News from The Chestnut Appeal http://www.chestnutappeal.org.uk/ 2010-07-30T00:37:52Z http://www.chestnutappeal.org.uk/images/08/logo.jpg http://www.chestnutappeal.org.uk/ News from The Chestnut Appeal The primary goals of the Prostate Steering Group (PSG) of the Derriford Prostate Support Group (PSG) in order of priority are: Increase greater public awareness of the symptoms and risks of prostate cancer Promote the need for men to take ownership of their own prostate cancer screening programme Promote the introduction and benefits of national population screening for prostate cancer Work with/support and/or join as appropriate other organisations with similar objectives To help meet these objectives the PSG will be closely affiliated to the Chestnut Appeal Charity but remain totally independent. http://www.chestnutappeal.org.uk/chestnut_appeal_news_story.php?relID=94 2010-07-21T00:00:00Z Now we have reached the start of a new phase of work in the region The Chestnut Appeal is looking for people who can offer some help. http://www.chestnutappeal.org.uk/chestnut_appeal_news_story.php?relID=1 2010-07-05T00:00:00Z New campaign for our 10th anniversary, headlights for surgery with camera to train the next generation, achieved within two months. http://www.chestnutappeal.org.uk/chestnut_appeal_news_story.php?relID=77 2010-06-18T00:00:00Z Prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer of UK men. There are 35,000 cases of prostate cancer diagnosed in the UK each year. http://www.chestnutappeal.org.uk/chestnut_appeal_news_story.php?relID=93 2010-06-10T00:00:00Z Tavistock Rotary Club supports the charity with a very generous donation. http://www.chestnutappeal.org.uk/chestnut_appeal_news_story.php?relID=92 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z I'm so very pleased, not only because our stand at The Devon County Show looked fantastic...(thank you to Pyramid who kitted it out for free); but we collected a staggering £9,217.75 for prostate cancer care in Devon & Cornwall. http://www.chestnutappeal.org.uk/chestnut_appeal_news_story.php?relID=91 2010-05-25T00:00:00Z A sportman's dinner arranged by Ian Palmer from Plymstock United raises over a thousand pounds for the Chestnut Appeal http://www.chestnutappeal.org.uk/chestnut_appeal_news_story.php?relID=90 2010-05-14T00:00:00Z The Chestnut Appeal gets a new office.... http://www.chestnutappeal.org.uk/chestnut_appeal_news_story.php?relID=89 2010-05-06T00:00:00Z The second Chestnut Cup took place on Sunday 25th April with 11 teams from across the region taking part. http://www.chestnutappeal.org.uk/chestnut_appeal_news_story.php?relID=88 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Lynn Tamsett-White and her team held a cake sale for the charity. http://www.chestnutappeal.org.uk/chestnut_appeal_news_story.php?relID=87 2010-04-22T00:00:00Z Tractor Run raises over £500 for the Chestnut Appeal http://www.chestnutappeal.org.uk/chestnut_appeal_news_story.php?relID=85 2010-04-08T00:00:00Z The very best of Devon On a Plate, a quirky & unusual recipe book crammed full of ideas from around the county, from the members and contributors of The Devon County Show. http://www.chestnutappeal.org.uk/chestnut_appeal_news_story.php?relID=84 2010-03-26T00:00:00Z The Plymouth Morris Men have been raising funds all year for the appeal http://www.chestnutappeal.org.uk/chestnut_appeal_news_story.php?relID=83 2010-03-18T00:00:00Z I got into running in a strange way, i have from school always played sport, like basketball, squash, tennis, badmington, walking the dogs etc. I always hated running as a boring monotinous hobby, then in 1994 that all changed http://www.chestnutappeal.org.uk/chestnut_appeal_news_story.php?relID=82 2010-03-17T00:00:00Z Every year, men and women across the UK have been trekking, climbing, riding and rafting in locations around the world to raise money for charity. http://www.chestnutappeal.org.uk/chestnut_appeal_news_story.php?relID=70 2010-02-23T00:00:00Z Derriford Hospital has given the go ahead for a second Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse, known as The Chestnut Nurse. http://www.chestnutappeal.org.uk/chestnut_appeal_news_story.php?relID=80 2010-02-17T00:00:00Z The Chestnut Appeal is asking people to donate any unwanted DVDs, CDs and games, in their original cases, complete with original artwork and covers. http://www.chestnutappeal.org.uk/chestnut_appeal_news_story.php?relID=79 2010-02-01T00:00:00Z