NMC Summer News (pdf version)
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NMC Summer News (pdf version)
NMC Titans N MC Titans is a newly established powerchair football team based at the NeuroMuscular Centre. The team was set up in January following very successful taster sessions run as part of the summer 2015 sports days. The team is being coordinated by James Taubman (Manager) and Bryn Edwards (Chairman and Coach). become self-sufficient with their own equipment and storage space, which as you can imagine doesn’t come cheap! Initial support from the Wheelchair football association helped kick-start the team by providing wheelchairs and other necessary equipment on a fortnightly basis, allowing some initial sessions to go ahead sparking a fantastic amount of interest from a variety of people associated with the NMC. Unfortunately this was only a temporary arrangement which has now come to an end due to funding restrictions. This means the club now needs to The teams aim is to be affiliated with the WFA and the Cheshire FA allowing us to make connections with other local teams and begin to look at competing in the regional or national leagues. This will require the NMC Titans to have their own equipment and storage facility for the team to train on a regular basis and compete. The team is currently seeking second hand sports chairs suitable for use as a new team. The team has had a wonderful response from those involved and others who have heard about it and the Titans are gaining momentum very quickly. It is a very exciting and worthwhile venture for the NMC to develop and we hope it will continue to grow into a top league team in the not too distant future. ss ! ce ho n Su c e: Summer 2016 siu m ! Sy m po Pa rk ! n er ev NM C’ sF irs t Li ve in th e Lo nd o In NEWS M ar at sid NMC Welcome! Hello and welcome to the early Summer edition of the NMC News. As well as reflecting on what fun and games occured during winter. There are plenty of activities and events to look forward to in the coming months. A new event for 2016 is the Cruise and Swing event on the Lady Diana which will combine music and fantastic scenery as we cruise along the River Dee – what a way to spend a May evening. The line-up for Live in the Park at Arley Hall and Gardens includes Marcus Andrews as Elton John, The Rhythm and Blues Brothers and Fleetwood Bac – grab your picnic blankets and dancing shoes for another fabulous summer evening at Arley Hall. NMC’s services and support for people with muscular dystrophy keeps evolving, we held our first ever MD Conference and a larger NMC could be a reality for 2017. NMC could not be the unique and inspirational place it is for beneficiaries if we didn’t have the support of so many different individuals, organisations and communities – thank you for supporting NMC’s work. Lyndsey a Nightrider Liverpool Nightrider is a 100km moonlit bike ride, a challenge NMC has been involved with in London for the past few years. New for this year, Nightrider is coming to Liverpool and NMC is one of the lucky charities with places to offer in this unique cycling event. We are excited to be able to offer our supporters the chance to participate in Nightrider Liverpool, which will take place overnight on Saturday 16th July- Sunday 17th July. The route starts and finishes at Liverpool Waterfront, allowing plenty of photo opportunities, and takes in 50km of Central Liverpool and 50km of the Wirral. 100km is a challenge and unsuitable for beginners; you must be comfortable with cycling the distance and alongside traffic. Break stops are located every 20km with refreshments, including breakfast of a bacon roll and tea/coffee. To secure your place contact [email protected] call 01606 861733. O Sporting Events London Marathon Success n Sunday 24th April, 6 brave men and women took on the world’s most popular marathon in aid of NMC, collectively raising over £11,000! Tim Hanson, Mark Sandbach, Derek Charlton, Robin Lemon, Andy Whitehead and Sarah Meakin all completed the arduous road running challenge in admirable times and we would like to thank all of these wonderful people for choosing NMC to fulfil their ambition of completing this iconic marathon, which takes in all the major sights of London’s City Centre. Derek took on the challenge dressed as a tomato and has Autumn always wanted to do the Wine Tasting London Marathon, saying: “It’s and Dinner been on my bucket list to do at Chester in life. It’s the first and only Racecourse Friday marathon I will ever run. I’m 23rd September under no illusions this is going to be hard work A gastronomic feast awaits but it’s for a good you at Chester Racecourse this cause so a little pain Autumn, with a delicious four course Cheshire-themed menu created and discomfort especially for this event. The Racecourse will be well is the perfect setting for our Autumn worth it. I gourmet dinner evening, located in the decided to heart of the City Centre with stunning views of Chester. Join us at 7.00 for an arrival glass of fizz or beer and the opportunity to play Casino games, courtesy of Fun Casino Hire in Liverpool. Molton Brown will also be on hand with a pop-up pampering service and goody bags. You will be invited to sit down at 8pm, when you will be treated to an informative tutorial on wine tasting, provided by expert Samantha Jackson, the extremely knowledgeable owner of Chester Beer and Wine shop in Hoole, who will bring along a few wines for guests to try. compete in the suit in an attempt to raise more funds in sponsorship and I’m just glad the tights didn’t fall down!!” Sarah Meakin has a personal reason for choosing NMC, and says: “My Dad Keith used to be a self-employed builder, and wasn’t diagnosed with muscular dystrophy until he was 60. He has a rare form of md called Inclusion Body Mytosis, which has drastically changed his life and means he is in a wheelchair. NMC has been a huge support, and even has a ‘Shed Club’ so he is able to create coffee tables, bird tables and planters using donated pallets. He then sells these and the money goes back into supporting the Centre. My Dad is an incredible man, he just copes and keeps going. I’m running for NMC to give something back and to say thank you for everything you do for my Dad”. At 8.15pm, dinner will be served. The evening will be hosted by BBC’s Dave Guest, who will entertain us between courses with stories of his life and career as BBC North West Tonight’s Chief Reporter. At 10pm, there will be an auction with some amazing lots, followed by the opportunity to play more Casino games. Carriages at 11pm. The evening will be black tie. Tim Hanson also explains his reasons for running the London Marathon for NMC: “Living in Winsford, I have been aware of the NMC for a number of years but it was actually visiting and seeing people being treated that was truly inspirational. I have done some running in the past but had said a big ‘no’ to any more marathons they hurt too much - but after my visit I was really keen to do something. It has been a privilege to do the training and to raise the money for such a great cause.” If you’ve always wanted to run the London Marathon and would like to raise money for NMC, please contact the Fundraising office. If a marathon isn’t for you but you’d like to take on a personal challenge, please do get in touch as we’d love to hear from you! Call Claire on 01606 861733 or [email protected] Thorntons Easter Bunny Run at Blakemere Village O ur Easter Bunny Run in March was a huge success, raising £2,400 so far, with plenty of sponsorship money left to come! Participants were invited to walk, jog, run or even hop in aid of NMC with Thorntons’ mascot Harry Hopalot. Flashing bunny ears were available to buy and those taking part were also encouraged to wear fancy dress, with Thorntons Cheshire Oaks store donating a giant Easter egg to the best dressed participant. The route started and finished at Blakemere Village’s Event Field and consisted of 3km or 5km distance options through the Woodland. Along the course were 100 hidden laminated paper eggs, which could be brought back to the finish line and exchanged for chocolate Harry Hopalot bunnies, also generously donated by the Cheshire Oaks branch of Thorntons. Each participant also received a fabulous goody bag. The weather fortunately stayed dry and everyone involved had a fantastic time. Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers, including Rapid Relief Team, a charity that provides support for events such as this. This event was our first Easter Bunny Run, and we’re already looking forward to the next one! Thank you to all the wonderful participants and spectators, and of course to Thorntons and Harry Hopalot. We also hold an annual Thorntons quiz evening with demonstrations at the café in Cheshire Oaks, which will be taking place in December. A small giving, leading to a better living A s you may know, NMC is now in its 26th year and we have supported hundreds and hundreds of people over that time. We now have a record number of service users and referrals are increasing each month and so more people than ever are accessing our services. In order to continue supporting these people from across our community through our Physiotherapy services, supported training and employment opportunities and information, support and advice, we need to raise over £900,000 a year. Did you know that by giving on a regular basis you can make such a huge difference to the individuals and families we support? A regular income allows us to plan for the future and provides a good income stream for projects at the Centre which literally help change people’s lives. For example: • Just £5 per month – £60 a year – can pay for an hour of physiotherapy for a user of the Centre • £10 a month - £120 a year – can fund 2 days of accessible minibuses to allow transportation of a user to and from the Centre • £30 a month - £360 a year – would allow for a month of complimentary therapy for a physio user or dedicated carer You really can help us make a difference to so many individuals and their families in our community. All our regular givers receive an annual update on how their funds are making a difference to the Centre and its community (there is an opt-out option if you don’t want to receive this kind of communication). The benefits of supporting the NMC in this way means we can increase our annual income and keep postage and administration costs down. Summertime Jazz at the Eaton Estate Our annual Jazz concert at the beautiful Eaton Estate in Eccleston, held by kind permission of their Graces The Duke and Duchess of Westminster, will be held on Wednesday 6th July. To sign up today, from as little as £5 per month (16p each day) you can help us continue supporting hundreds of Music for the evening will be provided by Mart families from across our region. It’s Rodger Manchester Jazz, a renowned North-West quick and easy to set up – just use traditional jazz band. Performing music based on the the form in the enclosed leaflet jazz sounds of the early musicians from New Orleans and send it back to us. and Chicago and influenced by the Great British revivalist Jazz musicians of the 1940s and 1950s, this 7-piece band regularly perform sell-out events throughout the UK and Europe and we’re delighted that they’re able to perform in aid of the NMC. The evening will also include a sumptuous cheese buffet generously donated and served by Godfrey Williams Ltd, a wine and soft drink bar and luxury raffle. Gates will open at 7pm for 7.30pm start. We anticipate the evening will finish at 10pm. Tickets are £18, which includes an arrival glass of wine or soft drink. Volunteering Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon NMC is lucky enough to have been selected as the Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon for second year running. We are seeking volunteers to come and help us on the day in a range of roles. It’s such a fun day, with the triathlon event seeing thousands of competitors come to participate in the beautiful surroundings of Cholmondeley Castle and the surrounding Cheshire countryside whether they be a first timer or an elite triathlete! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our events team on Sunday 26th June at Cholmondeley Castle in Malpas, Cheshire. We need volunteers to help with a range of roles including: • Race registration • Manning the water/food stations • Helping at the finish line • NMC bucket collection/helping on the NMC stall Collections As many of you know, NMC is a small charity with a small fundraising team and without the help of our wonderful volunteers This year we are lucky we wouldn’t be able to take part in enough to have a few more such events to raise money collections booked in. If you to deliver services. can spare a couple of hours on any of the following dates then we would really appreciate your help: Saturday 21st May, 10am-3pm – Aldi in Northwich Saturday 6th August, 10am-4pm – Booths in Knutsford Saturday 20th August, 10am-4pm – Handforth Dean Retail Park, Wilmslow Friday 14th October, 11am-3pm – Asda Winsford Fundraising Stalls The Nantwich and South Cheshire Show – 27th July 2016 This year we are very excited to announce the NMC have a stall at the Nantwich and South Cheshire Show, which saw over 35,000 visitors last year. We are seeking volunteers to come and help on the stall throughout the day at what is set to be a fabulous occasion with the International Cheese Awards, the famous agricultural show as well as famous chefs and foodie delights! Nantwich Food Festival – 2nd, 3rd, 4th September 2016 NMC is once again hosting a cake stall at the Nantwich Food Festival. Last year we raised a brilliant £456! Do you fancy donating any baked goods, or sparing a couple of hours to help out on the stall across this delightful culinary weekend? If you’re interested in helping or just want to find out more about any of these opportunities please contact Amy in the Fundraising Team on 01606 861733 or email [email protected] Live in the Park at Arley Hall Swing Band and BBQ Cruise Aboard the Lady Diana, Chester, Thursday 19th May 2016 Join us for a relaxing three-hour cruise along the River Dee, taking in all the City Centre sights including the Duke of Westminster’s stunning Eccleston Estate. Join us on Saturday 9th July at NMC’s outdoor tribute concert with spectacular firework finale. Arley Hall is the stunning backdrop for our live music concert, where you can picnic before we bring you Marcus Andrew as Elton John, a previous ‘Stars in their Eyes’ finalist who has toured extensively in the UK and Europe. Next to the stage will be Fleetwood Bac, voted The Times’ top tribute act of all time and endorsed by the legendary Mick Fleetwood himself. Finally, The Rhythm and Blues Brothers will take to the stage, a 9-piece tribute to The Blues Brothers with a full brass and percussion section who guarantee to fill any dancefloor. Feel free to bring your own picnics, chairs and rugs, though there will also be a variety of catering outlets available on site plus a licensed bar. Gates open at 5pm. Tickets prices: Adults £22.50, children £17.50 and family of 4 ticket £70 Whilst aboard, you will be treated to a superb ‘Sailor’s BBQ’ and live entertainment from renowned Swing Band ‘Go Country’, who play an eclectic mix of swing and blues covers, and also take requests. Tickets are £22.50 per person, to include delicious BBQ and entertainment throughout the evening. BBQ will be served buffet style (vegetarian options are available), and a cash bar will also be available for the duration of the cruise. Tickets bought on the day – adults £24.50, children £19.50 and family of 4 tickets £80 The Lady Diana will depart at 7.30pm prompt from the Moorings point opposite Hickory’s Smokehouse, and will return at 10.30pm. Although the programme may be modified in the interest of safety and comfort, should the weather be poor the concert will not be cancelled. Tickets available online www.nmcentre. com or by calling NMC Fundraising on 01606 861733. There are also a number of 3m x 3m plots available for you to bring your own garden gazebos for a fee of £50. Please phone Arley Hall on 01565 777383. Tickets also available from ticketweb. co.uk Further information and tickets are available online at www.nmcentre. com or phone the Fundraising Office on 01606 861733. Chester Cathedral Festival of Christmas Trees raises £5,700! Chester Cathedral’s Vice-Dean Peter Howell-Jones visited the NMC in January to present us with a very exciting cheque! The NMC were absolutely delighted to have been chosen as the beneficiary for Chester Cathedral’s Christmas Tree Festival in 2015, which saw thousands of visitors flock to see the tree filled cloisters. More than 50 decorated trees lined the cathedral’s cloisters transforming the corridors into beautiful winter walkways. We would like to say a huge thank you to Chester Cathedral for their support and for raising such a phenomenal amount. Thursday 19th May Swing Band and BBQ Cruise aboard the Lady Diana along the River Dee, Chester. Tickets £22.50, includes ‘Sailor’s BBQ’. Live entertainment from ‘Go Country’ swing band throughout. Arrive 7pm for 7.30pm departure. Cruise duration: 3 hours. Saturday 25th June Wag n’ Walk Westminster Park, Chester. 2 mile fully accessible sponsored dog walk. Entry is £5, to include fantastic goody bag full of treats for your canine friend. Y JUL Saturday 9th July JUN E Wednesday 6th July NMC’s annual jazz concert at the Eaton Estate, Eccleston, home to the Duke and Duchess of Westminster. Tickets £18, to include arrival glass of wine or soft drink and sumptuous cheese buffet kindly donated and served by the amazing award-winning Cheshire cheese specialists Godfrey Williams Ltd. Entertainment provided by renowned 8-piece band Mart Rodger Manchester Jazz. Live in the Park at Arley Hall and Gardens near Northwich in association with Viscount and Viscountess Ashbrook. Outdoor tribute concert featuring Marcus Andrew as Elton John, Fleetwood Bac and The Rhythm and Blues Brothers. Tickets £22.50/£17.50 for children under 16/under 5s go free. Family ticket £70. Gates Open 5pm, fantastic firework display finale at 10.50pm. Y MA 201 AU G U ST Each year the trees are sponsored and decorated by local schools and businesses with proceeds going towards a local charity so for 2015 we were delighted that the NMC had been chosen. Events Diary Thursday 28th July Ladies Fashion Show raises £676! RioFest Movies in the Meadow at NMC. Arrive 11am for games, stalls and activities. Brazilian-themed BBQ from 12-2pm, film screenings from 2pm – Rio and Zootopia. Adult tickets £7, children under 16 £4.50, under 3s go free. After the popularity of our Ladies Fashion Show last year, we held another event at Willow Wood Primary School in Winsford on 23rd March. 80 ladies joined us for an evening of fashion and shopping and we raised a brilliant £676! A huge thank you to The Colours Fashion team and models, and also to our team of wonderful volunteers who helped on the night. A special thanks also goes out to the wonderful ladies who baked the cakes for us to sell on the night – you know who you are! The next Fashion Show will be in November. Saturday 17th September Wag n’ Walk Wirral, Eastham Country Park. 2 mile fully accessible sponsored dog walk. Entry is £5, to include fantastic goody bag full of treats for your canine friend. NMC’s First Ever Living Well with Muscular Dystrophy Symposium Sunday 9th October Join us for our 3rd Wag n Walk of the season at the popular Delamere Forest, near Northwich. Dogs and owners will take a leisurely stroll around the Early in March the NeuroMuscular Centre held its accessible 2.7 mile route which meanders first ever Symposium at Crewe Alexandra through the beautiful shady oasis of the forest Football Club. It was a day which as well as taking in the sights of the Blakemere enabled experiences to be shared Moss following the Blakemere Trail. Entry is £5, to by people who live with a include fantastic goody bag full of treats for your canine neuromuscular condition friend. and those who support those affected. Friday 23rd September Autumn Wine Tasting and Dinner at Chester Racecourse, hosted by BBC’s Dave Guest. Arrive 7pm for welcome glass of fizz or beer, stalls and casino games. Wine SEPTE MB Tasting at 8pm with Chester Beer and Wine. ER Cheshire-themed four course menu served at 8.15pm. Auction at 10pm, carriages at 11pm. The conference style event was hugely positive and illustrated the impact of having a neuromuscular condition and also what it means for family members, carers and colleagues supporting those with condition. With 130 attendees including Autumn Ladies Lunch with Louise Minchin at the professionals, those Macdonald Portal Hotel, Tarporley. Arrive midday to looking to develop browse stalls including Classic Jewels and Accessories, their expertise in Shoe-B-Do and Gifts for all Seasons. Delicious twoneuromuscular course lunch with tea or coffee to follow served at 1pm. conditions, there were also people Guest Speaker Louise Minchin will talk from 2pm about with the condition, her fascinating life and career as national TV Presenter. families and Tickets £25. carers. There were presentations by people with muscular Murder Mystery Dinner at the Doubletree by Hilton. dystrophy who shared Tickets £39, to include three course dinner and murder their experiences of mystery entertainment. Theme TBC. maintaining a full time job, starting a business, global travel with a powered Our 21st Spirit of Christmas at Chester Cathedral. Tickets wheelchair and how the from £12.50-£55, on sale from 1st July. caring role changes for those supporting people with condition. There were also Merrython – a sponsored walk at midday with stations for mulled guest slots from wine and minced pies. Christmas-themed fancy dress encouraged! professionals who No minimum sponsorship required to take part. Details TBC. have worked with NMC. OC Wednesday 19th October BER TO NOVEM B ER 16 Friday 11th November Friday 25th November DE M BE CE Sunday 4th December Sunday 4th December Thorntons Quiz Night and Demonstrations at Thorntons café, Cheshire Oaks. Tickets £10, includes blind tastings, quiz and goody bag for all. For further information about NMC events please contact Claire James on 01606 861733 or [email protected] The day was full of powerful and passionate talks covering a wider range of topics. There were some workshops were people could learn more about NMC’s training provision, the services available for carers and the specialist support and interventions offered by the physiotherapy team. The Symposium was a real first for NMC, the opening guest speaker Roland Doven gave guests an insight into why NMC had been awarded a GSK/Kings Fund IMPACT Award. As a result of the Symposium NMC expects to provide services for newly referred people, professionals working with those with condition and families and carers. R Thanks and appreciation sent to… • The Hollies Farm Shop for allowing us to hold our annual Christmas collection. We raised brilliant £317 • Vale Royal Lions for donating the Mitre Saw for the Shed Club Appeal so the Shed Clubbers can continue their wood crafting • Stoke on Trent, Newcastle Under Lyme and Warrington Lions Club for their donations towards the Shed Club Appeal • The Cheshire Constabulary for holding a dress down day in February 2016 and raising £316 • Whitegate Church of England Primary School for raising £154 from their choir concert and dress down day • The Kings Junior School for their £200 as part of our Silver Piggy Bank Appeal • Blythe Waters Fishery for raising £465 at their annual Fishing Contest • Davenham Royal British Legion Golf Society for their £250 donation • Dr Tim McVey for his donations in lieu of gifts from his retirement • The Badger Set, Northwich 1874 Football Club and the Rotary Clubs of Crewe, Tarporley and Newton-leWillows for their continued support • The Sandbach Sew & Sews who have chosen NMC as their charity of the year. • Eaton Golf Club Lady Captain for choosing to support the NMC at the annual charity golf day • Lynette and the BT team in Warrington for choosing to support the NMC this year with varies office fundraisers Continuing our popular Movies in the Meadow series, we’re holding an outdoor film afternoon with a bit of difference this Summer at NMC on Thursday 28th July. RioFest is a Brazilian themed fun day, complete with a range of games, stalls and activities from 11am onwards. Between midday and 2pm, we will be holding a Brazilian-themed BBQ, followed by two hit film screenings – Rio and Zootropolis. Rio (2011) is an animated hit from the makers of the Ice Age film series, which tells the This newsletter story of Blu; a domesticated was designed by macaw from from small-town our very own design team... Minnesota who meets the NMC Design+Print 01606 863 464 fiercely independent Jewel and takes off on an Take a look at our Website... nmcentre.com adventure to Rio de Janeiro with the bird of his Fundraising Team... 01606 861 733 dreams. Physio Department... 01606 861 799 General Enquiries... 01606 860 911 @NMCentre www.facebook.com/NMCentre Zootropolis (2016) is the latest Disney release, about a city of anthropomorphic animals in which a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy. We anticipate the day will finish at 6pm. The film screen is a fully waterproof 12-square foot LCD screen and therefore in the event of rain, the films will still be shown. Seating is not provided, so please feel free to bring your own chairs and rugs. Catering is provided, you are also welcome to bring a picnic. We will also be selling popcorn and drinks. Tickets are £7 for adults and £4.50 for children under 16. Under 3s go free.