News Archive 2022
Christmas Closure Dates 2022
The last session of 2022 will take place on Thursday evening, 22nd December and the first session of 2023 will take place on Monday morning 9th January.
Seasons Greetings to all Members, Staff and Volunteers.
MKCCG Christmas Carol Concert - Friday 16 December
Our final social event of the year will be Christmas Carols with A Breath of Fresh Air on Friday 16th December at Hinton Hall from 2pm-4pm.
There will be mince pies, sausage rolls and vegetarian.
Cardiographic - December 2022 (14 Dec 2022)
The Christmas issue of Cardiographic is now available to download.
Click for December's Cardiographic!
Previous issues can be found here.
Christmas Raffle Results (13 Dec 2022)
Here are the Christmas Raffle results. The first numbers refer to the labelled prizes from 1st to 16th.
If you’ve won, you can collect your prize from Hinton Hall.
The raffle raised £589.60 for our group. Congratulations to all involved.
1/ 88403
2/ 86641
3/ 87051
4/ 87550
5/ 89061
6/ 89043
7/ 86479
8/ 87113
9/ 87110
10/ 88473
11/ 87033
12/ 86974
13/ 89156
14/ 89104
15/ 88819
16/ 87267
Cold Weather Alert! (12 Dec 2022)
Please check our phone number 01908 632999 if you think there’s a chance your session might be cancelled due to bad weather.
You might also wish to see the Cold weather alert issued by UKHSA.
Beetle Drive - Change of Date to 18 November
The Social Committee’s Beetle Drive has been changed from 11th to 18th November – still at Hinton Hall from 2pm-4pm
Management Committee Minutes (14 November 2022)
Our Management Committee met again on 14 November.
MKCCG members can find the Minutes of this meeting in the
Admin Document Archive.
AGM Minutes 2022 (30 October 2022)
This year's AGM was held on Friday 21 October.
MKCCG members can find the Minutes of this meeting in the
Admin Document Archive.
AGM - 21st October 2022 - PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF TIME
This year’s Annual General Meeting takes place at Hinton Hall, starting at the earlier time of 2pm on Friday 21st October. We are hoping that this will enable more members to attend.
We will be discussing membership fees at the AGM and encourage members to come along to discuss this matter.
The Agenda and Accounts documents for the year 2021-22 can be viewed in the Admin Document Archive.
Autumn Raffle Results (18 October 2022)
Here are the Autumn Raffle results. The first numbers refer to the labelled prizes from 1st to 12th.
1/ 85420
2/ 85608
3/ 85141
4/ 85698
5/ 85031
6/ 86252
7/ 85222
8/ 85412
9/ 86253
10/ 86108
11/ 85763
12/ 86156
Race Night 14 October - CANCELLED
Regretfully we have had to cancel this event (scheduled for Friday 14 October) due to the unavailability of the outside organiser.
Details of Social Events for the rest of the year can be found on the MKCCG News page.
Management Committee Minutes (28 September 2022)
Our Management Committee met again on 28 September.
MKCCG members can find the Minutes of this meeting in the
Admin Document Archive.
MKCCG will be closed on Monday 19th September for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral.
MKCCG Quiz Night - Friday 2 September - 7pm for 7:30pm Start
Tables are £12 each, that’s four people per table. The price includes a free strip of {5} tickets. There will be more tickets available on the night at £1 a strip.
The teams of four people need to dream up a name for their team. Anybody that can’t make up a team of four can make up with people that may be on their own or even couples.
Management Committee Minutes (8 August 2022)
Our Management Committee met again on 8 August.
MKCCG members can find the Minutes of this meeting in the
Admin Document Archive.
HOT WEATHER ALERT!! - (August 2022)
Summer heatwaves and hot weather can affect anyone. But if you have a long-term Lung or Heart condition, you’re more at risk of the heat affecting you.
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Road Closure on 14 July - UPDATED
We have heard from MK Council that on
Thursday 14th July the road outside Hinton Hall will be closed from
9.30am to 4.30pm for carriageway resurfacing. This means that members and staff would be unlikely to be able to park as usual.
Following consultation with Members at the Thursday morning and Thursday LTC sessions on 7th July it has been agreed that we will cancel those two sessions on 14th July. Some Members have taken up the offer of attending a different session during the week beginning 11th July. If you weren’t present on 7th but wish to take advantage of this offer, please contact the Office to discuss alternative arrangements.
Management Committee Minutes (4 July 2022)
Our Management Committee met again on 20 June.
MKCCG members can find the Minutes of this meeting in the
Admin Document Archive.
Katie on Maternity Leave (2 July 2022)
One of our two Senior Administrators, Katie, left us this week to go on Maternity Leave.
Presentations were made to Katie on Tuesday and Thursday evenings of flowers and presents from Members, Volunteers and Staff. We wish Katie all the best and look forward to seeing her again next year.
Leisa Boyle has joined the Admin team while Katie is away. Welcome Leisa.
Singing for Breathing's Radio 2’s Jubilee Thank You Entry - (2 July 2022)
A Breath of Fresh Air, MKCCG’s very own Singing for Breathing group are delighted to be back in our usual session now, on Monday afternoons from 3 – 4.15 pm.
We decided to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee by taking part in Radio 2’s Jubilee Thank You idea. This involves people from all over the country recording themselves singing the chosen song – Sweet Caroline, which fortunately is part of our regular repertoire.
So we got out the flags and recorded ourselves and sent it off to the programme. We will form part of the montage of voices superimposed on Neil Diamond’s original track, and may also feature in a video montage for social media. Here is the video we sent to the BBC.
We’d love to have more members – an ability to sing is NOT a requirement as the main aim is to improve breathing, especially important after the problems that Covid has caused. Details can be obtained from the office.
Cardiographic - June 2022 (24 June 2022)
Our latest issue of Cardiographic is now available to download.
Click for June's Cardiographic!
Previous issues can be found here.
Canal Boat Trip 4th June - UPDATE
The Boat Trip is leaving from Cosgrove Lock on Saturday June 4th at 14.00 hours.
Arrival is 13.30 to allow for boarding the boat and prompt departure.
The cost is £18 pp bookable at the office at Hinton hall, open to all friends and family of MKCCG members. We have cream teas on board. The trip is two hours. We do need numbers asap. Payment can be made later in the week.
Stan, Social Chair
Details of other planned Members Events can be found on the MKCCG News page.
MKCCG Social Events 2022
The following MKCCG social events are planned for the rest of the year.
More information about each event will be released nearer the date. In the meantime, for your diary …
Saturday 4th June
Canal Trip 2 hours
14.00hrs arrive 13.30
Saturday 16th July
Drop-in Coffee 10.30-13.30 £2.50pp
Friday 2nd September
Quiz Night
19.00 for 19.30 start
Friday 30th September
Sing-along 14.00-16.00
Friday 14th October
Race Night 19.30 start
CANCELLED
Friday 18th November
Beetle Drive 14.00-16.00
(Changed from 11 November)
Friday 16th December
Carols with a Breath of Fresh Air
Mince pies, sausage rolls, vegetarian 14.00-16.00
Jubilee Bank Holiday Closure 2nd June
A reminder that this Thursday 2nd June is an extra Bank Holiday for the Jubilee.
Our group won’t be running any exercise sessions on that day.
Our timetable will return to normal from 6th June.
Prize Bingo Saturday 21st May - CANCELLED
We regret to inform you that the Prize Bingo scheduled for Saturday 21st May has been cancelled.
Details of other planned Members Events can be found on the MKCCG News page.
MKCCG Social Events 2022 (20 April 2022)
A number of MKCCG social events are planned for the rest of the year and are now listed on the MKCCG News page.
More information about each event will be released nearer the date.
Management Committee Minutes 11 April 2022
Our Management Committee met again on 11 April.
MKCCG members can find the Minutes of this meeting in the
Admin Document Archive.
Easter Raffle Results (5 April 2022)
The winning numbers are as follows:
- 83571
- 83315
- 83955
- 83389
- 83230
- 83223
- 83526
- 83059
- 83374
- 83219
Got Stents? Focus Group Invitation (1 Mar 2022)
In the past three years have you had a cardiac stent fitted? If so, we have been asked by the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group whether any of our MKCCG members would be willing to share their views on their experience of this treatment with a focus group.
If you’re interested, for further information about this research and for details on how to register click here.
End of COVID Restrictions (22 Feb 2022)
The government has announced an end to all legal Covid restrictions from Thursday 24th February 2022.
At MKCCG we plan to continue our current safety precautions for a while longer as we gather the views of our members and staff on the pace of easing/removing these measures. Then we’ll produce a road map for the timing of an eventual return to our pre-Covid arrangements.
Management Committee Minutes 21 Feb 2022
Our Management Committee met again on 21 February.
MKCCG members can find the Minutes of this meeting in the Admin Document Archive.
Message from the Chairman (3 February 2022)
I’m writing to you following Hayley’s message to members last week about her decision to step down as Manager towards the end of March. As soon as she confirmed her decision with the Officers, we started the process to find a new manager.
I am delighted to be able to announce that Emma Brisson has been appointed to the post of Manager.
Emma joined our staff in September of last year as an Exercise Teacher. Emma has experience, and the relevant qualifications, in cardiac, respiratory and stroke rehabilitation. In addition, Emma has a strong background in business management.
Between now and the end of March Emma will continue with her regular sessions as well as spending additional time with Hayley acquainting herself with all aspects of group.
The President, Officers and I, are very pleased to make this appointment and we look forward to MKCCG continuing to flourish and develop.
Very Best Wishes, Ivan
Face Coverings Update (28 Jan 2022)
As from 27 January 2022 face coverings are no longer required by law. However, the advice from government and public health bodies is to continue to wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces where you may come into contact with people you do not normally meet. Also, face coverings continue to be required in health and care settings such as hospitals, GP surgeries and care homes.
Given this advice, MKCCG will continue to ask members to follow our COVID-safe procedures – do not attend if you have symptoms or you have had contact with someone who has tested positive, or you have had a positive Lateral Flow Test yourself recently; unless you are exempt, wear a face covering while entering and moving around Hinton Hall, although you can remove it for exercise; maintain a safe distance from others while at Hinton Hall.
Government and public health guidance will be reviewed regularly and we will consider easing these measures as soon as it is said to be safe.
MKCCG Team
A Message from Hayley, our Manager (24 Jan 2022)
A Happy New year to All!
I can’t believe another year has passed and here we are with 2022 already underway. I hope that you and your loved ones remained well over Christmas. I would like to take the opportunity to thank you all for your continued support of our charity in 2021.