Dear Hamsters.
Happy Easter to you
all and I hope this newsletter finds you all in good health.
It has come to my
attention that in the last newsletter I failed to mention Committee member’s
Natalie Baxter (team manager), Bob Cherry (webmaster) and Pam Baldock as
co-opted committee members and to advertise the Harefield Hamsters website
www.harefieldhamsters.co.uk
Therefore I would like
to apologise for those mistakes.
I would like to inform you all that plans are now well on the way for the
25th anniversary dinner, we are hoping to have the fancy dress theme
SILVER (to celebrate 25 years) and the gala dinner night as black tie so get
out those sewing machines and lets make the room dazzle and sparkle this year.
Well despite
some early mistakes I'm finding the position of being your
new secretary / editor quite enjoyable. I must take my hat off to Jill who
made it all seem so simple in the past; I don't think my computer has ever
been used so much! Most people have been very kind and have been helping me
along with stuff I'm unfamiliar with which encourages me to continue.
I have got one major concern though. So bothered about dates and times and
letters and bookings etc, that I've noticed two things happening. Firstly my
housework is starting to suffer, (anyone who knows me knows I'm extremely
house-proud) and secondly I think my brain is starting to melt with the
pressure. I say this as recently while crossing the great divide that is the
Dartford tunnel, (essential seeing as Kent is cut off from the rest of the
world) I managed to pull up to an unmanned booth, normally this wouldn't be a
problem as you just throw your money in the pot...but after giving charlee all
my change for lunch at college, I had no cash only debit cards. What I did was
create a large queue behind me and a rather annoyed crossing attendant who had
to get out in the cold and let me through. OOOOPS!
I hope you enjoyed reading my first newsletter, I certainly enjoyed editing it. Please feel free to comment on future ones as this new role is very educational in all areas.
Editor - Lisa Innes Heart Lung Transplant 26.10.93
Anyone wishing to cut down the cost of postage and receive your
newsletters by email by please forward your email to your editor Lisa Innes lisajane5@msn.com
DIARY
DATES 2007
June 23rd
Day at the Races -
Closing date April 20th
Contact Social Secretary
July 26-29
British Transplant
Games -
Contact Team Manager
August 25-3 September
World Transplant Games
Contact Lynn Holt lholt@home.3b.co.uk
September 9th
Harefield Jog &
Fete
Contact Desiree
Zimmerman
01895 828 820
October 19-20
25th Annual
Dinner -
Contact Secretary
November
10th
Volleyball tournament -
Contact Team Manager
DIARY DATES 2008
March 26 - 31
6th Winter World Transplant Games - Rovaniemi
Contact Lynn Holt lholt@home.3b.co.uk
Date to be announced
12th
European Heart Transplant Games -
Contact David Walker
THANK YOU
JAN CHERRY – Heart
Transplant 4.11.1992
My name
is Jan cherry I am a heart transplant for 14 years. I was transplanted at St
Georges Hospital but have now become a Harefield patient. I would like to say
thank you for nominating me onto the committee and I hope I will be able to
help fulfill the role and help the Hamsters move forward.
DEAR MEMBERS
It is my sad duty to inform all those who didn't already know that
Geoff Twilley died recently. It is not usual that we convey such news in the
Hamsters newsletter but we were asked specifically by the Twilley family to
pass on the sincere thanks to all members and friends who sent messages of
condolence, cards and flowers, it was greatly appreciated in memory of a great
man.
Many thanks.
LETTERS
RED WINE DRINKER
A Happy
new year everyone. I have just emerged from my winter’s hibernation, a mite
early due to a warmish January. The sprouting leaves of my daffodils are six
inches high and the grass of the lawn has become active. My stock of ‘red wine’
was also getting low, well; hibernation is a thirsty business in winter.
May I
welcome our new secretary Lisa Innes and congratulate her for our recent
‘newsletter’, full of interesting letters, articles and information from
Dr.N.R. Banner on ‘chicken pox’. I very much enjoyed reading about ‘ceiliah’ –
Gaelic for gathering – held at sunset between the mysterious monoliths of
‘Harefield’ by the elders of tribes. Fascinating. The author of this article
must have a very strong heart, mingling and translating their language
during his stay at their sacred environs. Ordinary mortals would never have
been qualified enough to achieve such success. His knowledge of the rituals is
impressive, especially the ‘shaving’ ceremony of nether regions. Ouch! Be
careful.
Steve
Syer’s ‘A Ground Breaking New Interactive Installation’ last year, was most
interesting and obviously a great advance in technology for the entertainment
and benefit of Harefield patients, which is and will be, much appreciated.
However, I particularly liked the last paragraph, boy, what a ‘gem’ of modern
jargon. I felt confused…. - design consultancy formed specifically to explore
interactive concepts that extend beyond the conventional keyboard, mouse and
screen technologies. – Then, - All of us
strive to demonstrate how the core principles of ‘interaction’ can be applied
to enhance more established creative disciplines - with a particular focus on
the development of interactive applications for interior environments and
physical spaces. – I read this part of the epistle three times; thought I had drunk
too much red wine and nearly vowed to give that practice up. I wondered what
the old Bard, Shakespeare would have thought about it. Keep English simple, so
I concluded in a few words, ‘Entertainment for patients waiting for an
operation’. Oh, one other thing, Steve, don’t forget to feed the ‘mouse’ which
was mentioned!
“Do you have any input you wish to see added to the
Harefield Hamsters website”?
If so please send it to your webmaster Bob Cherry
Address:
THERE’S ALWAYS
ONE! - John Hindley Transplanted 23.8.1994
About
thirteen years ago I was on holiday with my sister in
Whilst at
my sisters I woke up one morning feeling definitely off-colour, took my
temperature as usual and found it at 38C. Took it again half an hour later and
was then 39C. With possibilities of a rejection episode on my mind I mentioned
this to my sister. In the meantime felt a continuing deterioration in my health
so she phoned
We
arrived at a very busy casualty department and told them at reception about the
transplant and the possibility of the onset of a rejection episode. They found
a seat and almost immediately the registrar came to the reception area and
called out my name, jumping the queue by about 60 people, (bringing forth
discontented mumblings from the crowd).
The
registrar asked me what my temperature was and I said it had been 40C half an
hour ago and rising. He then asked if I had brought a packed overnight
bag. “Yes” I said. He then asked me if I
had brought my medication with me. “Yes”, I said. Then as an afterthought he
said “have you got the diary here?” “Yes” I said. He asked “What colour is it?”
I thought ‘that’s a strange question’ but anyway I answered “bright green”. I
heard murmuring and shuffling in the queue that had already formed behind us.
He said “green??” I said “yes, that’s right”. “How long have you had it” he
said. “For nearly six months now” I
said, “I first got it just after the transplant, in fact I have it in my holdal
here, would you like to see it?” said I, lifting it up onto the desk and
starting to open it. “NO, NO, NO, I’d rather not” he said, backing off, “I
believe you”. There was more commotion behind us and as I turned around to
speak to my sister I noticed that the queue had re-formed about ten foot away.
I said to my sister “do they think I’ve got a bomb or something?” She was
laughing her head off Mutley like, so I said “what’s so funny anyway, what’s
the matter with you all?” She then told me that the registrar didn’t ask if I
had the diary here, he said “have you got the diarrhea”!!
Now read
the last paragraph again.
GREETINGS FROM
Just received
your first Newsletter Lisa and wanted to say that you have done a great job.
We didn't make this year's annual bash as we were in the
Anyway, we hope to make it to
”Would you
take part in this year’s British Transplant Games in
Tel 01375 480343 Mob 07932 791756 or Email
team.harefield@tiscali.co.uk
MY CRUFT’S EXPERIENCE - KAREN TAYLOR
I thought you might like to hear about my
experience at Cruft’s. Let me introduce myself, my name is Toby and I am a 2
year old West Highland Terrier. My servants Oops I mean owners are Paul and
Karen Taylor. I believe my dad had some important heart operation nearly 20
years ago this year, but that’s all a bit before my time.
My mum has been taking me training for the last 18
months I have almost got her under control. It has been an interesting time, we
have had to stay behind after class to discuss our behavior, we have had to
face the wall for excessive barking and once the trainer wasn’t paying me
enough attention so I did a wee in her shoe.
At Christmas we had reached the dizzy heights of
passing our bronze and Silver Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog scheme. This means
we socialize with other dogs, have good road side manners and return to our
owners on command. Our trainer asked us if we would trial for Cruft’s’ Mum
laughed at this point and asked if we were good enough. (For those not aware we
Westie’s have a habit of doing our thing when it takes our fancy).
Mum sent off the paperwork for us to trial. In
January we received a letter to say we could trial at the Wirral. On the Sunday
we were up early and on our way, I must say I had butterflies in my stomach; Mum
however was quite cool, she didn’t expect us to make it. Well I have to say I
wasn’t up to my best .I got a bit bored with the off lead command ,especially
when the lady with the biscuit wouldn’t give it to me ,even when I sat tidy, so
I wandered off to my dad in the audience. Mum was hugely surprised when we were
picked, the lady said I had audience appeal (little did she know). We had to go
to the Wirral for the next 4 weeks to train with the rest of the team.
Eventually the big day came and our performance
days were Thurs and Sat for the Silver A display team. We were up at 5am
brushed and groomed and on the road for 6am, we had to be there for 7.We parked
at the NEC and myself and other likeminded dogs made our way to the stage.
We set up our benching, Mum had a few good luck
cards given her, we didn’t need luck we were stars.
Our training slot and first performance went well
.Mum remembered all the moves and managed to keep in time with the music. Just
before our next performance, Mum and I were asked to take part in temptation
alley. We were in a relay race, Mum was at the end of a long black mat with
toys and bowls of biscuits either side, I had to go to mum when she called me.
Unfortunately who could run past all those lovely biscuits in the bowls, Mum would
have to wait .Guess what, we didn’t win.
By now I was feeling tired and stuffed with
biscuits, but we still had 2 more performances to go. We went through the
program really well, until we got to the recalls .Mum lined up with all the
other owners, put me in a sit and asked me to wait, that’s my cue that she was
going to leave me and then call me back to her .As I said my tummy was full and
I was tired .I watched the other dogs return to their owners, but I was happy
where I was in the middle of the ring looking around at the audience.
Fortunately Mum loves me and came back to me, she touched my nose and I
followed her back. I however found this trick fun and the audience seemed to
like it to, so I did it a couple times more, much to mum’s dismay. In the end
the commentator told the audience to keep an eye out for my party tricks.
All I can say is that my experience was very tiring
and being a star can be wearing when you are constantly being patted, stroked
and fussed, but I must say I think Mum held up very well and we both enjoyed
ourselves. We are now practicing new tricks and looking for what we can take
part in next year. Who knows we might try obedience next time.
“Do you have an article you wish to include in future newsletters”?
If so please send it to your editor Lisa Innes.
Address:
OUCH! JILL EDWARDS – Heart Transplant 21.11.1990
A prisoner in this vicious thing, "Take a deep breath," she said to me,
my poor defenseless tit!
who does she think she's kidding?!?
My chest is mashed in her machine,
and woozy I am getting.
"There, that's good," I heard her say,
(The room was slowly swaying.)
"Now, let's have a go at the other one."
Have mercy, I was praying.
It squeezed me from both up and down;
it squeezed me from both sides.
I'll bet SHE'S never had this done,
To HER tender little hide.
Next time that they make me do this,
I will request a blindfold.
I have no wish to see again,
my knockers getting steam rolled.
If I had no problem when I came in,
I surely have one now.
If there had been a cyst in there,
it would have gone "ker-pow!"
This machine was created by a man,
of this, I have no doubt.
I'd like to stick his balls in there,
and, see how THEY come out!
For years and years they told me,
be careful of your breasts.
Don't ever squeeze or bruise them,
and give them monthly tests.
So I heeded all their warnings,
and protected them by law.
Guarded them very carefully,
and I always wore my bra.
After 30 years of astute care,
my gyno, Dr Pruitt,
said I should get a Mammogram
"OK," I said, "Let’s do it."
"Stand up here real close" she said,
(she got my boob in line),
"And tell me when it hurts," she said,
"ah yes! Right there, that's fine."
She stepped upon a pedal;
I could not believe my eyes!
A plastic plate came slamming down,
my hooters in a vise!
My skin was stretched and mangled,
from underneath my chin.
My poor boob was being squashed,
To Swedish Pancake thin.
Excruciating pain I felt,
within its viselike grip.
INAUGURATION
OF THE NEW 64-SLICE CT SCANNER – Desiree Zimmerman
The inauguration of the new 64-slice CT
scanner at Harefield on Friday 23rd February marked the end of the £700,000
fundraising campaign.
150 guests watched Lord Newton and local MP
Nick Hurd unveil the plaque, joined by Appeal President Joan Morecambe and
Harefield patient David Render, whose generosity helped us to reach our goal
ahead of schedule.
Dr Tarun Mittal and his team organised visits
to the highly advanced scanner, which is able to capture a patient's heart at a
rate of 200 images per second.
Over the past 18 months, supporters have been
climbing mountains, running marathons, catching fish and carrying out other
creative activities to raise funds for the scanner. Many donors came from far
and wide to join the celebration on Friday.
The success of the appeal shows the high
esteem that patients, relatives, friends and the local community have for
Harefield. Whilst the arrival of the scanner completes one fundraising objective,
funds are still needed for important research work as well as other specialist
medical equipment.
NEWS
The milestone includes more than
one million new signatures collected over the last 12 months, from people who
want to help save someone’s life by giving permission for their organs to be
donated after their death for transplant.
Last year nearly 2,800 lives were
saved or dramatically improved thanks to the generosity and courage of donors
and their families; lives like that of teenager Ellena Pierce-Oliver, who can
look forward to sitting her GCSEs in the summer after receiving a new kidney in
September 2006.
On the day of her 14th birthday
Ellena was diagnosed with renal failure and told she would need a transplant.
For 15 months she had to cope with grueling ten hour sessions of dialysis, six
nights a week, as well as not knowing what her future held.
“I felt really ill, but now I can
do all the things my friends do thanks to my transplant,” said Ellena, 15, from
Halesowen in the
“Ellena was so tired and weak
when she was diagnosed with renal failure,” said mum A’isha Iqbal, who joined
the ODR when it was launched in 1994. “The dialysis treatment helped, but
robbed her of a normal teenage life. It’s only because someone was kind enough
to want to help someone else live when they died that I have my daughter back.”
In the last 12 months a total of
1.04 million new names have been added to the register, pushing the percentage
of the
Joining via the DVLA remains the
most popular way for people to pledge the gift of life. More than six million
people have signed up by filling in the tick-box section when applying for
their driving license, or when receiving their tax disc reminders.
There is still a desperate
shortage of organs though, with more than 8,000 people in the
Maxine Walter, Acting Director of
Communications said: “We would like to thank all those who, by putting their
names on the register, are offering others the most precious gift of all - the
gift of life.
“The fact 14 million people have
joined the register is a significant landmark, but sadly people are still dying
every day while waiting for a suitable organ to be found because not enough are
being donated.
“The most important step towards
reducing this needless loss of life is for all of us to discuss our views
towards organ donation with the people close to us. By doing so and then
joining the register people can make a central and more lasting record of their
donation wishes.” You can find out more about the NHS Organ Donor Register and join by
contacting the Organ Donor Line on 0845 60 60 400 or visiting www.uktransplant.org.uk. http://www.siteprint.co.uk/client/tuk.aspx
ROBERT J BELL – Chief
Executive of the Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust
You may be aware that the Healthcare
Commission published its final report on NHS hospital services for children
last week. Our own Trust’s rating of ‘excellent’, achieved by only four per cent of trusts in the country and
by just two others in
Following this
renewed interest I was very pleased to receive a personal congratulation from
the chief executive of NHS London, Ruth Carnall, yesterday. NHS London had
already issued a statement to the media explaining that they will be looking to
the three trusts who achieved an ‘excellent’ rating, ‘to provide examples of good practice to those that that require further
improvement’. But Ruth Carnall was so impressed with our performance that she felt a
personal message of thanks was
appropriate, and I wanted to share this with all of you.
I am sure the many of
thousands of families whose lives are transformed by a visit to our paediatric
teams would echo such favourable findings and comments. The standard of care
which is routinely available within the Trust is something of which we should
be justifiably proud. Congratulations and thanks to all.
ADVERTISMENTS
HOLIDAY HOME IN DELIGHTFUL
For a quiet and relaxing holiday in lovely surroundings why not
visit
The Smith family, are Hamster members and over the years have
given us a lot of financial support by way of their Annual Charity Ball. For
further details contact:
Mr. and Mrs. Smith 01308 868313 or www.conway-bungalow.co.uk
TRANSPLANT SPORT
As you are aware there are a couple of ways of
helping Transplant Sport UK raise funds, either by purchasing photographs
or creating a personalised calendar using photos taken at this years games held
in Bath.. Every calendar sold creates funds that go directly to the TSUK and
will be used to help fund future events that we hope you will be attending.
You can create a calendar by visiting www.transplantsport.org.uk. It will
also serve as a good reminder of last years games held in
Keep
this newsletter with you and when you’re bored in clinic show the person next
to you just what Harefield Hamsters is all about. Remember we need more
members.
New
Exhibition at Harefield Hospital 2nd February
— 29th March
The Heart is Life –
Steve Boorn
‘The Heart is
Life’… Never have
four words meant so much! The Heart is Life will be on display in the ANZAC Centre at
The International Gold
Award-winning philatelic exhibition by Steve Boom (also awarded the Prix
DHonneur and the Link House Thematic Trophy from Torquay 2006) will be on display
at
Steve Booms International Thematic entry The Heart is Life was awarded a Large Silver medal at BRA ‘99 at
10 YEAR PIN
MICHAEL
DYER – Heart Transplant 3.1.1997
Thank you very much for sending me the 10 year anniversary
pin. I have had ten years of life and I have been able to watch my
grandchildren grow up. I am so grateful to the family that were able to donate
the heart, and to the doctors and all the staff at
WILLY
CARSLAKE – HeartTransplant 12.96
Such a unexpected pleasure to get your letter and 10 year
pin. They have been a wonderful 10 years I never expected to see. I can clearly
remember the ‘achievers’ list on the wall next to Transplant ECG in the old
clinic. Today we see a longer list and the incredible 20+ appearing. All this
due in large part to the skill and dedication of the Harefield staff led and
inspired by The Professor. He was my surgeon, had immense problems with my
transplant and solved them all. Gratitude is too small a word to express my
feelings to him, to all the Harefield people and to my long suffering wife.
What else is there to do but say “thank you”.
Dare I now look forward to my 20 year pin – I’ll be eighty
four by then so it will be two challenges but a very inspiring goal.
“Can you think of anywhere you would like to visit or something you would
like to see”?
If so send your ideas to your social secretary James Baxter.
Address:
or Email: jbaxter635@tiscali.co.uk
20 YEAR PIN
JOYCE OLIVER – HeartTransplant 29.01.1987
Thank you for my 20 year pin. As we
celebrate I’m grateful to and mindful of my donor and her family – for them an
altogether different day of remembrance. I’m grateful to so many people
inciuding the doctorrs snd all the staff at Harefield who continue to take
great care of us; to family and friends for their support; and, above all, my
“better half” – my husband Ken. I would not have come this far without his
encouragement and care in the early stages of recovery and continuing to this
day. I am able to lead a normal life. I know that all transplants are not so
fortunate and only wish that they could be. Thanks to the Hamsters Team for
producing the newsletter – always a joy to receive – and thank you again for my
pin which I shall enjoy wearing and explaning to enquirers what it is all
about. God Bless.
ERIC CLEIGHTONHILLS – Transplant Heart 11.1986 Transplant Kidney 11.2000
I would like to say a big thank you for my card and 20 year pin and best
wishes to all. Who would of thought 20 years and still going strong. I would
also like to thank the Transplant Team at Harefield for their support over the
past 5 years since the closure of the St Georges Transplant Unit.
USEFUL
INFORMATION
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Please note that some people are having great
difficulty in finding holiday insurance at a realistic price. You may wish to
try this one the name and address of the insurance is:
Family care insurance services ltd
Premier house
Cricklade
SN6 6AE
Tel: 08705 561224
Website: www.familycare.uk.com
Lisa Innes:
I have booked an annual family,
multi traveller, worldwide, winter sports including baggage and money policy
and I paid £140.
REQUEST
ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS – Carl Whittiker
Attention to all members who attended The
annual dinner at Eastbourne in 2005 who have photographs taken with Professor
Yacoub or Ray Puddifoot. Please send them into the club so we can present them
as a gift to Professor Yacoub and Ray Puddifoot at
TEAM
MANAGER’S REPORT
Hi All! I hope you are fit and well and
looking forward to this year’s events! There’s lots’ going on as you will see…
Sunday 6th May
2007 – Children’s Transplant Sports hall – Institute of English Sport,
This event is open to transplant children aged
3-17years, their brothers and sisters and also children of adult transplant
recipients. Although adult transplantees are unable to compete, they would be
most welcomed as a volunteer at this event.
For further information about this event and
booking forms, please contact Lisa Lloyd on drake_Lloyd@btinternet.com
tel: 01255 821 353 or give TSUK a call on 01962 865 030. Forms are also
available on the TSUK website, www.transplantsport.org.uk
Closing date for the forms to be back with Lisa
(including Medical forms) is Friday 13th April 2007.
Saturday 19th
May 2007 – 5 Nations Golf Tournament – Portmarnock Golf Club,
This event is open to all golfing transplant
recipients and is being organised by the Irish Kidney Association. For further
information about this event and booking forms, please contact Helen Haynes on helenhaynes@kidneyresearchuk.org
tel: 01342 300811 or mobile: 07919 115929. Closing date for the forms to be
back with Helen (including medical forms) is Monday 16th April 2007.
Thursday 26th
July – Sunday 29th July 2007 – British Transplant Games,
Update – I’m waiting for the finalised information
pack to come through from the TSUK but as soon as this is ready I will be able
to distribute it to those who are interested. (Although I am sure the pack will
be ready by the time you receive this newsletter). The sports to be included
this year are as follows:
- Badminton
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Darts
- Fishing
- Golf
- Lawn
Bowls
- Snooker
- Swimming
- Table
Tennis
- Tennis
- Track
& field events (including the team 4 x100 meter relay, run and walk)
- Volleyball
As it’s the 25th Anniversary of the
Hamsters this year, I’d like to see as big a team as possible taking part (and
wouldn’t it be great if we won back the Tesco Cup – Best Heart Team - currently
‘on loan’ to Papworth hospital). All sporting abilities are welcomed, (and we
do mean all – from complete beginner to budding Olympian!)
We have already received a generous donation from
Nick Hunt, (Director of Service Development at Harefield Hospital) to help the
team go to the games this year, so already there will be a fantastic subsidy
awarded to each transplant competitor of approx £40 per night. This is a great start;
especially as the games are in
If you would like to receive the final pack once it
is available, please contact me on team.harefield@tiscali.co.uk
or tel: 07932 791 756 or 01375 480 343. I will need your name, address, e-mail
and telephone number.
Those of you who have already contacted me will
automatically receive the pack once it’s available. To keep costs down I will
only be sending the pack out to those who request it.
I will also ensure the forms are available on the
Hamsters website www.harefieldhamsters.co.uk
so please check here if you have internet access.
Please remember, you need to be 6 months or more
post transplant to be able to take part. If you are not, but would still like to
attend, you are more than welcome to come along as a supporter and see what the
games are all about. Please note the closing dates for all forms and payments
(excluding medical forms) to be returned to me is Monday 14th May.
Closing date for medical forms to be returned to me is Monday 18th
June.
Special Fund for the British Transplant Games 2007
This year there will be a special fund available
which has been generously donated by Christine Evans, (TSUK Chairman). The
purpose of the fund is to provide assistance to support transplantees who are
unable to finance their own participation at the Games. Applications are
therefore invited from transplantees who feel that they would be eligible to
receive a subsidy from the Special Fund. The subsidy will cover the cost of
attending the British Games including accommodation and social event, but
excludes the entry fee (which is £10). If you apply this year and are
unsuccessful this will not prevent you from applying again in future. If you
are successful in receiving a special subsidy, but are unable to attend the
British Games the full amount of the subsidy will need to be repaid. The TSUK’s
decision is final. There is no appeal. Each application will be acknowledged
and treated in strictest confidence. The applicant’s own Team Manager will be
the only other person notified that an award has been granted.
The form you require is available from the TSUK’s
website which is: www.transplantsport.org.uk
tel: 01962 865030. The form needs to be returned to the following address with
a short letter of explanation regarding your particular circumstances: Christine
Evans, TSUK–Special Fund, Highcroft,
Harefield Fun Run –
Sunday 9th September 2007
The Harefield
Fun Run (which is held at
Saturday 10th
November 2007 – Volleyball –
Date for your diary – further information to be
announced at a later date
That’s it from me for the moment – so keep well and
hopefully I’ll see some new faces (and old) at the British Transplant Games in
Ogi Ogi Ogi!
HAMSTERS GO RACING
HAREFIELD HAMSTERS TRANSPLANT CLUB
INVITE YOU AT TO A DAY AT
ROYAL ASCOT
SAT JUNE 23RD
2007
CLUB MEMBERS £49
NON CLUB MEMBERS £55
PRICE INCLUDES RETURN COACH
TO
AND ENTRANCE INTO
THE ‘SILVER’ ENCLOSURE AT
FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE
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