny how methods of payments are being changed, I was in a
store the other day with a cheque book in my hand when I was told
by one of the salesmen that I couldn`t pay by that method, fortunately
we had a business account so I was able to buy now and pay later.
Personally I can`t see how this is a better method, I never asked
if I could pay cash. I don`t think you can pay by cheque at M &
S. I think this is to stop theft and fraud. Makes you wonder if
it will be worth having a cheque book soon, or cash. Everyone will
have to pay by card which in my opinion seem to be the easiest item
to copy.
Sorry we didn`t see a lot of you at the AGM in June, but we will
be sending out a financial report in the near future.
A
J McLean,
Treasurer
CHAIRMAN'S
COMMENTS
 Dear
Friends
As you will gather it is that time of the year again when we send
out our sponsor forms and especially this year your efforts to take
part would be greatly appreciated so do please try to take part.
This year of course is quite special as we are celebrating our 20th
Birthday and to promote our Charity we are to have a stand on the
week commencing Monday 10th August right through to Sunday 16th
August every day except Wednesday 12th August. The stand is situated
in the Reception Area of the Jubilee Wing the stand will be manned
by Trustees and volunteers so if you are in Leeds or fancy a trip
to Leeds why not pop in and say Hello. Of course on the Saturday
it is our Coffee Morning in the Seminar Room 10-00am to 12-00am
so come along and have a cuppa and cake with us.
Starting that week we are running a Celebration Draw with outstanding
prizes so come along and have a ticket. First prize is a hand made
rocking horse worth £1500.00, second prize is a theatre weekend
in London and the third prize an indoor golfing session at the Golf
Café Bar Leeds.
Our Roof Garden has just been decorated and you might like to come
along and have a look, the garden is open weather permitting and
is extremely popular with patients, relatives and staff with panoramic
views over Leeds (F Floor)
To close my comments I would like to take the opportunity to thank
everyone for supporting Take Heart over the last 20 years, please
carry on helping the Charity make so much difference throughout
the Yorkshire Heart Centre.
Colin Pullan MBE
Chairman
Morrish and Co, Solicitors
Morrish and Co Solicitors offer a free initial advice service to
Take Heart members – Contact 0113 250 7792
(Tom Morrish – Yeadon) 0113 245 0733 ( Zoe Nicholson –Leeds)
or 0113 257 0523 (Charles Clough –Pudsey)
ORDER
TAKE HEART GOODIES ONLINE
 We
now have facilities to take orders for the Take Heart merchandise
online. You may pay with your Visa, Mastercard or Debit Card. The
system is secure and we never have sight of credit card details
here.
You
can now even become a member of Take Heart online.
Have
a look now - you can order the merchandise here.
If you prefer the old fashioned way, you can still order them by
'snail' Mail from George Harrison 22 South View Rothwell LS26 0NT
Bill
Stevenson
Trustee
Take
Heart Annual Trip Sunday 14th July
Our destination this year was Llandudno North Wales. Four coaches
picked up Take Heart members and friends at various places, Pudsey
Bradford Leeds and Morley.
In total approximately180 people enjoyed a pleasant journey to Llandudno
and stopped for a coffee break at the Chester Motorway services
where we all meet up. Luckily Llandudno bus station is only a short
walk from the town centre and promenade and I guess people were
beginning to feel a little hungry and when off to find their chosen
place to eat.
Llandudno is quite famous for its pier which is easily reached by
strolling along the promenade. There is always plenty of activity
on the pier and it offers good views of the Great Orme which I understand
the top was visited by some of our colleagues, I don’t know
whether they walked up or took the cable car either way, I am sure
they would be rewarded with some lovely views
I am told that some of our party enjoyed a traditional afternoon
tea before returning to the coach station. Soon we were homeward
bound having had a lovely day out and we would like to thank Maureen
and Arthur for arranging our day out and ordering sunshine. I guess
we are all looking forward to next years visit to the East Coast
at Whitby 2010.
Cliff Briggs
Trustee
TAKE
HEART BOWLS
Take Heart Challenge Cup Sunday 16th August 2009
Take Heart v Rawdon Bowling Club at Horton Park (Bradford)
Lets hope the weather will be fine.
Anyone who would like to bowl in the Take Heart Team, please contact
me on 01274 882034
J Calvert
WARD
19
This ward is now the admissions ward for the Yorkshire Heart Centre
and is extremely busy.
Take Heart have funded projects of a new waiting room and day room
and most of the work is nearing completion.
As most of the ECG machines were in constant use and at times staff
were waiting for a machine, so Take Heart have donated a new ECG
machine which has made a great difference. I was asked by all the
staff to say a big thank you.
Photo shows members of staff with the new
machine
L/R Darren Barton, Janine Gill, CP Sarah Robson and Kath Horner
USED
POSTAGE STAMPS
Many of you will know of Glenys Hincliffe, one of our members, who
for quite a long time now has sold stamps on eBay and raised many
hundreds of pounds for Take Heart. Due to circumstances beyond her
control, Glenys is no longer able to do this and so I must ask you
not to send any more stamps into the office.
If there is anyone who would like to continue this form of fundraising
either on eBay or any other way, please get in touch with me at
the office and I will pass your details along to Glenys who will
be happy to give advice where possible.
In the meantime, our grateful thanks to Glenys for all she has done
for our charity
Pat Harrison, Secretary
EVERY
LITTLE HELPS
The residents of Barnfield Housing Association, Dewsbury enjoy fundraising
and then choosing charities to benefit from their efforts. Recently
I was asked to go along to receive a cheque for £150-00 which
was half of their recent collection of £300-00 the other £150-00
having been given to the Cardiac Unit at Dewsbury Hospital.
The photo shows Joan Crabtree, the Scheme Manager together with
myself receiving the cheque from Janet Fahey and her husband, Paul
(both members if Take Heart)
My grateful thanks to the residents for their warm welcome-and coffee-
and for their kind support of our charity which is so very much
appreciated. Keep up the good work folks.
Pat Harrison, Secretary
CHRISTMAS
CARDS
This year we have a choice of two cards.”Winter Flowers”
size 150mm x 150mm and “Festive Collage” size 215mm
x 150mm (limited stock). Both cards come in packs of 10 at£3-25
per pack plus 75p per pack for postage and packing.
You
can order them by mail or directly online here.
Availability will not be until August, but if you wish to send your
orders in early I will despatch them as soon as possible. Please
forward your order to George Harrison, 22 South View, Rothwell,
LS26 0NT together with cheque to cover made out to Take Heart.
I hope you will continue to support us.
George Harrison
TURKEY
AND TINSEL WEEKEND
FRIDAY 6TH-SUNDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 2009
Here
we are “Turkey and Tinsel” time again and for a change
we will be going north to St Bees on the Solway Firth coast within
a short drive of the beautiful Lake District.
We will be staying at Seacote Hotel which borders on a sandy beach
with a panoramic view of the sea.
All bedrooms are en-suite with telephone TV and tea and coffee making
facilities. Lift to all floors. Evening entertainment with “Turkey
and Tinsel” package.
Price;- £101-00 per person (2 nights Dinner Bed and Breakfast)
There is no extra charge for Single Rooms.
There will be a visit to the Lake District on the Saturday and to
a “Remembrance Day Service” on the Sunday.
Unfortunately (due to the Credit Crunch) it is a little bit more
expensive than last year.
Please contact me on 0113 256 5479 for further details and to make
a booking.
Maureen Robinson
SPONSORED
WALK 2009
As
you are all aware we still have some stalls at the sponsored walk
and for some of these we have all the items for sale. However one
of the popular stalls ie the Tombola does need prizes for the draw.
If you would like to give a prize or prizes suitable for this stall
to support your charity, please contact Stephanie Kauffman on 0113
267 0767
Many thanks
LETTERS
From
Ray and Pat Marshall, Mirfield
17-05-09
Sirs and Madam
What an excellent Tea Dance last Saturday. Super venue, the Queens
did us proud with the Buffet. Manhattan Sound was just great plus
the Cabaret.
Thanks to all concerned and a big thank you to Pam Wilson and all
who helped with the Celebration on the day.
On behalf of my wife and myself thanks again.
Kind regards
Ray and Pat
18-05-2009
Dear Sir
Our grandson Aaron aged 8 being a keen walker decided he would like
to do the Tree Peaks Walk, so granddad Michael who has done it several
times suggested we do it as a family, Aaron, his mum Fran and myself
managed to do two out of the three whilst Granddad and Aarons dad,
Andrew completed all three in eight and half hours taking forty
five minutes off their previous best time.
As it is Michaels 60th birthday this year and also the eleventh
anniversary of his heart by pass operation at the LGI we thought
it would be nice to raise some money for Take Heart, so our family,
friends and work colleagues sponsored us.
Enclosed is a Cheque for £65-00. We look forward to supporting
Take Heart in the future, as we have several times before.
Yours faithfully
Maxine Steptoe
Keighley
CARDIAC NURSE
SPECIALIST HELPLINE
Available on Leeds
0113 392 5645(Medical)
0113 302 5646(Surgical)
0113 392 5647(Surgical)
COLLECTION
BOXES
If you require a collection box, or your collection box needs empting.
Contact Jack Calvert on 01274 882 034
Or the Take Heart
Office on 0113 392 2888
CHANGE
OF ADDRESS
Please
be sure to let us have full details if you move house so that we
can keep our data base up to
date for posting out newsletters etc
DIARY
DATES 2009
PROMOTIONAL WEEK
Monday 10th August to Sunday 16th August but not on WEDNESDAY 12th
AUGUST
SPONSORED WALK
Sunday September 6th
TURKEY AND TINSEL
Friday/Sunday, November 6th/8th
CHRISTMAS DRAW
Saturday, December 5th
CHRISTMAS EVE
Ward visits
Newsletter
Closing Dates
October Monday, September 28th
December Monday, November 16th
IKEA
COLLECTION DATES
All
collection dates are Saturday and Sunday
July 25th and 26th
September 19th and 20th
November 28th and 29th
COFFEE
MORNINGS
These are held in Leeds General Infirmary
in
Jubilee Wing on F Floor adjacent to the Take Heart Office
from 10am - 12 noon
Everyone
is welcome - please drop in for a coffee and a chat
Saturday August 15th
Saturday November 21st
Saturday February 20th 2010
Promotional
Stall
On the following Fridays
in Jubilee Wing
In
our last Newsletter it was stated that the promotional stall
would be in the Reception Area of the Jubilee Wing every Friday,
this has now changed and the dates when the stall will be
there are given below.
July 31st
August 14th and 28th
September 11th and 18th
October 2nd, 16th and 30th
November 13th and 27th
December 4th and 18th
It is hoped that next year the stall will revert to every
Friday
(We've
moved a little.... We're round the corner from the hospital Flower/Card/Refreshment
Shop in the Reception area)
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