March 2010

Queen's Hospital CT Scanner Appeal Launch

Queen's Hospital Scanner Appeal

 

Tonight saw the launch of the CT Scanner appeal at the Pirelli Stadium.
 
Jim Morrison, Chairman of the Hospital, and Ben Robinson, Chairman of Burton Albion Football did a great double act around Hilda, Lady Clarke and Sir Trevor Brooking from the FA.
 
We heard important community reasons why we should get behind the Appeal and also detailed medical facts from top Consultant Mr Sheldon.
 
40% of patients are from South Derbyshire, indeed our daughter Harriet was born there, so it is my hospital too.
 
Please see the information below that will help you organise an event to raise money for this good cause, every hundred pounds adds up. Thank you.
 
Queen’s Hospital Scanner Appeal
Scanner Appeal
Queen's Hospital
Our old CT scanner is nearing the end of its life cycle.
We want to replace it with a new, state of the art scanner.
£500,000 Target:
for a new CT scanner
We currently scan 10,000 patients a year.
That number increases by more than 10% annually.
Get involved!
You can help us make a difference to patient care.
Support the Queen’s Hospital Scanner Appeal.
Why an appeal?
CT scanners are expensive items.
Hospital equipment budgets are limited.
A new scanner would use almost all of our equipment replacement
money for a year, seriously limiting other departments.
Reduced waiting times.
Improved Improved safety. patient comfort.
A new CT scanner will make a big difference to patient care.
Why do we need a new scanner?
Faster, more accurate diagnosis.
Quicker access to treatment.
Help us make a difference for thousands of patients each year
Reg Charity No. 1055519
Call 01283 593 111 or

visit www.burtonhospitals.nhs.uk/fundraising

Transition Peak Oil presentation

Transition Network

 

Further to my Tweet I wanted to add a bit more about Transition/Peak Oil so thought I'd add in Graham Truscott's statement

 
Transition Derby  www.transitionderby.org.uk  is a volunteer group helping  individuals, local groups,  communities, businesses and organisations to understand the implications for them, the risks and the opportunities around the big global issues of Climate Change and Peak Oil. With talks, workshops, practical events and demonstration projects, the group is part of the wider Transition Network www.transitionnetwork.org . Transition Derby values diversity and welcomes people of all ages, races, faith or political backgrounds and encourages those already engaged in actions to adapt to a low-carbon, energy-constricted future to share the vision. Please contact Transition Derby via our website to help your family, community and business develop a resilient and sustainable future…
 
If you want to know more then please go onto the website.

 

South Derbyshire Ladies Luncheon

Once again the Ladies, and their partners, held a successful, fun event at the Hilton House Hotel, in the old part of Hilton village, this lunchtime.

These ladies month in month out raise funds for our campaigns and the Association.  You may read a lot of stuff about high profile business people supporting the campaign but these ladies go about the issue in a no fuss way and are the back bone of our fund raising, for which I am extremely grateful.

Thank you ladies.

South Derbyshire will have an Election night

Parliament Portcullis

Tonight at the District Council the Chief Executive Mr McArdle, who is the Electoral Returning Officer, announced he had made his decision about when the votes for the General Election would be counted.

He announced the Count would start on the Thursday night.

This is very good news for democracy as waiting until Friday afternoon to hear the result would have left the Country in limbo, without knowing who was going to run the Country.

Thank goodness that is one decison out the way. Now we just have to wait for Gordon Brown to call the General Election.  I can't wait!

The Royal British Legion It's Time To Do Your Bit

The Royal British Legion It's Time To Do Your Bit

The Royal British Legion are rightly pushing for everyone to step up and show their allegiance and support for our armed forces and those who have left and are in need.

This is a great cause and one I am happy to sign up to.

Click here to read more.

Woodville WI Tuesday 2nd March 2010

Heather with bouquest from Woodville WI

I was invited to speak at Woodville WI on Tuesday 2nd March.

Everyone knows the rules 'no politics' with the ladies from the WI.  I did not want to fall into the trap of the previous PM and get slow hand clapped.

I passed the test. I spoke, with questions, for just under an hour about how things are changing in South Derbyshire and how many new innovative things are coming along the pipeline.

The ladies were very kind, asked very intelligent and perceptive questions.

I did enjoy my experience and hopefully they did too, I think they did as the next day this lovely bouquet was delivered to me at my home in Bretby.

Thanks ladies, perhaps I could visit you again in a years time?

Barry Gadson RIP

Today we said a heartfelt good by to Barry Gadson who had worked for the Council for over 30 years.  Our Market stalls were never straighter and the Town Hall on the Delph never tidier than when Barry was in charge.

I was so proud that colleagues came and showed their respects outside the Council building when the cortege went passed and stopped for a few minutes and at the Delph too.

At Bretby Crematorium we heard that he felt he had his dream job.

He was a wonderful servant to  South Derbyshire.

our love goes out to Sandra.

LOWEST COUNCIL TAX INCREASE ON RECORD

Council Tax set at lowest increase rate ever in South Derbyshire

As everyone feels the financial pinch as a result of Gordon Brown's recession, Conservative controlled South Derbyshire District Council has delivered the lowest Council tax increase on record. At just 1.5% this is below inflation and delivers on the manifesto pledge of keeping Council tax low. Meanwhile at the budget setting meeting of Derbyshire County Council the controlling Conservative group proposed a similar 1.5% increase. This maintains the downward trend on Council Tax increases delivered by the Conservatives over the last few years since the days of Labour control where increases were as much as 13% in a single year !

Help for Heroes Coffee Morning in Rosliston

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Heather and Mrs Marbrow

Team Marbrow held a hugely successful Coffee Morning to raise money for the charity Help for Heroes. Their grandson is out on tour in Afghanistan right now and to show solidarity with his injured colleagues Team Marbrow decided not only to have a coffee morning but also his brother, Scott, will be undertaking a sponsored bike ride to Arnhem too.

Thursday saw folk raise £860 for this great cause.

Well done Marbrows and well done Rosliston and surrounding villages, rallying to this good cause.

Photos of Heather and Mrs Marbrow and then Team Marbrow with the Help for Heroes banners

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