NEWS ON PROSTATE CANCER - CHESTNUT APPEAL PLYMOUTH DEVON CORNWALL SOUTH WEST UK

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Prostate Steering Group (PSG)
21st July 2010

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.

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Volunteering is good for you
5th July 2010

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.

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Sunlight is the ideal light for humans to work in
18th June 2010

New campaign for our 10th anniversary, headlights for surgery with camera to train the next generation, achieved within two months.

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Prostate Cancer News
10th June 2010

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.

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Tavistock Rotary Club
1st June 2010

Tavistock Rotary Club supports the charity with a very generous donation.

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Devon County Show success
25th May 2010

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.

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Plymstock United
14th May 2010

A sportman's dinner arranged by Ian Palmer from Plymstock United raises over a thousand pounds for the Chestnut Appeal

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Office Move
6th May 2010

The Chestnut Appeal gets a new office....

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Chestnut Cup News
27th April 2010

The second Chestnut Cup took place on Sunday 25th April with 11 teams from across the region taking part.

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Thank you to the staff of RBS - Plymouth
22nd April 2010

Lynn Tamsett-White and her team held a cake sale for the charity.

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Tractor Run
8th April 2010

Tractor Run raises over £500 for the Chestnut Appeal

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Devon on a Plate
26th March 2010

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.

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Plymouth Morris Men supporting the appeal
18th March 2010

The Plymouth Morris Men have been raising funds all year for the appeal

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Peters Marathon on the 25th April 2010
17th March 2010

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

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Challenge yourself to make a difference in 2010
23rd February 2010

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.

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Breaking News - Prostate Cancer Nurse gets the go ahead
17th February 2010

Derriford Hospital has given the go ahead for a second Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse, known as The Chestnut Nurse.

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Any unwanted DVDs, CDs and Games?
1st February 2010

The Chestnut Appeal is asking people to donate any unwanted DVDs, CDs and games, in their original cases, complete with original artwork and covers.

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Art Auction Extravaganza

Art Auction Extravaganza

The second art auction to be held by the charity is taking place on the 29th July down in Penzance. Auctioneer David Lay will be displaying over 70 LOTS with ALL proceeds going as always, to help men with prostate cancer across Devon & Cornwall. Famous names from the art world have all donated pieces and names this year include Gavin Turk, Billy Childish and Richard Zeiss. If you’re interested in bidding or obtaining a list of works, then please email us at chestnut.events@phnt.swest.nhs.uk or check out our blog http://chestnutart10.wordpress.com/ Thanks xx

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