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Here are just some of the magnificent funds raised from recent events that have taken place, our thanks to all who have contributed ... If you have any photos from these events please send them to
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Art Exhibition and Competition
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Procomobel's Sunday Market
  
Susan Reader with some of the winners
Due to a chance remark by Karon Love from Benijofar Post Room there was an art exhibition on Sunday at PROCOMOBEL furniture store. Karen had told Susan Reader the fundraising manager that she thought there could be a lot of interest if she organised and art exhibition and she was right! 40 paintings were on show and the talent was extraordinary.
Many were local artists but some came from La Marina and as far as Crevilente. The winners of the experienced artists (over two years painting) were John Boak who won first prize with Pat and Susanne Sayers second and third and in the beginners section Louise Ryde won first, prize Felicity second and Karen herself sharing joint third with Margaret.
Diana Davies teacher at the cultural centre in Quesada and photographer on the day said she was over the moon to have two of her pupils take second and third prize in the beginners section.
Susan said: "I approached this event with some trepidation as it was unknown ground to me but I am pleased to say for a first, it was a huge success and already I am planning the next one probably for early November and hopefully as word gets around next time we will have even more artists." Anyone interested in details of the next show please email Susan on
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or text to her mobile 629 869 959.
The show raised over €200 for Paul Cunningham Nurses and Susan would like to thank all of the artists, the three judges Lyndis, Steve and Rosemarie and also Cesar from PROCOMOBEL who kindly provided the venue.
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EN Vistabella Golf Society
Charity Day
August 16th
Spain fought off the pending storm clouds to reveal yet another glorious day at Vistabella Golf on Monday 16th August when EN VISTABLLA GOLF SOCIETY
held their first charity match in aid of Paul Cunningham Nurses and raised well over €200 for which P.C. Nurses are most grateful.
Pictures are the Team Players and the four winners.
Alan Moffett, Ray Parker, Alan Harkness, and Gerry Wood and Juniors, David and Ally Haydock competing in their first competition..
Ladies (and a few Specially Invited Gentlemen!) Who Lunch
 
LADIES who LUNCH - breaking the rules
This newly formed group held its second function on Wednesday 4th August 2010 at The Spice Hut in Ciudad Quesada
AND BROKE THE RULES!!!
Guests were invited on this occasion and this included nine gentlemen!
The owner and staff at The Spice Hut did a wonderful job, a demonstration of how to prepare a cabbage and onion bargee from raw materials started the afternoon. Later when they were cooked everybody was able to enjoy them along with tastings of curry sauces as well as a main course of choice washed down with a glass of wine.
€94.50 was raised as the result of these pleasures for Paul Cunningham Nurses
For information about this group please call Janine Williams on 966 261 359
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Rock and Roll Night
Paul Cunningham Nurses would like to thank Jez
and all the staff at
The Lounge Bar, for Organising the Rock and Roll Night on the 19th July.
The Lounge Bar hit the right note once again, when supporting Paul Cunningham Nurses Charity, with an evening of Rock and Roll, with the following acts.
The Lovely Helen, sang with the Rock and Roll Trio, Dominos. Rupert, who was superb, and the fabulous Eddie Wallace, back in Spain, was fantastic.
I t was also lovely to see people dressed for the occasion, the old style of rock and roll being the brought out of the trunk to make the whole event special
We would also like to thank all the wonderful customers of the Lounge Bar, that evening, for their wonderful support for Paul Cunningham Nurses, who raised €625.00, well, well, well, what a fantastic amount, thank you all so very much.
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Brits go Spanish
Paul Cunningham Nurses would like to thank Angelique and all the staff at
Los Arcos Restaurant, for Organising the Spanish Night on the 15th July.
The show was very well attended, with dancers from Sevillana Dancers "Spanish Steps". La Bambas danced the Argentinean Tango, there was singing from Lyrica Nostra. Mike Davis excellently compared the show with songs from Marie Joy.
Susanna Flamenco and Zumba Cindy danced the Flamenco, and the in house band Grupo Fontana entertained us for the rest of the evening.
The raffle raised over €400, all of which was presented to the Paul Cunningham Nurses charity fund.
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RAY NOBLE PASTEL ART GROUP OF LA MARINA SUPPORT PAUL CUNNINGHAM NURSES
An Art exhibition was Held at the La Marina Sports complex of Pastel art drawing. The drawings were displayed by Artists from the Ray Noble Pastel Art Classes held at the complex every week.
The work on show was a collection of pastel Art by the members and all was in aid of the Paul Cunningham Nurses.
The show included Portraits, Wild life, Landscape drawings and many more, with many fantastic drawings being produced from all members of the group.
"With this being our first exhibition we were all very pleased with the results and next time it will be bigger and better with drawings on sale also".
"A big thank you also for all at the Sports complex for allowing us to display our Art."
A Small raffle was held raising funds for the Paul Cunningham Nurses and a big thank to Sue and Karen for their Support on the day.
For information on classes please contact Ray on 965725522
In the photograph starting from the back left to right
Ray Noble (Art Teacher), Karen Mountfield Paul Cunningham Nurses,
Artists - Marion Richards, Carol Atwood, Joe Howlett, Geoff Scotson
Other artists exhibiting that were not able to attend were Irene Bailey, Chris Laine and Helen Saif
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Bobby's Bar
Darts Night
Pictured L-R Lynne, Brian and Craig
One Hundred and Eighty at Bobby's Bar in Quesada- Not in this game!!
Out of the blue Susan Reader received a ‘phone call from Brian, Brian has been organising a weekly darts competition every Thursday evening at Bobby's Bar since May this year and so I went along to see just what goes on. There were around 20 or so people and I was expecting to hear an Eric Bristow style 180! But no this is not traditional darts this is a whole load of FUN Fundraising. Brian explained that there are 4 games Shanghai, Leave It, Halve It and finally Blind Killer, I must confess I got a bit lost in exactly how they all work but the main idea is that if you get something wrong you pay a forfeit and the money goes to support Paul Cunningham Nurses.
Every week they also have a raffle to swell the funds and they are well on the way to reach their target of €1000 by September as they are already at over €600. If you would like to join them one Thursday or if you have something suitable for a raffle prize you can call Brian or Lynne on 689129643 or just pop along at anytime - you will be made most welcome by Lynne and Craig and their staff. Bobby's Bar is next to Sunseekers Properties and opposite Quesada Town Hall and Recreational Area.
What a fun way to raise money on a Thursday night and so many people good natured about ‘loosing' their money!
Many thanks to Lynne and Craig and their staff Shaz & Libby who have all been consistent fundraisers for Paul Cunningham Nurses during the last year and always take everything we give them - Teddies, Easter Eggs, Carnations and Collection Tins!
Ladies Pamper Day
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La Pedrera
Jason Scawthorne from JPS Fitness Centre, Catral talks to the Ladies
Casa La Pedrera, Grand Design House and Family Fun Centre's Jenni Ray was host to the Paul Cunningham Nurses Ladies Pamper Day. It really is the oasis on your doorstep! Thursday was a day of leisure and pleasure. Thankfully after torrential rain the days before, the sun shone brightly as over 30 ladies arrived to ‘check in' and at 11.00a.m. the day started with a glass of pink champagne.
After a wander around the absolutely stunning garden and pool areas the ladies were all invited to book a short free massage treatment. Jason Scawthorne from JPS Fitness in Catral chatted to small groups of ladies, he then went on to do a short presentation to about 25 of the ladies while the others were having various treatments. Jenni followed on with a short talk about the area and the beautiful walks around the lake that she organises. Jason picked up again after lunch, with several of the ladies braving and enjoying an impromptu Aquacise class.
Saphia was the STAR of the show - in five hours she did over 30 massage treatments! Saphia can be found at Hotel El Corazon Pueblo Lucero in Saphia's Beauty Room where she offers a complete range of beauty treatments, facials, all massage inc. Indian Head Massage, Hopi ear candling and much much more. Saphia has a beautiful salon and welcomes everyone to go and have a look at any time although it is advisable to call her first just to make sure she is not in the middle of a treatment.
Many thanks to Michaela, famous for her beautiful clothes in ALL sizes and for organising for Margarite to come along to offer hair consultations and styling. Jackie from The Hair Enhancers, brought along a beautiful selection of lightweight wigs and hair pieces. This company provides a much needed service for some of our patients and they are so natural looking they are literally ‘shake and wear'. Sue Campbell was there with a whole range of Bodyshop products and Louise Ryde a local artist who has some beautiful paintings came along to display her work and to answer any questions from budding artists. At the 11th hour Christine from Bliss Hairdressers at La Finca sent along two hair stylists to add to the pampering.
Linda Sage from Quesada Wellbeing Centre who is also a beautician, offers a 12 week weight loss programme for just €40 - €3.33 a week! Incredibly this also includes a weekly session on the toning tables! Linda was fantastic, as with just hours to go we needed some last minute replacement therapists and Linda was able to help out, this lady is unflappable although I think her ‘phone was probably as hot as mine! Liz who was coming as a guest with three friends, gave up her day of pampering to do several sets of Minx nails - thank you Liz! If you have not seen these yet look out for them they are incredible and if you would like more information email
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A fantastic day for all the ladies who came along, and €284 raised!
AND NOW FOR THE FREE ENTRY COMPETITION - just send your email address to
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for your chance to win Afternoon Tea and Sandwiches at Casa La Pedrera - come and see this beautiful place for yourself. Or you could win a relaxing Indian Head Massage with Saphia or some lovely Bodyshop products.
Twice as Nice - Paul Cunningham Nurses Fashion Show
 
Last Thursday, 10th June, Paul Cunningham Nurses Charity Shop held their Summer Fashion show at El Corazon Hotel. It was a great evening and the show was enjoyed by all that attended.
Music was supplied by TKO's Rachael Angus who really brought the Show alive. Jennifer Cunningham gave a moving speech about how and why the Charity was formed and added that the next Charity shop was soon to open in Playa Flamenca.
Val Ingham who Compered the show thanked all the shop volunteers not only for modelling but also for the work they put in week in week out.
PCN Shop's Manager Chris Rodley confirmed that the Charity Shop in Playa Flamenca would open in around three weeks time and said the show had raised 610€. He went on to also thank the shop volunteers, Val Ingham and TKO's Rachael Angus.
Something Red
PCN's May Ball
21st May
Our Something Red May Ball was a sell out with 142 Friends of Paul Cunningham Nurses who lit up the Marjal in a sea of red on the 21st May, we extend our thanks to everyone who attended and supported us, your generosity has meant that we have raised enough money for 450 further hours of Nursing Care.
The dance floor was jumping all night long thanks to the music provided by Linda and Paul the fab ‘It Takes Two' Duo, who donated their time free of charge.
On the night we received some generous personal donations and some wonderful words written especially for us. The tombola was a great success and thank you to all the local businesses and individuals who provided prizes.
In the photograph, from left to right we have the organizers, Anne, Kären, Sue and Lynda. For more photographs visit www.kentaylorphotographer.es, Ken has kindly agreed to make a further donation on any photographs bought.
Fun Day at El Corazon Hotel
21st March
TKO radio have chosen PCN as their charity for 2010, and their very first joint venture, a Fabulous Fun Day was held in conjunction with El Corazon Hotel another committed supporter of the charity and raised a massive €1207.
TKO were out and about in full force with their mobile road show and they were broadcasting on the day with live ‘phone ins' from El Corazon Hotel, Quesada.
RTN already staunch PCN supporters themselves are very pleased to see TKO take up the baton and RTN reporter Louise Clarke was there on the day.
Jennifer Cunningham, founder of the charity said: "I am overwhelmed by this news, it will help tremendously with our ever changing story. Events backed by TKO and plans for a second charity shop, will literally mean ‘brick by brick' the Paul Cunningham Nurses charity is growing every day."
Ian Rockford, managing director of the TKO Media Group stated: "We are delighted to offer our support and be associated with such a well organised and worthwhile charity, we all look forward to supporting the future events and fund raising activities of Paul Cunningham Nurses. As TKO FM and TKO Gold have the largest audiences out of all the British radio stations here on the southern Costa Blanca, we feel that we have the perfect platforms to raise the profile of this much needed and important charity".
Susan Reader who has been the fund raising manager for the last year said: "Last year I rarely used just the PCN initials as I wanted everyone to get used to and remember the full name of the charity, however, although a long way from IBM status I think PCN is now well on the way!
La Marina Ladies Group 'Go Dutch'
The ladies of La Marina have come up tops again, after a generous donation of 400euros was handed over to support the Paul Cunningham Nurses. A Dutch Auction was held between the ladies themselves, their Christmas raffle and personal donations have made up the latest donation to support us.
It feels like going to see a group of friends each time we visit the ladies and once again we were made to feel very welcome. Anne Muff the Paul Cunningham Nursing Manager gave a talk and updated the ladies on how we are progressing. Karen Mountfield who looks after our office in La Marina, thanked the ladies for their continued support.
From left to right, Toni Wigglesworth - Treasurer, Karen Mountfield - PCN, Elizabeth Ashe-Brown - President, Jean White - Secretary and Anne Muff - PCN.
COACHTRIPS S.L. TAKE BENIDORM BY STORM - raising funds for Paul Cunningham Nurses.
Coachtrips S.L. have chosen registered charity Paul Cunningham Nurses as their charity to support for 2010.
With the help of the fabulous Elite Entertainment and the amazingly funny Tony Lincoln as Compere, Maggie and David who own and run Coachtrips S.L. often known as, David's Coaches, took 70 people to The Palm Beach Hotel in Benidorm for a 3 day break. Tuesday was Cabaret Night with Elite Entertainment, Maria O'Hara, Suzanne James and Pat Martin, just arrived in Spain 3 days before sang tributes to, Freddie, Alvin, Abba, Blondie and T Rex.
Tony as Compere was hilarious and a slight hitch with the sound system only added to the fun of the evening!
By special request from David Maria O'Hara sang Nessun Dorma guests started standing long before she had finished
This trip was just €115 for 3 days full board in a 4* Hotel, look out for more special trips and days out throughout the year - www.coachtripsonline.com
Susan Reader, fundraising manager for Paul Cunningham Nurses said: "I am absolutely delighted that Coachtrips S.L. have decided to support us, David is lovely and Maggie is an absolute Dynamo! I am certain with her supporting Paul Cunningham Nurses we will move forward at an amazing rate."
Asked about the way Paul Cunningham Nurses has become more widely known about in the last year Susan said: "We have an incredible team of hardworking people who all have the same aim which is to see this charity grow, slowly but surely. We have some exciting events coming up, The Charity Challenge Walk, Black & White Night with PDQ, Football England v Ireland and in the summer Cricket and a Summer Fete a then a Fashion Show with all the clothes coming from our shop in Quesada. I am also just about to do our own poll to ask 100 people what kind of events they would like to go to - so if you have any ideas please give me a call 966 713 503 or email to
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I would be really pleased to know what you would like to do!"
The Abba girls performing in Benidorm
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Cafe Vienna in Almoradi present their cheque from their Black & White Night in November
Vicki, Alan, Susan, Derek and Heather at Cafe Bar Vienna In Almoradi
The Royal Navy, Torrevieja Branch
6th January 2010
A warm welcome was given to Karen Mountfield from Paul Cunningham Nurses, from all the shipmates of The Royal Navy Torrieveja Branch, when she was invited to accept a generous donation in memory of Julian MacRae-Clifton, fondly known as Mac. In the picture is Mike Wright the Chairman handing the cheque to Karen. Karen gave sincere thanks on behalf of both Mac and Paul Cunningham Nurses explaining the importance of such donations to help Paul Cunningham Nurses continue to support our family, friends and neighbours in the community.
The Brothers of the Patience Lodge donate a Laptop to PCN
L-R Anne Muff Lead Nurse for Paul Cunningham Nurses John Hollywood, Derek Rogers and Mike Sedgbeer
Many thanks to The Brothers of the Patience Lodge The Buffalos or Buffs as they are affectionately referred to, have given Paul Cunningham Nurses a Toshiba laptop and they have lodged a further sum of €500 to be spent by the charity on special nursing bags and other equipment.
Bro Derek called Susan some time ago to say they had a sum of money they would like to donate and that they would like to buy a piece of equipment to help the charity. As most of our funds are spent on nursing care and medical equipment we definitely did not want to appear ungrateful but we very much wanted to make sure what we asked for was really needed and whilst we are delighted to receive the laptop we have agreed The Patience Lodge will keep the remainder of their very kind donation until we have sourced new nursing bags.
Anne Muff, Lead Nurse for Paul Cunningham Nurses said: "Having this new laptop computer will help me enormously, especially when I am called to carry out a patient assessment as it means rather than writing lengthy detailed notes I can put everything straight onto the computer.
Special thanks to the Brothers for their generous donation.
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PCN PACKS CHRISTMAS GOODIES FOR ICELAND TORREVIEJA
€1.752 Euros Raised!!!
Susan Reader busy packing!!
Whatever they've got at Iceland Torrevieja Paul Cunningham Nurses could do with some of it!!! People streamed into Iceland often having to park outside -not quite ‘park and ride' but if it gets any busier in future it could be! Store manager Kenny Thomson, who has been at Iceland Torrevieja since February 2009 kindly agreed for Paul Cunningham Nurses to provide packers for the four days leading up the Christmas and ‘Give A Little - Help A Lot' came into play again and again except this time, at the end of each day YOU the public had ‘Given A Lot' Many many thanks to all of you who supported Paul Cunningham Nurses and many many thanks to our fantastic team of packers managed by Wally Simons who did a great job.
We had a team of over 40 people helping us during the 4 days with an absolutely fantastic result -€1,752!
Once again many thanks to all of our packers, all of the ICELAND staff and you!
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