Summer Newsletter 2011
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Marathon update
Dentist, Mike Furlong and receptionist, Angela Bushell both successfully completed the Virgin London marathon on Sunday 17th April. Although the day was rather hot, both runners managed to make it to the end.
Angela, in her first London marathon, achieved an excellent time of 4hrs 12 mins. Mike came in at 4hrs 20mins ("Well, she is younger than me!" - Mike).
A huge thank you to all those who sponsored them and helped to raise money for their respective chosen charities.
London Marathon 2011 - Charity Fundraising
LONDON MARATHON 2011- CHARITY FUNDRAISING
The Grand Appeal raises funds to enrich and improve the quality of life for children at Bristol Children’s Hospital and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
The Brooke Hospital for Animals works to relieve the suffering of hundreds of thousands of horses, donkeys and mules working tirelessly for the world's poorest communities in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
If you would like to sponsor either of us, then please either add your details to the sponsorship form at the reception desk or, alternatively, visit the fundraising pages at:
Welcome to our autumn 2010 newsletter
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Congratulations
I'm sure you would like to join us in congratulating Dr Hichens and his wife on the birth of their second child, a healthy baby Boy. Born May 4th 2010.
Also, Well done to CBC on winning The Probe 2010 Lab of the Year award. We are very proud to have an association with this laboratory.
Welcome to our winter 2010 newsletter
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Christmas Fair - a success for chosen charity The Smile Train
Leading charity The Smile Train has received a donation of £150 this week thanks to the generosity of staff and visitors at Bank Cottage Dental’s recent open day. The donation will pay for one child to have an operation that will change their life forever.
Almost 150 visitors were welcomed to the practice during Thornbury’s well-supported Christmas Food Fair. A host of fun activities were on offer including a free raffle to win a Braun Oral B electric toothbrush, a tombola with fantastic prizes all donated by the staff and children’s games – as well as mince pies and refreshments.
“We are delighted to have raised so much for The Smile Train, our chosen charity, which does wonderful work to help children with cleft lips and palates. The money we have helped raise will pay for a child to have a life-changing operation,” said Bank Cottage Dental’s practice manager, Teresa Witchell,
“The open day was brilliant fun and there was a lovely atmosphere. Lots of familiar faces popped in to support us as well as many newcomers, who were made very welcome. Even a couple who used to be patients 33 years ago before they moved away, called in!”
Donations were requested in return for the hot drinks and mince pies and Teresa hand made Christmas cards, earrings and bracelets, which were also sold for the charity.
Cleft lips and palates are a major problem in developing countries where there are millions of children suffering with the condition. These children cannot eat or speak properly and aren’t allowed to attend school or hold a job. Children with clefts face very difficult lives filled with shame and isolation, pain and heartache.
Well Done Angela!
Bank Cottage Dental receptionist Angela Bushell ran her first ever marathon in Dublin on Monday, October 26 at the age of 40.
Instead of having presents, Angela, who celebrated her 40th birthday on September 23rd, asked her family and friends to donate money to her chosen charity, The Brooke, the UK’s leading overseas equine welfare charity, whose aim is to improve the lives of horses, donkeys and mules working in the poorest parts of the world.
The animal lover is a familiar face in the town and can often be seen pounding the streets with her rescue dog, George. She joined Thornbury Running Club 18 months ago and has been training for the Dublin Marathon for the last six months, clocking up an average of 40 miles per week.
Angela, who moved to Thornbury in April 2008 and joined the Castle Street dental practice a month later, has already raised £300 for the charity, which she has supported through monthly donations for a number of years.
“I am a big animal lover and always have rescue dogs. I’ve spent quite a few years abroad and travelled in Asia where I saw the state of donkeys there. It was heart breaking and really struck a chord with me,” said Angela.
“Whenever I feel tired on a long run I imagine what it must be like for those animals working for 15 hours a day, heavily laden down and in that heat. It really makes you think.”
The dentists and staff at Bank Cottage Dental sponsored Angela for the marathon, which she complete in a fantastic 4 hours 30 minutes!
Bank Cottage Dental’s principal dentist, Robin Cole-Morgan, said: “Angela is an inspiration to us all and we feel her generous actions should be applauded. She didn’t just come round with a sponsorship form but made a personal sacrifice by giving up her birthday presents to support her chosen charity. We wish her all the best on Monday.”
Anyone who like to support Angela can still make a donation by popping into or calling the practice on 01454 412 053 or emailing info@bankcottagedental.co.uk. To see where Angela’s sponsorship money will be spent visit www.thebrooke.org
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