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Bike Nights this Thursday
The Plymouth Bike nights are back again on Plymouth Hoe Promenade this Thursday, 6th August, from 5:45pm. Thanks to Plymouth City Council, Events and Hoe Parks staff. Cash donation of £1 would be appreciated at the gate in support of men's cancer charity the Chestnut...
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Tales from the Doorstep, Looking back at lock-down, several thoughts and emotions come to mind.
Looking back at lock-down. Looking back at lock-down, several thoughts and emotions come to mind. Firstly, sadness for all those families who have lost a loved one to Covid 19. And then the realisation of how important we are to each other, both within our families...
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Bike Nights return…..
Guess what ..... The 1st Plymouth Bike Nights of 2020 is this Thursday, 30th of July from 5:45pm on Plymouth Hoe Promenade. Many thanks to Plymouth City Council and Plymouth Bike Nights for making this happen. We can't wait to see you all. Thank you so...
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Tales from the Doorstep, Dave was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in June 2018
Lock down experience by David & Paula Williams. Dave was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in June 2018. Here's his story from the doorstep, I was half way through my Radiotherapy treatment when I received a letter telling me I was classed as EXTREMELY CLINICALLY...
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Sponsorship Opportunity
Our new project involves helping increase the immune system of people with cancer, some have been shielding for months..... and we are in need of a sponsor to pay for some fundraising recipe books. The cost is £250 for 200 books, and you will have the entire back page...
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Amazing Golf Challenge at Staddon Heights
On Friday 24th July, our Trustee Paddy Porter, alongside his lovely friends Andy Sewell, Nikki Keen and Gary Chapman will be attempting an amazing golfing challenge at Staddon Heights Golf Club nr Plymouth. They'll be trying to complete 4 rounds of golf in a day,...
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We are what we eat
The two diets known to be associated with longevity & reduced risks of prostate cancer are the traditional Japanese diet and a Southern Mediterranean diet. The Japanese diet if high in green tea, vegetables and fish, as well as low in calories and fat. The...
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Paul’s Oil Painting raises a fantastic £500
local artist Paul Acraman had an idea to do something to help the Chestnut Appeal whilst the swim events are on hold and so Paul donated an original, framed painting to raffle at £1 per ticket. All proceeds to The Chestnut Appeal. The draw took place on Saturday May...
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Only Menswear
Launched today is a fab company called www.onlymenswear.com and if you use the code CHESTNUT they will donate 5% on any orders placed between the 1st of May and the end of June. How amazing is that? http://www.onlymenswear.com Thank you Sam and the Only Menswear...
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