August was named for the first Roman emperor, Augustus Caesar, in 8 BC. |
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Welcome to the August Newsletter! While we may not have had as much content to share with you this month, we still had some exciting updates and news to keep you informed and engaged. Thank you, and we hope you enjoy this edition of the newsletter. Chloe :) |
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Date: Tuesday 6th August 2024 Location: The Trigger Pond, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LD For book club in August, the first book we read was 'Every Move You Make' by CL Taylor. Our second choice was 'The Intruders' by Louise Jensen
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Date: 3rd August We would like to say a huge thank you and congratulations to everyone who completed the 5K Inflatable Challenge!! They raised an incredible £850 for our charity, and we could not be more grateful. We really appreciate each and every one of you! |
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We were so so grateful for the amazing turnout of our July jumble sale, we will be hosting more jumble says on the first Sunday of the following months: Date & times: 1st September, 6th October, 3rd November Location: St Maries Church, Lugsdale Rd, Widnes, WA8 6DB, 12-3pm If you have any donations that you would like to give, we would be more than happy to take them in! Please drop them off at our office by the last Friday before the event - thank you!! |
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Our Private Facebook Group |
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Our Facebook page is completely hidden from public view and it can’t be found by the general public. Access it by registering as a diamond, and we'll add you to the group! | | |
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We would like to say a special thank you to JMW Medical Negligence News for their incredibly generous donation to our charity, after some of their team members took part in our Snowdon Sunrise Challenge! |
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Rachel Heyes, Katie Nolan and Jodie Miller raised a whopping £675 in donations for taking part in the trek. This was then boosted even further after the JMW board matched their fund donations with a generous gift of £1,000. We are so incredibly grateful to the ladies and to JMW for their support - thank you so so much!! ... |
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A huge thank you to our amazing volunteer team for their hard work at the Runcorn car boot sale on August 4th. Your efforts raised an impressive £180.27, and we managed to shift over half of our stock. ... If you'd like to help us out and donate to our charity, click the link here. Thank you!! |
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Boobie and Noobie Adventures! |
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Where did Boobie and Noobie travel to in August? Our mascots, Boobie and Noobie, like to go on adventures with our Diamonds and staff! This is where they travelled to in August! |
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Noobie's adventure to Cambridge |
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Noobie adventured to Cambridge! He explored the famous university, the Botanic Gardens, and even saw Newton's Apple Tree! Check out Noobie’s travel post on Instagram and Facebook for more photos! |
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Boobie's adventure to the Norwegian Fjords |
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Boobie travelled to the Norwegian Fjords with one of our diamonds - what an incredible adventure!! Boobie's travel post is also on our social media, if you'd like to check it out! |
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If you’d like to share your holidays with Boobie or Noobie, get in touch! Where will they travel to next? |
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Self Examination - What To Look For |
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It is important, especially for those who menstruate, to check yourself for lumps around the same time each month - as breasts change slightly throughout the monthly cycle. Therefore, it is easier to spot abnormal changes if you keep your self examination consistent. Most people tend to check themselves in the shower. We advise that you visit your GP if you experience any of the following: Swelling - if you experience swelling in your armpit or collarbone Redness - if you find a rash or redness on the skin of the breast, or around the nipple area
Click here to watch Sam stand on an international stage, spreading awareness on how to check yourself for lumps with our TikTok dance!! |
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Self Examination - Testicular Cancer |
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For men, it is also important to check for testicular cancer whilst in the shower. If you find any abnormalities, you should see your GP. See below for a step by step guide on how to check for testicular cancer! Familiarise - while soaping yourself up in the shower, familiarise yourself with your epididymis and spermatic cords, located behind the testicle. Besides these, your testicle should feel like a grape
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Our Christmas Fair will take place on Sunday 1st December! @ St Marie’s, Lugsdale Rd, Widnes. WA8 6DH We are currently accepting applications from potential stallholders, so if you are a local crafter or an independent business and would like to show your festive products at our fair, please get in touch via the email fundraising@samsdiamonds.org.uk There will be a limited number of stalls available, and there will be a charge of £15 per table Thank you for reading this month's newsletter! See you next month :) |
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