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Nov 2 The Village 016 Voice Issue 91 Taken on 23rd October 2013 In this issue News from Lesley McNeill Page 2 Auchlochan Men’s Social Group Page 8 News from Will Clifford Page 2 News from A.C.E. Page 9 News from Sales Team Page 3 Film Afternoon Page 9 News from David McGrane Page 3 The Notice Board Page 10-22 News from Customer Services Page 4 News from Homecare Page 4 News from Lower Johnshill Page 6 Auchlochan Studios Page 6 Chaplaincy Chatter Page 7 Page | 1 News from News from Lesley McNeill Will Clifford I quite like watching “Homes Under the Now the clocks have turned back we will see Hammer” and I’m constantly amazed when I brighter mornings and darker afternoons and it hear buyer’s vision for their run down bargains. won’t be long until we hear the Christmas I don’t think Nethanvale could ever have been music playing in the shops. considered in those terms when it was a care home but it’s pleasing to hear so many people As always we welcome all new residents to the say how impressed they are with its village and hope you enjoy village life with us. transformation. Our thoughts and prayers are with those residents who are unwell or have been in I think it’s testament to the vision of the people hospital over the past month. who laid the foundations of this wonderful village, that MHA have been able to create Our thoughts are with the family of Mr Jeff these stunning flats. You may probably have Davis who sadly passed away last month. Mr guessed that having been a former manager of Davis will be missed by all the home care team. the building when it was a care home that I have a real soft spot for the place. I stood in I am pleased to announce the successful the foyer last week and remembered the sing- nominations for the Residents Committee alongs and services, the laughter and kindness, Representatives for the Retreat were Mrs Ann not forgetting those huge tartan carpets. Pollock and Miss Myra Fraser. Congratulations to them both. It’s really exciting to welcome our first new home owners in Nethanvale. On behalf of It was wonderful to see the new residents everyone associated with Auchlochan I’d like to move into Nethanvale last month and I do extend our hands of friendship and support, hope they enjoy both living in Nethanvale and and hope that you settle in quickly and have a the village. wonderful time here. As some residents may have heard through the Plans to plant the hedge behind the cottages Auchlochan grapevine, there will be some are progressing nicely. David has successfully changes to the delivery of the Wellbeing negotiated a better price from the nursery to Service over the next couple of months. This is supply protective sheaths for the young plants to allow us to deliver a more reliable, faster and I’m hoping by the next edition we’ll have responding service over a 24 hour period. I will planted them. be writing to each resident this month, explaining the changes in more detail We are currently upgrading the CCTV system. The irony of residents reporting the unusual Best wishes activities of two gentlemen, principally our Lesley installers, made me smile. Page | 2 News from Ambassadors for Auchlochan and for the positive feedback we have received from you on how the Sales Team splendid Nethanvale is looking together with the thought and input on this development by MHA. Cathy Johnston Our first residents moved Senior Community Living Advisor into Nethanvale on 14th Tel. 01555 896800 October 2016. Dr Morris Email: [email protected] from Strathaven was the first resident officially moving into Nethanvale followed closely by Mr and Mrs McLean from Kinlochard. During the month of November we welcome to Nethanvale Mrs Costley from North Wales, Mr and Mrs Moffat from Coatbridge and Mr and Mrs Hackett from Lowestoft. We wish all our new residents and those settling into their new homes many happy days ahead as they start enjoying the benefits of Auchlochan and making new friends. Nethanvale is now truly looking spectacular with all the furnishings, curtains and pictures in place. New Foyer at Nethanvale The communal lounge on the ground floor is exquisite, with seating areas on all three floors and a library area on the first floor, all very attractive settings and delightful places to sit whether it be to chat to a neighbour or read the News from newspaper. Many have asked what events will David McGrane take place in the communal lounge of Nethanvale and we are looking to the residents moving into Nethanvale to bring these events to fruition - a Nethanvale Choir has already been suggested. Our very own choirmaster moved in As the mornings stay darker for longer and on 20th October! However he has assured me evenings appear to start earlier, we now know that he has retired but I am sure some of you will with no uncertainty that Summer 2016 is well agree that you also said that when you moved to and truly behind us. Auchlochan and are now busier than ever. I often quote our very own Mrs Dillon's motto "I Our Gardening team are now preparing for am too busy to grow old". things to come, by ensuring we have sufficient November will continue to be a busy month with Salt levels to combat the “White Stuff” when it events planned, in particular coffee mornings arrives on our roadways around the Estate. Year and an evangelical day for all pastors, chaplains, on year they help us all to keep “moving” around ministers, etc. within a fifty mile radius of the Village even on the worst Winter days. Auchlochan. As you may have noticed the External We are grateful to all the residents that joined Decorator’s Cherry pickers have all now left the with us on 19th October for our open day as site, with the works now complete. Our external Page | 3 Consultant will be doing his final “snagging” walk with these hours please do not hesitate to dial around with the Decorator’s Site Agent during the Police directly on 101 for Non Emergency or the next week (this had been scheduled to be 999 for Emergency concerns. carried out last week, however sickness dictated this had to rearranged). I am sure you will agree Regards that the result has been well worth while with the look of the whole Village having been lifted David McGrane to maintain our highs standard of visual impact. Estate & Amenities Support Manager The Electrical Contractor has managed to have the few remaining High Level faulty lights News from Customer Services replaced, just in time for the “dark nights”. I am aware that these new style LED units have a Watercolour for Wellbeing tendency to go into “flashing mode” instead of We currently have seven people interested in simply “not coming on” when faulty. I apologise for the inconvenience and disruption this has this activity however we’re looking for at least caused to some of our Residents over recent another person to sign up so that we can get it months. off the ground. If you are interested please let us know. You may have noticed that the Water Fountain behind Barge remains out of action. Further investigation has unfortunately confirmed that Auchlochan Bus Service the main cable run from the bank to pump, on We have taken on a volunteer bus driver Sandy the bed of the Lochan, requires replacement. The McGilvray has been learning the ropes with pump will have to be completely removed from Douglas this week. I’m sure you’ll all welcome the water and brought to the water’s edge, in him to Auchlochan as you get to meet him. order that the three separate heavy cables supplying the 3 phase Electricity supply can be renewed. The associated switch gear at on the Christmas Fair bank area is likely to need upgrading at the same Saturday 3rd December time. Apparently, the pump has been working The Christmas Craft Fair will take place in the tirelessly since its first installation which was Douglas Suite from 12.30pm – 4pm. The circa 2002. I will keep you all informed of Strathaven Strummers will be performing. Please progress as further detail becomes available. come along and support your fellow residents who are working hard to put this on for you. MHA are carrying out a UK wide “Stock Condition Survey” and “Energy Performance Review”, on all of their existing properties. This work is being On behalf of the carried out on our behalf by “Pennington Customer Services Team, Choices”. One of their surveyors may knock on your door asking if he can survey the Auchlochan Wendy Wilson Rental Properties early in November. The object Customer Services Manager of exercise is simply to allow a condition survey of items such as Bathrooms, Kitchens, Windows News from Homecare etc. in Rental Properties, to be recorded and their relative lifespans to be provided direct to MHA’s Estates Department. Autumn has well and truly arrived and the dark nights with it. It gets dark around tea time and is Finally, please remember to contact Customer dark in the morning. The staff are delivering care Services should you have any Security concerns across the village however some walk as they can what so ever during normal working hours. Out not drive. They have hi-visual jackets that they Page | 4 can wear however please look out for them if member of staff said that some staff were being you are out and about in your cars over then allocated regular residents to work with however upcoming months when visibility is poor.