May

2016 The Village

Voice Issue 85

The Early Bird……… Photo taken by Mr M. Thomas North Lodge

In this issue

News from Lesley McNeill Page 2 Auchlochan Men’s Social Group Page 10 News from David McGrane Page 2-3 News from A.C.E. Page 11 Update from Clark Contracts Page 3 Film Afternoon Page 11 News from Customer Services Page 4-5 The Notice Board Page 12-19 News from Homecare Page 6 Bistro Theme Night Menu Page 20 News from Bankhouse Page 7-8 Independent Living Outings Page 21 News from Lower Johnshill Page 8 Interest Groups & Events Calendars Page 22 Chaplaincy Chatter Page 9 Chaplaincy Events Calendar Page 23 Communion Service Dates Page 9 Beauty & Wellbeing Page 24

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News from May. Should you wish to meet with Justin in relation to Attendance Allowance (which is a Lesley McNeill non means tested benefit) or other benefits, please contact Cathy Johnston on 01555 896800. Well I am eating my words from last month when I advised Spring had definitely arrived. I am now Kind Regards unsure as the recent episodes of snow showers Lesley have certainly given us something to think about! News from As always we welcome all new residents to the village and hope you enjoy village life with David McGrane us. Our thoughts and prayers are with those residents who are unwell or have been in South Council have advised of yet hospital over the past month. another impending “Road Closure Notice” which will affect the Road beside the Estate from Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of beyond our Entrance/Exit at Lower Johnshill past Frieda Wallace who passed away last the rear of The Cottages as far as the cross roads, month. Frieda will certainly be missed by all who (affecting the back road to ). The knew her. previous works on this stretch of roadway installed the ducting required to support the new I can confirm that the handover of the show flats Electricity Cables for Galawhistle Windfarm. at Nethanvale is due to be completed at the Their subcontractor will now be pulling the beginning of this month and arrangements are cables through these ducts. In addition to the underway for our Residents & Staff Open Day on above road closure, the contractor has advised the 26th May. The Open Day will be between that they will be closing one side of the road 11am and 3pm and all residents and staff are between our two exits.... i.e. between Lower most welcome to attend. Going forward the Johnshill/The Cottages and our Main Exit at show flats will be open Monday – Saturday by “Swan Lake”. Traffic lights will be in operation appointment only and we have a new Sales however the road will remain open throughout Advisor joining the team. Amanda Wright will be the works, but will be reduced to a single lane. working alongside Cathy Johnston during the sale These works are scheduled to commence as of of Nethanvale flats and I am sure residents and 30th May. staff will make her most welcome. I have had a number of Residents approach me On the subject of new appointments, I would like this month with regard to the cutting of Daffodils to advise you of a change in my role here at on the bank opposite the car port side of the Auchlochan. I will now be overseeing a couple of Retirement Apartments. Speaking to Chris our schemes South of the border and to assist me to Head Gardener, for an explanation he has undertake this role, I am in the process of provided the following statement; “the daffodils recruiting a General Manager for Retirement that have been cut down were non flowering Living at Auchlochan. The successful candidate ones with green growth only, after a period of will oversee the day to day running of the village time they lose their vigour and stop flowering which will allow me more time to take a and need to be replenished every year with new helicopter view of the village and assist in more bulbs to keep the display good. Some of the strategic matters. I will however still be based at bulbs rot off in the winter with the heavy rainfall Auchlochan. I will hopefully be able to advise and saturated ground. I shall be planting some you in next month’s edition of the name of the new bulbs later this year, and should any of the successful candidate. residents wish they could donate some new bulbs to be planted during the Autumn. These Justin Glass from Glasgow Older People’s will be added to the flower beds rather than the Welfare Association will be on site on the 11th grass areas. This would add some welcome Page | 2 colour to the flower beds which they lack in the most advanced of the floors apart from the show spring time. Now I hand you back to David”. I flats. We are at a stage on level 2 where all shall ensure some new fresh bulbs are planted plumbing and electrical infrastructure has been opposite the Retirements Apartments. installed and taping/plaster and cornice works are being carried out ready for door kit and Chris has been busy in the greenhouse this kitchen installation. This will then progress to month planting up the hanging baskets, getting the decoration stage. Level 1 and the ground them established and ready for displaying out in floor are also well advanced with electrical and the summer (last week of May or first week in plumbing works at various stages and wall June weather dependent). The tubs will go out boarding being installed ready for and be planted up with some colour at this time taping/plastering. also. Externally, all the new balcony balustrading has Grass cutting season has started also and the been installed with glazing panels now being gardening team will be busy with this throughout attached. the Summer season. The grass has been fed..... although as we all know the moss has been even worse this year due to the very wet winter. Our flower beds have also been turned over to give them a boost for the coming months. Once again we have “Tree Surgeons” on site to make safe the trees which are “past their best”, and trim others which have become unruly.

I have met with the Chief Fire Officer for the area, who is concerned about the large number of call outs to Auchlochan. As we all know the sound of the Fire Brigade arriving only to well, “usually as the result of burnt toast”, we all really need to help the Fire Services by staying vigilant and mindful of the fact that when we have a “call out” we are leaving the Fire Service short of an engine somewhere else. We are working closely with the Fire Services, in identifying some The temporary road and car parking for the possible solutions to reduce our false calls. Show Flats are being formed ready for use for Please help anywhere you can. the sales team, the ground floor Show Flats are Regards due for completion early May and are on programme to achieve this. Doors and David McGrane kitchens are all installed and finishing works Estate & Amenities Support Manager are being carried out, electrical finishes are complete and tiling and decoration works are ongoing. We have had figures back from our Your monthly update from waste removal contractor and in February we recycled 76% of our waste and 70% for March which is in line with the recycling targets set for the project.

Construction works on the overall project is Kind Regards progressing well and on programme. Internally over 3 floors, all flats have been formed and are Lindsey McIlwraith in various stages of construction. Level 2 is the Marketing Co-ordinator Page | 3

Thanks also to Maureen Douglas and Marion News from Customer Services Swindell who helped dress the ladies and made

Brooks Fashion Show sure they all looked fabulous for their catwalk debuts. On Monday 4th April, brother and sister duo,

Alastair & Gill of ‘Brooks of ’ came to the Douglas Suite to show off their latest Spring/Summer clothing collections. Cathy Johnston opened the event before handing over to Alastair and Gill who kicked off the show, presenting our very own models from Auchlochan.

Go on Maureen, treat yourself. A lady can never have enough handbags!

Brooks will return later in the year to hold a clothing sale in the Village Centre. In the meantime, do visit their Menswear, Ladieswear and Shoe shops which are all located on Lanark

Our Auchlochan Super Models High Street. Mrs Neilson, Mrs Pegram, Miss Mathewson, Miss Markham, Mrs Groom, Mrs Gorrie, Mrs Skinner, Mrs Morrow

Our models for the day wore a selection of fantastic clothing from the Brooks new season collection; eight ladies and two men strutted their stuff on the catwalk to the admiration of the crowd who came along to see the show. Mr Lutus, Mr Calder

Huge thanks go to Brooks of Lanark and to all the

‘volunteer models’ for a most enjoyable afternoon.

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Woodland Trust Talk Bridge Club Thank you to those of you who attended the If you would like to join our Bridge Club please Woodland Trust talk on Friday 22nd April. register your interest with Customer Services. Volunteer, Jim Christie gave an interesting insight into the vital work carried out by the Trust in Croquet . Many of you kindly made a donation With the summer weather just around the corner towards the Trust and I am pleased to report that a (we can but hope!), weekly Croquet games will total of £65.55 will be forwarded on to the Charity. recommence on Wednesday 1st June and Thank you for showing your support for such a thereafter every Wednesday at 2pm (weather worthy cause. permitting). If you would like further information please contact Lesley Van Vliet or Anne Prees on Flower Arranging Demonstration Tel: 892254 or email: [email protected]. th Monday 9 May, 2pm – 4pm in The Douglas Suite Our Croquet lawn is located opposite the Village Flower arranging at home can be so much more Centre staff car park, around the back of the than plonking a bunch of flowers in that same old Douglas Suite. vase from the back of the cupboard! Join Customer Services in the Douglas Suite on Monday Auchlochan Mini Bus Service th 9 May to watch Irene Dakers demonstrate Please be advised that there will be no bus service different styles of floral arrangement including on Thursday 5th May. Morning transport to Tesco arranging flowers in a wooden log and an and will be provided by car but arrangement using a metal frame. Come along and spaces will be limited with priority given to people pick up some tips for creating your own floral with appointments in the village. Please book a designs. seat in the usual way by phoning Customer Services on Wednesday 4th May. Bookings will be Short Mat Bowls taken on a first come first served basis but we will Games will take place every Tuesday throughout try to accommodate as many people as possible. June in the Douglas suite at 2pm-4pm, apart from nd We apologise for any inconvenience caused. on the 2 Tuesday of each month when the games take place at 10am-12 noon. Annual Staff Fundraising Cycle

th Players will either need to wear flat shoes (not Wednesday 15 June trainers with ridged soles) or carpet slippers. Training is well underway, when Stockinged feet is also acceptable. Everyone is weather allows, in preparation for welcome, from complete beginners to experienced our 42 mile staff fundraising cycle players. along the Clyde & Forth Canal, from Bishopbriggs, passing the Yoga Class Falkirk Wheel all the way to the Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on magnificent Kelpies and back again. All monies strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical raised will be shared amongst our Residents Funds and mental wellbeing. & Activities Amenity Account.

I am pleased to inform that there has been enough Please look out for our sponsor sheets around the interest to start a weekly class at Auchlochan. village and in Bankhouse; we would be very Classes will take place every Friday at 11am in the grateful for your support. Thank you to everyone Douglas Suite and will cost £6 per person with an who has sponsored us so far; your support is additional charge of £1 if you need to hire a Yoga greatly appreciated. mat. The date of the first class is still to be confirmed but it is likely to be nearer the end of On behalf of the May; Customer Services will update you when the Customer Services Team, date has been confirmed.

If you would like to join the class and have not Wendy Wilson already registered, please do so by contacting Customer Services Manager Customer Services. Page | 5

News from Homecare reviews of the service with the resident in receipt of the package. The purpose of these reviews is The Homecare team leaders have been settling to ensure that the package of care you receive is into their new roles and establishing themselves meeting your needs and if there are changes amongst the team. Both Lynn and Wendy have required to improve the service we can discuss been working on schedules and carrying out spot these and agree on a plan to implement these checks throughout the month and they have also changes. Going forward, I will attend these started participating in the residents reviews reviews either with the team leader or the key with the key workers or me. Both processes worker. This is to allow me the opportunity to have given Lynn and Wendy the opportunity to meet with all residents who receive a care meet residents throughout the village and not package if I haven’t already done so and also just within the Courtyard. gives me an idea of each resident’s care needs.

During April, Homecare had its unannounced However if you wish to meet with me outside inspection by the care inspectorate. Therese these review dates please let me know.

Glendinning our care inspector, visited on This month’s open morning will be held in the Tuesday the 12th and Wednesday the 13th of th Courtyard Lounge on the 26 of May 2016 April. During her two day visit she met with 10 between 10am and 12pm. This is open to all residents who receive a homecare service, some residents throughout the village. I hope to see of their family and friends and she also spoke you there. with staff. Lesley and I met with Therese on Monday the 25th of April 2016 and she provided As promised each month I will share pictures of verbal feedback. Overall the verbal feedback the Homecare staff. This month we have: - was positive and highlighted some of the positive changes that have been made over the past year. There are some areas which she has highlighted can be improved upon and once our final report is issued I will work with the homecare team leaders about changes to address these recommendations and then work with the care team on implementing them throughout the Lynn Allison, Team Leader Wendy Love, Team Leader upcoming year. Can I take the opportunity to thank all residents who take the time to check and sign the care staff’s daily schedule. The purpose of the resident signing the schedule is to confirm that the time the staff member has written they have arrived and are leaving at is accurate. This allows us to monitor the visit times and the duration spent with each resident. Annemarie Hurst Dawn Cutler General Assistant General Assistant I know it can be an inconvenience at times however Therese did comment on how this was a useful tool and that she would like to see the Kind Regards process continued. Christine Reeson We currently have 2 vacancies for nightshift Housing with Care general assistants that we interviewed for in Co-ordinator April. I hope to be able to share the names of the new staff members in next month’s edition of the village voice. Please remember that the Homecare Team are here to assist in anyway we can. If you receive a homecare package you will know that we are required to carry out 6 monthly Please call us on 01555 893571 or 893592 Page | 6

News from Bankhouse

Hello Friends

Isn’t it is nice to see the sun shining for a change?

The residents at Bankhouse all received an invite to the Queen’s 90th Birthday Tea Party. Mrs Peggy Wright played the part of the Queen at a street party which took place in the residents lounge. Micheal Paterson’s next visit will be on Friday

the 20th May at 2.30pm. All friends and family are welcome to come along and hear him sing with the residents joining in as well. Everyone looks forward to his visits.

We would like to congratulate two of our members of staff for their long service to Auchlochan and MHA. Mrs Karen Douglas with 15 years service and Mr Tony Bravo with 10

Her Majesty – Mrs Peggy Wright years service.

Pictured with Libby

Family and friends came along and joined in the fun. We even had a guest all the way from Australia who joined us on Skype; Peggy’s son tuned in especially to watch his mum’s big performance.

Both have received their long service award from MHA. Well done to both of you!

Residents are enjoying their weekly afternoon bus outings. They have been to Garrion Bridges, Flower of Scotland and the Oven at Overton Farm.

Residents have enjoyed observing our annual

batch of ‘living eggs’. This year we managed to A special thank you to all the staff for their help successfully hatch out six chicks. on making it a memorable day for the residents and visitors. Thanks also to everyone who donated baking for the tea party.

To finish the day off ‘Geeza Break Productions’ came in the evening to entertain our residents with some banter and singing of songs from the musicals, which everyone enjoyed. Welcome to the world! Page | 7

Best wishes to Mrs C. Connolly, Miss C. Adams Many of us will remember Miss Hunter’s 100th and Mr B. Carruthers on their upcoming birthday celebration when a pink limousine, birthdays. Many happy returns when they arranged by her niece, Mrs Hilda Johnston, come. pulled up at Auchlochan to take her for a drive.

Residents and staff would like to send thoughts On seeing the limo Miss Hunter’s words were and prayers to the family of Mrs Agnes Gray “oh dear, I’m not going in that” but after some who passed away recently. gentle persuasion she got in and enjoyed the drive so much she didn’t want to come back! Congratulations to Angie Meechan on the birth Miss Hunter celebrated her 106th birthday in of her grandson Jake. August last year with a party surrounded by

family and friends. I’m sure you will all agree For information: - that Miss Hunter was a tremendous lady who Chiropodist – next visit is on Tue 3rd May. will be fondly remembered by many. Pampering Service – next visit Tue 10th May. Hairdresser – Jackie visits every Wednesday. A Thanksgiving Service for Miss Hunter will take place on Friday 13th May at 1pm in the Kind regards Douglas Suite. We pass our condolences to Mr Libby Henderson - Social Care Facilitator & Mrs Johnston at this time.

We welcome new residents to the home, in the month of May. It is not easy when we need to News from Lower Johnshill move from our homes to another place but we are sure that all our residents will welcome And the month of May arrives. The weather everyone and make the adjustment to their has been so unpredictable; on one day alone new home as smooth as possible. we had every sort we could imagine, but we are thankful that we are still able to get out Mrs Margaret Carter celebrated her 80th and about when able to do so. Birthday on Monday the 2nd May. Sadly Mrs

Carter’s daughter, Margaret, was unable to We congratulate the staff who have recently travel to Scotland to be with Mum for her completed their SVQ 2 Qualification; Training special day, but we thank Margaret for provides all staff with the knowledge and providing entertainment in the form of a commitment to ensuring we can be the best we can be, the opportunity to further our musician who arrived with various instruments knowledge and skills to deliver care to and entertained us all with a happy sing along. Residents within all areas of Auchlochan. Everyone was delighted with the performance. Afterwards Mrs Carter enjoyed a birthday tea We offer condolences to the families of Mrs with other family members. Wallace and Miss May Hunter. Mrs Wallace We wish all residents who have a Birthday in joined us in Lower Johnshill in January. Miss the month of May a very Happy Birthday. Hunter spent many years within the different areas of Auchlochan, firstly within the Kind regards Courtyard where Miss Hunter spent two holidays before coming to stay permanently. Margo Brunton Home Manager Page | 8

Others form an image of God that provides an Chaplaincy Chatter excuse not to believe in Him (if that makes

Dear Friends, sense?) “If there is a God, He must be a cosmic sadist. If He exists He can hardly be a God of love when He allows suffering to continue and Many of you know that my younger daughter, Hannah, takes some great photographs. Her evil to go unpunished.” latest achievement is to reach the final shortlist of 7 in the 2015 Junior Scottish Nature Still others read the words of Hebrews and Photographer of the Year Competition, come to a different conclusion: ‘In the past God announced in March 2016, and to have her spoke to our forefathers through the prophets image printed in the Portfolio Yearbook. at many times and in various ways, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom Anyone who has attempted to photograph He appointed heir of all things, and through wildlife knows the frustration of trying to whom He made the universe. The Son is the capture an image that is always shifting. radiance of God’s glory and the exact Rarely, if ever, does nature become ‘still life’. representation of His being, sustaining all The vagaries of the British weather and the things by His powerful word.’ The portfolio of unpredictability of bird, beast and bug would Jesus Christ, contained within the pages of the have all but the most placid of us pulling out New Testament, provides snapshots of the God our hair, or perhaps someone else’s ! who loved us so much He sent His only Son to save us from ourselves. It is in the person and A photograph can only ever record a fleeting work of Jesus that we build up an image of the glimpse of something bright and beautiful God who calls us to have faith in His power to before it moves on its way. Long after the love, heal, forgive and restore. If you’ve never picture is framed and hung on the wall the opened His portfolio, ask one of the chaplains subject is growing, feeding, breeding, sleeping, for a New Testament and take a look ! entirely independent of our interest. Every blessing, When Moses asked God for His name, the reply Cliff came, “I am who I am” or, perhaps more accurately, “I will be whatever I will be”. We cannot capture God, tame Him, confine Him or redefine Him. The images we are given through the Bible and our own experience can Communion Services only ever be snapshots of the Creator of the cosmos and the Lord of time and eternity. He will always be whatever He will be. The next monthly Communion Services, which are open to all Auchlochan residents, are being For some, an image of God is based upon their held at: - own priorities and prejudices. As the American th The Retreat – Mon. 9 May at 3pm author and political activist Ann Lamott once There will be no Retreat Service in Jun, Jul or Aug wrote, ‘You can safely assume that you’ve th created God in your own image when it turns Lower Johnshill – Wed. 25 May at 2.30pm out that God hates all the same people you do.’ Bankhouse – Thu. 26th May at 2.15pm It’s this ‘God’s on our side’ mentality that adds th th fuel to political fires around the world. Courtyard – Wed. 4 & Wed. 18 May at 2.30pm

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News from

Quality Inter-City services are also to be provided between Scotland’s seven cities, with a fully-refurbished I suppose it had to happen sometime - and it did on 21st fleet of High Speed Trains, giving 20% increase in April. The Atrium was set out for the meeting, our capacity with improved comfort and on-train catering, guest speaker was there in ample time, the laptop and together with significant journey time improvements. projector connected ready for action, and a good-sized audience assembled. We were all set to go. So what about the “new” Borders Edinburgh to Tweedbank line, the longest domestic railway Then the electronics chose to go on strike! They flatly development in 100 years? A quite astonishing 500,000 refused to co-operate, to the great frustration of our passengers used this service in the first 5 months alone, limited expertise. But the show must go on, as they say. so its popularity is obvious. But the chances of it being Lack of the prepared “PowerPoint” presentation was no extended to Carlisle seem to be remote, at best. excuse! Now to MAY, and a 75-year-old Like the true professional he is, John Yellowlees, External Relations Manager of ScotRail - so probably unexplained wartime mystery. well accustomed to these situations - delivered a purely Why did Adolph Hitler’s friend and deputy, Rudolph verbal, but most informative presentation outlining the th past, present and, as they are committed to making it, Hess, parachute into a field near Eaglesham on 10 May future of rail travel in this country. Netherlands-based, 1941, asking to be taken to the Duke of Hamilton ? but multi-national operator Abellio is now a year into Was he escaping the Nazi Reich? Was he on an official their 10-year franchise tenure, and “The ScotRail mission to negotiate a peace treaty? Had he other Alliance” is their vision for customers and rail travel political objectives? Was there an advance security facilities. “understanding” so his aircraft would not be shot down? Already handling about 93 MILLION “passenger journeys”, with over 2,300 train services a day, the Even now, most of the official records are closely- company has undertaken to invest £475 million over guarded secrets, but no doubt our May guest speaker, seven years in the country’s largest ever train Ian Valentine, will be discussing the variety of possible improvement programme. That will provide 70 new solutions suggested over the years. Which, if any, is electric trains, 23% more carriages and 30% longer near the truth? trains on busy routes, and 66% of existing rolling stock to be refurbished, all by 2018. Since the subject is likely to be of interest to a wider audience than only our members, this will be another Moreover, existing and new links are being prioritised OPEN MEETING so any resident, male or female, is welcome to attend without specific invitation, as are with “non-rail” transport organisations to create more th convenient “cross-modal” travel. Key initiatives include other visitors. Make a note in your diary for 19 May at electric car charging bays in at least 50 station car parks, 10a.m. in the Retreat Atrium, and I look forward to major expansion of cycle parking and cycle hire at welcoming you there. stations, and “Cab & Go” service for at least 40 stations: In the meantime, my regards to everyone, as always. local councils are being encouraged to create more car parks convenient to stations. The list includes 346 more Jim Neilson trains to be “wifi”-equipped (i.e. internet access) and 17,000 power sockets to be fitted in coaches – well, you might need to recharge your mobile ‘phone battery, I presume!

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News From Film Afternoon

Thursday the 20th of April we held an Andre Rieu concert in the Douglas Suite. It was very well supported with around 60 people in attendance. As this was a very popular event we will hold a similar event later this year; date still to be organised. The film shown on Monday 25th April was “The Lady in The Van”. Based on the true story of We would like to thank all those present for their Miss Shepherd, played by Dame Maggie Smith, very generous donations which will go a long way who parks her van in Alan Bennett’s driveway to finance all the extras required for our ‘temporarily’ for 15 years. Afternoon Tea Party to celebrate the Queen’s Birthday in June. A truly entertaining film made even more The Quiz in May will be held on Friday the 13th at interesting for us who watched it for the 6pm in the Douglas Suite and we look forward to second time by recognising so many familiar taking your bookings asap. Tickets priced at £7. faces from stage and screen playing cameo The usual format applies: - teams of four to six roles. people or you can book individually and we will integrate you into a team. The film chosen for Monday 23rd May is – “The Hundred Foot Journey” starring Helen Mirren as the proprietor of a Michelin – starred French restaurant who hears of an Indian restaurant opening just 100 feet from her own. Competition follows but as these two worlds collide despite their different tastes they find an unlikely source of compromise that will change both sides forever.

Preparations for the Queen’s Birthday Afternoon The film shows are on the 4th Monday of each Tea Party on Friday the 10th of June are well month, starting at 2pm in the Atrium of the advanced and tickets priced at £10.00 are Retreat. Newcomers are always made available from Maureen or Marion. welcome. We finish with a cup of tea/coffee which gives us the opportunity for a chat and Please get in touch as soon as possible as we to meet up with old friends and hopefully to believe this will be a very popular event. As you make new ones. can see from the photo we are having fun trying on our hats especially for the day. If you do have any requests or suggestions for If possible look out your glad rags, hats and films that you would like to see please let us handbags as we would like to make this an know and we shall do our best to find them or afternoon to remember. if we have shown a film in the past and you missed it or would like to see it again you Contact: - would be welcome to borrow the DVD. Maureen

Tel: 890815 Email: [email protected] Audrey Groom Marion 2 The Retreat Tel: 896926 Email: [email protected] Page | 11

The Notice Board

St Johns Lunch Club

For those of you who attend the Memory Café Lunch Club at St Johns in th Tuesday 10 May, 1pm – 3pm Blackwood, the next lunch will in the Douglas Suite take place on Thursday 26th May Are you worried about your memory? (the last Thursday of every month). Do you have dementia? Do you care for someone with dementia? An opportunity to come together to chat/share over Come along to this free drop in café where some lunch. you can meet people and access information and support. The café will be on the 2nd Transport is provided. Please Tuesday of every month in the Douglas Suite. contact Customer Services for details.

FILM AFTERNOON

The next forthcoming attraction will be: -

“The Hundred Foot Journey ”

See page 11 for further details.

Monday 23rd May at 2pm in the Retreat Atrium.

A film will be shown on the fourth Monday of each month. Everyone welcome.

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Flower Arranging

Demonstration

Monday 9th May, 2pm – 4pm

The Douglas Suite

Irene Dakers will be demonstrating different styles of floral arrangements.

Refreshments will be served.

SINGING TOGETHER

for singers

& non-singers

Hello everyone

With the summer just around the corner a decision has been made to postpone the formation of the singing group until September when residents will be looking for new activities for the winter months. Please look out for updates in the Village Voice.

Jean Love

Phone 01555 895872 Email: [email protected] 35 The Cottages

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Bibles wanted! On the evening of Wednesday, 4th May we are looking forward to another visit from Geoff Ruston of Opal Trust. He will be happy to receive any unwanted bibles, for use in countries where they are difficult to obtain.

Please bring bibles with you on the evening, or to my office, or even drop them off at main reception for my attention. Thank you.

Every blessing, Cliff

Coalburn

Bronze Band

will be returning to Auchlochan’s

Douglas Suite

on

th Saturday 7 May

at

7.30 p.m.

You are warmly invited to come along Donations welcome

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ACE QUIZ

6pm Friday 13th May in The Douglas Suite

Booking Essential with Maureen on 890815 or Marion on 896926 £7 per ticket

ARE YOU INTERESTED INPLAYING

CROQUET?

Why not come along and play every Wednesday afternoon at 2pm (as required). Commencing on Wednesday 1st June

If you would like further information please contact: - Lesley Van Vliet or Anne Prees Tel: 892254 or email: [email protected]

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Take ‘A Walk on the Wild Side’ With The Conservation Volunteers

Monday, May 23rd 2.00 p.m.

Meet at Main Reception

This return visit by the TCV team will be different from the previous one and will begin with a 20-minute Citizen Science presentation. This will be followed by a practical session in one or more, depending on numbers, of the following surveys:-

 Tree Health  Air Quality (Lichens)  New Zealand Flatworms  Pollinators

If you love the great outdoors and wish to add to your knowledge and experience, or are simply curious about what you may discover, please come along. Residents are invited to register for their free place by contacting Customer Services. We look forward to joining you for what promises to be a rewarding and inspiring experience.

Lesley McNeill & Cliff Jackson

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Auchlochan Residents

Committee

A meeting of the above Committee

will take place on

Wednesday 11th May at 2.45pm in the Village Centre Craft Suite

Agenda

• Matters arising from previous meeting • Emergency Exit from Courtyard Lounge • Mowing of Daffodils

If you have anything you wish the committee to discuss please get in touch with the undersigned or your area representative by the Friday before the meeting.

Roy Calder (Secretary) Tel: 01555 729215 Email: [email protected]

CHIPPY THE NIGHT BISTRO

FRIDAY 29TH APRIL, 13TH MAY, 27TH MAY OPEN FROM 5.30PM TO 7.30PM (FORTNIGHTLY). SIT IN OR TAKEAWAY

SINGLE SUPPER A BIT ON THE SIDE FRESH FISH £3.00 £5.00 CHIPS – REGULAR £2.00 SPECIAL FISH £3.00 £5.00 CHIPS – LARGE £2.90 SAUSAGE £3.00 £4.00 FRITTERS – EACH £0.45 CHICKEN LEG £2.50 £4.50 FRITTERS – FOR 5 £2.00 CHICKEN BREAST £2.90 £4.90 PICKLED EGG £0.40 PIZZA £3.00 £5.00 PICKLED ONIONS £0.30 PIZZA HALF £1.50 £3.50 MUSHY PEAS £0.50 MINCE PIE £2.10 £4.10 CAMPBELL’S HAGGIS £2.30 £4.30 CAMPBELLS BLACK £2.30 £4.30 PUDDING

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The Bistro Auchlochan Garden Village

Special Offers throughout May

Summer Fruit Cheesecake & Tea/Coffee - £2.50 We still offer free refills

A Spring offer of Soup and a Sandwich - £5.50

Sunday Lunch is now - £4.95 add on a starter or dessert for - £2.50 each

Chippy Night now fortnightly from Friday 29th April

Watch this space New Bistro Menu due to be launched!

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Chinese Theme Night

The Bistro Thur 12th May – 7pm

Starters Selection Of Chinese Starters With Dips Choice Of Prawn Toast, Bbq Spare Ribs, Spring Rolls, Satay Skewers, Chicken Noodle Soup & Won Ton

Main Courses Chicken Curry Sweet and Sour Pork Mixed Vegetable Chow Mein All served with Fried or Boiled Rice and Prawn Crackers

Desserts Chinese Pancakes and Syrup Sauce Pineapple Fritters Vanilla Ice Cream

£8.95

Please call the Bistro on Tel: 01555 668209 To make a reservation

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Independent Living Outings – May/early June

The bus will commence pick-ups at 10.30am for leaving the Village at 10.45am unless otherwise stated.

Date of Bookings Cost of Trip - taken Ticket/Entry Saturday from Details if Applicable 7th May 2nd May Greenbank Garden & Holmwood House – Located in the south side of Glasgow, Free with a Greenbank Garden is a tranquil celebration of the gardener’s art. Greenbank House and National its walled garden were built for Robert Allason in the 1760s. In 1962, the estate was Trust Card purchased by William Blyth, who set to work transforming the garden into the design (cards will be you see today. There is an NTS gift shop and plant sales and a tearoom which serves supplied by tea/coffee, cold drinks and a selection of cakes & biscuits. Reception) Afterwards visit Holmwood lying just a few miles from the centre of Glasgow, this unique villa has been described as Alexander 'Greek' Thomson's finest domestic design. It was built in 1857-8 for James Couper, a local businessman. Many rooms are richly ornamented in wood, plaster and marble. Outside there are attractive riverside grounds to explore and a small kitchen garden. There is a shop in the original kitchen and pantry of the house and teas and coffees are served in the kitchen courtyard.

14th May 9th May St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art & Provand’s Lordship Museum - The Free to enter award-winning St Mungo Museum, named after Glasgow's patron saint, is home to both venues inspiring displays of artefacts and stunning works of art exploring the importance of religion in peoples’ lives across the world and across time. The venue aims to promote understanding and respect between people of different faiths and of none, and offers something for everyone.

This museum sits across from Provand’s Lordship. Step back in time and discover Glasgow’s unique history with a visit to the oldest house in the city, built in 1471. It was originally part of a hospital and is one of only four medieval buildings to survive in Glasgow.

21st May 16th May David Livingston Centre - There are storeys of stories about David Livingstone, the Free with a famous Scottish explorer and missionary, in this birthplace museum of his life and work. National Housed in Shuttle Row, a tenement which the Livingstones shared with 23 other Trust Card families, this historic attraction is packed with items relating to his explorations in Africa. These include journals, letters and navigational equipment, as well as dioramas of significant events in his travels. It also gives a fascinating insight into the living and working conditions of 19th-century Scotland.

28th May 23rd May Traquair Medieval Fayre & Traquair House & Brewery, Peeblesshire (Scotland’s oldest Ticket price inhabited house) - A superb day out that will transport you back to ancient times with a still to be Jacobite visitation! Jousting, Medieval Tournament, Falconry, Archery, Equestrian confirmed by displays, Living history, Early Music, Jesters, crafts and Children’s entertainment. The Traquair but ticket price includes all entertainment and entry to the house where visitors are able to will be in the take a tour (the house is not fully accessible to wheelchair users but a 15 minute video tour can be viewed on the ground floor by request). region of £10

Full Day Trip: The bus will commence pick-ups at 9.45am for leaving the Village at 10.00am.

4th June 30th May Gretna Green Blacksmiths Shop & Gretna Gateway Outlet Village – Famous since 1754, n/a the Blacksmiths Shop, Gretna Green, is one of Scotland's earliest visitor attractions. Visit the Famous Blacksmiths Shop visitor centre where historical intrigue & great shopping combine. Gretna Gateway Outlet Village is a retail complex including over 50 outlets offering discounted designer label items, plus cafes.

Full Day Trip: The bus will commence pick-ups at 9.45am for leaving the Village at 10.00am.

Please contact Customer Services on 01555 893592 to book a seat. Please note that due to high demand, only a single trip can be booked at any one time and bookings for each outing may only be made in the week prior to that trip. If you have a suggestion for future outings, please contact Customer Services. ⋄ ⋄ ⋄ Page | 21

Auchlochan interest Groups & Events Calendars

Regular Interest Groups, Activities and Classes Day/ Frequency Time Venue Event / Activity Details & Contact Monday 10am – 12 noon The Craft Suite Craft & Chatter A group learning specific crafts (Easter eggs, Christmas Weekly (Village Centre) Group decorations, Cards etc). Contact: Grethe Dillon on Tel: 894677. Monday 2pm – 4pm The Craft Suite Art Club This is a group of amateurs who bring their own materials and help Weekly (Village Centre) each other. Tea and biscuits are provided. Contact Mrs Gorrie on Tel: 895076. Monday Afternoon or Lanark Swimming Swimming Swimming session at Lanark Swimming Pool. £1.85 per session. Weekly morning Pool Monday afternoon or morning on first Monday of month. Monday 2pm – 4pm The Village Centre Book Swap Book Swap afternoons will take place quarterly on the first Quarterly Reception Afternoon Monday of March, June, September & December. Monday 2pm The Retreat Film Afternoon A film will be shown on the 4th Monday of each month. Everyone Monthly Atrium welcome. Tuesday 2pm – 4pm The Retreat Art Group All welcome from amateurs needing advice to true masters of their Weekly Atrium craft. Contact Tim Lucey Tel: 895405 Tuesday 1pm – 3pm The Douglas Suite Memory Cafe Are you worried about your memory? Do you have dementia? Do you Monthly 2nd Tue of month care for someone with dementia? Come along to this free drop in café where you can meet people and access information and support. Tuesday 2pm – 4pm or The Douglas Suite Short Mat Bowls Complete beginners or experienced players; everyone welcome. 10am – 12 noon 2nd Tue of month Wednesday 10.30am The Courtyard Tai Chi Class Please book a place via Customer Services. Weekly Lounge Wednesday 2pm Croquet Lawn Croquet 2pm weekly as required. Contact Lesley Van Vilet or Anne Prees Weekly (Seasonal) for information. Tel: 892254 Friday 11am The Douglas Suite Yoga Class *New - Classes will commence in May (date to be confirmed). £6 Weekly per person. Please register with Customer Services Friday 2pm – 4pm The Retreat Knitting Group Contact Ann Bernard on Tel: 892234 for further information. Weekly Atrium Friday 2pm – 4pm The Courtyard Games Afternoon Join friends or come along and make new one at our weekly games Weekly Lounge afternoon. A wide selection of popular games available including Scrabble, Dominoes, Boggle, Cluedo, Connect 4, Monopoly, Card Games, Jigsaws and more. Fortnightly Various Various Bridge Club Meet fortnightly to enjoy a game of Bridge. If you are interested in joining the group, please speak to Customer Services. Friday 7pm The Retreat Games Group If you enjoy playing cards and/or board games come and join a Weekly Atrium mixed group of people every Friday evening. Contact Audrey Groom on Tel: 445414 for further information. Thursday 10am The Retreat Auchlochan Men’s For further information on the Men’s Social Group, please contact Monthly Atrium Social Group the group chairman, Mr Jim Neilson on Tel: 01555 445402. (3rd Thu)

Additional events which are taking place around Auchlochan throughout May Date Time Venue Event / Activity Details

Monday 2pm – Flower Arranging See Customer Services News on page 5 for details. 9th May 4pm The Douglas Suite Demonstration Friday See News from Auchlochan Community Enterprise on 13th May 6pm The Douglas Suite ACE Quiz Night page 11 for details. Monday Meet at the A Walk on the Wild See The Notice Board on page 17 for details. 23rd May 2pm Village Reception Side

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Chaplaincy Events Calendar – May 2016 Date Time Venue Details Sun 1st 3.00pm Douglas Suite Rev. Alistair Swanson (Retired Baptist Minister) Wed 4th 2.30pm Courtyard Lounge Service Wed 4th 7.30pm Douglas Suite Geoff Ruston – Opal Trust n.b. PLEASE BRING UNWANTED BIBLES WITH YOU Sat 7th 7.30pm Douglas Suite Coalburn Bronze Band (MUSIC) Sun 8th 3.00pm Douglas Suite Derek Malcolm Wed 11th 7.30pm Douglas Suite David Bradwell (Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees)

Sun 15th 3.00pm Douglas Suite Rev. George Hunter (Chaplain)

Wed 18th 2.30pm Courtyard Lounge Service Sun 22nd 3.00pm Douglas Suite Major Catherine Wyles (Salvation Army) - Farewell visit

Mon 23rd 7.30pm Douglas Suite Gordon Ray & Capernwray Students (MUSIC) Wed 25th 7.30pm Douglas Suite Jane Moxon- Christian Mission to the Jews

Sun 29th 3.00pm Douglas Suite Rev. David Young (Retired C. of S. minister)

⋄ ⋄ ⋄ We hope that you have enjoyed reading the Village Voice this month. As always if you have any items of news or suggestions for the newsletter please contact a member of the Customer Services team on the number below.

Auchlochan Garden Village Customer Services Team - Wendy Wilson, Terrie Pate, Barbara Dalzell & Amanda O’Donnell Tel: 01555 893592 Email: [email protected] Reception is open daily: 9am - 5pm Mon to Fri and 9am - 12.45pm Sat & Sun

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Beauty & Wellbeing

Our fully equipped Hair Dressing salon, Beauty Salon and Therapy Suite are located just off the Village Centre reception. A full hairdressing service is provided and an extensive range of beauty and pampering treatments. Some treatments are available in the comfort of your own home if preferred.

Price List Hair at Studio Wellbeing

Cut & Blow Dry ………… £12.00 Opening Hours Blow Dry ………………… £ 6.50

9am – 4pm: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Shampoo & Set ………… £ 6.50

Call Trish on: 01555 668217 Dry Cut ...... £ 6.00

Perms ……………………… £25.00 Wellbeing Salon, MHA Auchlochan, Colour ……………………… £25.00 New Trows Road, Lesmahagow ML11 0JS

IN YOUR OWN HOME Extensive range of beauty treatments carried out in your N own home or within our Village Centre Beauty Salon. T Please contact Hilary for further information on the E extensive range of treatments provided which include: - R N Skincare Treatments A Waxing T Electrolysis I Eye Treatments (eyelash tint, eyebrow shape/tint) O MARY REID INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BEAUTY Threading (face, lip, chin, shape) N ITEC Body Treatments (exfoliation, massage, aromatherapy) A CIDESCO C.I.E.L. Hand & Foot Beauty (manicure, pedicure, artificial nails) L I.A. Gel Polish Professional Make-up B E Red Vein Removal A U T Hilary Corbet ITEC, CIDESCO, C.I.E.L., I.A. Y Telephone: (01555) 892136 Mobile: 07850 167 402

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