News
Stay updated with the latest news, events, and inspiring stories from our community. Here, we celebrate the incredible work being done to support children with heart conditions and their families. Join us as we share achievements, highlight our dedicated volunteers, and spread awareness about the vital mission of the Children’s Heart Association. Together, we can make a difference!
No Saint, No Sinner
Our thanks go to Selina Benson who has kindly donated some of the proceeds from her book. For more information about the book, vist her website at www.selinabenson.co.uk.
Donation – Bishop Rawstorne C.E.
Thank you to everyone at Bishop Rawstorne C.E Language College in Croston, who raised £611 for the Association.
Southport Carnival
Pictures from the Southport Carnival are now online. You can view them here.
Bingo Night
In another event, again organised by the Alder Hey branch, over £250 was raised for the Association. The event was in the form of a bingo night, with various prizes on offer. Again, well done to the Alder Hey branch.
Southport Carnival
On a very rainy day in June, the Alder Hey branch took part in the Southport Carnival. Although the weather wasn't good, the carnival itself went extremely well with nearly £2000 being raised for the Association. In addition, of all the 46 floats that took part, the...
Manchester Balloon Day
The balloon day on the 14th February went very well. It was very busy in Manchester and the balloons were popular and easy to sell. The people blowing up the balloons in the van were kept busy all day and could only just keep up with demand.
Oldham and Tameside branch Christmas Meal
The meal at Phoenix City in Stalybridge on January 24th went very well and everyone enjoyed the evening. The food was of a high standard and the service was excellent. The restaurant celebrated birthdays by playing 'Happy Birthday To You' and presenting a cake with a...
Manchester Christmas Party
A great time was had by all, we even had Santa turn up to wish the children a very happy Christmas (unfortunately some of the adults also wanted to meet Santa!).
Paediatric & Congenital Cardiac Services Review
The Government set up the Review Group to advise on the implementation of the recommendations of the Kennedy Report for paediatric and congenital cardiac services following the tragic failures at Bristol Royal Infirmary. In carrying out its work the Review Group has...
Thank You for Your Memories
A big thank you to Joseph Flitcroft, the father of one of our members. Last year Joseph wrote a small book about his memories growing up in Millbrook and Stalybridge in Greater Manchester, and some of his memories of the war. Joseph has donated proceeds from his book...
Tanya’s Charity Nite
Many thanks to Tanya Herbert for organising an extremely successful Charity Night. Not only has a cheque for a massive £1800 been handed over to the Association but all those involved seem to have had a very enjoyable and interesting evening. Thanks to all the...
National AGM
The Association's National AGM will be held on Saturday 22nd June at Portland Basin Museum, Ashton-under-Lyne. We are arranging for at least one speaker to attend, and a creche will be available. Lunch will be provided and all members are welcome to attend. A great...
Birmingham Review
The Commission for Health Improvement have begun a routine assessment of services at Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Trust and would like to hear from people who wish to talk about their experiences at the trust. The full press release and contact details can be...
Donation – Leigh Ratcliffe & Graham and Brown
Our thanks go to Mr Leigh Ratcliffe, who works for Graham and Brown. Leigh took part in the Three Bridges 10K race and, through sponsorship, raised £102.00 for the Association. The Association is Graham and Brown's adopted charity for the year and so they matched...
Saddleworth Beer Walk
The Annual Saddleworth Beerwalk took place on Saturday 25th May 2002. The Association had a total of 39 walkers taking part, a pleasant increase on the numbers from recent years, so we hope to have raised a good amount of money for the Association. Final figures are...
Lakeside Weekend
The adventure weekend took place at YMCA Lakeside in Cumbria at the end of June this year. A great time was had by the parents and children alike. For more about the weekend, see the article in the events section. About the Lakeside weekend
Donation – Rochdale Police Station
In July we received a phone call from Mr Bill Taylor (who has previously taken part in fundraising activities for the Association) to say that he and a colleague at Rochdale Police Station had a cheque to present to the Tameside and Oldham branch. Bill and Tony Anwas...
Donation – Graham and Brown
Many thanks to Graham and Brown. We kindly received cheque for £203 from the ticket sales and donations by employees at a charity disco. A separate donation for £100 was also received from the company. Special thanks to Glynis Holt and Donna Berry for their help.
English AGM
The Association's English AGM took place on Saturday 16th June at the Portland Basin museum in Ashton Under Lyne. The turnout was much larger than the previous year, and a great time was had by all. A talk was given by Marco Pozzi, a heart surgeon from Alder Hey...
Garden Party at the Doherty Residence
Our thanks to Phil and Ann Doherty for welcoming the world - or a good part of Urmston - to their annual Garden Party. All the neighbours were invited and for a small fee we had cream teas, a bouncy castle, cake stall, tombola and raffles. Final figures are not yet at...