Cons Transplant, General Surgeon & Clinical Head of Division @URTMRI | EPS & AWR | MD FRCS | Head of School Surgery @NHSHEE_NWest | Views my own
Manchester, England
Joined August 2012
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David van Dellen retweeted
We are delighted to congratulate year 12 pupil Josh and year 13 pupil Charlie, who have been awarded wildcards for this week’s Lexus British Tour. The Grade 2 LTA tournament sits within the LTA’s national junior competition structure, providing a high level of #competitivetennis.
David van Dellen retweeted
This evening, we gathered for our Cricket Presentation Evening, celebrating the achievements of our teams throughout the 2025–26 season. The evening recognised the achievements of our players, with speeches from captains representing teams from U12 to the 1st XI.
#MGSCricket
David van Dellen retweeted
Michaelmas Term 2026 is now underway, and we are delighted to welcome all our pupils to MGS for the start of a new academic year. Our new year 7 pupils came together in the Memorial Hall for their first whole-year-group assembly: a warm welcome to the #Classof2033!
#BacktoSchool
David van Dellen retweeted
Congratulations to all our pupils on their excellent GCSE results. We are proud of each individual and the hard work, commitment and determination that have contributed to their achievements. We wish them every success as they take their next steps. #sapereaude #daretobewise
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Cheshire v Derbyshire u15s
🏏2nd T20
🏏Derbyshire won the 1st match
SCORECARD: cheshirecb.play-cricket.com/…
David van Dellen retweeted
We were delighted to welcome the #MaryleboneCricketClub to MGS today. OM Charlie Reid (OM 02–09) captained the MCC side, joined by OMs Sam Perry (11-18), Henry Murray (15-24), Max Otway (13-17) and Daniel Adams (18-20) with Ian Roberts (68-75) as scorer. @MCCOfficial
David van Dellen retweeted
Today, our year 11 pupils marked their final day before study leave, coming together to celebrate in the sunshine. We are proud of all they have accomplished during their time at MGS and wish them every success in their upcoming GCSE examinations. Best of luck! #Year11
David van Dellen retweeted
Our U17A Cricket team take on King’s School Macclesfield this afternoon in Round 1 of the National Cup, with play taking place in excellent sunny conditions: wishing all pupils involved the best of luck as they begin their cup campaign. #schoolcricket
David van Dellen retweeted
At MGS, sport remains an integral part of school life, underpinned by a philosophy that values every pupil’s development, regardless of their starting point. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all pupils grow as sportsmen. #MGSsport #excellenceinsport
David van Dellen retweeted
Did you catch Ian & Graham on BBC Breakfast yesterday?
Graham was 82 when he donated his kidney to his son-in-law Ian, making him the oldest male living donor we’ve had at MRI.🩵
Surgeon Giuseppe Giuffrida joined them on the sofa to talk about how age is no barrier to donating.
ALT Five people on BBC Breakfast sofa.
David van Dellen retweeted
“Without my father-in-law, I would have died within a matter of months.”
At 84, Graham donated his kidney to save his son‑in‑law Ian’s life - becoming Manchester Royal Infirmary's oldest-ever donor. 🩵
Read the full story: mft.nhs.uk/2026/03/24/oldest…
ALT Ian Tonks (left) and Graham Sisson (right) in hospital gowns holding hands before surgery, seated beside a hospital bed
ALT Ian Tonks (left) and Graham Sisson (right) standing indoors holding a large blue balloon shaped like the number one.
ALT Ian Tonks with medical devices attached to his chest
Well done to Josh van Dellen - silver medal in Northern Tennis regional finals
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@BowdonLawnTC @Timperley_CC
Well done to our U13 and U15 tennis players who competed in the Regional Finals. The U15 team secured silver medals—a fantastic achievement—and all players performed with great determination and skill. Well done to everyone involved!
#MGSSport
David van Dellen retweeted
Our U13 and U15 tennis players are travelling to the Sunderland Puma Centre to compete in the #RegionalFinals tomorrow. This event brings together the top players from across the region. We wish them every success over the course of the competition.
#tennisexcellence
David van Dellen retweeted
Fantastic day at the @HerrickSociety Vascular Access & Machine Perfusion course @CUH_Transplant
Great talks, hands-on sessions & invaluable discussions 👏🏻 #TransplantSurgery
Thanks @docsubhankar for organising & to all faculty & attendees for making it such a success 🌟
Congrats to Josh - part of school team to win u18 National UK Padel Championship @MGS_PEandSport @Timperley_CC @BowdonLawnTC
David van Dellen retweeted
Well done to Harry, Jibril, Josh, and Armaan on winning the UK PADEL National Schools U18 Championships. This was the largest junior padel event ever held in the UK, featuring 132 young players from schools across the country.
#UKPadel #NationalChampions
David van Dellen retweeted
Well done to our U13 and U15 tennis teams on their success against @AGSBSport today. The U15s secured an impressive 6–0 victory across their matches, and the U13s won 4–2. These results mean both teams have now qualified for the Regional Finals in Sunderland. #schooltennis
David van Dellen retweeted
Rosy future for Timperley cricket club with teenage stars fast emerging
timperleycricketclub.com/new…
David van Dellen retweeted
Well done to year 12 pupil Charlie and to year 11 pupil Josh, the youngest competitor in the draw, who both made their debuts in the Men’s Singles National Tour Tennis Tournament. They received wildcards which is a fantastic achievement: a fantastic experience!
#schoolsport
David van Dellen retweeted
Howzat! It's smiles all round as Timperley big four all win #Pitchero
timperleycricketclub.com/new…
