Heart to Herts

Cardiac Support Group

Contact us

Chairman, Clive Waters: chairman@heart2herts.org Secretary, Teresa Batchelor: secretary@heart2herts.org

Treasurer, Rex Russell: treasurer@heart2herts.org Membership Sec., Mike Bean: membership@heart2herts.org

Newsletter, Cyril Turbutt: kit@heart2herts.org

Helpline 07532 179314 http://www.heart2herts.org

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This edition of Keeping In Touch was edited and printed by Cyril. Today “Keeping In Touch”, tomorrow “The Jewish Chronicle”?

Our monthly meetings are held at Leverstock Green Community Centre Village Hall, Leverstock Green, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8QG. You will find us there on the first Tuesday of each month; meetings start at 7.30 pm, and we try to arrange a variety of interesting speakers to entertain and sometimes educate us. Visitors are always welcome.

Our exercise activities, are confined to Registered Members of Heart to Herts, for insurance reasons. Outings are not confined to Registered Members.

Keeping In Touch

The Newsletter of Heart to Herts Cardiac Support Group

November 2017

December 2017 Monthly Meeting

Tuesday 5th December, at Leverstock Green Village Hall, starting at 7.30 pm will be our Christmas celebration. By now you should have your ticket(s) as notified

in last month’s Keeping In Touch. We have to insist on admission by ticket to adhere to space limitation and to arrange catering. Those who are coming are reminded to bring the drinks you wish to have since Heart to Herts is not licenced to sell alcohol. We will of course serve tea, coffee (no H2H gathering would be complete without them!) and soft drinks.

We hope to see you there.

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Country Walk

December 2017

The December country walk will be replaced with Xmas lunch, this will be at The Plough, Leverstock Green on Tuesday 12th December. The cost is £16.95 for 2 courses and £19.95 for 3 courses. The meal will need to be pre-booked and pre-paid for before 2nd December. Please contact Rex on 07871087040 or 01442245661 or email at treasurer@hert2hearts.org for more details

Puffers Walk December 2017

The Christmas Walk

When: Thursday 28th December at 10.00 am.

Meet : - Your Fellow Puffers at The Greyhound P H at Wigginton.

How to get there: - Take the A41 bypass to the Tring exit and take the first exit left uphill, Fox Road, and then Vicarage Road. At the crossroads, (St Bartholomew’s Church on the left) turn right onto Chesham Road. The Greyhound is 200 yards on the right. Park neatly in the car park please!

The walk: - About 5½ miles along the Ridgeway in Tring Park to Hastoe and back with woodland and fine views.

Lunch: - At the Greyhound. Beryl needs to know numbers for lunch so please phone 01442 862559 or e-mail berylhumphrey@btinternet.com by 30th November if you are coming.

Contributions to Keeping In Touch The closing date for receipt of items for next month’s

edition is Thursday 30th November 2017 and should be

sent to Cyril Turbutt, 215 Northridge Way, Hemel

Hempstead, HP1 2AU., or cyrilturbutt@gmail.com. This is

earlier than usual so that we can get the December

newsletter out before the Christmas holiday period.

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Thanks…..

This month’s thanks go out to three committee members who without their untiring hard work, your newsletter not only wouldn’t be compiled and edited (and in the future printed!) but the content would be much reduced! They are - Cyril whose tireless work ensures that you get your newsletter. He compiles it, edits it, along with co-editor Barry, and in the future will also be printing it! And Brian whose input over the years has led to over 217 articles being submitted and printed! And of course we include Jim, without whose skill and dedication the many thousands of copies produced over the years would not have been printed We, the committee are sure that we speak for you all when we say THANK YOU.

….and finally, a seasonal joke(?)

A Group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the Lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour the manager came over and asked them to move. “But why?” they asked as they walked off. “Because,“ he said “I can’t stand chess nuts boasting in an open foyer.”

John Eaton has sent us a

Christmas Puzzle

May be an anagram, cryptic or really simple

Answers next month

1 A rather wet sentiment. (8 letters)

2 Rats. (4)

3 No tea for this mode of transport. (6)

4 Man Owns. (7)

5 Dangly thing tends to come out once a year. (6)

6 Holy man going commando. (2.8)

7 It was tense with the past and future missing their mate, (7)

8 I Mice Pen (5.3)

9 Always one for a sing song this girl. (5)

10 Illuminating. (6)

11 Many folks kill these red things at Christmas (10)

12 P Tours. (6)

13 Something the baddie hears in panto. (5)

14 Staying with a position in panto. (3.6.3)

15 A Stan. (5)

16 Supposedly helpful little blighters. (5)

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Anna Delaney has sent us this for POETRY CORNER

Today I’ll see my Granny and I will stay for tea.

We’ll have scones and cherry cake made specially for me.

She’s very old, my Granny.

Much older than the Queen. She tells me ancient stories of all the things she’s seen.

Of trams, maids and milk carts

things that I don’t know that she remembers very well

from days long ago.

She always wears a pretty hat secured with a pin.

I wonder if it hurts her when it goes into her skin.

I like to sit upon her lap

and smell her scent of rose this is Granny’s favourite one

I sniff it on her clothes.

She never uses make-up. Well, sometimes red lipstick.

Not a bit like my mummy, she’s always wearing it.

I haven’t got a Grandad

which I thought very odd “Gone to heaven,” Granny said

“Went to live with God.”

When I am very old Let’s say ninety-three

I’d like to look like Granny And have children on my knee.

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Exercise Sessions See page 4 For Christmas closures

Heart to Herts

Supervised Aerobic

Exercise Sessions

at Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School, Peascroft Road,

Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8ER.

Tuesdays and Fridays 6.00 to 7.00 pm & 7.30 to 8.30 pm

(except the first Tuesday in each month when there is only the 1st session)

Session charge £3.50

The Clock Room Berkhamsted Town Hall

196 High Street HP4 3AP

Supervised Aerobic

Exercise Sessions

Mondays at 2.00 pm and 3.20 pm

The session charge is £6.00

For information telephone

Eleanor on 07580 246238

Herts Vision Loss

6 Alston Road, Boxmoor, Hemel

Hempstead, HP1 1QU

Supervised Pilates Sessions

Thursday 09.45 & 11.00 am

The session charge is £6:00

For information telephone

Gerald Darvill 01923 264807

The following exercise sessions run by other

organisations are available to Heart to Herts members

Sportspace Hemel Hempstead

Park Road, HP1 1JS

Supervised Aerobic Exercise Sessions

11.30 am Mondays and Wednesdays

Session charges: Monday £4.00, a group exercise class

at Rehab Phase IV level. Wednesday £5.00. This class includes

the provision of a personalised exercise regime and the use of

extensive gymnasium equipment

Supervised Health Ride

An indoor cycling class. Suitable for cardiac rehab. phase IV, and the

management of weight, high blood pressure and diabetes.

10:30 am Thursdays

Session charge: £6.70

The cost of all classes and other activities e.g. use of the gyms and pools are included in direct debit membership of £32.00 per month

For further information on any of the above please telephone

01442 507 100 and ask to speak to Janet Burgess

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New Members

We are pleased to welcome the following new members who have joined Heart to Herts since the October edition.

Barbara Matthewson from Berkhamsted Kirsti Trower & Daren Bourne,

John & Marina Dean, Hitesh & Saria Dodhia and

John & Susan Jean Marshall, all from Hemel Hempstead.

We look forward to welcoming you in person at some of our activities soon.

Exercise Sessions during the Christmas Period

The various exercise sessions will be suspended for the following dates:

Hobbs Hill Wood School. Closed on the 26th and 29th December, and 2nd January. Sessions resume on the 5th January 2018

Sportspace Cardiac Rehabilitation Gym. Closed on the 27th December. Resume on the 4th January 2018

Sportspace Health Ride. Closed on the 21st and 28th December. Resume on the 4th January 2018.

Berkhamsted Town Hall, The Clock Room. On the 18th December there will be only the 2 pm Class. There will be no Classes on the 25th December or the 1st January. Normal Classes will resume on the 8th January 2018

Herts Vision Loss (Pilates). Closed on the 28th December. Resume on the 4th January 2018.

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Four decks above were for action stations plus ammunition and three part-upper decks front and rear were for officers, soldiers and steering gear.

The Mary Rose was raised from her watery depths in 1982, remaining under water spray for a further eight years. Viewing from five separate gallery levels of only half of the galleon, one can imagine its operational complexity when under full sail and sense the intrigue and frustration during battle conditions.

It was recorded that the first “breech-loaded” cannon was

used from the Mary Rose, also

6” diameter cannon balls fitted with 18” flat blades projecting from opposite sides were used at close quarters, and when

fired, spun like circular saw blades, causing tremendous destruction to rigging and sails. Cabinets displaying many recovered possessions including coins, shoes, clothes, cloths, tools and much more, portray a magnificent image of a mariner’s lifestyle and duties while at sea.

Sadly, time limited viewing. Coach waiting, members somewhat weary, but we arrived back on time. A good journey home. Thanks as always to our organisers and driver; and with members, including myself, looking forward with anticipation to yet another great outing in December. Your Roving Reporter,

Brian Smedley

Hertfordshire police are looking for a man who stabbed 10pepole in Watford with a knitting needle.

They think he may be following some kind of pattern.

The historic city of Portsmouth is itself a place that on a clear day offers spectacular sea views. The future proposed skyline simulates that of New York. It could be said planners are living in “cuckoo land” – Who knows?!!

Our outing was of course to

view the Mary Rose, housed in the prodigious modernised exhibition building. This incorporates leading edge technology which provides unobstructed viewing from five different balcony levels despite the many environmental, constructional and safety standards required.

Supporting Mary Rose was an amazing achievement, designed using steelwork eliminating possible movement and moisture, so preserving the galleon’s timbers.

The Mary Rose, Henry VIII’s flagship, didn’t sink first time of sailing but had a successful distinguished career for thirty-four years (1511 – 1545). But why did it sink? (No one really knows.) Theories put forward include: 1 Gun ports too close to the waterline.

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Outing Report - The Mary RoseThe Mary RoseThe Mary RoseThe Mary Rose - October 2017

2 Enemy gunfire or simple human error. 3 Firing all guns on one side while caught in strong winds when crossing the English channel. 4 All lower gun ports open for action could have caused flooding when refitted with additional heavy guns plus an extra contingent of soldiers. 5 A cannon ball fired from a French ship hit low in the hull enabling water to flood the lower deck, making the galleon unstable and suddenly turning North aiming to reach shallow water at Spitbank. Your guess is as good as mine!! Recorded manpower at the time of sinking was 185 soldiers, 200 mariners and 30 gunners (mostly in their teens or early 20’s), housed in extremely cramped conditions, as portrayed throughout the exhibition.

The galleon’s structure consisted of seven decks. Two below the water line were mostly for equipment and maintenance. Continued over

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!!!!! LOSELY PARK IMPORTANT NOTICE !!!!

This is an important notice for people coming on the outing to Losely Park on Monday 11th December. Please note that the departure time from Gadebridge will now be 09.00 am not 10.00 am as notified in the notice and flyer. We will not be able to wait for latecomers. Apologies for this change.

Heart to Herts Visit to Museum of London Docklands

On Tuesday 13th

February 2018

Departing Gadebridge Car Park at 09.00 am

Our first outing in 2018 is to the museum of London Docklands. The museum is housed in a listed warehouse on the West India Quay and tells the story of London’s river, port and people from the arrival of the Romans to the construction of Canary Wharf. The galleries include ‘Sailortown’, an atmospheric re-creation of the streets around Wapping riverfront as they would have appeared in the early 19th century and the latest addition, ‘London Sugar and Slavery’, which tells the story of London’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. Canary Wharf with its many shopping opportunities, coffee bars and restaurants is also close by. There is a café and restaurant, and, of course, shop in the museum.

Pauline White 01442 40593

The cost of this outing is £18 and it is open to the member and up to three guests. The deadline for applications is Friday 29th December 2017.

…...from Denny and Pauline

There will not be an outing in January 2018. Any questions about outings generally in 2018, please ring Denny on 01582 460565. A full list of outings for 2018 will be included in the Events Calendar which will be sent out with the December KIT.

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I asked my computer why it was running so slowly.

The computer said “I’m Tired!

“Why is that?” I asked

“It’s been a long day and I’ve had a hard drive” came the reply.

Volunteering Can Be Rewarding and Fun

Come and join our small friendly team of volunteers serving refreshments on a rota basis at the Cardiac Rehabilitation Classes which are held at Bennetts End Community Centre on Tuesday mornings. You get to meet the NHS rehab team members, the class attendees (potential new H2H members) and experience the satisfaction of giving something back for the all benefits we received at that time.

The task involves turning up at Bennetts End (at around 9:30 am) armed with a pint of milk and a tea towel, making and serving tea, coffee or cold squashes for about a dozen people, and washing up afterwards. We operate a 3-monthly rota, and

currently everyone serves on average 2 times in 3 months. Some days there is a single class and sometimes 2 classes. Some volunteers carry out the task alone; others prefer to work as a pair. You will be offered as many introductory sessions with

an experienced volunteer as you like to get to know the people and facilities.

So, if you would be willing to give up a couple of hours on an occasional Tuesday morning, or would like to know more, please get in touch with John Chestnutt on 01442 253984 or e-mail jdchestnutt@btinternet.com.

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Cardiac Rehab Volunteers (see previous page)

Among those who will be leaving the Cardiac Refreshments Team in January are Brian and Pauline O’Ready. Pauline has been serving refreshments at Rehab since 1963’ and Brian nearly as long, beginning in the Gym in Tudor Wing at Hemel Hospital (when it was a real hospital!), then in Verulam Wing and now at Bennetts End; the longest serving ambassadors for Heart to Herts by a very long way.

Pauline recalls that when she began, with Penny Jones, Sue Dobbs, Sylvia Bartlett and Betty Morgan the team did administrative tasks as well as serving drinks.

Thank you seems hardly adequate for such service but it is with true sincerity that we say THANK YOU to Brian and Pauline, and we salute you with great admiration. Why don’t you sit back and make yourselves a cup of tea for a change! The Committee.

100 Club 2017

Readers may like to know that the 100 Club which ended last month raised £206 for Group Funds, which shows the value of this endeavour.

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A financial market trader from Bishops Stortford bought two horses with his Christmas bonus, but he couldn’t tell them apart so he asked a neighbouring farmer what he should do. The farmer suggested that the trader should measure them. Next day the trader came back triumphantly and said “Thanks, it worked. The white horse is two inches taller than the black one.”

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