News - Wirral Group

We welcome Bill and Wendy to the team and thank Helen and Jan for all their work with the finances in the past. In the future it will be Wendy who organises our days out, so all forms should be returned to her from now on. In addition 2010 is the last year Pat will be taking on the role of secretary, we therefore need someone to take on this role, so if you have some computer skills and would be able to be responsible for sending out our newsletter please let me know, it is not difficult and Pat will be around to guide her successor.

Meetings:
Meetings are usually held the second Wednesday of each month at St Hildeburgh's Church Centre, Stanley Road, Hoylake at 8.15pm. The next meeting will be Wednesday 8th September. Do come along and join us for a coffee and a chat.

The High School Group is for CHICS youngsters 11+ years both patients and siblings. The next meeting for the High School Group will be Friday 24th September at St James Centre, Laird Street, Birkenhead at 5.00pm. If you are 11 years and over and are interested in joining them for some fun please contact Caroline or Gill Jones for more details.

Newsletter:
If you would like to receive your monthly CHICS newsletter by e-mail as opposed to "snail" mail, please contact Caroline with your e-mail address. Not only will this save CHICS money but also barring accidents your letter should never be delayed by the post.

Storage Space:
Does anyone have a garage or dry storage space where CHICS could store donations of items for tom bolas or bric a brac? The CHICS shed is starting to bulge at the seams and we need to find additional storage. If so please give contact Caroline.

Items for Sale:
Caroline has various CHICS items for sale, if anyone would like to purchase any, or can sell them within their work place please contact Caroline: - mini chicks at £1.00 each, CHICS beakers/mugs at £1.50 each.

Collection Boxes:
CHICS now have a supply of collection boxes. We are requesting member's to go in to their local shops and ask if they can leave a box to be filled. If you can place a box please contact either Caroline or Helen.

Do Your Bit:
Everyone can "do their bit" for the environment and raise money for CHICS at the same time. We are collecting Aluminium drinks cans for recycling, so save your cans and either bring them along to the monthly meeting or bag them up and when you have a large sack full give Caroline a call.

Fund Raising:
Recent fund raising event at the Kiosk in Arrowe Park Hospital raised just over £100, many thanks to Chris McCourt, Jan and Michelle Lloyd for their help on the day.

Dates for your diary:
Tuesday 31st August - Trip to Chester Zoo. A coach will be booked if there is enough interest. Cost £10 per adult, CHICS children - no charge.

Saturday 4th September: Ann Dean, a CHICS grandparent, is having a Coffee Morning at her home in Heswall from 10.30am in aid of Wirral CHICS. There will be a raffle and various stalls. All welcome. Please do your utmost to support this event.

Saturday 11th September - Trip to Alton Towers. Cost £10 per adult, CHICS children - no charge.