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Watford Mencap has a new Head of Operations. Russell Lincoln joined in March and will be responsible for man- aging the Residential, Community and PRTL Children’s Services.This is a new post in POST-REGISTRATION TRAINING AND LEARNING the organisation and will help Watford Mencap move forward with its services. Russell has worked in the voluntary OUR LOCAL MP – Claire Ward is very kindly hosting a sector for over 20 years and has experi- fundraising lunch for Watford Mencap at the Palace of ence in both the mental health and Westminster on 3rd May.At the lunch we shall be launch- learning disability fields. He is looking ing our first Watford Mencap awareness week,which will ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT HOW SOCIAL WORKERS IN YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY forward to an exciting and challenging take place from 5th –12th June 2006 WILL COMPLETE 15 DAYS POST-REGISTRATION TRAINING AND LEARNING? time in his new job. We hope that our awareness week will raise the profile of Watford Mencap within South West Herts and help us To help your employees do this we have • They simply RECORD their LEARNING outcomes raise much needed funds whilst also giving people the identified learning outcomes on the from the sessions they attend at Community Care chance to meet up and have some fun. programme for workshops and have devised a Live, on the Community Care PRTL Record of Many different events are being planned ranging from form, approved by the GSCC, that can be kept Achievement- a form approved by the General In Touch for reference when it is time for you to renew Social Care Council. They then keep this record a sky dive, to a golf day and a pamper evening.Please do with their GSCC form for reference when they get in touch if you can help out in any way – perhaps you your registration. In Touch magazine is published by re-register or refer to it when you set up their free could help with a street collection, have an event in your Watford Mencap “Recording what you have gained from online training log at work place or bring your friends and family along to our Langwood House,Suites 1 and 2 learning opportunities at conferences such as www.communitycare.co.uk/prtl dance. Community Care Live is important for social 63-81 High Street We need your support to help us raise £160,000 to workers to meet the requirements of • It’s easy – they can download a PRTL record of Rickmansworth,Herts WD3 1EQ keep projects like Leisure Together and the Lemarie registration.” achievement or collect one at the event, attend tel:01923 713620 fax:01923 713620 sessions, record the learning outcomes and keep Centre open for the next 12 months. Lynne Berry, Chief Executive, General Social Care Council [email protected] them for when they re-register website:www.watfordmencap.org.uk Best wishes Join us and help celebrate • The GSCC are running a session on 18 May to A company limited by guarantee Jane Pattinson, Director the event’s 10th birthday! help social workers understand the training Company No.263705 and learning requirements of registration and Editor:Alison Mills Register free today online at how they can meet them. www.communitycare.co.uk/live Advertising:Charlie Kenny ** NEW ** tel:020 8421 9398 fax:020 8386 7454 or call 0870 787 3815 for a ANOTHER EXCELLENT REASON FOR SOCIAL ‘Making the Most of Life’ T-Shirts registration form. WORKERS TO ATTEND COMMUNITY CARE LIVE! email:[email protected] Eye-catching, fashionable and an absolute must Please support the local businesses for your Summer wardrobe collection. appearing within In Touch,without For further details contact Becky on 01923 713622 Sponsored by whose generosity this publication would not be possible. or e.mail [email protected] Endorsed by Organised by

In Touch Spring/Summer 2006 3 News How I am making to the older person and hear their wishes for Support for older parents the future.A major concern for many families the most of life... ADULT CARE SERVICES recently appointed 3 is the future home and support for the person support workers to help parents of a person with a learning disability.The support worker Hello.This is Colin Loose and with a learning disability who are still looking will help parents and carers to make those I am making the most of life as a service after their son or daughter at home.The aim is wishes known. user but I also like to work. My aim is not for them to work with parents or carers who If you are such a parent or know of some- just having‘‘ fun and not just being with are over the age of 65 particularly if they do one who could do with some help contact DEAR READER people like myself.I like to get myself not have a social worker or have had a bad 0208 327 4875 on a Monday, Tuesday or involved in all sorts of events and activities experience with Social Services in the past. Wednesday to speak with either:Claire Carter, This is your week, our week, in fact every- Their job is to listen to the things that matter Heather MacMillan or Nikki Glantz. one’s week! An opportunity to raise the pro- like the Day Activity Scheme but I have file of Watford Mencap, by either taking part been a service user for a long time.Now in an organised activity or encourage friends, I like to do something for other people with Andrew celebrates with the Hornets disabilities and having Mencap in my life family or work colleagues to organise their helps me and them too. LOYAL HORNETS’ FAN Andrew Pargeter from own event and help local people with learn- I love communication.That’s where my Bushey celebrated his 50th birthday with ing disabilities to make the most of their lives working life starts.That’s why I like to come family and friends in the club lounge at a and enjoy greater opportunity and social into the Mencap office and talk to recent home game. To cap his big day,Ashley inclusion. everyone.I get on very well with all the Young and Joel Grant popped over to the We need all of you to help make this a real Mencap staff.But I don’t just talk! I help put Rous to wish Andrew a great time. success. This is the first time we have had a papers in envelopes, frank letters and send A Watford supporter for over 40 years,Andrew special ‘awareness week’ – if it works then it faxes and that’s why everything fits in with has visisted more than 80 away grounds on could become an annual event but it really what I am reporting. And it also helps me his travels following the boys, so there’s no does need your participation and support. with my college work. doubting his commitment to the club. Andrew with Ashley and Joel Claire Ward MP for Watford is hosting the My Dad as everyone knows is Alf Loose. launch of Making the Most of Life Week, He has done a lot for Mencap and my Full details have yet to be published but with a reception at the Palace of Westmin- brother Peter has worked for Adult Care The Learning Disability please make a note to be at Watersmeet on ster, kindly sponsored by Baker Tilly. Services in .But now they are Saturday 15th July at from10.15am till 1pm. Enclosed is a flyer with a lot more detail not the only ones...I am helping too!! Parnership Board about what’s going in during the week. As THE LDPB will hold their annual meeting in Roger Crucefix we write,the list of events continues to grow Rickmansworth this year at Watersmeet. The so do please either visit our web site on ’’ Partnership Board works with people and IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS that we record the www.watfordmencap.org.uk or look in the agencies to improve services for people with death of Roger Crucefix on 18th March 2006. Watford Observer who are also putting their learning disabilities and their carers. The Roger will be remembered as an ever willing support behind this campaign. We will be annual meeting is your opportunity hear from volunteer, helping out at both Balmoral and running a series of advertisements from members of the board what they have been Shepherd Centre, Rickmansworth Gateway Friday 5th May for one month. doing and their future plans. More impor- club,Sea Lions Swimming club,photographer, We need lots of volunteers to help with tantly you will have ample opportunity to ask minibus driver, shaking a collecting box and our street collections, just a couple of hours questions.There will also be displays and pre- almost anything he was asked to do. He will would make a big difference. sentations from a number of organizations be sadly missed and our thoughts are with Alison Mills, Editor Colin sailing who provide residential and other services. Kath, Ann and Erica at this time. 4 In Touch Spring/Summer 2006 In Touch Spring/Summer 2006 5 InformationFeature Board STRUCTURED LEISURE BREAKS

a jumper and trousers, it was lovely day Our Day Out in Spain because we could take off our coats, then we by Dawn Leatherland set off walking around looking at all the nice places there were. To get to these different OUR DAY STARTED very very early when we all places we needed to get on a train or a bus to met up at Chris’s house at 4am to start on our travel around, we did do a bit of walking to. journey to Spain. We set off in the mini bus to We visited a few shops where you could Stansted Airport to catch our flight to Reus buy things we also saw loads of animals, we Airport in Spain. walked around looking for somewhere to eat It’s was Lisa’s first time flying on an aero- we sat in a restaurant choosing what we plane, she was bit excited and a bit scared, wanted to eat mmm yummy. when we got on the plane she asked to sit Then we set off to go look at the cathedral next to the window, when we were about to it’s well big ! The workmen are still working on take off Lisa put her chewing gum in her it to make it bigger and better.We also looked mouth to stop her ears from popping when around the mini market you could buy a few we were in the air, Lisa eat her breakfast on things to bring home. John Lewis ad the plane and she was loving every minute of We had to catch the coach back to the the flight and she had a big smile on her face. Airport by 5:45pm to check in on time for our When we landed in Reus Airport we had to flight home. We had something to eat and go an catch a coach to Barcelona – we took drink at the Airport and on the plane, we also about an hour an half to get there. took some pictures on the plane and Lisa We arrived in Barcelona and it was very enjoyed this flight as well with a big tired sunny you could walk around in t-shirt or just smile on her face. (sic)

Dawn,front centre,with fellow day trippers 6 In Touch Spring/Summer 2006 In Touch Spring/Summer 2006 7 InformationInformation BoardBoard InformationInformation BoardBoard Free Bus Travel for the ● Charge for a meal in day centre will increase to £2.50. Moving On Do you care for someone disabled and Over 60’s If you would like to discuss these changes or People with learning disabilities and their with a learning disability in need help with charges that are being made carers find it difficult to know what is available Watford or Three Rivers? FROM APRIL 1ST each local council is offering a to you please contact the Advice and Advocacy when they decide that it is time to move on. concessionary fare scheme for residents aged Service on 01923 713620. There are a variety of different options for We are looking to start a group for carers of 60 and over and disabled residents. The pass people depending on the amount of support people with a learning disability aged 14 should allow FREE bus travel within the whole The future – In Control you need from residential care to your own flat and over in the Watford and Three Rivers of Hertfordshire and are available from the with minimal support. Whatever your choice area. It is hoped the group will provide council offices. THERE IS A SHIFT from Government towards there are several things you should do to get carers with an opportunity to share infor- self directed support for people enabling them started. mation, receive advice and information about various services, including Adult to take control of their support packages.With ● Consultation on Adult Care Put your name on the local housing register Care Services. The group will also offer this in mind a new program has been devel- – this can be done at your local council offices. Services charging: oped and trialled in several authorities around Carers the chance to hear about develop- England. This has also been highlighted in ● Speak to Adult Care Services and ask for a ments in learning disability and give their THE OUTCOME of the consultation has now recent policy documents such as Independence, Community care Assessment. This can help comments. been published and a detailed report can be Wellbeing and Choice from the Department of decide how much help you would need in your The group will be a partnership obtained at www.hertsdirect.org or can be Health and Improving the Life Chances of new home. between Watford Mencap, Carers in requested from County Hall on 01992 556190. Disabled People from the Cabinet Office. The Hertfordshire and Adult Care Services and ● Think about what sort of home you would Some changes were agreed following the con- documents set proposals for developing indi- the first meeting will take place in Watford like – would you like to live with other people sultation and these will come into effect from vidualised budgets for people who use social some time in June. or would you be happy on your own. 10th April 2006.In brief these are:- care and other services. In Control is a partner- If you are interested or would like to know more, please contact Julie Treacy ship of organisations supported by the Valuing ● Visit some of the places that are available ● The charging policy will be amended in line from Watford Mencap on 01923 713620 People Support Team and National Mencap to see what you like. If you are looking at a with the Department of Health Fairer or Jo Willis from Carers in Hertfordshire on who have been working with several authori- residential care home you can look at their Charging guidance so disability benefits such 01992 586989. ties to empower people to organise their own inspection reports on www.csci.org.uk as DLA will be included in a person’s assess- support.Hertfordshire County Council has now ment and income limits will change to basic signed up to In Control and is looking at how For more information or advice please call the Advice & Advocacy Service on 01923 713620 Income Support/pension credit rates plus 25%. they can take it forward. Watch this space for ● Basing charges for care in supported and more information. extra care housing schemes on the unit cost of providing care in that scheme. Free fire safety check Harlequin Ad ● Charges for transport to day care at a flat THE HERTFORDSHIRE FIRE and Rescue Service rate of £2 per return trip per day. wants to reduce the number of accidental fires ● The standard rates for home care and day in local homes. It is offering a free fire safety care will not rise above inflation with the check of your home to be carried out by local 2006/7 rates set at £11.60 an hour for home fire fighters. Visits are by appointment. If you care and £29.00 a day for day care. are interested ring: Freephone 0800 587 3347

8 In Touch Spring/Summer 2006 In Touch Spring/Summer 2006 9 assessed to provide you with maximum protec- tion. They provide insurance for most Power- FundraisingInformation EventsBoard 40 YEARS chairs, Scooters and Trikes for full accidental damage and theft cover with your own personal OF SERVICE... liability protected up to £2 million. SO MANY OF YOU are already ‘making the Freedom Communications who crossed the most of life’ to support Watford Mencap and finishing line first and re-gained the well CHARTWELL INSURANCE is the **NEW** Breakdown & Recovery we are delighted to tell you that during the earned winners trophy. A big thanks to all longest established specialist insurance provider. Chartwell has a new service available for last year, income from the local community who took part and Alan at ‘Druids’ pub for First founded in 1965, it has been a market Breakdown & Recovery for both motor vehicles and events has doubled – so a big thank you sponsoring the prizes and hosting the post leader for over 40 years.Chartwell is a family run (up to 3.5 tonnes) and all mobility equipment. to everyone who has made such an effort on race reception. business and a member of the Financial Services There is no age limit for any vehicle and there Authority with high service standards and are no limitations or penalties for the amount of our behalf. caring experienced staff that believes in provid- times you use the service. The Big Christmas Breakfast was another ing quality products at affordable prices. For motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, home great success at Moor Park Mansion,with 128 start and roadside assistance is part of the members from the Watford & West Herts Motor Insurance standard package. A 24-hour, 365-days a year Chamber of Commerce enjoying a fascinat- Chartwell have developed their own Freedom dedicated rapid response service provides a ing talk by Keith Edleman, MD of Arsenal range of policies in collaboration with with seven-seat recovery vehicle sent to ensure you Football Club. The signed Thierry Henry shirt, major insurers,which are available to Blue Badge and your passengers are transported together donated by the Club for auction,proved a real and Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle owners. The safely in the event that the vehicle cannot hit and the whole event raised £2,000. Freedom Motor Policy from Chartwell includes be started. The staff at The Rising Sun and Premier protection for any driving adaptations that may For Powerchairs, Scooters and Trikes, cover Travel Inn at Croxley hosted a great Christmas be fitted to your vehicle, and travel costs can be includes the 24-hour, 365-days a year rapid allowed if the courtesy vehicle provided in the response service who will endeavour to mobil- tea for supporters of Watford Mencap. Father Pancake Race winners – Freedom Communications event of an accident is unsuitable for your ise equipment that has stopped working. This Christmas and James Tetlow,our young magi- needs.With unlimited drivers over 25,carers can includes battery boosting and attendance to cian ensured a wonderful time for all. Staff at VOCA raised £2, 629.69 which was be added with ease and often there is no need any location away from your home...from being Eight teams took part in this year’s Ricky then matched by the Company making an to complete any forms. stuck at the end of your road or the top floor of Pancake Race and there was hot competi- impressive £5,259.38 to pay for Drama They can also transfer Motability driving a shopping centre – you are covered. In addi- tion from the Saracens Rugby team,but it was Therapy workshops at the Children’s Centre. experience into actual bonus (which if you have tion,if your equipment cannot be fixed it will be four or more years claims free experience can recovered to a specialist repairer whilst you are be protected).The driving age for new business transported home. Donors Roll of Honour Help A London Child – £2,825 towards our is from 16 up to 80 (no age limit applies for If any of these services are of interest, or you So sorry we cannot write longer stories about new Saturday Big Kids activities owners who do not drive). require further information, why not call all of our generous fundraisers, but here are the Mr & Mrs Smith & Mount Trust – £3,000 – Chartwell Insurance on 0800 652 1653 or email highlights of the last three months donations: Children’s Services Manager Travel Insurance them quoting the reference below on ‘Awards for All’ – £5,000 Irene Lawton Trust – £2,000 for Bridge to Work Travel insurance has been made easy with a [email protected]. Rotary Club Watford & The Langleys – £2,130 Christopher Laing Foundation – £250 simple medical declaration and no proposal You can also visit Chartwell at their web site: for special equipment for the Children’s Centre Watford Boys Grammar School – £1,000 form to complete. Most pre-existing medical www.chartwellinsurance.co.uk Artisan Haircutters – £1,420 following a their Watford Girls Grammar School – £155 conditions are fully covered and available via a Not available in Northern Ireland. ‘Hairea’hair night at Area nightclub. North Watford Chapter – £100 free phone call where instant cover can be Debbie Mann’s, Pamper Evening – £288.87 Baker Tilly – £500 ‘Christmas card’money issued at very reasonable prices. The Radlett Junior Squash Club hit their The Concept Group – £231.50 Home Insurance £1,000 target for the Children’s Centre Bushey Synagogue – £50 Clarendon and Watford Rotarians – £300 Aylett Nurseries – £420 Home insurance is provided through various companies and packages are tailored for your Quote reference MENCAP1 towards our Children’s Services. Quetta Lodge – £1,000 and a donation for every Lloyds TSB Foundation – £8,927 towards our Dr. Nicola Cowap – £300 needs. Often this will be cheaper than most of the major 'On Line' or 'Direct' companies and policy sold will be made to Advice & Advocacy Service Piper Toughened Glass – £25 a month Watford Mencap. with a personal service the correct cover is 10 In Touch Spring/Summer 2006 In Touch Spring/Summer 2006 11 Leisure Together Leisure Together

Kevin’s befriending scheme was set up by BUSHEY & DISTRICT SYNAGOGUE WATFORD AND Leisure Together several years ago and I was Watford District Mencap Leisure SUPPORTS LEISURE TOGETHER – BUSHEY THREE RIVERS recently invited to come along to the Together is quite interesting because I Synagogue to talk about the service we offer meet new people and it gets me out of my WE USUALLY PUBLISH photographs of our because the community had decided to SINCE THE LAST ISSUE OF In Touch... Leisure house‘‘ more.It gives me new experiences clients and volunteers having a great time at adopt Watford Mencap and, in particular, the Together members and volunteers have had which I find quite exciting and I learn to various group events but there is another side Leisure Together Service as its charity of the their Christmas Disco at the Ramada Hotel. understand other people’s disabilities as to Leisure Together – the befriending year. This local community are extending the This year is promising to be another hectic well as understanding people’s lives.I like relationships that go on quietly behind the generosity of spirit they have shown to Kevin whirl, socialising and sharing fun events. meeting new people at Watford District scenes, allowing clients with learning to raise funds to enable us to buy some of the Recent outings include a pool tournament, Mencap especially Lata Rees.I like so much disabilities who may not be able to join in resources which we desperately need to visits to Vicarage Road to watch football, Clay and it makes me happy.When I come with group activities to pursue their own improve the service. workshops and a Volunteers’ Gala Evening – home from there, my Mum always asks interests and beliefs with support from Leisure Together is all about ‘Making the a celebration of the work of volunteers. me how was it and I tell her it was quite others. most of life’, and this means different things Steph Emge, Volunteer, is running in the interesting meeting new people. London Marathon on Sunday 23rd April, in One such befriending relationship is that of to different people. Most members enjoy Richard Leibert Kevin Stewart who is supported by volunteers the group activities while others prefer a support of Mencap.Please visit the website on at Bushey Synagogue. Staff at the residential befriending scheme which is tailored to their Justgiving.com/stephemge and support him. ’’ home where Kevin lives enthuse that own needs.Kevin likes the ritual and the secu- Last December, Watford Grammar School Saturdays are the “highlight of Kevin’s week” rity of his faith. Without the valuable help he for Girls organised two Ceramics Workshops and say that he has “benefited enormously receives from his friends at Bushey with professional ceramicist and tutor Rachel from the kindness and acceptance of every- Synagogue, he would have been unable to Matthews. Watford MENCAP clients and their one in the community and from the support explore a very important part of his life. volunteer supporters experimented with he has received”. Brenda Pegg some of the basic principles of clay.The main aim of the workshops was to encourage the students to be confident with clay and by using the theme of ‘spaces and places’as inspi- ration they produced items of work that Lyn,Richard,Rachel and Jean reflected things that they might see everyday but overlook. We are very grateful the School for giving Thank you... us this opportunity. Our Clients’ ceramic cre- ❖ Lee Kennedy for DJ services ations made great Christmas gifts for their ❖ Danielle for the Xmas Party friends and families whilst giving everyone an ❖ Rileys Snooker Club for prizes enjoyable outing shared with volunteers and ❖ Watford Football Club for tickets other clients. The classes ran again in March ❖ Lyn Prodger,Watford Grammar 2006 and further art workshops in different School for Girls for workshops media are planned for later in the year. Would you Sky-Dive for Watford Mencap’s Children’s Centre? ❖ Porcelanosa for a generous donation If you are interested in volunteering with ❖ Westfield Community Education for A once-in-a-lifetime experience for a worthwhile cause! Leisure Together call Lata on 01923 255485 their ongoing support with IT Classes or if you would like to help support initiatives Contact Becky on 01923 713622 for more details… ❖ Leisure Together Volunteers for all like this one held at the school call Lyn on the fun,friendship and commitment 01923 447658. Lata Rees 12 In Touch Spring/Summer 2006 In Touch Spring/Summer 2006 13 Watford Mencap NVQ's Awards Congratulations to the following members of Advice & staff at Watford Mencap who have passed their NVQ’s: Advocacy Martin Ford, Homeoaks – A1 Assessors Award Service Lorrain Barratt,Homeoaks – NVQ Care Level 3 – Promoting Independence in Care Angela Stuthridge, Community Services – NVQ Care Level 3, Promoting Independence in Care Gillian Little, Homeoaks – NVQ Care Level 2 New ‘Playskill’Group Playskill is a new local parent and child summer group for pre-school children Direct Dial with special physical needs.This is starting WE’RE REALLY PLEASED that so many callers on 24th April (Monday mornings) at the are using our direct dial facility which means Lemarie Centre in Watford.It is run by a that callers can get straight to the person they team of skilled volunteers with input from need without going via the switchboard. Here physiotherapists, speech, language and is a note of the numbers again in case anyone I WOULD LIKE to introduce myself as a occupational therapists and parents.They has forgotten: new member of the Advice & Advocacy will be using the resources of the Children’s 01923 713621 – Care Indoors/Community Service. My name is Julie Treacy and I Centre toy library, sensory room and soft will be working with Ruth Murray to Support Services Administration – Sharon play area. Harriet and Lorraine 01923 713622 – Fundraising & Communi- expand the service. We can offer help For more information and to book an Staff at KPMG in Watford, organised a cations – Alison/Becky and advice with many issues, including assessment and place (limited numbers 01923 713623 – Recruitment Line Dressing Down day, thanks to a benefits and filling in forms, talking to available) on the summer term group, 01923 713624 – Accounts – Hazel/Christine nomination from employee Lorraine agencies on your behalf, gaining access please contact Andrea Clarke on 07890 01923 713625 – Residential & Supported Skedge, whose daughter Harriet goes to to services, housing options and 267722 or 01442 834438. Housing – Amanda planning for the future. our Children’s Centre, and presented us 01923 713628 – Children's Services – Chris Part of my job is to reach older carers with a cheque for £406. 01923 713627 – Internal Services/Admini- Club News and people from the black and ethnic The Big Kids’Club is once again proving stration – Rose minority communities. Both of these Daring Diane! to be very popular.This is a club for young Diane Conway who took part in a skydive groups are under-represented within people aged 12-19 years.It is held at the A word from a new Watford Mencap. I have already made raising £144 for the Children’s Centre – Lemarie Centre, 524 Road, Diane said it was the scariest thing she member of staff... contact with several local agencies to try Watford, and on alternate weeks in the and find people who would benefit had ever done but found the experience gym at Watford Boys’Grammar School, I have been working for Watford from our service. If you think you, or totally thrilling and would love to do it Rickmansworth Road,Watford where Mencap in the Community Support anyone you know, needs help or advice again! We were so impressed with Diane’s students from the school join the group. Team for about 3 months and it has been please call me or Ruth at the office. efforts that we are organising another ‘‘so rewarding, which is something that I There are spaces on the Pre-School Skydive in June to celebrate our Making The Advice & Advocacy Service is free Group which is held on a Monday, the Most of Life Week – see our ad (p.12). didn’t expect.I started work thinking this and confidential, and is for people with Wednesday and Friday from 12 midday Becky and Louise at our Rickmansworth is about me giving to the client, and to a learning disability, their parents and until 3pm for children aged 2-5 years. office are going to take the plunge! offer respite for families.But I have also carers in South-West Hertfordshire. been getting so much from it, as clients For further information, please contact If you would like to take part or sponsor have become friends the job has Chris or Linzie on 01923 220816 or email them please ring Becky direct on 01923 become fun! Emma Mallord Tel. 01923 713620 [email protected] 713622. 14 ’’ In Touch Spring/Summer 2006 In Touch Spring/Summer 2006 15