News and events
Forthcoming Events
Full timetable of future events.
Educational Courses
Cardiac Rehab regularly runs education courses for health professionals on behalf of BACR (British Association for Cardiac Rehabilitation). For a list of future courses click here.
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14th October 2010 - 7.00 for 8.00pm
Annual Cardiac Rehab Charity Lecture 2010 - Lord David Owen
The Maltings, Alton.
The course of world history has been critically shaped by the physical and mental illnesses of heads of state, sometimes in the public eye but usually in secrecy. David Owen uses his deep knowledge to undertake a unique study of heads of state during the last 100 years and the influence of their medical advisers. For more information click here. To order tickets please either contact the Cardiac Rehab Centre on 01420 544794 or e-mail denise@cardiac-rehab.co.uk or click here for a booking form to complete and return.
10th October 2010
Cardiac Rehab/Alton Rotary Club Community Walk
This year Cardiac Rehab has teamed up with Alton Rotary Club and the Alton Heart Support Club to organise the Alton Community Walk. There will be a choice of two routes - 4.5 miles or 9 miles, starting in the Alton Market Square and walking through the lovely countryside around Shalden, Bentworth and Thedden.
Start time is 10.00am with arrival at 9.30am for registration. There is a small charge to cover expenses and we would be grateful if you could obtain sponsorship for the Alton Cardiac Rehab Charity. For details and a registration form please click here. To access a sponsor form please click here.
4th September 2010
An Indian Experience - an evening of music and dance.
This will be held at the Alton College forum and will introduce the music and dance of India by a group of professional dancers and musicians. It will be a great opportuntiy to experience the thrill and history of Indian music. Tickets are available from the Cardiac Rehab Centre on 01420 544794/denise@cardiac-rehab.co.uk or from Jimmy Patel on 01420 88245.
4th August 2010
Alton Lions-Rehab Golf Trophy
In spite of fickle weather the third Lions-Cardiac Rehab Golf Day was a great success with eighty players braving the elements and raising over £1500 for Cardiac Rehab. Thanks to Alton Lions for their organisation, Sheen Stickland for sponsorship, donors of raffle prizes and Test Valley Golf Club for their support.
The winning team was Eric Phillips, Will Spooner, Kevin Baines and John Chapple. The individual lady winner was Jennifer Clelland and individual male winner was Will Spooner.
8th July 2010
Abbey Cottages BBQ
Abbey Cottages, Rooksdown, Basingstoke donated £200 repesenting the proceeds of their charity BBQ. Many thanks to everyone who attended and donated.
5th July 2010
London Marathon Sponsorship
Sue Kinch raised £351 as sponsorship for Cardiac Rehab by taking part in the London Marathon. Many thanks to Sue and congratulations on completing the course.
3rd July 2010
Collection at Sainsburys Store, Alton
The magnificent sum of £482.32 was donated to Cardiac Rehab by shoppers at Sainsburys on Saturday 3rd July. Many thanks to everyone who donated and to all the volunteers who collected on behalf of Cardiac Rehab
22nd June 2010
Plant Sale, Bolle Road, Alton
Many thanks to Helen Wilson and Jean Mills for running a very successful plant sale on 26th May 2010. The sale raised £250 for Cardiac Rehab.
21st June 2010
IDEAL Electrical & Plumbing Supplies
Many thanks to the management and staff of IDEAL Electrical & Plumbing Supplies, Mill Lane, Alton for nominating Cardiac Rehab for a recent collection from staff of £160.
12th June 2010
Festival Place, Basingstoke, Street Collection
Many thanks to the visitors to Festival Place on Saturday who donated the magnificent sum of
£412.04 to Cardiac rehab during the street collection.
10th June 2010
Basingstoke & District Clubs Pool League
Many thanks to the Basingstoke & District Clubs Pool League who raised £330.30 for the charity in recognition of the work carried out by Cardiac Rehab in support of one of their members
5th June 2010
Alton Beer Festival
The retiring collection from both the afternoon and evening sessions of the Alton Beer Festival was in aid of Cardiac Rehab and other charities will also benefit from the festival. The collections raised £475.69 for Cardiac Rehab. Many thanks to Peter and Ysanne Legge for organising the event. Click here for more details.
3rd June 2010
Assistant Shop Manager Vacancy at Cardiac Rehab Shop in Alton
Due to changes in staffing in the shop a vacancy has arisen for the Assistant Shop Manager in the Cardiac Rehab Charity Shop in Market Street, Alton. If you would be interested in the post please contact Tony Causton on 01420 544794 for a job description and application form or collect them from the shop at 25 Market Street, Alton. Applications close on 21st June 2010.
24th May 2010
Alton College BTEC Sports Students
Alton College BTEC sports students have donated £62.04 following a number of events at the college to raise funds. Many thanks to college staff and students for organising.
20th May 2010
Penningtons Solicitors
Many thanks to the Staff and Partners of Penningtons Solicitors who have donated £186.79 as a result of holding a dress down day for all staff members and following a request to their charity committee by a member of the firm.
18th May 2010
Basingstoke and North Hampshire NHS WOW Award
Many congratulations Sally Turner, Sandra Letford and Jo Prance of the Cardiac Rehab Centre for winning a WOW award for outstanding customer service for customer care from the Basingstoke and North Hampshire NHS Foundation Trust.
18th May 2010
Frensham Sponsored Ride
Many thanks to the Frensham Sponsored Ride charity for a magnificent donation of £500 to Cardiac Rehab.
13th May 2010
The Inner Wheel Club of Alton
Club members nominated Cardiac Rehab as one of the local charities that they support and donated £100 for which many thanks.
2010/11
Staywell Scheme Expands
The Staywell Scheme is designed for people at relatively high risk of suffering coronary heart disease and is expanding in 2010/11 to take on 150 new starters. Your GP can refer you onto the scheme, which operates out of the Cardiac Rehab Centre in Alton. For more information click here , ring us on 01420 544794 or come and visit us at the Centre to find out more.
12th May 2010
Bumper Book Sale
A bumper book sale with tea and cakes took place at the Cardiac Rehab Centre, Chawton Park Road, Alton (behind the Sports Centre) on Wednesday 12th May. Many thanks to the volunteers who manned the sale and teas and raised £300 for the charity.
6th May 2010
Hampshire Indoor Bowls Association
The Hampshire Indoor Bowls Association has donated £501.14 to the Charity. Cardiac Rehab was the 2009/10 Presidents chosen charity and funds were raised at eight home matches and the Presidents day during the last indoor bowling season. Many thanks to members and visitors who have shown great support.
26th April 2010
Fashion Presentation Evening
PS Lingerie in partnership with Eveology hosted a joint presentation of lingerie and an exclusive spring & summer fashion collection on Monday 26th April at PS Lingerie, 70 High Street, Alton in support of the Cardiac Rehab Charity. The event raised £310 for Cardiac Rehab and many thanks to Joan Mossop, Angela Davis and PS Lingerie for organising the evening.
10th April 2010
Alton Street Collection for Cardiac Rehab
£491.50 was donated at the street collection. Many thanks to everyone who donated and to all the collectors for giving up their time.
8th April 2010
BACR announces dates for 2011 courses at Cardiac Rehab Centre
The British Association for Cardiac Rehabilitation (BACR) has announced the dates and details of courses that it is running at the Cardiac Rehab Centre in addition to the dates already arranged for 2010. Courses provide principles of physical activity and exercise in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease and more complex conditions. For the dates please click here.
1st April 2010
Weybrook Park Golf Club selects Cardiac Rehab as Charity for 2010/11 Season
The very exciting news is that Weybrook Park Club in Basingstoke has chosen Cardiac Rehab as their preferred charity for the 2010/11 season. This means that any funds raised at golf days and other occasions will be donated to Cardiac Rehab. Many thanks to the three captains for selecting our charity to be this year's choice. For information on Weybrook Park Golf Club click here.
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