Sunday 6th September 2015 saw the Take Heart 27th Sponsored Walk take place in
the beautiful setting of Roundhay Park in Leeds. We were blessed with fantastic
weather and many walkers came along to take a leisurely walk around the park - each
choosing their distance.
We were delighted to welcome the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Cllr Judith Chapman, who
came along to officially start the walk. She had every intention of taking part in the walk
but the temporary addition of a pair of crutches put paid to that! The Lord Mayor paid
her membership fee to join Take Heart and also made a private donation for which we
are very grateful. She promises to be back next year as “Mrs Chapman” to take part in
the walk.
Many regular faces were recognised as well as many new ones. It was also gratifying
to see so many young people take part.
Here are some of the photographs of the event. Click on any photo to enlarge.
Many thanks to all who attended. We love you all.
Bill Stevenson
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Our sponsor who supplied the sweets for
the youngsters and water for the walkers is
DC Plumbing and Building Maintenance.
Here’s Colin with the owner’s family - Gill
Shortland with daughter Lydia and son
Harrison.
Footnote: Always generous to a fault, Colin won a tiny
tube of body wash on the Tombola and with a truly
magnanimous gesture, set up a photo-shoot for his
presentation to his wife Mary.
Brings a tear to ones eye…….
Colin Pullan, MBE., Dr Greg Reynolds, Clinical Director Cardio
and Respiratory, Jo Wood, General Manager, Cardiology,
Respiratory and acute medicine services, Scott Van-Stein,
Head of Nursing for Cardio-Respiratory services and Dr Jim
McLenachan, Consultant Cardiologist - all at the Yorkshire
Heart Centre at Leeds General Infirmary.
Dr Kate English. consultant cardiologist and her
husband, consultant cardiologist, Dr John Greenwood
with their family
“Where’s my medal?”
