light of the wide ranging Young changes to the benefit system.” Adult Ricky Buckland (18) a young adult carer is Carers Get thrilled about the support Henderson he and other carers will receive. “So many more Help They people will benefit from this service. The support Deserve. will be there as and when Carers who are aged 16 to you need it, as well as HERALD advice on things like sexual 24 and who look after a long-term sick or disabled health, benefits, jobs, Free Summer 2013 family member in the college, housing and much Henderson Trust area can more. It will give you that get free support and advice little break from home by from a new project funded meeting for a one-to-one Volunteers Sam And Remi NEWS by the Big Lottery. outside of your home, Because of their caring school or college – that’s FLASH role many young adult the great thing about this carers miss out on the project, it is centered same work, educational around the individual Protecting Your and social opportunities as young person.’ Child Against their friends. In addition The carers support for the majority of carers local people is part of a Measles report that the care they three-year project which There have been a number provide harms their own was launched earlier this of measles cases in physical health and stress year. If you are or know a England with some local levels. young person (16-24) outbreaks. John Lee, who is the providing care for a family Project Manager said; “At member you can help them Measles can cause very the moment, very few access free additional serious illness and is one carers are getting the help support and advice by of the most infectious and support that they are contacting: diseases known. entitled to. This project John Lee (Project Manager) on 01603 school’s PSA officer. can help with: emotional 219924, by email Lisa explained that the scheme is There is a safe and support, social and respite john.lee@norfolkcarerssup run by volunteers and that they effective vaccine against opportunities, assistance port.org or visit the Food For have managed to get funding to measles, mumps and with further education and Norfolk Carers Support pay for the food and support from rubella employment alongside website at the Henderson Trust and the benefits advice. This is Thought www.norfolkcarerssupport. Norfolk Community Foundation. We strongly recommend particularly important in that you arrange for your org Around 40% of children from the “The members at the Eternity child to have the first dose Henderson Trust area qualify for Christian Centre are keen to of MMR vaccine now and and receive free school meals. help our community and the second dose one We all know that healthy food is improve the lives of local month later. Two doses of good for the general health of people in any way we can. In MMR vaccine offer the children. But did you know that it addition to the Lunch Clubs we best way to protect your can affect their moods and that it work with ten schools in the child against measles, also makes a positive difference area and hold two weekly mumps and rubella. to how well they play, develop and children’s clubs that are held in learn? our church. When we heard To make an appointment Working with Henderson Green that so many children would be for your child to have the Primary School, Larkman Primary going without a good meal vaccine or to answer any and Bluebell Primary, the church during the holidays, it just queries please contact the called Eternity Norwich on made sense to start the Lunch Wensum Valley Medical Earlham Green Lane runs a school Club for them. Most of the Practice on 01603 250660 holiday project to help children ideas for meals come from get a tasty and healthy meal every Jamie Oliver’s There is more information day, even when they are not at recommendations and after the on measles on the NHS Young Carers Support school. Over 30 children recently children have eaten, they can Choices website. attended the Lunch Club which is play some sport, play games or Team part of the Church’s ‘Hope NR5’ enjoy crafts.” She said. campaign managed by Hope NR5 The Lunch Club runs every leader Lisa Marshall-Nichols. All school holiday including half The Henderson Herald is produced by the Henderson Trust for the the children who are signed up for term. For more information, the free holiday time meals have contact the Eternity Christian people of North and West Earlham, Marlpit and Larkman been referred via the primary Centre. liver a chance recover.”to days each give week yourto “Aim have to twoalcohol-free alcohol you drink. reduce how to much Try N Health - TopTip Top For Tip full lives that they can. and rewarding live the most make decisions and the best want help their to clients to Carers need theirsupport. peoplewho to service best – care. They want give the to People who make good carers you. for interesting that may be opportunities there are life, many your working starting or just change whether yourto career again, deciding about working experience and are thinking If you already have care well-being. independence, dignity and people’s health, happiness, to a positive difference reliable. Agood carer makes with people, committed and passionate about working be need to as carers who work career.but rewarding People people can be a challenging Working other as a carer for s. o . 2 Visit www.henderson-norwich.org for all the latest! Sheffield. citywasThe happiest the country.” city in happiest “thirteenth is the showed that Norwich by Rightmove on-line survey Did you know? A recent Be Happy A Place To 01603 230405 Insignia Carer, contact have what it takes be to an vacancies. If you think you good fill people to always more looking for and theyand Larkman are and West Earlham, Marlpit North over 25 peoplefrom Insignia already employ mouth care dressings and simple care, visits personal visits, companionship etc), pop preparation in meal housework, living visits (shopping, including: Independent need extra help at home just or those who leaving hospital people help to Insignia offer clients all over Norfolk. for care service tailored an individually that offers Business Centre Henderson based in the is a company Insignia Healthcare Solutions Cares? Who [email protected]. or email: Ingrid on 01603contact 507069 you For moreinformation, can enjoyable singing session. and an enthusiastic for everyone session, with she plays guitar themselves. 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Never Been Music Has LIKE US children were asked visit to convincing speeches all the giving their very After theirfood. one vote to for every- and persuade group of the in front stand had to pie and pizza, and potato soup, cheese and vegetable represent to 3 meals, Three children were picked during their next session! would like cook to andeat voting on what they station, great fun at thepolling in Playgroup Marlpit had Little Sparks children from earlier this year, the Following the local elections Good Tasted So Never Politics Lots of fun for Lots all ofthe funfamily, for all activities free or pocket money prices Including, bug homes,music, Zumba, facebouncy castle, painting, stalls, activities, games, events, promotions and loads more! activities, games, events, promotions stalls, City Academy Norwich, Bluebell Road City Academy Norwich, For more information please contact please contact For more information [email protected] Family Fun Day 10:30 2:00 ampm. to Saturday 13th July Saturday result! agreed it was the right everybody fruity yoghurt byand salad followed a enjoy their lunch of pizza pizzas. 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The schools, all basedin children between 2 and 19 years over 3,200 for standards education and improve to closely together are working of 13 local schools who group Community West is a Norwich Standards Improve Together To Schools Get anyone in this photo - write and tell us about it. Do you have memories of swimming here or do you recognise byphoto Nierop-Reading Victor In1969 West Earlham Housing Estate s. Like us at www.facebook.com/hendersontrust experience and expertise experience and expertise ideas andwhen this wealth of share their experiences and to will get together Cluster The Head Teachers the from individual schools. alongside activities within activities and in addition to culture and other sport, enjoypupils to for opportunities we provide are able to Steward explained “As a Cluster The Chair of the Cluster, Paul fully not beafford. able to cases individual schools would which in many can be provided support means that specialist the needs of the children. 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This is the biggest the Welfare through benefits most The government is making changes to You?Affect – How Will It Welfare Reform At West Earlham Library we do that just At West Earlham Library Enjoy A Natter About Enjoy A Natter About once a month- so why not come along? afternoon. For more information, call the library on call For more the information, library afternoon. No need book No to a turn place, up just and enjoy the The Good Old Days? biscuits to enjoy for free. Everyone's enjoy free. biscuits to Everyone's for We'll have andobjects old photos to prompt your memories and tea and prompt welcome, the next Reminiscence Session is 9th July 2.30-3.30pm. So Do We! 451881 Exchequer -George Osborne The Chancellor Of The search www.norwich.gov.uk search engine or Google or yourinto search nefits/Pages/WelfareReform.aspx www.norwich.gov.uk/CouncilTaxAndBe type in CityCouncil website. Just the Norwich guide which is available on understand The Council have prepared an easy to under 35’s and much more. the for housing benefit cap, changesto the benefits tax’, the ‘bedroom benefit, Council Taxchanges to understand: to have that will helpthem the information collected by the trim group that they’re never going to Safe In The Rich could raise up to £25 to need them again and the help fight the disease. clothes they no longer Pickings Julia Jones who runs the need can raise a lot of Sun – It’s group which meets at money for the charity!” Marlpit Community Centre Belinda, who manages the Child’s Play For Cancer every Wednesday, said Cancer Research UK shop “members were delighted in Norwich explained: “We Dr. Mary Dun Research to get behind the cause welcome clothes in all and jumped at the chance shapes, sizes and styles to recycle their old tops, We may not have the hottest summers in this country but it is still and were thrilled to receive dresses, trousers, skirts important to make sure that babies and young children are kept safe Uk such a huge donation of and more. Between them, in the warmer weather. Doctor Mary Dun from the Wensum Valley clothing from the Slimming Members of a local members of the group have Medical Practice in West Earlham has the following tips for worried World group. It’s amazing slimming group who have lost over 45 stone since mums and dads. to think that they’ve lost so lost weight are January this year and ENJOYING THE SUN much weight and that they spring-cleaning their they’re feeling fantastic! It is good to get out and have fun with the children but, where possible have so many clothes to closets and donating the Lots of people have avoid your baby being in the sunlight. clear out from their clothes that no longer fit dropped down clothes • Apply factor 50 sunscreen regularly, especially if your child is wardrobes. We’re their new slimline figures sizes and their wardrobes playing in water – and don’t forget the ears delighted that they’ve to their local Cancer are full of clothes that are • Attach a sunshade to the pushchair chosen to use their Research UK shop in too big and baggy now. • Use a wide brimmed sunhat, preferably one with a flap at the success to raise money for London Street, Norwich. They’re happy to give them back to protect your child’s neck Cancer Research UK. The Each bag of clothes away because they know • Find places to go that have some shade. For example, a walk money their old clothes in the woods or a park where there are lots of trees or walls to raise will make a huge shade under. difference to people AVOID DEHYDRATION fighting cancer.” Make sure that your baby or child drinks plenty of fluids, particularly in Anyone who’d like to slim hot weather. Very young children should drink water but if your baby is down like these generous over six months old, you could make drinking more interesting by Slimming World members giving them a combination of very diluted fruit juices, ice cubes and is welcome at the group, homemade fruit juice lollies. Older children can also top up their fluid which meets every levels with fruit and salad. Wednesday at 6.00pm at KEEP COOL The Marlpit Community • Playing in a paddling pool is great fun and will help keep Centre, Lower Hellesdon babies and children cool. Make sure that they are watched at Clothes For Road. To find out more all times and put the pool in a shaded area Cancer visit • A cool bath before bed is often helpful www.slimmingworld.com • Keep your child’s room cool by keeping the curtains closed or call Julia on 01508 during the day. If you have one, use a fan to circulate the air 578916. • On warm nights don’t smother your child in too many bedclothes or warm nightwear. Tell us where this All these tips should help you and your child to enjoy the summer months. However, if you accidentally overdo it and you are worried, photo was taken contact your GP or call 111. and you could win FREE to Henderson Herald Readers The Baseline Centre in Knowland Grove and Future Projects in Motum Road have teamed up to offer Henderson Herald readers the a £10 shopping opportunity to enjoy FREE groups and sessions for fun, learning or support. See the list below and if you fancy joining in, just contact voucher. Laura Bloomfield on 01603 271 331 or 07920 422 610 DESCRIPTION WHERE Monday Gardening Group: 12:00 - 2pm Future Projects Come and join in with our community gardening project, in a friendly atmosphere. Whether you are new to gardening or have experience all are welcome. Wednesday Drop – In: 10am – 12pm Baseline Centre Need help, advice or signposting with issues such as Health, Finance, For your chance to win! 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4 week Basic IT course – contact Laura Bloom�ield for availability Basic course designed for people who have not previously used a and where this picture was taken computer before. We will show you how to switch on a computer and set you up an email address. Thursday Free Coffee Morning 10:30 – 11:30am Baseline Centre to: Pop along to our weekly free coffee morning, this is perfect opportunity to come have a coffee, biscuit and a chat [email protected] Competition

Arts and Craft 12:00 – 2:00pm Fun Arts and Craft Group doing a variety of projects. Including Henderson Trust making jewellery and making costumes for Lord Mayor’s Parade. Time Henderson Business Centre Yoga 4 week taster 12:15 – 2:00pm Ivy road Norwich We are running a FREE yoga taster course. If it is popular we will continue with this throughout the summer. Come along, join in and NR5 8BF relax. Entries must be received before Friday 30th August 2013 Friday Job Club 11:30 – 1:30pm Future Projects Need help with a CV? Can’t seem to get an interview? Come along to Future Projects Job Club. We offer interview techniques; help with CV’s and job searches and much more. Our last competition winner was : Noberto Carmona