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Blood Cancer Coffee Morning in Memory of John McGregor and Taff Roberts
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fter many years of holding a coffee morning on the last Thursday of November, this year’s “McGregor Coffee Morning” in the Corn Exchange has unfortunately had to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the government which aim to keep us all safe.
the fifth most common form of cancer. Each year, 40,000 people are diagnosed with a blood cancer in the UK.
The name of the charity has changed from initially ‘Leukaemia’ to ‘Bloodwise’ and is now ‘Blood Cancer UK’. It covers over one hundred different types of blood cancer and these collectively are
The Bourne Blood Cancer Group, as a consequence of the impact of blood cancers, is still selling books, jigsaws, empty gin bottles with lights as a decoration, facemasks (which at the moment have a Christmas theme), preserves and tins with a surprise gift. If you are interested and can support the work, please contact : Glen Brown on 01778 423148 or Yvonne Roberts on 01778 393219.
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Claudio Santos Tower of London Poppies In this traditional month of remembrance, here’s a chance to treat yourself to a piece of quality artwork from Helen Graham and at the same time, help the British Legion, with some of the proceeds going to their annual Poppy Appeal. The digital copies of the poppy art can be purchased from Gordon’s Photography in North Street and at the new Don’t Lose Hope gift shop on South Street. Why not visit the ‘Born to create 18’ Facebook page for more inspiration? 34
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(27/05/53 – 08/09/20) Claudio San Pedro Santos passed away at Peterborough City Hospital with end-stage heart failure. His death will have saddened many friends and family members around the world, especially in the Phillippines (where he was born), New Zealand, Dubai and the UK.
years in Saudi Arabia as an electrician. Then, back in the Phillippines, he started his own construction business, followed by a small food supplies store.
He leaves behind his wife of thirty-eight years, Violeta, along with three daughters (Vianne, Vianca and Vivien) one grandson (Joaquin) and siblings, Lucena and Andy.
Moving to Bourne with his wife and eldest daughter, he began working as an assistant in George’s fish and chip shop. Very much a family man, Claudio, supported his daughters through their education and was proud to see them all graduate from university.
Claudio was a very clever man, passionate and determined to be successful in life. He had a range of interesting occupations, starting with ten
He loved cooking, gardening, farming and fixing things. Claudio was known as “Boyeng” and was adored by many people. N OV E M BE R 2 0 2 0
