Congratulations to our Gwent Cardiac Rehabilitation Trust Fund Chair Brian Begg – or should we say – Dr Begg! Brian has successfully completed his PhD at Cardiff Metropolitan University, focusing on ‘high-intensity interval training (HIIT) versus moderate-intensity exercise’ in people with coronary artery disease He received glowing praise from one of his examiners: ‘This was […]
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Come join us for a fun-filled evening of trivia and entertainment at the Pontnewydd Workingmen’s Club. Test your knowledge while supporting a great cause. Gather your friends and family to form a team or join one on the spot. Prizes will be awarded to the top teams, so bring your A-game! Refreshments will be available […]
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A pioneering and trail blazing Gwent Charity that helped fund the very first cardiac rehab programme in Wales, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year! Since 1985, Gwent Cardiac Rehab Trust Fund, a local charity founded 40 years ago by Ron and Gaynor Colbourne, has been at the forefront, helping those who have experienced heart problems […]
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Matthew Cox and the other heroes of the ‘Mighty Quads’ certainly put the ‘pedal to the medal’ (and we certainly hope they got a medal…), conquering over 50 miles on the British Heart Foundation London to Brighton Bike ride, finishing in a brilliant 5 hours and 39 seconds for our Gwent Cardiac Rehabilitation Trust Fund. […]
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Join us on Saturday 29 June for our Charity Family Fun Day
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Former heart patient Matthew Cox and three fellow intrepid cyclists are taking on a London to Brighton Bike ride on June 16th ! ‘On the first anniversary of my Heart Attack I will be participating in the British Heart Foundation London to Brighton Bike Ride in aid of the Gwent Cardiac Rehabilitation Trust. Having been […]
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Committee Member and Founder, Jill Evans, tells the story of a fundraising Transporter Bridge… Ron Smith was a patient of the St Woolos Cardiac Rehab Clinic in our early days and had a passion for the Newport Transporter Bridge, constructing a 16ft long matchstick scale model in his living room using the original scale plans. […]
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