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Charity urges Warwickshire residents to ‘Walk this Way’ to help fund vital research into rare autoimmune condition
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People in Warwickshire are being invited to lace up their trainers and get walking this summer in aid of people living with a chronic, life-limiting autoimmune condition called scleroderma.
The charity Scleroderma and Raynaud’s UK (SRUK) is asking people to get involved with its nationwide walking challenge and raise money for vital research and support. Participants have the option of making their walk physical or virtual and as long or as short as they need.
The fundraiser - called The SRUK Walk - aims to raise at least £19,000 to represent the 19,000 people in the UK living with scleroderma. The money will be used to support people affected by the condition and fund research to improve diagnosis, treatment and quality of life.
Scleroderma occurs when the body’s immune system becomes overactive and begins to attack healthy tissue, causing hardening of the skin and, in some cases, other organs. It is most common in adults over the age of 40 and can also affect teenagers and young adults, although this is much rarer. SRUK is the only charity solely focused on improving the lives of people with scleroderma and Raynaud’s in the UK through information, support and groundbreaking research. To get involved with The SRUK Walk or to find out more visit www.sruk.co.uk/walk n
International award for resuscitation expert
A leading University of Warwick expert in resuscitation and CPR has been recognised for his significant efforts to help save lives by an international professional body.
The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) has honoured Professor Gavin Perkins, Director of Warwick Clinical Trials Unit in its selection of “Giants” in the field of Resuscitation Science for 2021. He joins Maaret Castren, Peter Morley, Laurie Morrison and Jeff Perlman among an impressive and elite group of notable individuals who have been honoured since 1985 as “giant”. ILCOR bestows this honour on only five individuals every five years. All ILCOR giants are recognized by their ILCOR peers for their outstanding commitment and careers in the field of resuscitation science, and significant contributions to saving lives.
Professor Perkins leads Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, based at Warwick Medical School at the University of Warwick, where he is Professor of Critical Care Medicine, and he is currently ILCOR Co-Chair. He is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading experts in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). He has been undertaking and publishing resuscitation research for more than 20 years and now leads a clinical trials unit that is producing outstanding research across several clinical domains but particularly in CPR. Gavin has been an active contributor to the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and the Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) for many years and holds major leadership roles in all these organisations. He is currently ILCOR CoChair and Director of Research for the ERC. n
Live performances at the Royal Shakespeare Company are back. The Comedy of Errors runs between 13 July – 26 September in the Lydia & Manfred Gorvy Garden Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. This specially constructed outdoor performance space is located in the Swan Theatre Gardens, flanked by the River Avon and overlooked by the Swan Theatre.
The production, directed by Phillip Breen, was due to be part of the RSC’s 2020 season, but was postponed owing to the COVID-19 pandemic Director. One of Shakespeare’s earliest and arguably funniest plays, The Comedy of Errors will now be reconceived for outdoor performances. Phillip’s previous RSC directorial credits include The Merry Wives of Windsor, The Provoked Wife and The Hypocrite.
The 17-strong cast includes Jonathan Broadbent and Greg Haiste as, respectively, Dromio of Syracuse and Dromio of Ephesus, whilst Guy Lewis and Rowan Polonski play Antipholus of Syracuse and Antipholus of Ephesus.
As Stratford-upon-Avon re-opens its doors to visitors and residents, the RSC will also be celebrating the arrival of Summer with a series of free pop-up events, interactive workshops and outdoor performances for families. These events will run for four weeks, between Tuesday 27 July – Friday 20 August on the Bancroft Terrace and across the Garden Theatre. On Friday 20 August, everyone celebrate the RSC’s costume making heritage with a Costume Day, featuring a series of free family-friendly activities taking place across the town. More information: rsc.org.uk, 01789 331111. n
Discover the best of country living this summer at Three Counties Good Life Show
Dreaming of self-sufficiency, pondering growing your own vegetables or perhaps you are interested in the countryside and rural living, then the Good Life Show is perfect for you!
Tickets are now on sale for the new Good Life Show at Three Counties, taking place on 21 & 22 July 2021 and sponsored by M&S Food. This fresh new two-day event comes hot on the heels of the nationwide lockdowns, which found many people planting their own vegetables, cooking from scratch and even trying their hand at keeping chickens and bee’s.
The whole show is dedicated to showcasing and celebrating rural life and at the heart of the event is the Grow and Cook Theatre, featuring specialists and celebrities including TV favourite Jules Hudson, organic gardening supremo Terry Walton and BBC Herefordshire & Worcestershire presenter Reg Moule, who will host the Smallholdings Theatre.
Visitors can wander around the Rural Living Quarter and enjoy demonstrations from artisan craftspeople and independent makers, with lots of retail therapy opportunities. There is also the featured Livestock Zone, which will host a series of competitions and presentations, including Pandemic Pig! There will also be an opportunity to find out more about traditional Three Counties breeds, alongside an Aberdeen Angus Showcase, sponsored by M&S Food.
Foodies will not be disappointed with an eclectic mix of food and drink outlets to enjoy on the day, including international street food favourites, alongside emerging and exciting local food brands and vendors, all promising a tantalising mix of tastes and smells. Be sure not to miss the Cider & Perry Marquee and take the taste test!
Tickets for the Good Life Show are available from https://www2. theticketfactory.com/three-counties/online/
Ticket prices for early bird advanced tickets until 21 June are £12.50 for adults and children aged 12-15 years are £6, Under 12’s free of charge.
Advanced tickets booked after the early bird promo finishes on 21 June are £15 for adults and £8.50 for children. A limited number of tickets will be available on the gates at £17 for adults and £10 for children. n
The Leamington Half Marathon takes place on July 11th in the beautiful spa town, the picturesque surrounding areas and in 2019 was voted the second best half marathon in the UK! Not only is it firm favourite for those looking for a PB but it is also a perfect route for those who are looking to try their running feet in their very first half marathon.
It is a UKA measured traffic free road race, with electronic timing and a medal, technical t-shirt and goody bag for all finishers!
They have now sold out of our discounted places for the Leamington Half Marathon. but you can still gain entry to run in this event by entering via the official website, www.mytonhospice.org.
Remember, if you enter to run through the official website and you wish to raise money for The Myton Hospices, then head to our ‘I have a place’ tab and fill in the form so their Challenge and Events Coordinator can support you and add you to #TeamMyton runners! n
