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Welcome New Staff Welcome to the winter 2013/2014 issue of Pauline Clements – Support Three Towns Services Newsletter. Worker With Christmas well behind us, grab a cup of Please welcome are newest recruit, Support tea and sit back and find out what we have Worker Pauline… been up to over the festive period and what exciting activities and events are coming up. Hi! I’m Pauline Clements I first became acquainted with The Let us know what you think of the Three Harbour Centre when Towns Newsletter. We are always on the I was on placement lookout for good stories, so if you have a from my college story or just want to share your views or course and I was make a suggestion, please contact Susan subsequently lucky Maxwell or Linda McGuire on 01294 469955 enough to become first a Support Worker on or by email: a sessional basis and then I received a [email protected] or pop into contract to work 8hrs per week. The Harbour Centre. I have been involved in care work with both We hope you enjoy this edition of our adults and children and I am currently Newsletter. undertaking a course in Health and Social Care. I gained my level 2 in Health & Social Care last year and hope that I can use my What’s inside…? skills and knowledge in my role at The Meet our new staff Harbour Centre. Read about our Christmas outings and activities Outings planned Harbour Centre Fitness news Scottish Fire & Rescue – Alzheimer Hot News! Scotland Partnership We are absolutely Community Groups Fundraising delighted to announce Dates for your diary and much much that Donna Young is more….. expecting a baby, due in June. Donna is keeping well and enjoying her pregnancy.
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St Andrews Day Celebrations Daffodil Tea at the centre, trip to the Basebowl for ten pin bowling and other trips The centre looked very traditional decorated down the coast. We will keep you informed in Scottish flags and tartan as everyone of the trips we plan and would welcome any enjoyed a day of celebrations with a Scottish suggestions or requests. theme.
Fitness KA Leisure continue to visit the Harbour Centre providing a range of chair exercises to our members, everyone who wants to take
part is enjoying this activity. Christmas !!!! It seems like a life time ago Scottish Fire & Rescue – now but my what fun we had, Alzheimer Scotland Partnership the week before we closed for the holidays was filled with daily trips out for “Don’t give Fire a chance” is the message breakfast and coffees, carol singing and that the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service are dancing. Below are some of our pictures…. relaying to local communities. To reinforce the safety message personnel at Ardrossan Community Fire Station are working in partnership with Alzheimer Scotland to provide awareness training to key workers from the organisation who deliver services to the elderly within the area. The training has been tailored to suit the care workers and involves them being given education and advice regarding which signs and symptoms to look for in recognition of fire related risks within client’s homes. People with dementia are identified as vulnerable individuals and as such often fall into a higher risk group than others in relation to fire.
As a result of the training, Alzheimer Scotland’s key workers will have the skills and knowledge required to highlight any at risk practices which their service users may be undertaking. If they have any concerns about a client’s safety from fire within the home, they can contact their local Community Fire Station and request specific safety advice and a Free Home Fire Safety Visit Outings Planned from local operational crews. The Home Fire Safety Visit can be delivered at a time that We are currently planning up and coming suits the householder and if need be in the trips for spring and summer. Some of the presence of a relative or as a joint visit with a options we are considering are holding a supporting partnership organisation. 38 Parkhouse Road, Ardrossan, KA22 8AN Three Towns Services Page 3
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If the householder does not have working smoke detection within their home, the Fire & Carers Support Meetings Rescue Service will provide and fit 10 year battery smoke alarms completely free of Carers Lunch Groups charge. General education and a detailed escape plan will also be provided at the time We previously talked about changing the of the visit, which will assist should the worst venue for the lunch group and at the tail end case scenario occur. of last year we tried out the Corran Inn, 45 Jack Road, Saltcoats KA21 5SH. This has Ardrossan Station Manager Derek Davidson said “Our main priority is to make the people proved to be a successful venue and where within our local communities as safe as we enjoyed a Christmas lunch there too. Can possible from the risk of injury as a result of a we also take the opportunity to invite any fire in their home. Fire does not discriminate carers new or old to join us for lunch and a and can strike anywhere at anytime; chat – all are welcome. The next lunch will however, if you are more vulnerable than be 27th March from 12-2pm, lunches cost others due to health issues, age, infirmity or approx. £7 per person for more details or to chaotic lifestyle then the risk of fire increases book a place please contact Susan or Elaine considerably. Working alongside partner at The Harbour Centre. agencies allows us to access those individuals who we may not normally make contact with, often until it’s too late. A Home Fire Safety Visit can be completed within Carers Education approximately 20 minutes…..20 minutes Carers Education courses are scheduled to which could ultimately save your life. I would start in June, should you wish more urge everyone to ensure they have working smoke detection within their home as a information on these or put your name down priority.” please phone The Harbour Centre on 01294 469955. Susan Maxwell, local service manager for Alzheimer Scotland said, “Helping people with dementia to stay safe and secure in their own homes is really important. Alzheimer Scotland believes in supporting people with dementia to live well in their communities for as long as possible. We’re delighted to be part of the ‘Don’t give Fire a chance’ initiative and to help improve fire safety for people with dementia, their carers, partners and families.” After the success of last year’s summer To request a Free Home Fire Safety Visit contact your local Community Fire Station , gardening club, Janette has recruited Freephone 0800 0731 999 or Text “CHECK” members to plant and tend to a vast to 61611. assortment of fruit, vegetables and flowers. The gardening club is expected to re-start in May.
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Ayrshire Local Integrated Community Groups in North Sensory Services (ALISS) Ayrshire RNIB Scotland and Action on Hearing Loss A number of groups are held regularly in Scotland have joined forces with NHS North Ayrshire. Ayrshire & Arran, and East, North & South Musical Minds Ayrshire Councils to launch a new service o Irvine, Largs and Stevenston supporting people who are blind or partially Football Reminiscence Group sighted or are deaf or hard of hearing. o Irvine and Saltcoats Services throughout Ayrshire include drop-in sessions for people with sight loss, local If you would like to attend any of the above hearing aid maintenance clinics, peer support groups, please contact: groups, regular events, equipment demonstrations, and information, advice & Wilma MacDonald, Dementia Advisor on signposting or referral to local services. 01294 469955 Hearing aid maintenance can also be carried Email: [email protected] out within the home or in a care home setting Web: www.alzscot.org if required. A full list of dates and groups is on the last The Hidden Sensory Loss development page. works with individuals, carers and professionals to support adults with learning For more information on the Football Groups disability, dementia and stroke to access please contact Lawrence Lindsay on community eye care, audiology and other 07788253234 or at [email protected] sensory support services. Training of Sensory Champions will also take place Our Football groups remain very popular with across Ayrshire. the sporting enthusiasts out there so just to keep you going until the next fixture here is a RNIB Scotland and Action on Hearing Loss short quiz from our resident football expert Scotland are also looking for volunteers to and quiz fan, Lawrence Lindsay! help us support these services. Volunteering roles are varied and include maintaining hearing aids, driving, and assisting at events or social groups. All volunteers will receive training and on-going support. For further information on services, volunteering or to register on our mailing list please contact: 1. Name the Scottish Club who have played RNIB Scotland – Joanne Reilly and beaten Barcelona four times in European Tel: 01563-526011 or 07584 203040 Competition. Email: [email protected] 2. Name the 1967 Berwick Rangers
Goalkeeper who went on to manage Action on Hearing Loss Scotland – Donna Glasgow Rangers. McSwiggan Tel: 01563-539900 or 07429 199617 3. Name the Italian team that signed Denis Email: Law and Joe Baker in 1961.
[email protected] 4. Name the Ayrshire village Club that Bill Shankly and his brothers played for. 38 Parkhouse Road, Ardrossan, KA22 8AN Three Towns Services Page 5
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application for membership from group and 5. Name the football film that starred Ally corporate bodies. You can join online or call McCoist playing for a fictional team the fundraising department during office called "Kilnockie" and was filmed at hours on 0131 2431453. We have a variety Rugby Park amongst other Scottish of membership options and we can help you Grounds. choose the one that is right for you.
Answers on the back page.
Other Groups Alzheimer Scotland has been awarded The Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine – free further funding until October 2014. People cinema showing on Thursday morning, 10am with dementia, families, carers and/or staff for 10.30am start. Call 01294 274059 for may apply for funding or on behalf of information and tickets. someone who would like to apply. Please
contact the office on 01294 469955 for further Alzheimer Scotland Membership information and application form.
Benefits of membership include: Fundraising Receiving our quarterly magazine Linda McGuire, our Administrator is braving Dementia in Scotland and our Annual the heady heights in aid of raising funds for Review free of charge. the Harbour Centre. On the 13th April she Strengthening our voice will zip slide across the Clyde and be lifted to democratically as a body which 140ft then slide 700ft from one side of the campaigns for the rights of people with dementia and their carers. Clyde to the other! If you would like to Consultation on important policy sponsor Linda please log on to: issues and offering your expertise and http://www.justgiving.com/Linda-McGuire1 or skills to one of our standing contact the centre. committees, or working groups. Maybe becoming an active member of a branch, train to become a Dementia Helpline volunteer or help with fundraising activities or in a day centre. Entitlement to vote at the AGM and stand for election to Council, our governing body which sets the policies that determine the direction of the charity.
Anyone can become a member – people with Grand Events dementia, partners, carers or former carers, family members or friends. You may be a Alzheimer Scotland Ladies student or a health or social work Lunch professional. Whatever your connection or profession, by becoming a member of 9th March……. Alzheimer Scotland you send a message that you care about people with dementia and A fantastic day out was had by all at this want to be part of the leading dementia year’s annual Ladies Lunch in Glasgow’s charity in Scotland. We also welcome Central Hotel. Ladies were entertained by 38 Parkhouse Road, Ardrossan, KA22 8AN Three Towns Services Page 6
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Still Game’s funny woman Jane McCarry only £15 and (who plays Isa) while enjoying a glass of Medium reduced bubbly, delicious 2 course lunch, musical from £20 now only entertainment, on-site shopping, the chance £5), there are now to win exciting prizes and lots more! We are only a few remaining delighted to announce that the day raised in so hurry and don’t excess of £10,000 which will go towards miss out on buying your own unique quilt. funding our 24hr helpline, Dementia Advisors and research. [email protected] Information
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.
New DVD helps people with dementia “Take charge” Forget-me-not Ball - founded by On the 23 September Alzheimer Scotland launched a new DVD called “Taking Charge”. Kris Rodden This introduces the pioneering concept of This annual ball was founded last year by our self-directed support (SDS), which gives friend and colleague Kris Rodden to raise people with dementia the right to choose and create their own support packages. We hope funds for Alzheimer Scotland. that the new DVD will encourage more Join us again this year for a hilarious evening people to use SDS. We have a few copies of of entertainment hosted by a special celebrity the DVD here at the Harbour Centre or you guest and with comedy from Janey Godley can email [email protected] or phone 0131 and music from River City's Tom Urie and a 243 1453 to request a copy. big band sound and DJ set to dance the night New resources for younger adults with away. dementia Tickets are £45 and include drinks reception, A new booklet and DVD has been launched three course dinner, entertainment and aimed at helping younger adults with dementia to live well with their diagnosis. dancing till 1am. Around 3200 people in Scotland aged under Tables of 10 are the special price of £425 65 have dementia. People with early-onset (conditions apply) dementia can face particular challenges. They are often still working and may have There will be plenty of prizes to win on the more financial commitments than older night in our tombola, raffle, Grand Prize Draw people with the illness. The booklet and DVD and a chance to win a PlayStation 4 in our has been produced by NHS Health Scotland, fabulous Safe Game. [email protected] Alzheimer Scotland and the Scottish Dementia Working Group. You can get a hold of a copy of the booklet and DVD by Hampden Quilt Challenge – Sale! phoning our Freephone Dementia Helpline on 0808 808 3000 or emailing The demand for the gorgeous handmade [email protected] quilts continues, they were part of Alzheimer Scotland’s Hampden Quilt challenge on Mailing List Saturday 8th June 2013. The quilts are displayed in the Harbour Centre please pop We are always trying to identify ways of in and have a look. We have reduced the reducing costs therefore if you have an email prices of these (Large reduced from £40 now address and would be happy to receive this
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Football Answers 1. Dundee United Dates for Your Diary 2. Jock Wallace 3. Torino Musical Minds 4. Glenbuck Cherrypickers Stevenston, High Kirk - 2.00-3.30 5. A Shot at Glory February 6th March 6th April 3rd May 1st June 5th
Irvine, Fullerton Parish Hall - 1.30-3.00 February 24th March 31st April 28th
May 26th June 6th
Largs – Clark Memorial Church - AM 11.00-12.30 PM 2.00-3.30 February 6th AM and 20th PM March 6th AM and 20th PM April 3rd AM and 17th PM May 1st AM and 15th PM June 5th AM and 19th PM
Football Reminiscence – Saltcoats, Argyle Community Centre - 11.00-2.00
February 10th and 24th March 10th and 24th April 14th and 28th May 12th and 26th June 9th and 23rd
Carers Lunches – Saltcoats, Corran Inn – 12.00-2.00
February 27th March 27th April 24th May 29th June 26th
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