Three Towns Services

Summer 2016 Three Towns Services Newsletter

Welcome

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I live in Saltcoats with my family and my new little puppy, Hugo! I like to travel whenever I have the chance (and money!). Recently I have spent some time in south East Asia, as well as a trip around Eastern A view of Goat Fell, Arran Europe last year. Welcome to our Summer 2016 issue of Three Towns Services newsletter. From September I will be studying at We hope you enjoy our newsletter, please let us UWS in Ayr to know what you think of it. become a nurse. We are always on the lookout for good stories, so if you have a story or just want to share your I realised that I had a real love for caring for views or make a suggestion, please contact others when my grandparents became unwell Susan Maxwell or Linda McGuire on 01294 and needed extra support within their home as 469955 or by email: they struggled with their memory and general [email protected] or pop into health. Through helping them I realised how The Harbour Centre. much I loved being able to be there for others and helping them out when needed. We hope you enjoy this edition of our newsletter. I have really enjoyed working at the Harbour Centre over the last few months and I am What’s inside…? looking forward to being here for many more!  Meet our new Support Worker  Farewell Ali Garratt  Outings and activities  The Garden  Grand Events  Useful numbers and contacts  Dates for your diary and much much more…

New Support Worker Alannah The Harbour Centre, 38 Parkhouse Road, Ardrossan, KA22 8AN Telephone 01294 469955 E-mail [email protected] Website www.alzscot.org Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland 149069. Recognised as a charity by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, no. SC022315 22 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, EH3 7RN 0131 243 1453 We are hoping to have the Liz back on a regular basis.

You can read more of our members comments on our information board in day care, just ask a member of staff.

Farewell Ali Garratt

After finishing her placement at the end of May with The Harbour Centre, we said farewell to Ali our student. During the short time that she was with us she became very much part of the team. We are sad to see her go and wish her well in her future studies and career.

Outings and Activities

Our weekend members enjoyed a trip for morning coffee to the Rowantree Restaurant and garden Centre.

“This is a nice surprise we don’t do this often”.

“This is lovely – what a treat!”

“Guid day to get out and get spoiled”.

In May we had a visit from musical duo Liz and James Shirley who came and provided an afternoon of musical entertainment. All the members enjoyed the music and singing along. Some comments from members have been recorded;

“ Thoroughly, thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed that”,

“Very enjoyable afternoon and wee singsong makes you happy”,

“I would welcome them back” and “First class show”.

“I thought it was great and everybody came out of their shell and enjoyed it” Our garden club is now in full swing, and members and staff have been enjoying the The Harbour Centre, 38 Parkhouse Road, Ardrossan, KA22 8AN Telephone 01294 469955 E-mail [email protected] Website www.alzscot.org Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland 149069. Recognised as a charity by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, no. SC022315 22 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, EH3 7RN 0131 243 1453 fabulous weather getting out in the sunshine and enjoying our back garden. Our vegetable crops are growing well this year; see the picture below of our first wee crop of strawberries which I’m reliably informed tasted delicious.

Our flowers boxes at the front of building are In our Spring issue we showed a picture of absolutely blooming and looking lovely, really garden showing the first signs of spring as the cheers us up to see them every day. trees were beginning to bud and come to life, here is a summer picture displaying the lush green foliage and new growth.

KA Leisure continues to Here you can some of our members hard at visit the club however work inside and out. we are moving the day from a Monday to a Friday. The members enjoy a variety of seated exercises.

Lawrence Lindsay continues to visit every Tuesday to entertain the members with various Football reminiscence from video footage, quizzes and football chat.

Lawrence on the groups: The Football Groups at the Harbour Centre go from strength to strength. Our fortnightly discussions about football from the past and also reflecting on what is going on now in the football world are creating some good discussions.

The attendees at the groups have a background in Junior and Senior Football. We have ex- players from teams such as Ardrossan Winton Rovers, Colchester United, Beith, Kilbirnie The Harbour Centre, 38 Parkhouse Road, Ardrossan, KA22 8AN Telephone 01294 469955 E-mail [email protected] Website www.alzscot.org Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland 149069. Recognised as a charity by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, no. SC022315 22 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, EH3 7RN 0131 243 1453 Ladeside, Ardeer Rec and Douglasdale Juniors; The Carer Support and also supporters of the major clubs such as lunch group Rangers, Celtic and Kilmarnock. continues to meet at The Lauriston Hotel, The light hearted discussions are based around Ardrossan. The image based quizzes about a range of football group is proving very subjects, plus a football crossword, and musical successful and now breaks linked to the Football World. has consistently 10-12 attending each month. A limited choice menu for £8.00 a head includes Football Quiz subjects can be as diverse as a main meal and tea/coffee. We meet 12.00 to Footballer Nicknames, Famous Games, but 2.00 on the last Thursday of the month. also cryptically based around events happening in the world such as the Queens 90th Birthday, For more details or to book a place please or the new James Bond Film. This keeps the contact Susan or Elaine at The Harbour Centre discussions fresh and usually results in good 01294 469955. humour from all attendees. Grand Events Why Football Reminiscence? The Football Memory groups are an opportunity for attendees to enjoy and share memories of their favourite sport. It might be a player, a particular game or incident, or just that great memory of attending games on a regular basis with family and friends.

Memory Walks Scotland 2016 Who will you walk for? Whether you’re walking for your mum, dad, gran, grandpa, partner, or friend, join Alzheimer Scotland this autumn and walk to help raise much-needed funds for dementia support services.

With walks taking place from the Borders to the Highlands, join thousands of others walking to support the 90,000 people in Scotland with dementia.

Ayrshire Memory Walk Football Quiz to celebrate the Queens 90th Birthday Date: 11th September 2016 Time: 1.00pm 1 – Which Royal Team is known as the Location: Saltcoats and Ardrossan promenade Doonhamers? starting at the Labour Club 2 – What Royal Team plays at Hampden? 3 – What Royal Team plays at Loftus Park in Join us on, Sunday 11th September 2016, for a family, friendly, fun day on the Saltcoats and London? Ardrossan Promenade. Our Ayrshire Memory Walk 4 – Which “Royal” player was born in Kilbirnie, offers the opportunity to mark your support, and played for St Mirren, Leeds United, fundraise and enjoy the beautiful promenade and Manchester United and Scotland in the 1970’s? sandy beaches with views across to the Isle of Arran 5 – Which London team is a Royal Building? and Ailsa Craig on the River Clyde. As well as face painting and entertainment on the day the family can Carer Support Meetings enjoy a host of activities and refreshments.

The Harbour Centre, 38 Parkhouse Road, Ardrossan, KA22 8AN Telephone 01294 469955 E-mail [email protected] Website www.alzscot.org Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland 149069. Recognised as a charity by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, no. SC022315 22 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, EH3 7RN 0131 243 1453 Register today online: Alzheimer Scotland relies on charitable donations for much of its work and services. From everyone at https://shop.alzscot.org/pages/memory- the Harbour Centre and everyone that we support walks/ayrshire-memory-walk-registration we would like to say ‘thank you’! Every donation – whether a one off or a regular donation and from the for more information call Donna Paterson on: small to the large – helps our services to continue 01294 608219

Mailing List

We are always trying to identify ways of reducing costs therefore if you have an email address and would be happy to receive this newsletter The Adam McCluskey Pro-Am Golf electronically please let us know. Also, if you no Tournament and The Forget Me Not Ball longer wish to be on our mailing list, then please contact the Harbour Centre. Friday 2nd September 2016 Your continued support for our work is much appreciated.

The Alzheimer Scotland Forget-Me-Not Ball will be relocating to the Glasgow Marriott Hotel for the Becoming a member is easy, you can join online or first time this year! The famous Glasgow party is set you can call us during office hours on 0131 243 to be a star-studded evening filled with fabulous 1453. entertainment, great prizes, and lots of glamour. Round up your friends and family and book your tickets today!

For further details or questions contact Laura Stockwell – [email protected] or 0141 4101070.

Information Useful Numbers and Contacts New NHS 24 phone number: 111 We have a wide range of free leaflets and booklets available from Alzheimer Scotland and other agencies. Please do not hesitate to ask a member of staff. RNIB Scotland – Joanne Reilly Tel: 01563-526011 or 07584 203040 Donations Email: [email protected] Action on Hearing Loss Scotland – Donna McSwiggan The Harbour Centre, 38 Parkhouse Road, Ardrossan, KA22 8AN Telephone 01294 469955 E-mail [email protected] Website www.alzscot.org Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland 149069. Recognised as a charity by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, no. SC022315 22 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, EH3 7RN 0131 243 1453 Tel: 01563-539900 or 07429 199617 Email: [email protected]

Free home fire safety assessment: 0800 0731 999 or Text ‘Fire’ to 61611 or book a fire safety visit at: www.firescotland.gov.uk

Lifelong Learning Coordinator – Lisa Morton Tel: 01294 212716

Harbour Centre: 01294 469955 Email: [email protected]

North Ayrshire Dementia Advisor: Donna Paterson Tel: 01294 608219 Mob: 07733302772 Email: [email protected]

Join Dementia Research www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/

Dementia Friends www.dementiafriendsscotland.org

Alzheimer Scotland Membership http://www.alzscot.org/volunteering/membership or call the fundraising department during office hours on 0131 2431453.

Dates for Your Diary

Ayrshire Memory Walk Football Quiz Answers – 11th September 2016 Forget Me Not Ball – 2nd September 2016 1 – Queen of the South 2 – Queens Park 3 – Queens Park Rangers Saltcoats 4 – Gordon McQueen Football Reminiscence 5 – Crystal Palace Saltcoats, Argyle Community Centre - 11.00-2.00 2nd Monday of every month

Ardrossan Carers Lunches Lauriston Hotel – 12.00-2.00 Last Thursday of the every month

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The Harbour Centre, 38 Parkhouse Road, Ardrossan, KA22 8AN Telephone 01294 469955 E-mail [email protected] Website www.alzscot.org Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland 149069. Recognised as a charity by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, no. SC022315 22 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, EH3 7RN 0131 243 1453 Musical Minds – Fullerton Parish Church - 1.30-3.00 Last Monday of every month

Football Reminiscence – Harbour Arts Centre - 11.00-12.30 3rd Wednesday of every month

Talk of the Town – Vennel Hub 2.00-4.00 3rd Monday of every month

Largs Musical Minds - Clark Memorial Church – PM 2.00-3.30 1st and 3rd Monday of every month Golfing Memories – Largs Golf Club 2.00-3.30 4th Wednesday of every month

Beith Musical Memories - Parish Church Notes: 1.30-3.00 3rd Tuesday of every month.

Arran Music Matters – Lamlash Parish Church – 2.00-3.00 (drop in) Last Thursday of every month

Your thoughts…!

Please feel free to comment on our newsletter, the staff, the club out outings and activities or if you any ideas on how we could improve the way we, Communicate with you; ask your views or feedback information to you regarding the person you care for or the service.

We strive to improve the service that we deliver and your feedback will help us do that.

The Harbour Centre, 38 Parkhouse Road, Ardrossan, KA22 8AN Telephone 01294 469955 E-mail [email protected] Website www.alzscot.org Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland 149069. Recognised as a charity by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, no. SC022315 22 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, EH3 7RN 0131 243 1453