New Car ‘Russell’ Named
When it comes to naming our cars, we take great pride in being able to choose a name fitting to honour, appreciate and sometimes to remember our fantastic supporters and fundraisers. On Saturday we took delivery of our latest fleet member ‘Russell’. Named in memory of Russell Toward who sadly, recently passed away. Russell was an amazing supporter of our cause and cars. An active member of The Plundering Pirates of the North East Russell went beyond their fundraising activities and hosted many ‘extra’ events, all in aid of our cars. We are proud and thank the family for allowing us to grace our new car with Russell’s name continuing his memory. Please share some love for Russell as he starts his journey taking our friends for Cancer Care Treatment.Our Chairman, Andrew, meeting today with the ‘Captain’ and Russell’s brother Graham, his wife Carol and Sister Tracy gave a great sense of pride in knowing Russell and remembering all he has done. Unfortunately, Covid restrictions limited our numbers but I am sure all the other ‘crewmates’ were there in spirit.Safe travels Russell. Thank you for your friendship, support and camaraderie and we look forward to saying your name with fond memories.Many thanks once again Guy and the team at Tweedmouth Service Station for providing the car and SWP Engineering Services Ltd for keeping us on the road by fitting ‘Russell’ with a screen to keep our drivers and clients Covid-Safe!
Some of our other news
Great support from Mike at North East Mobility Training Solutions
Many thanks to Mike Jones, Company Director of North East Mobility Solutions who so kindly and generously provided free wheelchair training to our Volunteer Drivers. The training took place over two days, ensuring that as many of our drivers as possible were able to attend at Mike’s Berwick Ramparts Business Park head office. Mike, who’s…
Alnwick Garden Party Queen’s Award Presentation
Wednesday 15th June 2022, Alnwick Gardens Representatives of the Berwick and District Cancer Support Group proudly attended the Lord-Lieutenant’s Garden Party for Volunteers and Carers, where they were presented with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for volunteer groups, at the official ceremony at Alnwick Gardens. The presentation was made by the Duchess…
The Queens Award for Voluntary Service
The Berwick and District Cancer Support Group is pleased to announce that it has been awarded “The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS)”. This is highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK for outstanding work done in their local communities for the benefit of others. The annual Award – the equivalent of an MBE…
Buckingham Palace Garden Party
As part of our very special 30th anniversary year celebrations, Berwick Cancer Cars is very proud that our Chair, Andrew Smith, received an invitation from Buckingham Palace to attend today’s Royal Garden Party. Accompanying Andrew to this most special of occasions was our Vice Chair, Gillian Mitchell. Representing her majesty the Queen were Kate Middleton,…
Computers 4 Charity Laptop Donation
Our huge thanks to the team at Computers 4 Charity who so generously donated a computer laptop to us recently. Established in 1996, the Kent based charity donates refurbished computer equipment to charity causes across the UK, we were delighted when their project coordinator, Emillie Hobden contacted us to say we’d been selected as one…
Elizabethan Walls Sponsored Walk 2022 – Sunday 24th April 2022
Once round the beautiful Berwick Elizabethan Walls in aid of our Cars. Helps us celebrate our 30th Anniversary Year. Great for the kids and the ‘doggies’. Sponsor forms available or donate on the day. Sponsor Form Download: CLICK HERE
Go Outdoors Donate Cycle Safety Helmets to our Two Young Heroes
Big thank you to Go Outdoors Berwick who have so generously sponsored our two 10 year old fundraising heroes, Lennox and Tommy, by donating to them cycle safety helmets to make sure they’re safe and ready for their 10 mile sponsored cycle ride in aid of Berwick Cancer Cars. Our Chair, Andrew Smith, contacted the…
Michael Cox Joins Our Client Coordinators
A very warm welcome to Michael Cox who joins Nicola Warren and Shona McClymont as the newest addition to our brilliant team of Berwick Cancer Cars Client & Driver Coordinators. Michael Cox will be recognised as one of our Drivers, and will continue in his role as a Cancer Cars Driver, Michael brings with him…
Driver’s Presentation
Friday 10th December, 2021. We were honoured to say a huge thank you to some of our former drivers at a gathering held at the Tweedmouth Bowling Club. Pictured with our Chair, Andrew Smith and Vice-Chair Gillian Mitchell are John Mole, Ian Alsop, John Rattray, Robert Jeffrey and Gordon Learmonth. Jimmy Forrest, Jim Park, Eric…