New benches at Brighouse Sports Club in memory of those who have died during the pandemic

HEARTBEAT, the Brighouse Heart Support Group, is holding a Memorial for the 13 Members who have passed during the 18 months of the pandemic.
By Abigail Kellett
Published 30th Aug 2021, 12:00 GMT
New benches in memory of those who have died during the pandemicNew benches in memory of those who have died during the pandemic
New benches in memory of those who have died during the pandemic

Members have raised over £1,200 to purchase three benches with plaques with their names on.

They are located alongside the cricket ground at the Brighouse Sports Club in Russell Way.

HEARTBEAT is 15 years old in October of this year.

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During this time 690 people have been Members from 33 GP Surgeries across West Yorkshire. Membership currently stands at 227.

Roger Bailey, Trustee said “In our first 13 years we lost maybe 1 or 2 a year but during the pandemic we have lost 13 to Covid and other causes, including our Chair Lesley Slater.”

HEARTBEAT has been closed for many months of the pandemic but ran Zoom Classes and YouTube video classes. Now fully open again since May; Exercise and Tai Chi classes, Walks and Social Events are all taking place within Covid-19 Guidance.

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