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CHRISTMAS
DRAW
The
Annual Christmas Draw took place on Saturday 5th December
To
see the photographs and a list of winning tickets, please click
here
Treasurer's
Trove
Well
that’s it – another year another dollar. Don`t these
years fly by or is it just me that thinks they do. This time last
year was the first real indication of the recession starting to
take effect and I am sure that it has hit us over the year and
at our various fundraising activities. I haven`t got final figures
on the walk or the Christmas Draw as yet but both of these fund
raisers seem to be down on last year. What with the recession,
the bank interest and people loosing their jobs, for most of us
2009 could be a year to forget.
If we work on the Pantomime theme we could liken the banks and
the government to the wicked queen and all those generous people
who continued to donate to Take Heart the fairy godmother.
To date I have banked £8210.95 from the sponsored walk so
whilst I am on that subject I would like to thank every one who
took part in it, all those people who sponsored you and all the
members who work so hard to set it up.
Over the years as you know, we have donated quite a lot of monies
to the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and because they always
take a little time to invoice us for work or equipment we have
received through them we have been able to put some money in a
holding account and in the past this has paid us around £600
a month in interest. Now we make about £16.00 but hopefully
things are on the up.
You will notice that the donations total since the last newsletter
is the superb sum of £80,230.46. We have received 5 legacies
within this period which have amounted to £63,733.78. It
is very kind of people to think of the charity in this way and
it has certainly boosted our income over the past year.
Finally I would like to thank you for taking the time to read
my Treasurers Trove items over the year. Now I would like to wish
you all a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
A
J McLean,
Treasurer
CHAIRMAN'S
COMMENTS
Dear
Friends
As
we draw to the end of another year I would like to thank you all
for the support and efforts you have made on behalf of Take Heart.
Your Charity has made some really nice projects come to fruition
over the year and a great number of patients and families will
have benefitted whilst attending the Yorkshire Heart Centre. It
is you that makes it all possible.
May I take this opportunity of thanking all the Trustees and Helpers
for their dedication, ensuring that your Charity continues to
serve the Yorkshire Heart Centre again helping to ensure it is
one of the finest in the UK and Europe.
So many patients have had marvellous improvements in health due
to the care received, some have not been so fortunate and our
thoughts are with you and we hope for better times ahead, try
to keep cheerful and in good spirits.
Our thoughts are also with the dedicated staff many of whom will
be working over Christmas and New Year for their love and care.
You’re Trustees and I wish each and every one of you a Very
Merry Christmas and a Healthy New Year
Colin Pullan MBE
Chairman
WHO
RUNS TAKE HEART?
Have
you ever wondered what people are behind Take Heart and are responsible
for the day to day running of our charity - well, click
here to find out
THE 2009 SPONSORED WALK
STORY
AND PICTURES
click here
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Morrish and Co. Solicitors
As Honorary Solicitors, Morrish Solicitors LLP offers free initial
legal advice to our members and their families. To seek advice
telephone Tom Morrish (Yeadon Office) on Leeds 0113 250 7792.or
Charlotte Bandawe (City Centre) on 0113 245 0733 or Charles Clough
(Pudsey Office) on Leeds 0113 257 0523
Many
Thanks
I was very pleased to meet Mrs Margaret Lancaster when she visited
the Yorkshire Heart Centre along with her friend Mrs Ann Rogers
Wilson to present a cheque to the sum of £800-00 which was
raised through a Pyjama Party in grateful thanks to Mr David O’Regan
and Staff for the wonderful care received during her time in the
Yorkshire Heart Centre
David O’Regan, Margaret Lancaster, Colin
Pullan, Ann Rogers Wilson
and Secretary, Sarah Hartley
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 TURKEY AND TINSEL WEEKEND
On
Friday the 6th November 2009, 84 members and friends were making
their way to the pickup points to board the two coaches taking
us to the Seacote Hotel at St Bees. The hotel is situated overlooking
the beach and the Solway Firth and the area is known as the “Heritage
Coast” which lies to the West of the Lake District and is
the start of the West to East coast cross country walk.
A coffee break was enjoyed at Settle and a “stretch your
legs” break at the Tebay Service Station. On arrival at
the Seacote Hotel tea and mince pies were awaiting us. After our
evening meal we enjoyed a game of bingo and a quiz.
Our day on Saturday included a trip to Keswick and on our return
we enjoyed a very nice Christmas dinner, crackers and all, after
which we were entertained by a very able singer and a visit from
Santa Claus with presents for all.
For the past few years it has been the custom to attend the Remembrance
Service where ever we are on the Sunday, This year it took place
at Whitehaven around the War Memorial in the local park attended
by representatives of the Services and local dignitaries who laid
wreaths on the Cenotaph.
Soon it was time to have some lunch before beginning our journey
home. The day was bright and sunny and the countryside was at
its autumn best.
Our thanks to Maureen and Arthur for organising the trip and preparing
all the gifts for Santa, to Maureen and Margaret for the raffle
and to Santa and his helpers for distributing the gifts.
A most enjoyable trip
Cliff Briggs
Trustee
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the banner above to have a look
USED
POSTAGE STAMPS
I
am pleased to say that one of our members, Mr Bob Barnes of Wakefield
has agreed to accept used postage stamps and raise funds for Take
Heart from the sale of stamps.
You can now continue to send your used postage stamps to our office,
especially foreign and commemorative ones. Also if you have albums
or collections you no longer require we shall be happy to receive
them
Pat Harrison, Secretary
FOR
SALE
A
Mobility Scooter belonging to the late Mr Stanley Bastow (Stan
the Man) is being offered for sale. All proceeds of the sale will
be donated to Take Heart in his memory and at the wishes of his
family.
Details are: - the scooter is less than a year old and was only
used about eight times and is as new. Cost new £1500.The
family would like to sell at £400-00 ono .Pictured is the
scooter below.
All enquires to Stan’s son Mr Peter Bastow on 0113 2527559
or on mobile 07812565039
STANNINGLEY
BOWLING CLUB v TAKE HEART AT STANNINGLEY
Once
again the weather was fine but rather cold. My thanks to Mr A
Robertson and Mrs M Boyce for their help in running the event,
to all the Ladies serving the refreshments and running the raffle.
Stanningley Bowling Club who provided the refreshments and raffle
prizes. The Stanningley and Take Heart bowlers who bowled against
each other. Stanningley won the match 216 to 180 and the Trophy.
The raffle and the bowlers raised £201-00, so once again
my thanks to everyone who took part
Jack Calvert - Assistant Treasurer
Photo shows Mr A Robertson and Mrs M Boyce
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
TURKEY AND TINSEL
Friday/Sunday, November 6th/8th
CHRISTMAS
DRAW
Saturday, December 5th
CHRISTMAS EVE
Ward visits
IKEA
COLLECTION DATES
All
collection dates are Saturday and Sunday
To be announced
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 February 20th 2010
This is followed by General Meeting.
Promotional
Stall
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.
December 18th
It is hoped that next year the stall will return to every Friday
(We've
moved a little.... We're round the corner from the hospital Flower/Card/Refreshment
Shop in the Reception area)
