New discussion groups for Dying Matters Week

CALL has two discussion groups next week for people affected by cancer or other long term illnesses, specially organised to coincide with Dying Matters Week (15th-22nd March).

The groups are at the Salvation Army Halls in Sale on Tuesday 16th March during the afternoon and at Mount Chapel in Salford on Wednesday 17th March in the afternoon.

Jenny Benson, general manager for CALL, says: “Dying Matters Week is all about raising awareness about death and dying, because as a society it is not something that we talk about. We therefore don’t discuss our own choices for end of life care with family and friends, which can hamper our choices when that time comes.

“Dying Matters Week is all about discussing this taboo subject – to talk through your options for care at the end of life. We encourage anyone who would like to speak about this, or anything to do with cancer or other long term illnesses, to come along to one of these groups – everyone is welcome.”

The Dying Matters Coalition was set up in 2009 by the National Council for Palliative Care (NCPC) to promote public awareness of dying, death and bereavement.

To reserve your place call 0845 123 23 29.

British Chinese Network Presents: Charity Games Night

Friday 26th March 2010 at the Chinese Arts Centre in Manchester
6pm until 8pm
Free Entry
Lots of great prizes
Light refreshments on sale

More info about BCN Charity Games Night

The Salford Charity Dragon Boat Festival 2010

Sunday 20th June 2010
At Ontario Basin, Salford Quays, Salford

Fancy a taking part in a fun event that raises money for CALL?
Join us in the 2010 Dragon Boat Festival

Entry deadline Friday 11th June 2010

Entry costs £425.00 per team where final payment is received by 4th June 2010
£450.00 per team where final payment is received after 4th June 2010.
Capacity: There are a maximum of thirty six team places only, so teams will be booked out on a first come first served basis. Maximum of 20 people per team.

Entry fee and Fund Raising
1. Team entry fee = £425.00 per team up to 4th June 2010, then £450.00 if entered afterwards. This fee goes to the organiser of the festival.

2. The challenge is to raise a minimum £1,000 per team for Cancer Aid and Listening Line (CALL), Manchester so each team member is tasked with raising a minimum £50 in sponsorship please – (although £100 per person would be even better)! This goes to CALL!

To download more information and an entry form
please click here.

To download a sponsorship form
please click here.

The CALL 100 Medal Competition

Help us raise £10 000!

CALL is asking all clubs in the North West to nominate one medal competition to CALL.

CALL will provide a medal and a small prize to all first prize winners in 2010.

In 2011 CALL intends to host ‘The CALL 100 Trophy’ at a Greater Manchester club for all 2011 qualifiers and assistant playing professionals, if necessary.

All we ask is that you nominate one of your Medal Golf days as ‘The CALL 100 Medal Competition’ and levy a minimum £1 donation for entry which we ask you to donate to CALL to help us continue providing support for local people with cancer. In 2011 the Medal Competition will become a Trophy Qualifier.

To download more information
please click here.