News - 12th December 2008

Friday 12th December 08 a cold and wet morning, but really gratifying to offer a warm welcome to the deputy Mayor and Chairman of the Fishguard & Goodwick Town Council, to the Rehabilitation Group to witness the various exercises performed by Cardiac Patients during the morning session. Both Councillors were very impressed with the activities both in the fitness studio and in the gymnasium. Councillor Gwilym Price & Richard Davies were expectant of our Cardiac Nursing Specialist to have their blood pressure checked, considering they’re very busy and stressful council schedule, both passing the Heart checks with flying colours.

Norman Shale has officially become one of the Group now having had his “Pace Maker”(hence Terry & his Pacemakers) fitted at Morriston Hospital and is now well on the road to recovery after a traumatic and worrying period for himself and his wife Judith.

Those members attending the Pembroke Dock function at Pater Hall on Wednesday 10th December thoroughly enjoyed the event, with cornucopia supply of savoury and confectionary goodies, bottomless tea and coffee pots, and a tremendous fiesta of entertainment provided by the delightful children’s choir from Manobier C.P. School, an Illusionist, supported by Stuart Maxwell a local vocalist who is the Grandson of a Cardiac Patient in Pembroke Dock. But the real treat came when our Professionals, Irene, Ray Lockyer, Terry Main, Andy & Rachel donned theatre costume and wigs to mime songs from “ABBA”, who proclaimed their stage name The “Re – ABBA’s. On completion of their act received a standing ovation for their brilliant and excellent performance.

Ann Palmer of Stepaside, a friend of Angie & Mike Flude (both who are stalwart members of the Fishguard Cardiac Rehab: Group) has volunteered to partake in a sponsored New Year’s Day swim at Saundersfoot. Our sincere best wishes to you Ann for your courage and assiduous undertaking in particular during these wintry conditions.

Support was also given to the Fishguard & District Round Table “Duck Race” to take place on Boxing Day at Fishguard Lower Town, wishing this fun loving organised body of charity fundraisers every success in they’re event.

Members are reminded of the new Rehabilitation Programme time to start as from 5th January 09. There will be three session first starting at 09.30 am until 11.00 am, second session targeted for Phase 3 members, 11.00 am until 1.30 pm and the third session 2.00 pm until 3.30 pm. Members are requested to arrive at least fifteen minutes prior to the allotted session for necessary blood pressure checks. Management are also hoping to start a spouse/carer support Group to meet on a monthly basis, more details will be publicised when finalised.

Our next meeting of Terry and his Pacemakers will be held at the Fishguard Leisure Centre on Friday 19th December 08 will be a joint session combining morning and afternoon Groups starting at 10.00 am until 12.00 noon. Members are requested to bring along a few eatables for the Christmas buffet to be held at the end of the Rehab: session. For more information either contact Terry Grover on 01239 820607 or John Palmer on 01348 872240 or indeed why not visit our website www.FishguardCRG.co.uk as so generously sponsored by ePembs.

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year - Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda