Members

Our members always have peace of mind that they have all the support they could need, plus helpful tips and advice on how to make your quality of life better, speed up recovery and contribute in any way possible to getting better. Our members always have a good experience and find a time to relax and share their worries with mutual sufferers.

We have written one of our members comments to give a small insight into the work we do.

John Beardmore was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2001 said,

"One thing I was told at the same time was that if I had to have Cancer this was the best one to have, because it is relatively slow growing. The medical staff to, have been superb, and very helpful and supportive. As have the local support group. I am 73 now and relatively fit, I walk most days and every weekend. I never use lifts or escalators if they can be avoided. I eat sensibly most of the time, and just generally enjoy every day."

More News of the members and activities during 2009

Ron Yates meets his heroes. Players from Port Vale FC visited Ron at his home. Ron has been a lifelong supporter of the Valiants and was delighted to receive the players into his home, with Ron Hillman and Ken Smedley.

 Ken Smedley presents Dr Alan Jones, Headteacher of Maryhill High School, Kidsgrove with a certificate recognising the achievements of the staff and students
at the school in researching and designing the website for the group.
 

Ken Smedlay presents a memento and gift to Mrs Sue Burgess,
I.T. teacher who supervised the students who helped to set up the website
at Maryhill High School, Kidsgrove





The Awareness Team who visited ASDA Summer '09



 

Brian Birchell and friends Eric and Malcolm.
An Evening of Song was held at Norton Cricket Club and raised £412 for the Group.
Thank you for a brilliant night and a super donation!

Rev. Arthur and Mrs Wakelin at the Christmas party,
Port Vale Football Club


 
Members enjoyed the evening, lovely meal, great entertainment
and wonderful company.
 

 



Clinical nurse Mrs Karen Moore with Mr Moore


 
Guess Who is playing Santa?



Have you guessed yet? Who had radiotherapy treatment and gave a presentation
about it to the group in March 2010? Yes, you have the right answer!




Ken receives a cheque of £580 donated by the "13" Club, Alsager.
Many thanks to Brian Birchell who nominated our group to the Committee of the club. Pictured with Ken are Gina and Andrew Poole, who organised with Pete Smith's help a buffet supper and disco. Our group were not the only beneficiary of the event as the British Heart Foundation also received a cheque for £580. Thanks again to all concerned.