Worcester Heart Support Group

Hi everybody and welcome to new members.
The committee held a meeting and we discussed a few suggestions from other members for other events for the group. They were for the ladies to have “knit and natter” sessions while the men play cards, baking competition, card making while the men do some art activity.

We have had some interesting talks arranged by Pat Cooke with some more in the programme. Thank you Pat.

We would like a member to take over the role of “Flower Girl”. The roles carried out are shown below in the “Welfare Officer/Flower Girl” section.

A big thank you to Roger Banks for organising the monthly walks and to Carol along with others who provide the refreshments at our meetings.

"After very interesting speakers to bring 2024 to an end, Marguerite Collins spoke on Inside Worcester Crown Court in October, in November, Vince Williams re-visited the group to talk on British Waterways Heritage Working Boats Projects. Finally our Christmas Party to end the year. To begin 2025 it was pleasing to have more response for our January meal, which I gather was enjoyed by all those who came - long may it continue. February was an afternoon of games and chatter amongst those who attended. Now we can look forward to the continuing programme for 2025 with speakers on interesting and varied subjects in addition to our AGM in May and Harvest themed meeting in September. Come along and be part of the Group for an enjoyable and friendly few hours. Should you have any suggestions for future events please contact me on 01905 754404 or 07962 228433"

A reminder, until another member takes on the role, please keep me informed of any member of WHSG who is being admitted to hospital or is ill at home as this enables me to send a card or small gift and make a visit or ‘phone them, whichever is appropriate.
I would also like to know of any member celebrating a special birthday or anniversary. Also please let me know of any bereavement of a member or close relative of a member, so that I can send the group’s condolences. You can contact me on 01905 767240

We have donated funds to the Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit to sponsor refreshments at their group meetings with newly treated patients. I have commented before that the committee are always looking for ways to use our funds to support heart patients.
Our finances are on an even keel with funds split between the Skipton Building Society and our Current Account in Lloyds. We have had a much improved amount of interest now we are with Skipton. The Skipton interest will show in the 24/25 accounts.
We still have funds to help other relevant organisations so please continue to wear your “thinking caps” and suggest how we can use the funds to support current and future patients.

It's worth Repeating the message which is Exercise is IMPORTANT for us all. Keeping fit and well through Monthly walks has been a feature of our group activities for many years. This was written in one of our newsletters many years ago when we had nearly as many members organising and leading walks as there are months in the year. Today I am the only one organising and leading the walks with help from Carol. I am finding it increasingly difficult in organising walks and dining places every month and would appreciate anyone's help with organising walks and dining whether or not they have done it before. Since the last newsletter we have had walks around Perdiswell, Worcester Woods Gheluvelt Park, Kepax Bridge and Pitchcroft.