FUNdraising ISSUE 27 | The Chartwell Cancer Trust

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SUPPORTING THE CHARTWELL CANCER TRUST

Issue 27 – Winter 2018/19

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Introduction

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elcome to the latest edition of our FUNdraising magazine. Our medical team in the Chartwell Unit are always under pressure due to an ever increasing workload. To help them we have agreed to fund an additional Acute Cancer Nurse Specialist. The support is for two years and we hope that patients and staff will notice a difference.

We have also agreed to fund a new high performance scanner for the Breast Cancer Team. This state of the art ultrasound machine will allow enhanced precision imaging, more effective diagnosis and monitoring, and increased capacity and efficiency providing a definite improvement to patient care.

Our support for Children’s services continues to expand enabling ongoing enhancements to facilities and equipment in the Paediatric Oncology Units that we support along with the life-line of Patient and Family Support Groups and financial assistance packages. To reflect the expansion of our activities the children’s arm of our charity will now be known as The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust. Going forward the money that you help us raise will be allocated to the hospitals and appeals we are supporting according to your preference.

We have an exciting year ahead of us and many ambitious challenges to meet, so thank you for your continued support. Wishing you all a healthy, happy and successful year.

Printed by Wyndeham Grange Trustees Michael Douglas Bobby Beech Natalie Reilly

Michael Michael Douglas Editor

Group Trustees Laurence Adams David Apps Stacey Brown Paula Cook Barbara Field-Holmes Graham Figg Scott Johnson Kevin Kingshott Dr Anil Lakhani Andrew Snelgrove

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CONTENTS

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ews: King’s College Hospital Letter from N Medical Director, Prakash Sinha

News: The Spirit of The Masquerade!

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10-15 News: Christmas Update 17 News: Cookie Monster Runner, Mistletoe Ball

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News: Sophie’s Wish – Isle of Wight Lodge

22-23 News: Christmas Dinner With Our Friends

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King’s Update

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Healthcare Advice: Anal Cancer

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Supporters’ Update: Donations, Legacies, Supporters of the Year and Ways to Donate

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Trade Section

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The CCT Donation Form

72-73 Calendar of Events

and Supporters at The House of Commons

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ews: The Magic Of AV1: The No Isolation N Robot

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ews: 100 Years of Jazz and Swing on N Saturday 2nd March

31-37 Childhood Cancer Support Groups: Group Meet-Ups

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Croydon Update

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ews: The CCT’s First Ever Charity N Calendar, Westerham U8’s

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Tiger Ward: News and Updates, including Donations and Donation Form

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Tiger Ward: Welcome to Ethan’s Jokes Page

Jokes: See pages 18, 26 & 71 Games Page: See page 74, plus solutions to Puzzles from issue 26.

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CCT NEWS

Mr M. W. Douglas The Chartwell Cancer Trust Room 1, Aileen McHugo Building Westmore Green Tatsfield Kent TN16 2AG

Princess Royal University Hospital Farnborough Common Orpington Kent BR6 8ND 01689 863000

14th January 2019 To Michael, Natalie, Bobby and The Chartwell Cancer Trust Team, The Breast Unit at the Princess Royal University Hospital is eternally grateful to The Chartwell Cancer Trust for the donation of an Ultrasound machine for our cancer services.

Over the years the Breast Unit has continued to serve the local community very efficiently and effectively but the number of patients in the unit has increased considerably which has put increased pressure on the Radiology department. We aim to see all our patients as soon as possible in our 1 stop clinic and in spite of the increase in the number of patients seen there has been no diagnostic breeches. However, recently we have implemented a new service which requires ultrasound guided intervention. This would normally put extra pressure on an already pressurised system but the new Ultrasound machine will ensure we continue to deliver a first class service to our local community. The machine will also be accessible to other cancer services within the hospital as all tumour groups have seen an increase in activity.

The Breast Team would like to thank The Chartwell Cancer Trust for their contribution and continuous support.

With regards,

Prakash Sinha Medical Director MBBS, MS, MD, FRCS (Glas), FRCS(Lon)

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CCT NEWS

THE SPIRIT OF THE MASQUERADE! On Friday 23rd November, Trustee Bobby Beech hosted a Christmas Masquerade Ball at Farleigh Golf Club in Warlingham. It was a fantastic night raising £5,500 for The Chartwell Cancer Trust.

Bobby Beech reports…. h wow! What a great night we had! With everyone turning up in their finery and getting into the spirit of Masquerade, we made our entrance into our beautifully decorated banqueting room all set to party.

To entertain us was Nick Stein who is the most enchanting, charismatic and incredibly talented Magician/Hustler and more.

He kept everyone under his spell, whilst constantly raising additional funds for The CCT with his trickery!

DJ Dean let the music flow throughout the night and ensured that everyone enjoyed their time on the dance floor too. There was even a ‘Bhangra’ dance-off which was particularly entertaining.

So, along with a great meal served to perfection by the Farleigh Team, I would say that the night was a huge success.

Thank you to everyone for their fundraising support and generosity. The silent auction and telephone raffle, as always, a huge success.

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Organiser Trustee Bobby Beech with Magician Hustler Nick Stein

Here’s to the next one!!

Medical Director, Prakash Sinha, from The PRUH and his guests having a great time

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CCT NEWS

Christmas UPDATE

BROMLEY LIGHT SWITCH ON

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n Sunday 18 November 2018, The Glades Shopping Centre, Bromley held their Bromley Light Switch on. Shoppers in The Glades where entertained with songs by The Kentones and Courtney Noakes. A wonderful £420 was raised that afternoon, with thanks to the shoppers who passed by.

Thank you also to Hilary and Graham Figg and our lovely team of volunteers for their help.

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he CCT’s Christmas Elves were present at The Glades Shopping Centre offering their gift-wrapping services for shoppers on the 18th and 19th December. Volunteers from Signature Flight and Direct Line Group Digital had a busy day wrapping all kinds of gifts in different (and some particularly challenging!) shapes and sizes for a donation. The 19th was no exception for volunteers Graham Figg, and Elle and Ali from Direct Line Group.

Overall, a fantastic £500 was raised which will also be matched funded.

Thank you to The Glades, the shoppers for dropping by, and to our wonderful team of Elves for giving up their day.

Your expert gift-wrapping effort was greatly appreciated!

The Kentones and Courtney Noakes

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ur little ones were very excited to visit Santa at Adventure Land in The Glades, Bromley on Saturday 8th December. The Glades had arranged for a special private and exclusive meet with the man in red himself. It was extremely magical with lots of attention to detail. The children absolutely loved the experience. They had their photos taken and received a gift to take home. Thank you so much to The Glades for helping us make such special memories for our Groups and for their continued support.

The CCT Elves team busy wrapping Christmas gifts in time for Christmas

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he Chartwell Cancer Trust were donated an abundance of Christmas Gifts for all of our oncology children. Many of the gifts were beautifully wrapped and labelled, before they had even reached us.

Thank you to The Glades, Signature Flight, Direct Line, Paramedic London Ambulance Service NHS, Tescos Woolwich, Welling and Purley Way, Starbucks Greenwich, The Swan Pub West Wickham, Group Trustee Paula Cook and her friends. We also had Christmas Gifts especially donated by 10 year old Ben Jackson. Ben, received lots of birthday presents following his mum, Lisa’s heartfelt facebook post, which went viral. Ben wanted to share them with us!

The Glades toy appeal was a fantastic success, and The CCT received so many toys for all ages!

CCT’s Michelle Simpson collecting presents from the Direct Line Group’s toy appeal

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hank you to Santa’s helper Nigel Flanagan aka Paramedic London Ambulance Service NHS for thinking of us again this year and dropping off xmas gifts for our oncology families.

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Customers were invited to take an angel from the tree, which was labelled by age and gender of each child on Tiger Ward.

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he Swan Pub in West Wickham organised a children’s Christmas party on Sunday 23rd December as well as a Christmas Gift Tree Appeal.

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CCT NEWS

EDENBRIDGE TOWN CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON CT supporters, Audrey and

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Brian Bachelor, who attended our Festival of Flight event last August, got in touch to let us know that their family wanted to give something back this Christmas.

They organised a fundraiser at the Edenbridge Light Switch on 1st December where teenagers Tia and Zack Batchelor and Faye and Ethan Henry, dressed up as Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Winnie the Pooh. They spent the day and evening greeting everybody with lots of smiles, silly dance moves with lots of photo opportunities and a special treat.

It was a lovely idea and thank you so much for supporting us.

MICKLEHAM LIGHTS

O’NEILLS CHRISTMAS PARTY

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hat a nice surprise for The CCT team and volunteers when supporters O’Neills Irish Pub and Bar in Bromley wanted to thank us for all our hard work. They treated us to a Christmas party on 5th December on the house! It was a lovely evening, enjoyed by everyone. O’Neills also ran a Christmas raffle in aid of The CCT throughout the festive season. Thank you for your on-going support and we look forward to working with you on future fundraising events this year.

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rom early December, No 4 and No 5 Mickleham Road were spectacularly decorated to raise money for The CCT and for the children’s Tiger Ward. Their incredible Christmas lights brightened up the whole street.

Many families from the local community came to see the wonderful display greeted by Olaf, Santa, Mrs Claus and Mrs Elf, to the delight of the children.

Stephen from ‘No 4’ said: “On behalf of Pat, Terry, Lesley and myself (Mrs Clause, Santa, Mrs Elf and Olaf) we would like to thank everyone for their support. We hope you enjoyed visiting us at Mickleham Road as much as we enjoyed meeting you.”

Thank you so much to Stephen and Terry for supporting us every year and for making it such a special time for the children. With the amazing generosity of everyone who visited them, they raised a fantastic £3,000.

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CCT NEWS

Christmas UPDATE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT CWJ The CWJ Christmas shopping evening

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n Wednesday 21st November, annual supporters, Clarkson Wright & Jakes hosted a Christmas shopping evening at their office in aid of The Chartwell Cancer Trust (The CCT). Over 150 shoppers were welcomed with a free glass of prosecco on arrival and invited to visit over 18 stallholders selling a fabulous range of Christmas gift ideas, from jewellery and bags to chutneys and hampers.

The evening concluded with a few words from CCT Group Trustee, Paula Cook, who also drew the raffle, prizes of which were donated by stallholders.

Many thanks to everyone who came along and all the staff at CWJ who helped run the event. The evening was a great success with over £1,200 being raised. This fantastic amount will Natalie at the CWJ Christmas shopping evening contribute towards the with Amy and Hazel from CWJ pioneering technology project ‘No Isolation’ – portable robots for children who are undergoing treatment for long-term illness.

CWJ’s next fundraiser in support of The CCT is a Quiz Night on Thursday 28th February.

A VERY PROUD MOMENT AT THE BROMLEY BUSINESS AWARDS!

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he Chartwell Cancer Trust was thrilled to be selected as a finalist alongside some other amazing local charities at the Bromley Business Awards on Friday 30th November. We were delighted to receive the ‘Highly Commended for Best Charity’ award, a wonderful accolade to the important work. Thank you to The Glades for inviting us to join them for our evening and also to the Bromley Business Awards for choosing us as their charity of the night. We held a silent auction and a heads and tails game which raised a staggering £3,000!

Thank you so much to everyone who supported us.

Well done team!

A very proud moment.

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CCT NEWS

COOKIE MONSTER RUNNER!

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ood luck to Ethan who is taking part in the Brighton Youth Race on Sunday 24th February!

Ethan, Trustee Michael Douglas’s grandson, runs for The CCT every year. It’s a one mile stretch along the seafront, extremely cold and very early! Ethan now likes to run in his onesie, Cookie Monster this year!

The Aerodrome Hallmark Hotel on the Purley Way

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n 24th November, we held our first Mistletoe Ball for the Lily Pad Appeal, kicking off the Festive Season in style! 140 guests enjoyed a fabulous 4 course dinner with Bucks Fizz reception and all-inclusive drinks at the Aerodrome Hallmark Hotel on the Purley Way and then danced the night away to DJ Qwayne. The Silent Auction boasted an array of fantastic items, including a weekend at a luxury cottage in the Cotswolds, a round of golf at the stunning Surrey National Golf Course, a three course dinner for six cooked in the lucky winners home by Dawn Hartwell, Afternoon Tea at the Aerodrome Hotel, and a beautiful painting by local artist Kobie Dams, who also treated us to an exhibition of her work during the evening. A huge thank you to everyone who donated prizes for the evening. A grand total of £7,000 was raised and a wonderful festive time was had by all.

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CCT NEWS

SOPHIE’S WISH

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he beach affords safe bathing and is sheltered from the prevailing wind by the towering white cliffs of Culver.

Towards the southerly end of the bay, there are rocks and pools for children to explore. Getting there is easy, you can catch a ferry from Portsmouth or Southampton which takes around 45 minutes followed by a 25 minute drive.

This is the home of Sophie’s Wish, a three-bedroom luxury The Lodge at Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park lodge. It has a spacious lounge and dining area, a fully fitted kitchen, a family bathroom, a second wc, master, double and twin bedrooms. The lodge, tastefully decorated may change, and we are able to offer total flexibility to in purple - Sophie’s favourite colour - is equipped with accommodate this, subject to availability. everything you could possibly need including: digital TV and DVD player, DVD’s and family games.

All of this is possible because of the beautiful The only thing you need to bring is and courageous, Sophie. Sophie told her bed linen and towels. The lodge also parents, Karen and Steve, and her sister On the island, there is has a secure spacious decked patio Emma, of her dream to raise enough money area with stepped access and gate, to buy a holiday home for children like a Paediatric Oncology overlooking spectacular views across herself. She wanted other children battling Unit so that oncology the Holiday Park. cancer to share the fun and happy memories she enjoyed while holidaying on the Isle of There is plenty to do to keep the family families can spend Wight. Her drive and determination inspired entertained. The Holiday Park has an family time away safe the Powell family and friends to fundraise for indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a multiin the knowledge that Children’s Charities to make her dream come sport court, an adventure playground, true. And, in a short space of time, the Powell indoor soft play, daytime activities, and it is close by. family raised enough funds to provide us with crazy golf. There is also a bar, diner the funds to purchase ‘Sophie’s Wish’. and regular evening entertainment in the club house.

The Powell’s fundraising in memory of Sophie still continues and her legacy lives on.

On the island, there is a Paediatric Oncology Unit so that oncology families can spend family time away safe in the To date Sophie’s legacy has raised an knowledge that it is close by. incredible £129,500. Special thanks to: Our first Friends Andrea Cornish and Eve Messenger for organising oncology family a Dinner Dance at the Europa Hotel in Crawley on the 6th enjoyed a long October which raised £5,750. weekend break Karen, Steve and Emma for holding a charity disco at at Sophie’s Wish Falconwood Community Centre on 19th October that raised last October and £2,280. we look forward Steve’s work colleague Grace, for organising a charity night to welcoming at Lord Nelson, Old Kent Road on the 27th October which many more of raised £1,740. our oncology children for a Bickley & Widmore £250 complimentary Link Financial £322 family stay. We Eve Messenger and friends £135 and Linda Wake £100 in understand fully lieu of Christmas cards. the importance If you would like to support ‘Sophie’s Wish’ please visit that treatment www.virginmoneygiving.com/SomeoneSpecial/ protocol Sophie with twin sister Emma SophiePowell and dates

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Fundraising £350k for the refurbishment and upgrade of the New Endoscopy Cancer Unit at The Princess Royal University Hospital There are around 10,000 endoscopic procedures a year, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. With the increase in demand for these services, the Unit is required to meet national standards but is unable to do so. The new upgrade will ensure and maintain the Unit‛s vital role in providing diagnostic tests to diagnose Gastrointestinal, Bowel, Lung and Pancreatic cancers.

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f you expect to retire on a final-salary pension and with Obviously, the younger you are, the longer the investment no mortgage, your perspective on retirement may well time horizon and the most you will have to gain when be rosy; if you are grappling with debt and worried thinking ahead. However, middle age is a time when incomes about having insufficient pension savings, it may be a are at or near their peak, so there are significant opportunities different picture. to catch up; and the end of the tax year presents an ideal opportunity to do so.

For some, the question is not how to retire successfully, but how to retire at all, given that there Subject to limitations, people in the may be precious little in the way of a UK can make pension contributions state safety net to fall back on. of up to 100% of their earnings or £40,000, whichever is lower. While Research from the Financial Conduct paying the maximum may seem a tall Authority reveals that around 15 order, remember that the government million individuals are not saving rewards you for saving into a pension anything towards their retirement and in the form of tax relief. will have to rely entirely on the State Pension in their later years.1 Worryingly, according to BlackRock’s research, 50% of people are unaware Of particular concern is the group of that the government boosts pension pre-retirees aged 55–64, only half of contributions; the research also whom have given thought to how they showed that fewer than a third will manage in retirement; and only a of people are aware of ‘pension quarter know how much they have in 2 freedoms’ changes and how these their pension pot. These people may impact on their retirement prospects.6 only have a few working years left to This is further evidence that lack build their nest egg. of awareness remains one of the Why do so many people fail to plan key barriers to making adequate their retirement? This could be partly retirement provision. due to massively underestimating the It’s vital savers know and understand amount of money they need to save.

Alison Wright, Senior all their options for using their According to BlackRock, those who Partner of the St. James’s pension; but also that they make the Place Partnership were asked to calculate how much most of the current tax breaks while they would need for their desired building one. retirement income of £26,000 a year The end of the tax year is often seen as a crucial time, as estimated they would require £233,000 in savings; and yet it provides the final opportunity for individuals and couples they would need a pot of £525,000 for this income, even to take advantage of reliefs and allowances that would including the State Pension.3 otherwise be lost.

People also underestimate longevity and therefore how long retirement could last. Only 7% of people aged 55–64 today Now is a good time to take advice also. You may find expect to live to 90, but research indicates that half of them unclaimed allowances waiting for you. can expect to live that long.4 The obvious implication is that many retirement pots will run out too soon.

Many experts are warning that the end of final-salary pension 1,2,4,5 Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Lives Survey 2017 schemes, chronic underfunding of defined contribution 3, 6 BlackRock, Global Investor Pulse Survey 2017 pensions, and increasing life expectancy are creating a perfect storm that threatens to destabilise the financial wellbeing of the coming generation of retirees.

The solution is to plan You have to ask yourself: how much will I need, and how much can I afford to put away? Then you need to factor in any other sources of retirement income and you can see the size of the gap you are trying to fill.

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CCT NEWS

CHRISTMAS DINNER WITH OUR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS AT THE

To accommodate all of our very special supporters we held two Christmas Dinners in the House of Commons in December

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enior Trustee, Michael Douglas, welcomed guests on both occasions and introduced the speaking guests.

After dinner, Michael gave us a brief history of the Charity and introduced Trustee Natalie Reilly. Natalie gave special thanks to those in attendance who had done so much for us throughout the year. Natalie detailed many of the events and projects that our guests had managed, and gave thanks individually and collectively, and led an amazing and well deserved round of applause.

On the 7th December our first speaker was Rachel Rogan.

Rachel spoke about the Lily Pad Appeal and explained what we were raising £750,000 for. She gave us an insight into the exciting range of projects that we have planned for the year ahead. Rachel described the current condition of the existing facilities for Oncology children in Croydon University Hospital, which left us all in no doubt of the high priority and importance of our appeal. Rachel said that we had made a very good start with the fundraising and thanked everyone present who had donated or pledged support in the year ahead. Rachel received a very warm round of applause.

Michael then introduced Dr Ildiko Schuller. Dr Schuller expressed her thanks to Michael and Natalie and the Chartwell team for the support that they had provided over the last few years. Dr Schuller gave us an idea of what an average day on the Ward is like for a Consultant Paediatric Oncologist and the variety of challenges that she and her team face daily. Dr Schuller left us in no doubt that there was no such thing as an average day, but described well some of the humour that exists between doctors and patients, which gave us all a reason to smile. Dr Schuller was accompanied

by Dr Colin Cunningham who very kindly agreed to speak for us next year.

Michael thanked Dr Schuller for speaking and for the very important work that she does for our families and children, she was justly rewarded with a round of applause.

Michael then introduced Lucy Bramley. Lucy gave us a very clear description of the ‘No Isolation’ robots that we have been supplying to children undergoing treatment. Lucy told us that the robots act as a child’s eyes and ears in the classroom, allowing then to keep up to speed with their schooling while undergoing treatment. Lucy explained the benefits that the robots bring which are truly holistic and particularly important to their social inclusion throughout their treatment period which can be three years or even more.

Michael thanked Lucy and she received a very warm round of applause.

On the 14th December, after Michael’s introduction and Natalie’s special thanks, Michael introduced our first speaker,

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Lead MacMillan Paediatric Oncology Nurse Specialist, Catherine Wilde. Cat gave thanks to the Charity for the support that they had provided to the Tiger Ward over the years and to Michael for supporting her efforts to get increased staffing levels for the Ward. Cat told us of the great joy that she and her team experience when children go into remission, but also the great sadness when treatment fails.

Cat was rewarded with a very warm round of applause.

Michael thanked her for the great love and dedication that she gives to some of our very unwell children.

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Michael then introduced Mrs Karen Powell. Karen told us about the life of her beautiful and courageous daughter, Sophie. She told us of her dream to raise enough money to buy a holiday home for children like herself, children that were being treated for cancer or leukaemia. Sophie wanted other children battling cancer to share the fun and happy memories she enjoyed while holidaying on the Isle of Wight.

Karen told us how inspirational Sophie was and how her drive and determination inspired the Powell family and friends to raise over £100,000 for Children’s Charities.

The Powell family provided the funds to us to make the purchase and a beautiful seaside lodge, named ‘Sophie’s Wish’, is now available for families with children undergoing treatment for cancer or leukaemia free of charge through our charity. Michael thanked Karen for agreeing to share Sophie’s Wish with us and commended her on her courage. Karen replied saying that she loved talking about Sophie. Karen received a remarkable round of applause from our guests, most of whom were in, or very near to tears.

Michael then introduced Claire Smith, Head of Teaching for the Safari and Tiger Wards. Claire explained how she had discovered the ‘No Isolation’ robots and, through Cat Wilde, had been introduced to Michael. She explained that she had arranged a demonstration of the robot in the Tiger Ward and that Michael had been invited. Shortly after the

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demonstration, she told us that Michael was so impressed with the clear difference that the robots would make to the lives of children undergoing treatment that he made an initial order, far more than she had hoped for! Claire explained in detail how the robots worked and the great benefits that they would bring, and thanked everyone who will be supporting the robots in the future. Michael thanked Claire and she received a very warm round of applause.

Michael then introduced Robert Neill MP. He explained that Bob had been a significant contributor to the charity for many years which included generous financial support.

Bob thanked Michael and Natalie and the supporters of the Trust for their hard work and congratulated them on another successful year. He gave us some very interesting stories about his career before becoming a Member of Parliament and an insight into the current problems we have over Brexit.

After a big round of applause, Michael thanked Bob for his continued support and wished him good fortune with the Brexit outcome.

On both evenings, we were entertained by an amazing and talented Soprano, Courtney Noakes. Unsupported, Courtney sang Pia Jesu, Silent Night and O Mio Babbino Cara, and her beautiful and powerful performance brought a tear to many an eye. She received standing ovations each night. We were very lucky to have experienced a live performance by such a talented young artiste.

Michael brought both evenings to a close by thanking everyone for their amazing support and particularly the Chartwell Team led by Natalie Reilly. He said that Natalie was the true heartbeat of the charity and that he was fortunate to be working with her on the challenges that lie ahead. He wished everyone a safe journey home, and a healthy, happy and successful 2019.

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THE MAGIC OF AV1: The No Isolation Robot

Pioneering technology keeping young Cancer and Leukaemia patients connected to school life, education, friendship and normality as they undergo treatment.

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n estimated 35,000 children in the UK are battling long-term illness and the traumatic upheaval to their lives and inevitable absences from school can be as devastating as the illness itself. For educators and parents, there has been a frustrating lack of solutions to alleviate the isolation and disruption that these children suffer from as a result of their illness - until now.

INTRODUCING THE AV1 ROBOT Norwegian company No Isolation have developed an ingeniously simple answer in the form of a compact, portable robot. Equipped with microphone, loudspeaker and camera, the AV1 robot acts as the child’s eyes, ears and voice and livestreams direct to a phone or tablet via an app offering a seamless, interactive connection with school wherever the child is. Its handy portability allows the child to participate in every aspect of school life - all being so important for their wellbeing and social development.

OUR COMMITMENT As part of our ongoing commitment to improving and enhancing cancer care for young people in London and the South East, The Chartwell Cancer Trust are working with No Isolation to expand the use of this technology in the UK and introduce these life-changing robots in hospitals and schools across South London and Kent.

To date, we have raised funds and built partnerships to support up to

12 trials with young patients with resoundingly successful outcomes reported by the children, medical staff and teachers alike.

OUR FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE We have a vision - to extend the provision of this transformational technology within our community and eliminate isolation and exclusion amongst our children with long-term illnesses.

With tried and tested results, we are now looking for partners and sponsors to help us raise the funds and realise our ambitions to bring these lifechanging robots to more young people who are desperately in need of a life-line back to their education, peer groups and everyday lives.

Grateful thanks to our first ‘Robot Sponsors’ - partners and staff of Messrs. Clarkson Wright & Jakes, Solicitors and VINCI spearheaded by Paulette West. You have just changed a young child’s life.

If you are interested in supporting this pioneering project using technical innovation to change children’s lives, please get in touch to discuss sponsorship opportunities with us.

CONTACT: Michael Douglas, Hon. Trustee, The Chartwell Cancer Trust EMAIL: michael607douglas@btinternet.com CALL: 07760 786 881

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Every day our young patients suffer from extreme isolation cut off from their world of school and friendships at a critical time developmentally, when they need their support networks most.

These little robots have the power to open up the world again for these children and mitigate the educational and social rupture caused by cancer.

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Claire Smith, Teacher at Queen Elizabeth Hospital School.

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JOKES

Jokes

A patient complained to the doctor that his hair was coming out.

“Won’t you gi ve me some thing to keep it in?” he begged.

“Take this,” the doctor said kindly, and he handed the patient a pill box.

an d A ma n wa lke d int o a ba r Th e ask ed for a dou ble wh isk y. nk dri e th ba rm an ha nded him dri nk an d ask ed: “Do yo u always yo ur wh isk y ne at? ” e time s Th e ma n rep lied : “N o, som t.”

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f acco unt The te ache r dire cted the clas s to writ e a brie duri ng the of a foot ball mat ch. All the pupi ls were busy mot ionle ss, allot ted time , e xcep t one lit tle boy, who sat addi tion al and wro te noth ing. The te ache r gave him an fif th minu te The five minu te s, calli ng them of f one by one. ke to life, and had almo st elap sed whe n the youn gste r awo scra wled a sent ence . It said :

wa s Kin g Te ach er: “In wh ich of his bat tle s in?”

Gus tav us Ado lph us of Swede n sla las t one .”

Pup il: “I’m pre t t y sure it wa s the A woma n visitor to the cit y entere d a taxica b. No sooner was the door closed than the car le aped for ward violen tly, and af ter ward went racing wildly along the st ree t, narro wly missin g collisio n with innumerable things . The passen ger, natur ally enough, was terrified. She thrust her he ad throug h the open windo w of the door, and shoute d at the taxi dri ver.

“Ple ase, be caref ul, sir! I’m ner vous. This is the first time I e ver rode in a taxi.”

The dri ver yelled in reply, witho ut turnin g his he ad: “That’s all right, ma’am . It’s the first time I’ve e ver dri ven one!”

The lit tle girl was visitin g the zoo with her mothe r, and tossed bits of a bun to the stork, which gobble d them greedi ly, and bobbed its he ad toward her for more.

“Wha t kind of a bird is it, Mumm y?” the child asked .

The mothe r re ad the placard, and answe red that it was a stork .

“O-o-o -h!” the lit tle girl cried, as her eye s rounde d. “Of course , it recogn ised me!”

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“Ra in—no game.”

Q: Shou ld I have a baby af ter thir t y-fiv e?

A: No, thir t y-fiv e child ren is enou gh.

Q: What is the penalt y for bigamy?

A: Two mothers-in- law.

My f riend said you have to re ad this book, it’s a page turner. Well, ye s, I said, I do know how books work .

A man wan ted to carr y out some home impr ovements . So he aske d the libra rian if she had any book s on shel ve s.

“Wha t did you ge t your wife for her birthd ay?” a work colle ague asked .

“Actua lly, I bough t her a ne w fan.” I replied .

“She was comple tely blown away.”

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CCT NEWS

100 YEARS OF JAZZ AND SWING ON SATURDAY 2ND MARCH Come and listen to the fantastic sounds of local jazz band, The JPBB, accompanied by guest singer Paul Rhodes, at a charity concert organised by friends Adrian Bashford and Gary Castle, in aid of The Chartwell Cancer Trust.

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he Jazz Project Big Band began in 2011, founded by Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra (KYJO) manager, Mike Taylor. He had a vision to bring all the parents, ex-players and associates of KYJO out of retirement to play in what he called ‘the old fogies band’.

Through hard work and perseverance, the group eventually became a regular rehearsal band for those looking to brush up on their music reading skills and get back into ‘the swing of things’.

However, in 2012 Mike was diagnosed with cancer and asked JPBB’s current manager (and drummer) Adrian Bashford to take over. Mike sadly passed away that summer, leaving Adrian to continue running the band as a tribute to Mike and a thank you for all his support of young musicians over the years.

By early 2013 JPBB was back upand-running, and gaining more and more fantastic musicians along the way. Then, in a bizarre turn of events Adrian was diagnosed with Tongue Cancer in August 2013, and began Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy in the September. Because of Adrian’s

headstrong nature and determination, Gary Castle, whose family are already he continued to run the band supporters of The CCT, says: “The Jazz throughout his treatment, which Project Big Band are delighted to be eventually led him to find holding an event to JPBB’s current MD, Mike raise funds for The Hatchard, who originally Chartwell Cancer “The band are came just to play piano Trust as cancer has brilliant, the music until it was decided that touched the lives of the band needed proper many of its members. very professional direction, and someone to It’s by holding such and the soloists tell terrible jokes at gigs! events we feel as In 2014, Adrian received particularly talented. though we can keep the memory of our the all clear and was I thoroughly enjoyed loved ones alive officially in remission, and support a great the evening and meaning he could really cause.” get the bit between his would recommend teeth with the band. This The charity concert, all music lovers to meant finding a regular ‘100 Years of Jazz rehearsal venue that and Swing’, will buy a ticket.” was central to everyone. be presented on Through a friend, Adrian Saturday 2nd March found The New Telegraph 2019 in the Stag Club in Tonbridge (originally The British Plaza, London Road, Sevenoaks Legion). Since then, with bi-weekly TN13 1ZZ – doors open at 7.30pm rehearsals and diligence, the band for 8.00pm performance. Tickets are has gone from strength to strength, priced at £16, and are available online playing a unique mix of big band from www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk or from classics and some more contemporary the Box Office on 01732 450175 (open arrangements of everybody’s Mon to Sat 10am – 8pm, Sun 12pm – favourites.

8pm). There will be a pay bar available and a raffle.

Barbara Field-Holmes, a Group The Jazz Project Big Band Trustee of The CCT, recently had the pleasure of attending one of the band’s rehearsal sessions and said: “The band are brilliant, the music very professional and the soloists particularly talented.

I thoroughly enjoyed the evening and would recommend all music lovers to buy a ticket.”

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he Bromley Childhood Cancer Support Group were in for a real treat when ‘Red Watch’ invited them to visit Orpington Fire Station on Saturday 13th October.

Following a very warm welcome and a quick briefing, the Group were split into two and given a ‘behind the scenes’ tour of the station by Firefighters Rob and Dan. The children were really excited to find out how they worked and lived in the station, to see the infamous pole, and most of all, the opportunity to sit in the fire engines and try on the equipment.

After a lovely lunch cooked by Red Watch, the Group got to fire the hoses, not as easy as it looks! Rob, Red Watch’s Manager, carried out a fire drill to demonstrate just how quickly they need to get ready. He challenged some of the adults - Szen, Joseph and Michelle - to a race to see who could get their kit on the quickest.

Congratulations to the winner Michelle Simpson! Just as the Group were leaving, the alarms went off. A very exciting moment for the children who got to watch Red Watch jump into action, to see the huge double doors open and the fire engine speed off, sirens blaring! It was, however, a false alarm, we are relieved to report.

Thank you so much to Red Watch, Station Manager John Owen, and Bromley Borough Commander Terry Gooding, for such a special day, and for the T-shirts and hoodies.

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he Frog Childhood Cancer Support Group’s Halloween party took place on 24th October in Rupert Bear Playroom in Croydon University Hospital. ‘Beth the friendly witch’ flew in to meet the Group and to ask for help in finding her magic sweets. The children, dressed in their favourite Halloween costumes, were all very keen to help. They were given a map where they had to climb up mountains, clamber through sticky mud and fly around on their magic broomsticks to eventually find the magic sweets. After all that running and flying around, the families sat down to some healthy food. The children had a really great time. Thank you to Beth from Nutty’s Entertainment and to Alison and her team from The Greenwich Centre for providing the food.

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CHILDHOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS NEWS

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he Bromley, Frog & King’s Support Groups attended a private ‘VIP morning’ at Nugent Shopping Park in Orpington on Sunday 4th November. The Group took part in a range of activities in various stores, including slime-making in Hobbycraft, cuddling bunnies in Pets at Home, storytelling in Waterstones and a behind the scenes tour of Metro Bank. Thank you to Mothercare, M&S, Next, and Clarks for their warm welcome and for opening so early (just for us!), and to Debenhams for the fabulous goody bags for the Mums. It was a fabulous morning followed by a delicious lunch, courtesy of Nando’s, organised by Rob and his team.

After lunch, the Group visited a nearby conservation area and the ‘Tree of Knowledge’ where the children had the chance to share their own interesting facts and learn some local historical ones too!

Thank you so much to the Nugent’s Centre Manager, Tina Powley, and her team for inviting us. It was a fantastic day and everyone came away with some special memories.

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n Sunday 2nd December the Bromley, King’s & Frog Groups enjoyed a fabulous pre-Christmas party at this year’s pantomime ‘Cinderella’ at the Churchill Theatre Bromley. Magic Frosty entertained everyone with his brilliant new Christmas Elf Show. The children were then treated to a visit by the whole cast and had their photos taken, including Lesley Joseph, this year’s glamourous fairy godmother (aka Dorien Green from Birds of a Feather). It was a spectacular show with lots of fun and laughter, and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone – oh yes they did!

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n the 5th December, The Frog Childhood Cancer Support Group had their own private pantomime performance on Rupert Bear Ward, Croydon University Hospital. Professional theatre company ‘Theatrebugs’ entertained the Group with their ‘Toytown Christmas’ show. which included a great mix of educational and fun activities enabling the children to interact with the cast, sing and dance. It was great fun with lots of laughter.

Father Christmas also paid them a surprise visit too and gave out presents to the children. It was a very memorable and special afternoon.

There are currently four Chartwell Cancer Trust Childhood Cancer Support Groups.

The Tiger Ward Childhood Cancer Support Group for oncology children being treated in the Tiger Ward, Queen Elizabeth Hospital up until six months’ post treatment.

The Bromley Childhood Cancer Support Group – for children receiving oncology treatment and post treatment who reside in Bromley and the local surrounding areas.

The Frog Childhood Cancer Support Group – for children receiving oncology treatment for up to six months’ post treatment, Croydon University Hospital.

The King’s Childhood Cancer Support Group – for children receiving oncology treatment at King’s College Hospital and post treatment.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN ONE OF OUR GROUPS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE CHARTWELL CANCER TRUST ON

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THE GREAT CROYDON 5K Sponsored Walk LLOYD PARK SUNDAY 5TH MAY FROM 10.00AM Raising £750,000 to create a state-of-the-art Children’s Oncology Unit Part of the new Integrated Paediatric Village at Croydon University Hospital.

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CROYDON UPDATE IT’S TIME FOR CHANGE... ...SO LET’S DO IT OURSELVES

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t’s time for change in Croydon, it’s time for our children to have the facilities they deserve, it’s time for our Doctors, Nurses and their support staff to work in modern surroundings with the best equipment available to treat our unwell children, we’ve waited for long enough for government funding, it’s not coming, so let’s do it ourselves.

Join the fundraising effort, teamwork makes the dream work! Our team will support you in every way we can if you wish to run your own event. If you support our campaign you will know in your heart that you have done something for children who can never repay you and, in the years ahead, each time you pass the hospital you will remember this and you will feel good about it, so, please call us or visit our little shop, I guarantee an enthusiastic response.

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CT’s Rachel Rogan met Anna and her team at the Co-op in South Croydon on Christmas Eve at Croydon University Hospital where they presented her with £545 raised through a raffle held in their store.They also brought goodie bags and flowers for the nurses, and some sweets for the children.

South Croydon Co-op presents Rachel Rogan with a cheque for £545 from their raffle.

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hank you to our lovely volunteer Jo for giving up her time to collect for the CCT Lily Pad Appeal at the Morrison’s Mitcham Store just before Christmas! Jo raised a wonderful £600! Thank you also to Morrisons and their shoppers for such wonderful generosity.

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BOND BRYAN 2018 Thank you to Bond Bryan in Westerham for choosing The CCT Lily Pad Appeal as one of their chosen charities for 2018, following their support of The CCT as their chosen charity for 2017. We were delighted to have been chosen for another year, and what a busy one they had.

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or the launch they organised an Easter Raffle and Coffee & Cake Morning on the 28th March 2018. Then on 13th July 2018 they held their annual Summer BBQ, in a new venue, a local pub with a lovely large garden!

The weather was wonderful and everyone enjoyed the food and drink provided. Several activities were arranged to raise money, ending with a Bottle Auction. It was a lovely day out from the office!

Bond Bryan’s Tricia Sheehan, mostly persuades other staff members to take part in various activities to raise money, she thought it was about time

like this before, but was always up for a challenge nor minded getting wet! So donning a suitable Pirate outfit she joined the Chartwell team on The CCT Allsorts Boat. Tricia said that she had a really fun day, albeit quite strenuous during the three heats!

October saw six brave staff entering the Tonbridge Half Marathon – Rosie Barnes, Christina Burnie and hubby Chris, Jeff Stibbons, Aliresa Datoo and Dominic Whittaker. They are pleased to report that all six finished and, as you can see a couple were very pleased to have finished too! Well done everyone!

The final activity was the Christmas Raffle, which they held on 20th December 2018.

This involved raffling all manner of items donated by staff, combined with a buffet lunch also provided by the staff. A most enjoyable time was had by all and everyone got into the festive spirit by wearing their best Christmas Jumpers – as you can see!

she did something herself, other than organise others.

So on the 8th September 2018 she took on the challenge of participating in the Dragon Boat Race in Bewl Water Reservoir in Lamberhurst. Tricia had never done anything

Bond Bryan’s 2018 target was to raise £500 but in fact, they achieved much more than that, in the region of £3,000! Congratulations and thank you so much for supporting our appeal. Overall, Bond Bryan has raised £8,000 for The Chartwell Cancer Trust, an amazing achievement.

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THE LILY PAD APPEAL UPDATE 2018 Our Croydon Fundraising Team enjoyed a busy end to the year as the Christmas campaign for The Lily Pad Appeal gained momentum across the borough.

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here was a brilliant show of support from individuals and local businesses who all recognise the huge importance of this project to redevelop and modernise Paediatric Services for Croydon and ensure that the borough is able to treat and care for its seriously ill Cancer patients to the highest standards possible.

Special thanks to:

Coversure Insurance for nominating The Lily Pad Appeal as their chosen Christmas Charity, throwing a fantastic Christmas Party and working hard to raise awareness and funds with us.

Sussex Innovation Centre for donating the proceeds of their Christmas Party to the Appeal and inviting us to join in the festivities with their staff team.

Reed Global for nominating Lily Pad as their chosen Christmas Charity.

Croydon Council for showing so much support and donating the proceeds of their Christmas raffle to us.

Madam Mayor Cllr Bernadette Khan for inviting us to the Mayor’s Parlour for a really productive and inspiring meeting to generate fundraising ideas for 2019.

Natwest and Bryden Johnson for nominating The Lily Pad Appeal as their Charity of The Year for 2019 – we look forward to working with them closely to raise life-changing funds for the hospital and patients next year!

Co-op South Croydon for supporting the appeal as one of their officially endorsed charities. They are also fundraising with raffles, sales and provided goody bags for nurses and patients.

Omni Local Business Networking Group for adopting us as their charity for the year.

We’ve encountered so much enthusiasm from everyone we meet in Croydon to roll up their sleeves and help us reach our target – and there’s so much to look forward to this year!

Exciting fundraisers in the pipeline for 2019 Just one of the exciting fundraisers in the pipeline for 2019 is a 5k Park Walk at Lloyd Park on Sunday 5 May - so please save the date in your diaries!

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his is so much more than just a walk in the park, it’s about making lasting change to the future of healthcare and young people in the borough.

Events like this, where the community pulls together behind the cause, is how we reach our ambitious fundraising target.

Help us by signing up and raising money for Paediatric Services that Croydon can be proud of and first-rate Cancer Care in the borough that our seriously ill young people can rely on.

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Thank you to everyone who donated to The CCT Lily Pad Christmas Campaign during November and December Bells Accountants Colvin & Moggridge Croydon Lodge of Concord Day Group Ltd Triple E Ltd PA Housing, member of Develop Croydon Waitrose Cheam and Caterham Waitrose Caterham Uniglobe Premier Travel SB Construction Premier Pensions Costco Wholesale UK LTD Marc Ellis Consulting Limited Harris & Bailey St Mary’s Church Amipak Uniqodo Klub pharmacy Lady of Assumption Brethen of Ye Olde Wells Lodge 6541 M O Holdings Ltd

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JODIE... a shining star!

Last year, we were introduced to a special lady, Jodie Caygill Grigg, and her family.

Jodie, 16-years-of-age, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2017. She bravely fought her battle with cancer and, in March 2018, received the good news that she was in remission.

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espite having been through so much, Jodie agreed to share her story with us to help raise awareness for The CCT Lily Pad Appeal. What a shining star!

After undergoing intensive chemotherapy treatment at the Royal Marsden Hospital, Jodie was transferred to CUH. During this time, Jodie received excellent care from the doctors and nurses but she found the environment Jodie in isolation

Jodie, now in remission said: “I felt really happy and so relieved that I didn’t have to go back”.

We would like to give special thanks to Jodie and her family for the time and support they have given us. The CCT Lily Pad Appeal is raising £750,000 for the new oncology unit, a crucial part of the multi-million pound project to integrate the Acute Paediatric Services in CUH. It will be used by young patients who are dealing with cancer to help smooth the difficult path they face during years of treatment.

Thank you to Jodie and her family for sharing her inspiring story. Also, thank you to Kat and her team at Xpertism for giving up their time to help create the film ‘Jodie’s story’ which can be viewed at www.chartwellcancertrust.co.uk/ lily-pad/ and where you can make a donation to the Lily Pad Appeal.

very ‘depressing’, her room was cramped and dark, with extremely limited facilities, especially for her age group.

It was also difficult for Jodie’s parents. They stayed by Jodie’s side day and night, with no proper bed to sleep on.

They said: “There’s nothing worse than a sick child. They’ve gone through all of this, they lose their hair, their confidence and are so very ill. Being in isolation in these conditions just makes it that so much harder.”

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he Chartwell Cancer Trust’s first ever charity calendar was extremely popular among our supporters. Thank you Jill Moore for donating the stunning photographs. Jill has been a patron of The Chartwell Cancer Trust since 2012 and also volunteers her time to help The CCT Team in the office. All profits went directly to The Chartwell Cancer Trust.

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hank you to the Westerham Panthers U8’s for supporting The Chartwell Cancer Trust and we are delighted to see them sporting our charity’s logo. Team Coach Dan McCarthy said: “The boys look very smart in their kits and are super proud to be wearing them!”.

We wish them lots of luck for rest of the season!

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ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

AND INHERITANCE TAX PLANNING

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n November 2018 the Office of Tax Simplification released its report into how to simplify the inheritance tax (IHT) system.

One of its main recommendations was the implementation of a fully integrated digital system for IHT and for changes to be made to the current forms to reduce and simplify the administration of estates. This included a recommendation to introduce very short forms for the simplest estates and updating the conditions that must be met to be able to complete a short IHT form, so as to bring more estates within this short form procedure.

The report also noted other areas of complexity, including the Residence Nil Rate Band and the various gift rules and exemptions. Dealing with estates which involve these areas of taxation can be complicated and the associated IHT calculations are far from straightforward.

There were some interesting statistics to come out of the report. For example, whilst IHT forms were completed for 275,000 estates in the UK in the 2015 to 2016 tax year, each year fewer than 25,000 estates in the UK actually got paid IHT. This means in more than 90% of cases often lengthy IHT forms are completed even when no IHT is due.

Planning your estate and affairs by an experienced solicitor may mean that your estate administration may be removed or simplified. Completing IHT forms can be one of the most time-consuming element of dealing with an estate administration, so the proposal that this form filling process

should be removed or simplified for a large number of estates is a welcome one.

Seeking independent advice from an experienced solicitor or professional in planning your estate may minimise any inheritance tax due.

Where an estate is complex or where there is the potential for family conflict it is advisable to appoint independent executors who have no interest in the estate. This could be a family friend or a trusted work colleague or professional executors such as an accountant or solicitor.

We highly recommend that you review your will every 3-5 years to ensure that if there are changes in circumstances (i.e review of tax laws, losing touch or falling out with your executor or change in financial circumstances) your will may be changed to accurately reflect your circumstances.

Pishon Gold are proud supporters of The Chartwell Cancer Trust. If you are thinking of leaving a gift to support the work of this charity, we are pleased to offer a 10% discount on our standard will writing service.

For more information contact Pishon Gold Solicitors LB of Bromley on 0208 468 1032 or email info@pishongold.co.uk

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TIGER WARD UPDATE

VINCI FM SINGS THEIR HEARTS OUT FOR CHARITY

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INCI FM led by Paulette West, Business Support/Helpdesk Manager organised a fantastic end of year Karaoke Night to help raise funds for Tiger Ward.

A couple of talented superstars emerged on the night, Jennifer Owootomo, Helpdesk Administrator and Ion Mogildea, a builder from Norstead who absolutely amazed and entertained us with their talent, individually and as a duet. The vibe was intimate and awesome.

VINCI raised £551.00 on the night, bringing the total amount for 2018 to £7,500. VINCI also donated X Boxes and consoles to the value of £350.00 for the Ward.

The evening was rounded off by a fabulous raffle where everyone won something! It was a fantastic evening with smiles all round!

Almost midnight – only the strong survived!

The ladies are ‘Hopelessly Devoted’

Jennifer Owootomo and Ion Mogildea performing a jaw-dropping rendition of ‘Hallelujah’.

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n Sunday 21st October, The Tiger Childhood Cancer Support Group attended their annual Halloween Party at the Holiday Inn Bexley. The Group arrived to a very spooky reception, the room brilliantly decorated with skeletons, bats and witches. The children, dressed in fantastic Halloween costumes, really added to the spooky atmosphere.

Entertainer Captain Fantastic had the whole Group singing, dancing and playing guitars. It was a great party and the children had a brilliant time.

Lead Nurse, Cat Wilde dressed in her Halloween finery

Entertainer Captain Fantastic

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The children dressed in fantastic Halloween costumes

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Christmas Breakfast at Starbucks T he Tiger Ward Childhood Cancer Support Group were in Starbucks Greenwich Shopping Park tucking into a lovely Christmas breakfast on Sunday 25th November, when a surprise visitor appeared! In walked Father Christmas with one of his Elves and a sack full of presents. Santa sat and chatted with the Group and stayed to watch Captain Fantastic entertain the children after breakfast. What a lovely way to get everyone in the Christmas mood! Thank you to Andy and his team at Starbucks for their help and for the refreshments, and to Santa and Captain Fantastic for ensuring that the children had a such a great time.

The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust is raising funds for Tiger Ward through the AmazonSmile fundraising scheme. The scheme, operated

by Amazon, allows you to purchase the same selection of products. Through AmazonSmile, 0.5% of the purchases are donated to charity.

Simply log into www.smileamazon.co.uk with your existing Amazon account to sign up and select Tiger Ward as your supported charity. You can do all your shopping through AmazonSmile. All donations will be sent to us automatically. At the moment there is no AmazonSmile App but you can still shop by phone by creating a short cut to the website.

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hank you to the Co-op and its members for supporting the Tiger Ward last year and for raising over a whopping £6,000! We were delighted to receive a cheque at the Co-op in Shooters Hill on 24th November.

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e are delighted that Southborough School, Bromley has chosen to support the Tiger Ward for 2019. In December, the pupils got off to an amazing start. They raised £670 at their Christmas concerts, by running their own post office and from a competition to design stamps through to selling and delivering Christmas cards. Thank you so much and we look forward to working with you in the months to come.

I The Co-op has chosen the Tiger Ward again for 2019 which is fantastic news! Their Local Community Fund supports local projects that their members care about and we are delighted that our Tiger Ward Childhood Cancer Support Group, supporting oncology families at the Tiger Ward, Queen Elizabeth, Hospital is considered such a worthy cause. We look forward to be working closely with the Co-op in Shooters Hill and Kidbrooke Park in 2019.

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t was lovely of Marco ‘The Cheeky Jawa’, and his dad Szen, to make a flying visit to the Tiger Ward on the 17th December to present Lead Nurse, Cat Wilde and Play Specialist, Carol Sullivan-Wallace with his £150 CeX prize that he had won in November. They also brought down a fantastic ‘Boba Fett Standee’ display that Marco wanted to donate to his sister, Annamaria’s former treatment ward playroom.

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HE’S BEHIND YOU! T he Tiger Ward Childhood Cancer Support Group took a trip to the Greenwich Theatre to watch Robinson Crusoe on Sunday 2nd December. The pantomime had received rave reviews so we knew the families would be in for a good time. Oh yes they would! It was lovely to hear the children laugh so much out loud and join in with the audience participation, whilst enjoying sweets and ice-cream. The Group also received a shout out and got to meet the cast and have their photographs taken, an extra special treat. it was a wonderful afternoon, one to remember. They also took home a goodie bag as a keepsake.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO CANCER CARE

We support the Tiger Ward at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, South London, a shared care unit providing treatment for children with cancer or leukaemia.

What we do...

We continue to fulfil the wish list of our local hospital. We also arrange and fund monthly meetings t for our oncology families whose children are treated in Tiger Ward.

Why...

How...

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Our ambition is to provide the same level of support in the Tiger Ward for our children that is found in the large London hospitals.

We rely solely on donations from supporters, patrons, sponsors and fundraisers.

Make a donation • Become a patron Organise your own event • Leave a legacy Take part or attend one of our charity and sponsored events Advertise in our magazine – FREE subscription for all readers Volunteer at one of our events or awareness days

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS We are urgently seeking volunteers to spare some time to help us in Bromley, Brixton and Croydon.

Contact: 01959 570700 Email info@tigerward.co.uk Visit: www.tigerward.co.uk

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TIGER WARD DONATIONS We received some wonderful donations from regular and new supporters during October, November and particularly in December.

We would like to especially thank: Borough of Woolwich Lodge from their Lodge Raffle Fiona Watkins for organising a Prosecco Soirée at her home on the 22nd November Guests at The CCT’s Charity Christmas Dinner at the House of Commons on 14th December Qualiti Body Jewellrey for their collection on some of their products The students at Plumstead Manor School, London Quilter for their generous donation of £1,500 in loving memory of Sophie Powell Waitrose Beckenham – for raising £550 during the month of December as part of their Community Matters Green Token Scheme

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he Holiday Inn is a valued supporter of the Tiger Ward Childhood Cancer Support Group. They have hosted Halloween, Easter, Summer and Christmas parties since 2017. They also organised a Quiz night in aid of the Tiger Ward this February. We would like to thank The Holiday Inn for their continuing support.

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John Lewis Westfield Stratford City supported the Tiger Ward through their Community Matters Appeal last year. £3,000 is split between three charities and the customers vote how the money is divided using green tokens located in their cafe, click and collect area, and customer services. We received a wonderful cheque for £1,000 in December!

Thank you John Lewis and their customers who voted for us.

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hank you to Jackie Daley and staff from Santander Bexleyheath Branch for presenting over 100 gifts to the Tiger Ward in Sophie’s Powell’s memory.

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TIGER WARD ETHAN’S JOKES

Welcome to Ethan’s jokes page...

Send Ethan your favourite joke and we will put it in our next issue.

You may also include a photo of yourself if you want to.

Ethan Douglas-Johnson, Children’s Joke Editor.

Wen t to the zoo and saw a bagu e t te in one of the enclo sure s... Zook eepe r said: “It was bre ad in capt i vit y.”

A Mexica n magici an says he will disappe ar on the count of 3. He says “uno, dos...” poof. He disappe ared withou t a tres.

A soldi er sur vi ved must ard gas in bat tle, and then pepp er spray by the polic e. He’s now a se ason ed ve tera n.

Last night me and my girlfriend watched three DVDs back to back .

Luckily I was the one facing the telly.

Two aerials just got marrie d. The weddin g was rubbish - but the recept ion was brillian t.

I hate Russ ian dolls ... so full of them selve s.

E.T. short for?

Becaus e he’s only got lit tle legs.

A man strolls into a bar with a roll of Tarma c under his arm and says to the barma n: “I’ll have a pint ple ase... and one for the road.”

Jesu s fed 5,000 peop le with t wo fishe s and a loaf of bre ad. That ’s not a mira cle. That ’s tapa s.

I’ll tell you what I love doing more than anythi ng: tr ying to pack myself in a small suitcas e.

I can hardly contai n myself.

Red sky at night, Shepherd’s delight. Blue sky at night, daytime!

I got this odd-job man in. He was comple tely useless. Gave him a list of eight things to do and he only did numbers one, three, five and seven!

You see my next-doo r neigh bour wors hips exha ust pipes, he’s a cath olic conv erte r.

Went to the corner shop bought 4 corners.

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I li ve in my own lit tle worl d, but it’s ok, they know me here .

Wha t do yo u ca ll a ma gic do g? A lab ra ca da br ad or.

Oh wow! Just tried to change my password to beef ste w but they’ve told me it isn’t stroganoff!

What’s the best thing about Switze rland? I don’t know, but their flag is a huge plus.

I said to the gym te acher: “Can you te ach me to do the splits? ” He said: “How flexible are you?” I said: “I can’t make Tuesdays.”

I went to the doctor the other day and said: “Have you got anything for wind?” So he gave me a kite.

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A plate au is the highes t form of flat ter y.

I bought a dog from a Blacksmith, and when I got home he had made a bolt for the door.

“I stand corrected,” said the man in the orthopedic shoes.

Why was Cinderella kicked off the baseba ll te am? Becaus e she ran away from the ball.

Heliu m walk s into a bar. Bart ende r says, “Sor r y. We don’t ser ve noble gase s here .” Heliu m does n’t re act.

Did you he ar about the explos ion at that French cheese factor y?

All that was lef t was de brie.

What do you call a pig with a black belt?

Pork chop.

wi th A fat her wa s cle an ing his car son the e, don e his son . Af ter the y’r e thi s don ve ask s, “Da d, cou ldn’t we ha wi th a spo nge?”

A woman ge ts on a bus with her baby. The dri ver says: ‘Ugh, that’s the ugliest baby I’ve ever seen!” The woman walks to the re ar of the bus and sits down, fuming . She says to the man next to her: “The dri ver just insulte d me!” The man says: “You go up there and tell him off. Go on, I’ll hold your monke y for you.”

Who are the most decent people in the hospit al?

The ultras ound people .

A lorr y-loa d of tort oises cras hed into a train load of terr apin s, Wha t a turt le disas ter.

Backed a horse at ten to one.

It came in at quarte r past four.

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WELCOME TO MY WORLD

My Business is my Passion, my Life I deliver Unique Tailor-Made Decluttering, Organizing and Home-Styling Services, combined with Feng Shui Techniques and my own Life Experience, aligning the Person with their Living Space, interior and exterior.

My Aim is to gain optimum use of space by realigning existing items (rotation, storage, charity and sale) and advise - if needed - on items to purchase to create that unique ambience you always dreamed of!

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e are getting ever closer with our goal to help enhance and upgrade the Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Unit (POSCU) Toni & Guy Ward at King’s College Hospital. Work will be commencing to refurbish the cubicles on the ward.

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he CCT’s Michelle Simpson has spent a lot of time working closely with the King’s team:oncology Mum Charley Scott and Ward Sister, Diane Campbell, to move these plans forward and get the ball rolling.

Get well soon to Harry, our decorator, who has unfortunately had an accident which means the refurb will be a little delayed!

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CHARITY POP-UP SHOP ACRE LANE, BRIXTON Raising funds for The Chartwell Cancer Trust and King’s College Hospital Selling a range of high quality furniture items; pictures & paintings; books & toys; crockery & objets d’art; clothes, shoes & accessories.

Wanted... high quality furniture, goods and items.

Try our fantastic coffee next door at the House of Hygge Coffee Shop or visit our Yoga Studio.

WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP OUT IN THE CHARITY SHOP AND THE HOUSE OF HYGGE. Call 01959 570322 or pop in for details.

Open: Mon - Sat: 10am - 4pm 41-43 Acre Lane, London SW2 5TN Tel: 0203 417 9840

Celebrated jazz pianist Mike Hatchard with The Jazz Project Big Band and special guest singer Paul Rhodes.

Presenting 100 years of Jazz & Swing Stag Plaza Saturday 2nd March 2019 London Road Sevenoaks, TN13 1ZZ

Available online from www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

Ticket Price £16.00

Box Office: 01732 450175

The Jazz Project Big Bang are delighted to be holding an event for The Chartwell Cancer Trust as cancer has touched the lives of many of its members. It’s by holding such events we feel as though we can keep the memory of our loved ones alive and support a great cause.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO CANCER CARE The Chartwell Cancer Trust Email: info@chartwellcancertrust.co.uk www.chartwellcancertrust.co.uk

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Doors open at 7.30pm for 8.00pm performance.

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he Toni & Guy Ward had a very special visit from The CCT Elves in December, who delivered Christmas presents to all of the oncology children being treated there.

The CCT Elves also delivered a whole range of pyjama’s donated by the ‘Hospital Pyjama Collection’, a group of fantastic oncology Mums that collect hundreds of pairs of pj’s each year.

Charlie Chartwell came along too and gave out goody bags to everyone, courtesy of the Churchill Theatre, Bromley.

The neutropenic cupboard on the ward was also refreshed and topped up with new games, books, colouring, and arts and crafts.

Special thanks to Denmark Hill Car Park for always providing complimentary car parking when we visit the Ward, and for keeping a close eye on the car, while we were unloading our precious cargo.

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KAYMAC CONSTRUCTION Enquiries: Tel: 020 7354 1110 Fax: 020 7354 6410 Email: kaymac@inwoodhouse.net www.kaymac.co.uk

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Charity Shop NEWS A

na Barros-Wood has been volunteering at the Brixton shop since September 2018, coming into the shop on a Friday morning and creating calm and order from the preceding week’s donations with the help of our team of volunteers. Ana runs her own Feng Shui home decluttering and organising business. She launched her business back in June 2018. She arrived in the UK in 2004 and worked within Healthcare for over 10 years – the last 4 of which already exploring (and doing some freelance work) in the fields of Decluttering; Organising and Styling. Feng Shui has been a passion from when she was a child – and she is now LIVING HER DREAM! Ana said: “Since I started volunteering at the Chartwell Shop last year, I haven’t looked back and I am still ’very much in love’ and enjoying each session. The reason I volunteer is linked to the cause you support, and to repay my Debts of Gratitude to my dearest beloved cousin, Junot (who passed away when he was 19), and other family members and friends that have survived.”

“I look forward to extending my Collaborations within the Foundation and sharing my unique skill amongst Patients; Relatives; Staff and other Shops alike.”

“Here’s to another Amazing Year Together!”

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Thank you Ana and welcome to The Chartwell Cancer Trust family!

HOW YOU CAN HELP….

We are inviting fundraising support specifically for our King’s College Hospital Projects within the local communities through the House of Hygge and Charity Shop and from the various fundraisers we have lined up throughout the year. Supporters can join or attend one of our events, choose us as their chosen charity, organise their own or sponsor an event, or make a regular or one off donation.

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HEALTHCARE ADVICE

Anal Cancer Anal Cancer is a rare type of cancer that affects the anus (end of the bowel, and while only about 1,300 people are diagnosed with Cancer of the Anus each year in the UK, it’s worth knowing what the main symptoms are.

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he exact cause of Anal Cancer is unknown, although a number of factors can increase your risk of developing the condition. These include:

• I nfection with human papilloma virus (HPV) – a common and usually harmless group of viruses spread through sexual contact, which can affect the moist membranes lining your body

Having anal sex or lots of sexual partners – possibly • because this increases your risk of developing HPV Having a history of Cervical, Vaginal or Vulval Cancer • • Smoking • Having a weakened immune system – for example, if you have HIV Your risk of developing Anal Cancer increases as you get older, with half of all cases diagnosed in people aged 65 or over. The condition is also more common in women than men.

be carried out to check for Anal Cancer and rule out other conditions.

Some of the tests you may have include a: • Sigmoidoscopy – where a thin, flexible tube with a small camera and light is inserted into your bottom to check for any abnormalities • Proctoscopy – where the inside of your rectum is examined using a hollow tube-like instrument (proctoscope) with a light on the end • Biopsy – where a small tissue sample is removed from your anus during a sigmoidoscopy or proctoscopy so it can be examined in a laboratory under a microscope If these tests suggest you have Anal Cancer, you may have some scans to check whether the Cancer has spread. Once these are complete, your doctors will be able to ‘stage’ the Cancer. This means giving it a score to describe how large it is and how far it has spread. You can read more about the stages of Anal Cancer on the Cancer Research UK website.

Symptoms The symptoms of Anal Cancer are often similar to more common and less serious conditions affecting the anus, such as piles (haemorrhoids) and anal fissures (small tears or sores).

Symptoms can include: • Bleeding from the bottom (rectal bleeding) • Itching and pain around the anus • Small lumps around the anus • A discharge of mucus from the anus • Loss of bowel control (bowel incontinence) Some people with Anal Cancer don’t have any symptoms.

See your GP if you develop any of these symptoms. While they’re unlikely to be caused by Anal Cancer, it’s best to get them checked out.

Diagnosing Your GP will usually ask about your symptoms and carry out some examinations. They may feel your tummy and carry out a rectal examination. This involves your doctor inserting a gloved finger into your bottom so they can feel any abnormalities.

Your GP will refer you to hospital if they think further tests are necessary. You should receive an appointment within two weeks if there’s a chance you might have cancer. If you are referred to hospital, a number of different tests may

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Treatment If you are diagnosed with Anal Cancer, a team of different specialists will work together to provide the best treatment and care.

The main treatments used for Anal Cancer are: • Chemoradiation – a combination of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy • Surgery – to remove a Tumour or a larger section of the bowel If the Cancer has spread and can’t be cured, Chemotherapy alone may be considered to help relieve symptoms. This is knows a palliative care.

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HEALTHCARE ADVICE Chemoradiation is a treatment that combines Chemotherapy (cancer-killing medication) and Radiotherapy (where radiation is used to kill Cancer cells). It is currently the most effective treatment for Anal Cancer. You don’t usually need to stay in hospital when you’re having Chemoradiation.

These side effects are usually temporary, but there’s also a risk of longer-term problems, such as infertility. If you are concerned about the potential side effects of treatment, discuss this with your care team before treatment begins.

In many cases, part of the Chemotherapy is delivered through a small tube called a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in your arm, which can stay in place until your treatment has finished. The tube means you don’t need to stay in hospital during each of the cycles of Chemotherapy. However, you’ll be attached to a small plastic pump, which you take home with you. A few hospitals now offer tablet Chemotherapy for Anal Cancer, which avoids the need for the pump and PICC.

Other possible long-term side effects can include:

To read more about Chemotherapy visit the NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chemotherapy/what-happens/ Radiotherapy is usually given in short sessions, over several weeks. Your treatment will be carefully planned to ensure the highest possible dose is delivered to the Cancer, while avoiding damage to nearby healthy cells as much as possible.

You will probably have a computerized tomography (CT) scan to work out exactly where your Cancer is and how big it is. After the scan, some very small but permanent ink marks may be made on your skin to ensure the right area is targeted accurately each time.

Radiotherapy is usually given as a number of treatments where a small dose of radiation is given daily over several weeks. Before treatment starts, your care team will draw up a plan that outlines: • The type of Radiotherapy you’ll have • How many treatment sessions you’ll need • How often you’ll need treatment.

Radiotherapy is usually given in one of two ways: • External Radiotherapy – where a machine directs beams of radiation at the cancer • Internal Radiotherapy – where a radioactive implant is placed inside your body near the cancer, or a radioactive liquid is swallowed or injected

For more information on Radiotherapy, visit the NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/radiotherapy/what-happens/ Both Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy often cause significant side effects, including: • Tiredness • Sore skin around the anus • Sore skin around the penis and scrotum in men, or vulva in women

• Bowel control problems • Long-term (chronic) diarrhea • Erectile dysfunction • Vaginal pain when having sex • Dry and itchy skin around the groin and anus • Bleeding from the anus, rectum, vagina or bladder Tell your doctor if you develop any of these symptoms so they can be investigated and treated.

Surgery is a less common treatment option for Anal Cancer.

It’s usually only considered if the Tumour is small and can be easily removed, or if Chemoradiation hasn’t worked. If the Tumour is very small, it may be cut out during a procedure called a local excision. This is a relatively simple procedure, carried out under general anaesthetic, that usually only requires a stay in hospital for a few days.

If Chemoradiation has been unsuccessful or the Cancer has returned after treatment, a more complex operation called an abdominoperineal resection may be recommended.

This would be carried out under a general anaesthetic. This involves removing your anus, rectum, part of the colon, some surrounding muscle tissue, and sometimes some of the surrounding lymph nodes (small glands that form part of the immune system) to reduce the risk of the Cancer returning.

You’ll usually need to stay in hospital for a bit longer after this type of surgery, and during the operation, a permanent colostomy will also be formed to allow you to poo.

A colostomy is where a section of the large intestine is diverted through an opening made in your tummy called a stoma. The stoma is attached to a pouch that will collect your poo after the operation. Before and after the operation, you’ll see a specialist nurse who can offer support and advice to help you adapt to life with a colostomy. Adjusting to live with a colostomy can be challenging, but most people get used to it over time.

For more information on living with a colostomy, visit the NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/colostomy/living-with/

Outlook The outlook for Anal Cancer depends on how advanced the condition is when it’s diagnosed. The earlier it’s diagnosed, the better the outlook. Compared with many other types of Cancer, the outlook for Anal Cancer is generally better because treatment is often very effective.

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Direct Line Group Digital Team to support The CCT for 2019

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e are delighted that the Direct Line Group Digital Team have chosen to support The CCT for 2019.

Back in July, two members of the Digital Team, Dan and Deepak took part in our team tandem skydive, along with other team members who were spectating. Digital Operations Manager, Chloe Hayward, decided there and then to get more involved. She invited The CCT’s Michelle Simpson to the DLGDT office to meet and talk to the whole department and to come up with ideas and a plan for the forthcoming year. On Thursday 18th October, they held their first fundraising event, which was a prosecco evening and quiz night. It was great fun and put everyone in the fundraising mood. Since then, they organised an ‘Afternoon tea’ cake sale on 12th December. It was a wonderful opportunity for us to demonstrate the ‘No Isolation’ robots.

Some of the team also volunteered their time to help at the gift wrapping charity event in The Glades Shopping Centre, Bromley. The Group also sponsored the Childhood Cancer Support Group’s Christmas party and pantomime in December. We very much look forward to working with the DLG Digital Team in 2019 and to learn what fundraising plans they have coming up next.

Direct Line Group’s Afternoon Tea Cake Sale

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CCT SUPPORTERS’ UPDATE THE GRESHAM ARTISANS GOLF CLUB

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CT Supporters of the Year, The Gresham Artisans Golf Club held their Captain’s Charity Invitation Day on Friday 31st August. Members invited guests to join them for an 18 hole Stableford Competition with special prizes for ‘nearest the pin’ on two holes and the top 3 placed teams.

This was followed by drinks and a BBQ with a raffle and auction for the chance to win an array of great prizes generously donated by members and local businesses.

The whole day raised a wonderful £3,500.

The Gresham Artisans Captain Alan Moore and his wife Jill

SCI-FI, BROMLEY

Bromley was the birthplace of H.G Wells, the ‘father of sci fi’, he kick-started the genre by pioneering the early stories of Time Machines.

He was born at Atlas House in Market Square 152 years ago and there was an exhibition celebrating his incredible work.

The Mayor of Bromley, Councillor Kim Botting officially opened the event and gave The CCT a very warm welcome, which was followed by a special introduction from Nicky Barclay from Talking Box Events.

Thank you to Nicky and Emma Barclay for supporting us this year and to our amazing team of volunteers for bucket collecting throughout the day and in The Glades where they were trooping the UK Garrison.

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n Sunday 14th October, Sci-Fi, Bromley came to town and we were delighted to have been picked as their chosen charity. The Civic Centre and the Great Hall were transformed into a magical world of science fiction and cosplay. There were various exhibits and replicas including a life sized Tardis and Daleks, with many other collectibles on display and for sale. It was great to see our good friends from Warboar Games exhibiting on the main stage. There was also a Star Wars Jedi Fight camp, an ET attraction and several actors, writers and illustrators from the various films and television shows, who were signing autographs and having their photos taken.

The Mayor of Bromley welocmes The CCT Team

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hank you to Karl Taylor of Andrew Reeves Letting, Beckenham for organising a Halloween Fright Night on 27 October.

We were also Andrew Reeves, Bairstow Eves and Mann, and Countrywide brands chosen charity at their Awards Ceremony on 21 January at Bromley Court Hotel. Thank you for organising a raffle in aid of The CCT.

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CCT SUPPORTERS’ UPDATE VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL

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hank you so much to Valley Primary School for supporting The CCT as their chosen charity for the forthcoming academic school year.

The school is also challenging the current Guinness World Record for the ‘Longest Line of Pom Poms’! The current official record is 29,312 and they have to make in excess of 30,000 to beat it, and they have until July to do it.

Valley Primary School, secretary of the school’s PTA, Charlotte English came up with the pom pom idea. She said: “Whilst challenging this World Record, we will be working closely with the school’s chosen charity of the year The Chartwell Cancer Trust. We have some fun and exciting events coming up where you can help us make the pom poms as well as find out more about the charity.”

Their pom pom making got off to a great start at the school’s Christmas Fair on Saturday 8th December. They had a giant pom pom Snowman on display and a stall where you could learn how to make them. The CCT was delighted to attend and join in the fun. Valley School also held a Christmas jumper day which included a pom pom making competition. The CCT’s Michelle Simpson was invited along to the school’s Christingle assembly to announce the class winners and give out prizes. Michelle was also presented with a wonderful cheque for just over £1,000 from the school’s fundraising so far.

The school’s pom pom total currently stands at around 8,000, so over 25% of the way there already! Well done everyone! There will be various pom pom making events coming up around the local community. On the 18th and 19th February, during half-term, Valley Primary School will be holding pom pom community masterclasses in The Glades, Bromley between 10am and 4pm and similar classes during the Easter Break.

Everyone of all ages are welcome!

The School would be grateful for any contributions of pom poms or balls of wool to help them reach their record.

We wish Valley Primary School lots of luck! More information can be found on their Facebook Page Valley Primary School - Guinness World Record Challenge.

JAGUAR ENTHUSIAST’S CLUB KENT REGION

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hank you to Jaguar Enthusiast’s Club Kent Region for organising a superb Christmas Dinner and Dance on Friday 14th December, as part of their annual support. Geoff and Lesley Waterman, once more, generously opened the doors to their home to host a ‘60’s’ themed party. It was a fantastic evening of song and dance and a wonderful conclusion Geoff and Lesley Waterman, host to the JEC’s support the JEC Christmas Party for 2018.

The evening raised an amazing £5,200, thanks to the generosity of everyone who attended. In the summer, the JEC organised a Summer Garden Party and Barbeque which

also raised £5,000 making a grand total of £10,200. An amazing achievement! We are also delighted that at the JEC’s AGM in November, they unanimously decided to continue their support for The CCT for 2019. This is fantastic news and we look forward to working with our friends again for a further year.

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Lowering Cancer Risk Poor Lifestyle 77,000*PCI (21%)

Nearly half of all UK cancer cases are preventable preventable cancer cases each year

Poor Diet 49,000*PCI (15%)

Overweight & Obesity 23,000*PCI (6%)

= 1,000 people *Preventable Cancer Incidence

LIMIT CONSUMPTION OF ‘FAST FOODS’ AND PROCESSED FOODS, HIGH IN FAT, REFINED STARCHES & SUGAR.

AVOID RED AND PROCESSED MEAT.

Calc. Aug 2018 [not including additional known risk factors (Dairy, Fish, Meat)]

FOLLOWING A PREDOMINANTLY PLANT-BASED DIET can reduce the risk of cancer by at least 18%.

BE A HEALTHY WEIGHT. After poor diet, obesity is the third leading cause of cancer.

LIMIT CONSUMPTION OF OTHER MEAT. LIMIT ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION There is no safe limit for cancer prevention.

BMI 18.5 -24.9

BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE. 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity a week (30 mins, 5 days a week).

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LIMIT CONSUMPTION OF SUGAR-SWEETENED DRINKS. Drink mostly water and unsweetened drinks.

DO NOT SMOKE TOBACCO

EAT A DIET RICH IN BEANS, WHOLE GRAINS, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.

At least 5 portions of fruit & veg Aim for at least 30g of fibre/day.

FOR MOTHERS: BREASTFEED YOUR BABY, IF YOU CAN. Breastfeeding is good for both mother and baby.

DO NOT USE SUPPLEMENTS FOR CANCER PREVENTION. Aim to meet nutritional needs through diet. On a vegan diet, a reliable source of B12 is essential.

FOLLOWING THESE RECOMMENDATIONS, after a cancer diagnosis can reduce the risk of relapse and improve survival.

Based on a graphic created by WCRF.org for references used, or to find out more information ㏄ 2018 Plant Based Health Professionals visit pbhp.uk

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CCT SUPPORTERS’ UPDATE HELL OF THE ASHDOWN

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he Annual Hell of the Ashdown Sportive is taking place on Sunday 17th February organised by our friends at the Catford Cycling Club (CCC). This major cycling event is a tough bike ride over 107K from Biggin Hill, through Kent and the Sussex Hills to the Ashdown Forest and back again. The Chartwell Cancer Trust has been chosen as the main charity. Thank you to everyone who has come forward so far to help marshal. If anyone is available and can spare a couple of hours, please get in touch on 01959 570322 or email mcalthorpe@ chartwellcancertrust.co.uk.

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hank you to yearly supporters Laptops & Lipstick for their continued support. Their next fundraiser is a charity quiz night on 22nd March at The Bridge House Pub, SE20. If you would like to join The CCT team or to reserve your own team, please get in touch!

Laptops & Lipstick members in their Christmas Jumpers

CATFORD CYCLING CLUB ANNUAL LUNCH

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hank you also to the CCC for inviting us also to their Annual lunch on Sunday 25th November at Westerham Golf Club. Trustees Graham and Hilary Figg attended on behalf of The CCT.

Also, Laptops and Lipstick members, The HR Dept, organised a cake sale for The CCT on Thursday 13th December where they invited clients and local businesses to attend. Thank you!

Quiz Night Friday 22nd March 2019 7.30pm The Bridge House Tavern 2 High Street, Penge Teams of 2-8 £5 per head

All proceeds go to our nominated charity

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CCT SUPPORTERS’ UPDATE HIKE OVER THE HIMALAYAS’

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ongratulations to Jane Holmes for successfully completing her ‘Hike over the Himalayas’ challenge from 27th October to Monday 5th November.

Jane did not travel alone and had the company of ‘Charlie Chartwell’ on her adventure. Jane said: “We had very early morning starts and long days but we got to see some fabulous sunrises and spectacular mountains. We had a wonderful guide and The Sherpa’s were amazing”. Jane raised almost £900 for The CCT which was amazing too!

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Donations - CCT

Legacies: In memory of

Thank you for all the wonderful donations we received, especially over the festive season, from new and existing supporters. We are so grateful to everyone who continues to think of us including our wonderful patrons. We receive donations either online, by post or collections and from your fundraisers.

We would like to especially thank: The Biggin Hill Social and Sports Club for their continued support. We received a cheque for £3,000 raised from the efforts of their Summer 2018 fundraising events which comprised a summer draw and race night. Special thanks to Paul Clark, Lesley Jarred and Tristan Melbourne for organising the ‘Race Night’ event and to everyone who donated prizes to the ‘Summer Draw’. Also a huge thanks to all of your generous members.

Will Griffin for taking part in the Ironman 70.3 Weymouth Challenge on Sunday 23rd September.

Karl Taylor of Andrew Reeves Letting, Beckenham for organising a Halloween Fright Night on 27 October.

Jenny Hobday for knitting and donating her lovely ‘bobble hats’.

Jaki McGill for raising £300 at her husband’s 50th party and asking for donations instead of presents. Jaki’s husband had been treated for bowel cancer 6 years ago in The PRUH. Vicky Callow for raising £520 by organising a cake sale, guess how many sweets in a jar and other activities at her work.

Flying Machine Pub - their fundraising efforts raised £520 during 2018.

Kelsey Park Lodge Worshipful Masters Ladies Night Raffle, November 2018.

Pixel Lab - for donations raised at their training workshops.

AK Theatre Group - since February 2017 they have raised over £1, 200 - donations from their members.

New Patron – Sunil Lakhani.

Hayes Men Fellowship Pattison Lodge Westerham Junior Football Club West Kent Lodge of Charity Eltham College – for raising £500 from their Christmas Cracker Concerts.

Everyone who donated to The CCT instead of sending Christmas cards.

Sharon Barnes Ian Arnot Alan Ward

SUPPORTERS OF THE YEAR AK Theatre Group Biggin Hill Social and Sports Club Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd Co-op Community Fund – CCT Lily Pad Appeal Direct Line Group Foresters Friendly Society, Court Nelsons Pride 2338 Valley Primary School Go Travel Gresham Artisan Golf Club

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JEC Kent Region Laptops and Lipstick West Kent Golf Club Masonic Lodge Pettswood Lynwood TG – Tiger Ward Southborough Primary School – Tiger Ward VINCI Facilities – Tiger Ward Co-op Community Fund – Tiger Ward

Ways to donate There are a number of ways to make a one-off donation.

By post: Either send your donation to us at the address below (cheques made payable to The Chartwell Cancer Trust) using the donation form on page 60, or go online to www.chartwellcancertrust.co.uk To ensure we can claim the Gift Aid on all our donations, please complete the downloadable form on our website and send to: The Chartwell Cancer Trust, Room 1, Aileen McHugo Building, Westmore Green, Tatsfield TN16 2AG. By text: You can send your donation by texting the amount you wish to donate to 70070, for example, key in CHRT01£5 in your message box, and then send to 70070. It’s as simple as that!

Be a patron: Please contact The CCT office for further information, on 01959 570322 or email: info@chartwellcancertrust.co.uk CCT Tiger Ward: If you would like to make a donation to CCT Tiger Ward, please go to page 51.

The Chartwell Cancer Trust has subscribed to the AmazonSmile fundraising scheme. The scheme, operated by Amazon, allows you to purchase the same selection of products. Through AmazonSmile, 0.5% of the purchases are donated to charity.

Simply log into www.smileamazon.co.uk with your existing Amazon account to sign up and select The Chartwell Cancer Trust as your supported charity.

You can do all your shopping through AmazonSmile.

All donations will be sent to us automatically. At the moment there is no AmazonSmile App but you can still shop by phone by creating a short cut to the website.

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CCT ABOUT US

The Chartwell Cancer Trust Supporting The Princess Royal University Hospital

T

he Chartwell Cancer Trust supports the Chartwell Unit at The Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough that serves patients from the Bromley Borough, Lambeth, Southwark and beyond in South East London and Kent.

Our first fundraising in 2005 was to cover the cost of an extra Health Care Assistant in the Unit.

We have since grown into a charity providing a range of support for NHS services not only in The PRUH, but the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, Croydon University Hospital, King’s College Hospital, Guy’s Hospital and St Thomas’ Hospital.

Support at The PRUH includes funding for additional medical staff, capital projects, equipment and training specifically for the Chartwell Unit.

We have raised money for: • T he total refurbishment of the Treatment Suite

and air-conditioning.

•A “Virtual Conferencing” facility for a cancer Multi-Disciplinary Meeting Room to host meetings where important decisions are made about the care and treatment of patients

diagnosed with cancer. The upgrade has greatly benefited all patients diagnosed with cancer within the community that we serve.

•C omputers and laptops for The PRUH’s Virtual Cancer Clinics and the Chartwell Unit.

•S pecialist wheelchairs, medical pumps and nursing equipment for the community nursing teams.

• T he continuation of brain research on Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma research led by Consultant Haematologist, Dr Shireen Kassam.

• I n 2016, we were also instrumental in succeeding to overturn the management decision to close the inpatient Unit, an achievement which we are extremely proud of.

£350,00 FOR A NEW ENDOSCOPY UNIT IN THE PRUH Mr Prakash Sinha, Consultant Oncoplastic Breast and Endocrine Surgeon specialises in breast cancer surgical treatment and surgery of the thyroid gland. He has been a consultant surgeon for the last nine years; his NHS base is The Princess Royal University Hospital.

Mr Sinha has recently been appointed as Medical Director of The PRUH. There is an area that has been allocated for a new Endoscopy Unit to provide treatment for cancers of the bowel and all other areas of the gut. There is no funding available to furnish it and we have agreed with Mr Sinha to raise the £350,000 that is needed.

We rely on our supporters to help make all of this happen through donations and fundraising events.

How you can help: Be a patron / Make a Donation / Join one of our events / Sponsor or organise your own event / Nominate us as your chosen charity / Host an Early Warning Coffee Morning or Prosecco Soirée / Attend one of our charity gala evenings / dinners / theatre nights MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO CANCER CARE DONATE TODAY Web: https:// chartwellcancertrust. charitycheckout.co.uk/Donate Mobile: Text ‘Donate cct 1’ to 88802

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I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION TO THE CHARTWELL CANCER TRUST Your details:

Name: ......................................................................................................................

Address: ................................................................................................................... ................................................................................. Postcode: ..............................

Gift Aid Declaration: I am a UK Taxpayer and am happy for you to claim Gift Aid on my donation

Tel: ....................................... Email: ........................................................................

(this adds an additional 25% to my donation at NO extra cost to you)

Your bank details: I would like to make a single/regular* donation of £.............. (please circle*), commencing immediately to The Chartwell Cancer Trust. My bank details are:

I am happy to receive emails from the charity

Bank Name: .............................................................................................................

Account No.: .............................................. Sort Code: OR, I enclose a cheque for £................. payable to The Chartwell Cancer Trust.

The Chartwell Cancer Trust, Barclays Bank, Bromley Branch Sort Code: 20-14-33, Account No.: 10643394

I am happy for you to add my details to the (for administrative purposes) charity database I would like to receive a copy of your FREE quarterly C & K Magazine

Strength in Unity

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JOKES

Jokes

Q: I s there anyth ing I should avoid while recove ring f rom childb irth?

A: Ye s. Pregna ncy.

The lit tle boy, sent to the butc her shop, deli vere d hims elf of his me ssag e in the se words: “Ma says to send her anot her oxtail, ple ase, an’ ma says the last one was ver y nice , an’ ma says she wan ts anot her of f the same ox!”

ur baby was born last Q: O week . When will I begin to feel normal again? hen the kids are in A: W college.

A man walke d into a bar and said: “Can I have a pint of Le ss, ple ase.”

“A pint of Le ss?” querie d the barma n.

“Wha t is that?”

“I don’t know,” replied the man, “but my doctor told me to drink le ss.”

I just found out we have a local librar y.

They kept that quie t.

A man went into a book shop and complained. He said: “I bought this f rom you last week, called Cowards in Histor y, and all the page s fell out.”

The sale s assistant replied: “That’s because it’s got no spine.”

Why did the surgeo n run out scre aming f rom the book signin g?

There was a proble m with the appen dix.

door a box A shop keep er with no cons cien ce put by his , “For the with a slit in the cove r and a labe l re adin g Whe n some Blind .” A mon th late r, the box disa ppe ared . chuc kled , and er keep one inqu ired conc erni ng it, the shop poin ted to the wind ow. the ne w blind .”

“I colle cted enou gh,” he e xpla ined . “The re’s

A young woman working at the hotel announced her engagement to a local lad, named Mike. But a ye ar passed and nothing was he ard about any wedding , so one day, the hotel owner asked: “When are you to be married?”

The young cook sighed. “I don’think it will e ver happen.”

“Why e ver not? What’s the problem?”

The young cook replied: “It’s like this. I won’t marr y Mike when he’s drunk, and he won’t marr y me when he’s sober.”

A ne w ar my rec rui t wa s ush ere d int o he Se rge an t’s office com pla ini ng he’d go t a spl int er in his fin ger.

“You sh oul d ha ve ha d mo re sen se,” came th e Se rga nt ’s ha rsh rep ly, “th an to scr atc h yo ur he ad !”

Q: W hen will my baby move?

A: With a bit of luck, right af ter he finishe s college .

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A ma n ask ed his wif e wh at she wa nte d for her birt hday. She sai d: “So me thi ng to run aro und in wo uld be nic e.”

So he bou ght her a t rac ksu it.

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Calendar of Events Dear Supporter, We have a diverse range of fundraising events planned to take us into 2019, with something on offer for everyone to enjoy, attend or take part! Please take a look at our events detailed below and get in touch if any should be of interest.

ONE FEARFUL LEAP..... SEND CANCER FLYING! Tandem Skydive Experience – Headcorn Skydive Centre – Saturday 6th April Be bold, be brave, take that plunge and combine one of the most exciting and exhilarating moments you will ever experience whilst raising funds for a worthy cause too! Experience the thrill of skydiving from 12,000ft and a freefall of 30-40 seconds before your instructor opens your parachute and the opportunity to steer! We will cover the upfront cost of your skydive, so you can concentrate on your fundraising target. Minimum age required is 16+.

House of Commons Charity Black Tie Dinner – Friday 26th April Enjoy the splendour of the House of Commons at a fantastic charity dinner with us here at The Chartwell Cancer Trust.

Dining at the House of Commons is extra special with fine dining in a truly magical place, with pre-dinner drinks on the famous Terrace balcony, overlooking the Thames. Call us on 01959 570322 or email info@chartwellcancertrust. co.uk for more information.

The Great Croydon 5K Sponsored Walk – Sunday 5th May So much more than a 5k walk in the park! Every step you take will make a lasting change and help us to reach our goal in raising £750,000 for a state-of-the-art Children’s Oncology Unit, part of the new Integrated Paediatric Village at Croydon University Hospital.

To join our family fun sponsored walk you can register online www.chartwellcancertrust.co.uk/lily-pad or call 01959 570322. Entry is £5 per entrant, children under 12 can register for FREE. Walk commences from 10.00am.

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Calendar of Events CLIMB OVER CANCER!!

Up The O2 Charity Climb – Saturday 25th May After our very successful first charity ‘Climb up the O2’ last year, we can confirm our next climb is on Saturday 25 May 2019 at 4pm. Please get in touch if you would like to join our expedition team. (Minimum age 9 with parental supervision).

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable 90-minute experience, which will take you across the roof of The O2 and give you a spectacular 360-degree view of London from the viewing platform. We cover the upfront cost of your O2 climb, so you can concentrate on your fundraising target.

ROLL-COASTER ADVENTURE! Wing Walk Adrenaline Rush – Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Essex – Saturday 22nd June Get prepared to travel on a rollercoaster ride of between 50600ft, at speeds between 60-130 mph. Great fun and very exciting. No experience necessary. We cover the upfront cost of your wing walk, so you can concentrate on your fundraising target. Age limit 18 to 65

ASICS London 10k – Sunday 21st July Virgin Sport and ASICS are teaming up and returning to Central London this summer with a brand-new look.

Everything you loved about the British 10k – live bands and DJ’s motivating you at every kilometre and cheering fans.

We have charity places available. Runners must be 15 or over. Registration with us is FREE and we will supply you with a running vest.

We hope we have tempted or inspired you to do something worthwhile and fun! Thank you for your continued support. Any of the above events can be for The CCT, The Chartwell Children’s Cancer Trust or for our CCT Lily Pad Appeal or the Endoscopy Appeal. You choose!

More information can also be found at www.chartwellcancertrust.co.uk or call 01959 570322 or email: info@chartwellcancertrust.co.uk

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GAMES PAGE

GAMES PAGE, NUMBER 27 Solution to puzzles, No. 26

CROSSWORD NO 27

Crossword Solution, No. 26

Easy Solution

Tricky Solution

“Doodle” Here!

ACROSS 1/5 Raged about Vera’s other half, clutching mad plan from creator of the first 22/24? (the other one 18 19) (5,5,3) 4 Ode for Gold Corporation in fashion (2,6) 9 1 5’s fever or tap (4,3) 10 Relax with blue story first (3,4) 11 See 7 Down 12 Williams team’s No.1 takes eight points in series (9) 14 Forceful and firm fellow (6) 15 Criminal supplies Ecstasy free with hesitation (8) 18/19 Rumour 18 spread: 1 5’s murders were committed here (2,3,3,6) 22 Alien gets shocking treatment in seedy pub from solver (9) 24 See 25 Down 26 Oedipus complex created by God (4,3) 27 Alerted about downtrodden worker (7) 28 Ex-coalmen hold endless boring exercise (to begin with) opposite pit in 1 5’s 24 (8) 29 Contributes to Lowry’s death, admittedly (5)

DOWN 1 Thus a twitch of fungus (7) 2 Girl wants a strange thing for evening’s entertainment (4,5) 3 Pokes fun at what’s on the barbecue (4) 4 They insulate girl’s heels, toes and shanks, primarily (6) 5 See 1 Across 6 Do they tear out time’s birth? (3,4,3) 7/11 Was this the first 22 24 to reveal oneself to Jagger? (9) 8 Engaged, with each half wearing alloyed ring (2,4) 13 Negotiated to get Italian footballers ranked, one hears (10) 16 Does he look after Prince Andrew’s mysterious plague to begin with? (9) 17 The said Hebrew meal will be decreed by the court (8) 18 Such games a popular party choice? (6) 20 Observe student set out with holes in shoes (7) 21 Wall where Muppets perform without piano (6) 23 Trimble’s extremists accept former police moratorium (5) 25/24 Grass makes William fib (it goes to 1 5’s heart) (8)

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