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1 week 3 days ago
Would you like to do Tai Chi at home, sitting or standing, under the direction of our Tai Chi teacher? You would? Then contact Annie on 01234 709836 or annie@hccnthecharity.org for more information.
1 week 5 days ago
Lynne & Richard Fitzjohn from Gt Stukeley walked with their golf bags to Brampton Golf club. They were sponsored by the players from Brampton Golf club and they wanted to donate to the hospital so today we have received some lovely pamper bags for each member of the team 🏌️♀️ 🏌️♂️ ⛳️💙
1 week 5 days ago
A big Thank You to Michael Lynch for his kind donation of £275 today (and a copy of his book 📖💙).
Michael has wrote his own book “The life and observations of a Hebburn lad” and he is donating money from the sale of this book to HCCN. If anybody is interested in purchasing a book then please let us know (they are £10 a copy - including local delivery) 💙
2 weeks 2 days ago
Fancy a chat??
Hi I’m Andrea and I’m a volunteer for HCCN. I’m also a cancer patient classified as at particular risk and so locked down tight at home right now.
But more than either of those I’m a person who likes to chat, to have a laugh, to know there’s someone there if I have a worry to share.
I think a lot of us are like that as well and some of us crave the company we shared with others from HCCN from before when we could all meet up. And although we can’t meet in person at the moment that’s no reason to give up chatting is it?
I’ve been thinking for a while about doing something positive for HCCN. I’ve made scrubs and bags for scrubs but that’s not really my strength so here I am volunteering to start a whole new venture.
It’s just called
Fancy a chat?
Fancy a chat is your way of saying that you could do with a conversation outside your family circle. You don’t have to be sad, but it’s okay if you are.
It’s as simple as that.
Pick up the phone and make the call.
If you text or ring me on 07742 923699
I will put you in touch with someone to chat to.
I’m working with a team of lovely HCCN people who also like a chat and are just waiting for your call.
So what are you waiting for?
Make someone happy and get in touch right now.
2 weeks 4 days ago
Happy nurses day to our fantastic group of nurses who look after so many patients at the moment!
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1 month 22 hours ago
A poem that our lovely Annie, who runs our Ellington group, has written that we think is fantastic!
I blame this flipping lockdown
For my deep descending gloom,
Don’t wish to Skype or FaceTime
And what the hell is Zoom?
Facebook. What a nightmare
From which there is no end,
And who are all these people
Who want to be my friend?
One bloke said, “oh you’ll love it”,
Well I’ve given it a go,
Not really fully immersed in it
Just dipped a little toe,
But can’t say that I love it,
Can’t even reach a like,
I’d rather do a maths degree
Or learn to ride a bike.
I find solace in nature,
Might even hug a tree
Then do a spell of gardening
And jigger up my knee.
Might settle for some baking
To while away an hour
But where to find a recipe
That doesn’t include flour!
I miss the human contact
Of Ellington each week,
The barracking of old guys
And Douglas with his cheek.
I miss the calming presence
Of Julie, Jill and Lynn
Jill’s finger signifying “hush”
To silence all the din.
I miss the racous laughter
The constant chitter chatter,
The balls of wool unravelling
Whilst ladies knit and natter.
I miss the tangled bodies
As we try to dance in line
Not knowing which is left or right
Chris saying” it is fine”.
I miss the tea and coffee
And cakes with jam and cream,
Poor Mary craving after scones,
Alas, it’s all a dream.
Is that another message,
I heard that blasted ping,
I hate this ruddy internet
And crave the real thing.
When all of this is over
( and I say this with a grin)
This iPad and computer
Are heading for the bin!!!!!!!
1 month 3 days ago
We were due to be one of the charities of the year for this years Buckfest Music Festival. Sadly the event has been cancelled and rescheduled for next year but they are fundraising to help charities maintain an income which is incredibly kind of them!
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/buckfest2020?utm_term=qJkJjD6wX
Help raise £5000 to support Buckfest 2020 charities
Weʼre raising money to support Buckfest 2020 charities. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
1 month 1 week ago
A huge thank you to Marks & Spencer in Huntingdon who donated these Easter eggs for the nurses and their families. We really appreciate the families of the nursing team who are supporting them whilst their loved ones are working during this difficult time 💙
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1 month 1 week ago
We had a delivery of some snacks delivered by Whitworths which are ideal for the nurses when they are out & about! Thanks very much!
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