News Archive 2023

News Archive 2023

Cyclathon Update - Message from Tina, Service Lead (posted 21 December)

From all your hard work and support during our fund raising event, we managed to raise £5,571.21! This is more than enough to buy the treadmill we wanted. Thank you so much. What an amazing result!


Thank you for this and all the support you have given this year, I am staggered by the generosity and kindness this group shares. You really are one group in a million.


Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year,


Tina xx

Dickie Ticker Results - November (posted 21 December 2023)

Congratulations to our winners:


1st 40 Wendy Ashcroft Tues LTC
2nd 53 Peter Garvin Tues LTC

3rd 116 Richard Stratford Weds AM

4th 77 Roger Cook Tues PM


Christmas Raffle Results (posted 8 December 2023)

Here are the Christmas Raffle results:

1st   7579
2nd  7875
3rd   8470
4th   8073
5th   7210

6th   7195
7th   7765
8th   7342
9th   8662
10th  8919

Christmas & New Year Closure (posted 5 December 2023)

The last session for 2023 will be Thursday evening,
21st December 2023. We will return on Monday morning, 8th January 2024.


A very Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year to one and all.

Coffee & Christmas Carols (posted 5 December 2023)

There will be Coffee and Carols on Friday 15th Dec 2pm – 4pm. Entry £2 pp.

 

We would like people to donate cakes for the event please.

Tina (Service Lead)'s Christmas Message (posted 2 December 2023)

Christmas Cardiographic (posted 30 November 2023)

Click to download the Christmas edition of Cardiographic.

Membership Fees for 2024 (posted 29 Nov 2023)

At the AGM on Friday 20th October 2023 the final instalment in the increase in membership fees for those who were members before the 31st December 2022 was approved.


Please see the Weekly Announcements for more informaton.

Chosen Charity (posted 22 Nov 2023)

At the AGM we agreed to restart our practice of choosing a charity to support with a couple of collection tins at Hinton Hall.

If you would like to nominate a charity please put your suggestion in the Suggestion Box.

A reminder that it should be a charity with some connection to our members’ health experiences, with a preference for local rather than national charities.

Management Committee Minutes 6 November 2023 (posted 20 Nov 2023)

Our Management Committee met again on 6 November.


MKCCG members can find the Minutes of this meeting in the
Admin Document Archive. 

‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ Scheme (posted 16th November 2023)

Do you know a senior who will be living alone at Christmas? Have you heard of the ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ scheme organised by Home Instead?


This scheme gives you the opportunity to nominate someone in your community to receive a wrapped gift and personalised card at Christmas time.


If you know anyone who may benefit from this, please talk to a member of staff or see poster in foyer.



You can also donate a gift via Amazon wish list or drop it at their drop off point.

Annual General Meeting 2023 - Minutes (posted 7th November 2023)

This year’s Annual General Meeting was held at Hinton Hall on Friday 20th October.


The Minutes of the meeting can now be viewed in the

Admin Document Archive.

*** AGM - Friday, 20th October 2023 ***

This year’s Annual General Meeting takes place at Hinton Hall, at 2pm on Friday 20th October.


More information in the Weekly Announcements.


The Agenda and other documents can be viewed in the Admin Document Archive.

The John O'Groats to Lands End Challenge - 14th October (posted 19 October)

UPDATE: WOW! What an amazing day!


A big thank you to everyone who took part in or supported our John o'Groats to Lands End Cycle challenge.


Read more and see our Photo Gallery [HERE]

MKCCG Social Event - September

Afternoon Tea: Saturday 23rd September 2023 1:30pm
Ridgmont Station, Heritage Centre Tea Rooms, Station Road, Ridgmont,MK43 0XP

Further information

Adults £20 Children £11 – payable by cash or card

The afternoon tea consists of a selection of sandwiches, mini quiche, scone with jam and clotted cream, mini sweet treats and homemade lemon posset. All served with tea or coffee.

For children there are a selection of sandwiches, carrot sticks with cream cheese, scone and jam, mini cake, popcorn and juice.

Also included is a visit to the on-site Ridgmont Station Heritage centre and gift shop.
There is something for all the family to enjoy.


Management Committee Minutes 18 September 2023 (posted 5 Oct 2023)

Our Management Committee met again on 18 September.


This will be the last Committee meeting before the AGM to be held on Friday 20th October at Hinton Hall, starting at 2.00 p.m.


MKCCG members can find the Minutes of this meeting in the
Admin Document Archive. 

The John O'Groats to Lands End Challenge - 14th October (posted 31 August)

Please help us to raise money for a specialist treadmill for our gym.


Many of our members would benefit from a rehabilitation treadmill which offers slower speeds, larger walking surface and a low step up height. This treadmill will be useful for those with arthritis or injury, those walking at slower speeds and/or are nervous on a treadmill. The rehabilitation treadmill we are hoping to buy costs £4000 and is approved by the NHS.


Read more ...

Summer Raffle Results (posted 29 August 2023)

Here are the Summer Raffle results. The first numbers refer to the labelled prizes from 1 to 5, followed by the number of each winning ticket. If you’ve won, you can collect your prize from Hinton Hall. Thanks to all involved in organising the raffle, to those who donated the prizes and to those of you who bought tickets!

1   06886     
2   05449     
3   05209     
4   06840     
5   05007     

MKCCG Social Event - September - Afternoon Tea

Our next social event is Afternoon Tea on Saturday 23rd September 2023 1:30pm at Ridgmont Station, Heritage Centre Tea Rooms.


Further information on the Calendar page.

Next MKCCG Social Event -August

Beetle Drive: Friday 25th August 2-4.30 pm

Come along to Hinton Hall for a fun afternoon’s Beetle Drive on Friday 25th August 2-4.30 pm.

Bring your own snacks. Tea and coffee will be available.

£2 per person for one card. 50p for each extra card. Pay on day.

Management Committee Minutes 24 July 2023 (posted 22 August 2023)

Our Management Committee met again on 24 July.


MKCCG members can find the Minutes of this meeting in the Admin Document Archive. 

Working to Become Dementia Friendly (posted 6 June 2023)

We have added a logo at the top of the page to the ‘Working to become Dementia Friendly’ initiative to which MKCCG is committed.


If you, or someone you know, has a cardiac and/or pulmonary condition and also has dementia we will do our best to welcome them as members of our group, subject to the usual assessment to confirm their suitability.


Please click on the logo for more information.

Weekly Announcements - New Web Page (posted 5 June 2023)

We now have a new web page for Weekly Announcements made at the group sessions.


We hope that members who are currently unable to attend group will find this useful.


The page has the same password as the Members Area.

Management Committee Minutes 5 June 2023 (posted 23 June 2023)

Our Management Committee met again on 5 June.


MKCCG members can find the Minutes of this meeting in the
Admin Document Archive. 

Gill Robinson M.B.E. Receives Cheque from Rotary MK (posted 29 May 2023)

Gill (our Honorary President) pictured at the Rotary Milton Keynes Swimathon presentation on Friday 26th May, being presented with a cheque for £4,500 as our share of the money raised by the event this year.


Congratulations to our three teams of swimmers and to everyone who sponsored them to the tune of £2,949.50.


Many thanks also to Andy Chapman who once again co-ordinated our teams and to Jos Lygo-Baker who helped him.

LATE NOTICE - Social Event This Friday 19 May 2023 (posted 17 May 2023)

Milton Keynes Rock Choir & A Breath of Fresh Air

If anyone would like to join us for this uplifting musical social event this Friday, tickets can be bought on the door for £10 per adult and £4 per child (cash only please). 


Raffle tickets will also be available on the door with some fabulous food and beauty hampers, restaurant vouchers and more.
 
There is a licensed bar so please do not bring any alcohol with you but feel free to bring some snacks as all will be seated at tables. (The bar does take bank cards).


Download the flyer for full details.
 
Hope to see you there.
Stan, Caroline and The Choirs

Management Committee Minutes 17 April 2023 (posted 27 April 2023)

Our Management Committee met again on 17 April.


MKCCG members can find the Minutes of this meeting in the
Admin Document Archive. 

Easter Raffle Results

Here are the Easter Raffle results. The first numbers refer to the labelled prizes from 1st to 21st. If you’ve won, you can collect your prize from Hinton Hall. Thanks to all involved in organising the raffle and to those who donated the bumper collection of prizes! The Raffle raised £529.30.

1/ 00416

2/ 01758

3/ 00892

4/ 01465

5/ 00079

6/ 01591

7/ 01604

8/ 01779

9/ 00800

10/ 01024

11/ 01070

12/ 00797

13/ 01835

14/ 00406

15/ 01056

16/ 01242

17/ 00513

18/ 01098

19/ 01831

20/ 01570

21/ 00203

Next MKCCG Social Event (posted 10 March 2023)

Our next Social Event will be a Coffee Morning on Saturday 25th March at Hinton Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.


£2 entry per person. Raffle & Games. Proceeds to MKCCG.

Rotary MK Swimathon 2023: UPDATE (posted 10 March 2023)

Our MKCCG swimmers swam a total of 315 lengths in their 55 minutes and raised over £2,000 in sponsorship for the Rotary Club event.


Congratulations to all!

Management Committee Minutes 27 February 2023 (posted 7 March 2023)

Our Management Committee met again on 27 February.


MKCCG members can find the Minutes of this meeting in the
Admin Document Archive. 

Rotary MK Swimathon 2023 (posted 21 February 2023)

Last Saturday 18th February MKCCG had three teams swimming in the 29th Rotary Club Swimathon at Wolverton Pool. This year we are one of the charities who will receive a share of the money raised. Many thanks to Rotary Milton Keynes for organising this amazing event, and to our members, families and friends who took part and who sponsored our swimmers. There's still time to make a donation at https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mkswimathon2023

Sing-A-Long at Hinton Hall on 17 February (posted 9 February 2023)

Our singing for breathing group 'A Breath of Fresh Air' invite you to join them for a Sing-a-Long at Hinton Hall on Friday 17 February from 2-4 p.m. Entry is £2 per person and all profits go to MKCCG. Please bring your own refreshments. There will be a raffle!

Christmas Raffle - Unclaimed Prizes (12 Jan 2023)

The following prizes from our Christmas Raffle still need to be claimed at Hinton Hall:

86641: Soup maker

87550: Captain Ridley’s Shooting Party (Wetherspoons) voucher

86974: Tool kit

Membership Fees 2023 (12 Jan 2023)

At our 2022 AGM we agreed an increase in membership fees
for 2023 and 2024.


Our members can find details of the new rates in the
Members Area of our website

Management Committee Minutes (9 January 2023)

Our Management Committee met again on 9 January.


MKCCG members can find the Minutes of this meeting in the
Admin Document Archive. 

Changes to Exercise Sessions - (Current, January 2023)


The government has removed all domestic COVID-19 restrictions in England. After a period of continuing caution, from 23rd May 2022 MKCCG will be returning to holding single exercise sessions similar to our pre-pandemic arrangements. However, we will continue to take some of the precautions we introduced to protect the safety of our members, staff and volunteers:

  • If you feel unwell or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 please let us know and stay at home until any symptoms stop.
  • On arrival at Hinton Hall, please wear a mask until you reach your chair in the main hall and sanitise your hands with the gel provided. You can continue to change your shoes in the main hall unless the weather is poor in which case you can change in reception.
  • We will continue to operate our air purifiers and have adequate ventilation by keeping a few windows open for fresh air flow.
  • We will remove the floor markings to allow for more members at a time to exercise, but members are encouraged to maintain distance where possible – at least 1 metre please.
  • We will limit the maximum number of members exercising at any session to 40.
  • Members are asked to arrive at 09.40 for morning sessions, 12.40 for afternoon sessions and 18.40 for evening sessions. Sessions will last approximately 2 hours. A full timetable will be posted at Hinton Hall.
  • We will re-introduce the 4-week pattern of aerobics-machines-circuits-machines keeping members together, but as numbers grow we might need to split members into two smaller groups for the main period of exercise, as in the past.
  • At some point after we introduce these changes we will re-start refreshments in the kitchen, although we will need to recruit volunteers to make the tea/coffee, and will need to raise the price to 50p for the first time in decades! When re-introduced, refreshments will take place after relaxation at the end of the session. 


We ask for members’ patience as we start to return to a ‘new normal’ with these changes.

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