Future Events

Christmas Bazaar, Downderry 12 Nov 2011

The annual event at the the Working Mens' Club, Downderry from 10am until about 3pm.

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Previous Events

Charity Ball & Auction 24 Sep 2011

Copthorne Hotel, Plymouth. Charity ball and auction in aid of Birch Ward, PDLF, myeloma & lymphoma support groups. More info...

AGM Monday 31 March 2011 6.30pm

Annual General Meeting Peninsula Medical School, Derriford Science Park, Plymouth.

Wear it Red Day - 14 Feb 2011.

Red is the colour that marks St. Valentine's Day and so on Monday 14th February the staff on Birch ward paid to wear red and a little extra for not wearing red. The nurses talked about PDLF to patients and their relatives and set the day aside to highlight the support PDLF has given to the ward over the years. More+photos...

Christmas Stall, Downderry - Sat 13 Nov 2010

Christmas fayre Downderry Working Mens' Club

Mount Edgcumbe, Classic Car Rally - August 1st 2010

Mount Edgcumbe Country Park. PDLF stall.

AGM Monday 19th April 2010

Training room, McMillan Support Centre (Mustard Tree).

Christmas Stall, Downderry - Sat 14 Nov 09

Christmas fayre Downderry Working Mens' Club. £300 was raised.

Motorcycle Rally - Sept 5th 09

Chris Allen took part in a Motorcycle Rally (Lee Mill).

Cream Teas, Downderry - Aug 21st 09

We raised funds for 2 charities, PDLF and Save the Children. A total of £270 was raised and shared between them. We thank those who supported the event. Thanks as well to Penny and Helena on the gate, to Bet and John on domestic duties, to Mike who played Celtic harp and to Rick for helping Ray and Marg in the garden.

AGM - Thurs 23rd April 09

AGM – this year’s AGM was held at Derriford on April 23rd. During the business side of the meeting, copies of the plans for the new ward on Level 3 were looked at. The Hospital Trust is paying for the main project which is great as that frees PDLF up to help pay for all the extras that will make the patients stay (whether in the Day Care Unit or on the ward) a more comfortable experience.
Dr. Hannah Hunter gave an informative talk on stem cell transplants. This was ideal as it tied in with viewing the plans and the need for the upgrade. Currently patients needing a volunteer unrelated transplant have to travel to Bristol. Future plans include this group of patients having their care here on the new ward.

Jean Whitfield Memorial Walk

Every year at this time, Mike Whitfield organises a walk in memory of Jean Whitfield. This year was the 24th and on May 16th a group of folk donned their weatherproof gear and enjoyed a 9 mile walk around the Brentor area. We were treated to a free cream tea (undid all the good work but those home baked scones were too good to refuse) from Fiona and Barry at Lydford Station Farm. The sponsorship money will be in later this month and I will put the details on the web site. We are grateful to all who took part especially those who travelled some distance and to Mike for organising such a lovely walk. Photos...

Concert by City of Plymouth Concert Band - 27 Feb 09

The City of Plymouth Concert Band and the Sunday Choir held a concert in Peverell Park Methodist church and gave a generous £225 to the fund. Another concert was held in St.Neot church, near Liskeard. Mike Roe and friends gave us a show that had something for everyone with songs from the theatre, the psalms and Gilbert and Sullivan. Over £500 was raised that evening. We appreciate all the work and practise in preparing for these concerts as well as the final results.

A New Year Concert - 24 Jan 09

Michael Roe and friends sang at St. Neot Church (near Liskeard) -A most enjoyable evening with songs from the shows, the psalms and a bit of Gilbert and Sullivan as well. We are grateful for the use of the church at St. Neot and for the money raised - £500.

Plymouth half-marathon

A few people ran on the fund’s behalf but the only details I have are those of Jodie Wild’s. Jodie  ran a very good time (2hours and 32 minutes) on a very hot day (unbelievably hot according to Jodie) and raised over £500 for the fund – very well done to all and thanks for running.

Raffle Draw, Birch Ward - 17 Dec 08

We thank those who have so kindly donated some smashing prizes.
Thanks to Staff Nurse Sarah Sutton for organising this.

Christmas Stall, Downderry - 15 Nov 08

Christmas fayre Downderry Working Mens' Club. PDLF Christmas cards + gifts. £300 was raised. Thank you to all who generously contributed.

Plymouth Motorcycle Club - Oct 08

Earlier in the year Chris Allen held an auction and the Plymouth MCC have now donated a generous £545. The MCC have been very active in their fund raising over the years and we are most grateful for their ongoing support. For info about the club see their fabulous web site at http://www.plymouthmcc.org.uk/.

 

Bike Ride - Aug 08

Nina Budgen and her dad cycled 150 miles in 3 days around the hills of Plymouth and raised a fabulous £1245! more...

Plymouth Half Marathon - 25th May 08

This year staff members Dr Tim Nokes, Dr Claire Bethune, and Nurse Jane Gilliam ran in the Plymouth half marathon in aid of PDLF. See http://www.plymouthhalfmarathon.co.uk/ for details.

AGM, Celebrating 25 Years - 11th April 08

The AGM was well attended by supporters and to mark the occasion Dr Archie Prentice, founding consultant, gave a keynote talk on the changes in the management of patients with haematological conditions over the last 30 years or so. It was most certainly educational, inspiring, and food for thought. Food for the stomach came in the form of a cake made by Sarah Peck. It both looked and tasted great.

Some members who have been longstanding and outstanding supporters of the charity were presented with an engraved clock. These were generously purchased by Dr Adrian Copplestone.