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Advocacy – How it Can Safeguarding Yourself In the Kitchen...... 26 Help Me...... 06 Against the Heat...... 17 One of Mary Berry’s favourite summer Have you ever felt unable to speak A quick guide to some common recipes – Malted Chocolate Cake. up for yourself in a situation? heat related illnesses. In the Garden...... 29 In the Community...... 10 Bridging the Summer gardening tips. Age UK Notts and Age UK Derby and Intergenerational Gap . . . . . 18 Derbyshire in action near you. A series of creative workshops Would You Benefit around Chaddesden addressing from Day Services? ...... 30 Grandparent Carers...... 12 the theme of conflict. Sybil Levin Centre provides a range of The role of grandparents in caring services and activites for older people. for their grandchildren. Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way...... 20 What’s On...... 36 Things To Do With Why making a Will is an Local events and activites across Your Grandchildren investment for the future. Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. This Summer...... 13 20 fun ideas for activites to enjoy Charity Shops...... 22 Performance at with your grandchildren. Age UK Derby & Derbyshire Buxton Opera House...... 37 charity shops supported the Age UK is supported by the Summer Sun Safety Tips. . 16 Nutrition and Hydration week. High Sheriff of Derbyshire. Some sun facts and how to protect yourself against the sun.

4 | summer 2015 www.ageuk.org.uk/derbyandderbyshire 26 Meet the Foreword team… from the Editor Angel Child  0115 841 4472  [email protected] Editor Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham NG1 4FQ  0115 844 0011  [email protected]  www.ageuknotts.org.uk Twitter: @ageuknotts Facebook: facebook.com/ageuknotts Welcome to your Age UK Derby & Derbyshire Summer 29a Market Place, Heanor, Edition of Derbyshire DE75 7EG  01773 768 240 EngAGE!  administration@ ageukderbyandderbyshire.org.uk  www.ageuk.org.uk/derbyandderbyshire Twitter: @AgeUK_DD You’ll find this issue full of ways to Facebook: facebook.com/ageukderbyderbyshire make sure you have a great summer, Designer including one of Mary Berry’s favourite 10 Eden Linnell summer recipes, how to safeguard  [email protected] yourself against the summer heat and some summer sun safety tips Advertising Laurence Rowe to protect yourself during the hot  01536 526 662 summer months. Not forgetting  [email protected] some useful summer gardening tips for those with green fingers. Kevin Mok  01536 526 678  [email protected] On a more serious note, Christina Yardley of Actons Solicitors offers Publisher some great advice about why making Lance Publishing Ltd, 1st Floor, Tailby House, Bath Road, Kettering NN16 8NL a Will is an investment for the future.  01536 512 624  01536 515 481 We’ve also got a spectacular  [email protected] performance – ‘The Pirates of  www.lancepublishing.co.uk Penzance’ at Buxton Opera House Printer which you could support and watch. In 13 Lance Print Ltd addition, we looked at the active role  01733 390 564 that many grandparents play in caring for their grandchildren and things to do On the Cover with your grandchildren this summer.

And for those who love to go out and 20 This magazine is produced, free of charge, on behalf of Age UK about this summer, why not take a Derby & Derbyshire and Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire by Lance Publishing Ltd. All rights are reserved by the charities and look at the What’s On section to see no part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part what activities you could enjoy. without the written permission of the charities. Age UK Derby & 37 Derbyshire and Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire will accept no responsibility for, or necessarily agree with, any claims made or views expressed in this publication, nor does the mention of any Have a lovely summer! product, service or advertisement imply a recommendation by Age UK Derby & Derbyshire or Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire. 16 The information contained in this magazine is not advice, and should not be treated as such. To the maximum extent permitted 13 by applicable law, we exclude all representations, warranties, undertakings and guarantees relating to this magazine. Age UK Derby & Derbyshire: Registered Charity No. 1068550, Limited Company No. 3510613. Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire: Angel Registered Charity No. 1067881, Limited Company No. 3455485. Lance Publishing Ltd: Registered Company No. 03253372. Angel Child Editor

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Well, have you ever felt Do you need someone to help you your wishes even when you feel those unable to speak up for find out sources of information and around you aren’t listening and they yourself in a situation? talk through a difficult decision? won’t judge you or tell you what to do.

Even the strongest of us at some time Getting assistance from an advocate is Perhaps you: in our lives would benefit from someone very easy and you can refer yourself, or • are experiencing difficulties speaking up for us – that someone you can be referred by your family and raising an issue you are worried would be an Age UK Notts advocate. friends, as well as by professionals such as about? Maybe with a housing social workers or occupational therapists. association or the local authority? We work throughout the whole of • are in a care home and Nottinghamshire (both City and We provide a community advocacy are concerned about County) and will visit people who service through the Your Voice, Your aspects of your care? need advocacy assistance whether Choice Advocacy Service which supports • are going to see your doctor or have they are in their own home or perhaps people who are 18 years and over (if a consultant’s appointment and need in hospital or a care home. they meet one or more of the following someone to help give you a voice? criteria – mental health, learning • need help to make a Our advocacy services are free, disability, dementia, physical or sensory complaint to someone? confidential and totally independent – impairment) and the service is accessible • need help to contact they are there for you and will only act to all older people aged 65 or over. social care services? on your instruction. They will respect Our advocacy team assist a large number of clients who are needing support around benefits and finance issues, and also those who need helping communicating with other agencies. However our work is very varied; from supporting clients at safeguarding meetings; helping people raise issues with private contractors in respect of the provision of goods and services, housing associations, energy providers; supporting clients at meetings with hospital consultants; support around immigration issues; and signposting to other specialist services, to name but a few.

“I found the advocate most friendly and very professional. The really good thing is that I was not made to feel stupid or inadequate in asking for help.”

“This service got me the help I so desperately needed and I cannot praise it enough.”

In Nottingham City, Rushcliffe and Broxtowe we have dedicated Residents’ Representatives who work in care homes and they may be able to help if:

6 | summer 2015 www.ageuk.org.uk/derbyandderbyshire • you have questions about any aspect of “When I met my Patients’ Representative the district nursing team to ask for your care, including financial matters I was at a very low point. I broke down an emergency visit to assess for • you need support with any issues in her office and this was the first continence pads and equipment for the relating to any aspect of your life time I admitted I needed help. The bed, as well as assessing her current • you want someone independent advocate phoned the care home… situation as she was at very high risk to speak on your behalf. and got the ball rolling… from that of developing pressure sores. day on the Patients’ Representative They provide advocacy support to both has been a Godsend to me and my After the advocate had alerted the residents and their relatives and this family and has helped in things that I various services it was arranged can be provided on a one-to-one basis, alone could never have achieved.” that the district nurse would visit the How can it help me? in groups, and also through attending client that day and social services residents and relatives meetings. Here is an example of how one would liaise with the care provider of our advocacy team assisted and get the hours changed to a more Residents’ Representatives often find a client with several issues: suitable time to meet her needs. themselves assisting clients with issues around finances, care fees, power of The client had limited mobility and A couple of days later the client told the attorney or deputyship, self-funders needed a rotunda to transfer. She was advocate that since her involvement, applying for benefits, decisions around referred into the Your Voice, Your Choice things were a lot better and she felt able choosing another care home. They also service just prior to leaving hospital. The to now stay at home with a supportive help give residents a voice, ensuring initial referral was around her needing care package. Our input help avoid an that they have their wishes respected community advocacy to support her urgent care home or hospital admission. in terms of choices and preferences to access specialist debt and financial around day-to-day matters such as services. The advocate arranged to Subsequently the advocate has food, personal care and activities. visit the client after being discharged supported the client with her original from hospital and found her in a very issues of needing to access specialist “I now feel confident to ring my distressed state. The client expressed debt and financial advice which has Resident’s Representative on any that she felt she wasn’t managing well been achieved by arranging a home issues I may have at mum’s care home at home with her care package and visit by the Citizen’s Advice Bureau. The and know that I will get the support.” that she wanted to go into a care home. advocate also liaised with the client’s She informed the advocate she had General Practitioner (GP) to arrange “I could not have applied for been sleeping in her chair because she for a referral to wheelchair services deputyship or got through to the didn’t feel safe in the electric profiling as she was otherwise housebound. people I needed without your help.” bed she had been sent home with. The care package wasn’t working and This is just one example of how our We also have dedicated Patients’ meant she had to wait a long time to get advocacy service has made a big Representatives who provide an advocacy her breakfast and morning medication. difference to someone’s life. service at the Queen’s Medical Centre This also caused problems regarding (Health Care of the Older Persons’ personal care as she is reliant on carers Please do not hesitate to get in touch Wards), Lings Bar and Kings Mill for all aspects of her daily living. with us to find out how our advocacy Hospitals. They can help you if you: services can help you – no problem • are worried about an aspect With the client’s consent the advocate is ever too small, and no question is of your hospital stay telephoned social services and ever ‘silly’ – we are here to help! • need support during a time of crisis • need general information on possible services or benefits Contact Numbers for our Advocacy Services: you might be entitled to. Patients’ Advocacy Service: Sherwood Forest Hospitals 01623 622 515 ext 4675 Our Patients’ Representatives can help liaise with the hospital staff and social Patients’ Representative Service: QMC 0115 924 9924 ext 66013 services to ensure that your discharge back home or into a care home run smoothly and Residents’ Representative Service: Broxtowe 0115 855 3382 your voice is heard throughout the process. They can provide you with information Residents’ Representative Service: City Care Homes 0115 919 44 880 or 877 regarding services which can support you in the community once you are back home. Residents’ Representative Service: Rushcliffe Care Homes 0115 855 3382

“The service I received was superb… it Your Voice, Your Choice: 0300 020 0093 (local rate number) met my needs in every way. Without it I couldn’t have managed and couldn’t have Age UK Derby & Derbyshire also have an advocacy service operating in Derby made the right decisions without advice City, Amber Valley and Erewash. Call 01332 343 232 for more information. from the Patients’ Representative.”

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First 4 Support is dedicated to providing services that enable people to remain independent and confident in their own homes.

Our Call Monitoring service uses state of the art (and yet simple to use) equipment to make sure that you are covered in the event of an emergency. By pressing the red button on the Lifeline unit or pendant you are instantly connected to our 24 hour Support Centre, where our trained operators can quickly get you the help you need.

For the weekly monitoring fee of £2.84 per week (plus VAT where applicable), you will receive:

• An easy-to-use Lifeline that connects you to our First 4 Support Call Centre at the touch of a button

• A pendant that can be worn around the neck or wrist, that includes a small red button that can be pressed to activate the Lifeline from up to 50 meters away

• Instant connection to one of our efficient, friendly Support Centre Officers who can quickly get you any help you may need 24 hours a day, every day of the year

• Free installation and rental of the Lifeline kit - we do not ask you to purchase the equipment like many other providers do

• A free repair or replacement service if your Lifeline is not functioning as it should

• A 6-monthly visit to check that the equipment in your home is working as it should and to check that the information we have on your file is correct and up-to-date

• Welfare check calls from one of our Support Centre Officers following any requests you have made for the Emergency Services, or any falls or illnesses you may have had

All calls to our Support Centre use a Freephone number, so it won’t cost you anything to make an emergency call.

If you think our services may benefit you or someone you know, please telephone our Support Centre today on Tel - 01623 608990 (open 24 hours a day) EngAGE In the Community

Age UK Notts Kindred Age UK Notts Chief Executive, Mick Tinkler, For more information about Kindred Spirits Concert at the opened proceedings which saw members Spirits, which is celebrating its 20th Nottingham Contemporary sing for well over an hour altogether. At one anniversary in 2015, please call the point, the performers were joined by the very team on 0115 841 4473 or email young choir from Berridge Junior School, [email protected]. Kindred Spirits members showcased Hyson Green, who melted some hearts! their singing talent on Monday Alternatively you can visit the 9th February at the Nottingham Singing instructor Jane Ashworth worked ‘Make Friends and Enjoy Activities’ Contemporary. A culmination of a her magic during the Sing & Smile section of the Age UK Notts website at year’s worth of Sing & Smile sessions sessions and at the concert she was www.ageuknotts.org.uk. paid off as the concert was very awarded with flowers and chocolates warmly received by the audience. from the performers and Age UK Notts to show everyone’s appreciation of her hard work and dedication.

The Sing & Smile sessions have been the most popular activity to be offered as part of the Kindred Spirits activity programme and were funded by the Big Lotto and Broxtowe Borough Council. Plans are afoot to offer more sessions in the near future as we have had so many requests to continue them. Dalesmen Male Voice Choir Fundraising Concert

Charity Football Match who won the match 3-2. Revolution FC Dalesmen Male Voice Choir held manager, Louis Brough, commented a fundraising concert, raising after the match that “Their manager, money for Age UK Derby and At the end of every football season, Malcolm Chesters, and I have been Derbyshire, Treetops Hospice and Revolution FC hold a charity match managing the teams there for several Rainbows Hospice. The enchanting against the winners of their league – the years now and always have great sound of the Choir was joined by Sunday Afternoon Derby City League. games together and in the right spirit.” guests, the Brewood Singers, who Age UK Derby & Derbyshire was chosen presented a wonderful evening as the recipient of this year’s match Each player did their own fundraising of song at Derby Cathedral on due to close relationships between one before the game, and at a meal after Saturday 21st March 2015. of the players and his grandmother. the event, it was confirmed that £340 had been raised. Age UK Derby & It was an inspiring evening with music On Sunday 29th March, the match Derbyshire is very grateful for the kind to suit all tastes, ranging from Mozart took place with Darley Corn Exchange donation from this fun and unique event. to Lloyd-Weber, from traditional to modern, from reflective to upbeat.

The choirs presented their own pieces and then joined together for a mass choir at the end. The evening also featured two soloists – Anne McGregor on the piano and soprano, Alicia Hill. Everyone had a good evening.

Age UK Derby & Derbyshire would like to thank the Dalesmen for their continued support.

10 | summer 2015 www.ageuk.org.uk/derbyandderbyshire • All our homes offer Nursing, • The comfortable welcoming lounges Convalescence, Respite, Dementia, overlook well- tended gardens or picturesque waterway Personal/Residential care services and have modern facilities • We host regular visits from local GP, chiropodist, optician, dentist, Our latest home is CANAL VUE • Our spacious en-suite rooms are physiotherapist, hairdresser Ilkeston, Derby DE7 8JF tastefully decorated and furnished and churches/ministers to a very high standard • Dedicated Activities Co-ordinators & regularly organised trips and outings • We have plenty of fully qualified nursing staff, with 24 hour care • Our meals are home cooked & specialist nurse call systems and we cater for special diets

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The role of a grandparent has of keeping children occupied without Magna Science Centre in Sheffield, or changed dramatically and it having to spend lots of money, so share Leicester’s National Space Centre). is important to recognise the ideas and experiences with your friends crucial and active role that and family who are in similar positions. For some grandparents they feel isolated many grandparents play in and lonely as 32% of grandparents caring for their grandchildren . There are many groups who cater for aged 65+ only see their grandchildren parents and toddlers, and it is worth once a month or less. This can be looking at what is available in your area. either because of distance or family An increasing number of grandparents Some grandparents feel welcome at these breakdowns. The organisations listed provide childcare for their grandchildren and others don’t, so it is worth looking at below will also be able to help with legal on a regular basis, as times are tough a few. They are many different types of matters or advice on long-distance financially and childcare costs can be groups including music, dance, drama, relationships and making it work. very expensive. Either both parents storytelling, crafts, and nature activities have to work or the grandchild has a so best to look at something that you think There are places to turn for advice from single parent who needs employment. you can put up with as well as something experts, support from other grandparents that will engage the grandchildren! or share your own stories to let off steam: According to a 2011 research by Age UK, grandparents are estimated to Children often love cooking and save parents £33 billion a year through getting involved in food preparation, The Grandparents’ providing childcare. Whilst grandparents so even if you don’t have many kitchen Association are often more than happy to help out skills yourself, simple biscuits, fairy The Grandparents’ Association and want to do the best they can, many cakes or even decorating a pizza is twenty five years old this year recognise that they don’t have the can keep children entertained. and they support all grandparents energy they had when bringing up their and their families. They not only own children. The demands placed on It is true that children will often play celebrate the joys of grandparenting, doting grandparents can be very intense more with the box or wrapping paper but they offer a helpline with and can cause family friction if the than the gift, so get lots of empty expert advice, whatever the grandparents role is taken for granted. boxes of different shapes, some glue, problem. You can call them on paint and other craft items and see 0845 434 9585 or visit the website Life is very different for families today what your grandchildren can create. www.grandparents-association.org.uk. compared to when the older generation were bringing up their own children. Attractions and indoor play areas Gransnet There are completely different resources are fun but they can be costly. There This is an online resource and available, technology has changed and are many that offer membership at a forum where people get to share families are more spread out. Even reasonable price if there was somewhere their experiences and learn from tried and tested methods of reward, local that you wanted to go regularly. others. Packed with ideas, activities encouragement or discipline may not Some attractions will give you unlimited and topical discussions, there will work and so grandparents need to access for a year when you buy a be something for everyone. See think of other ways to engage with their ticket so these are worth looking out www.gransnet.com/grandparenting. grandchildren. There are lots of ways for (e.g. Crich Tramway Museum,

12 | summer 2015 www.ageuk.org.uk/derbyandderbyshire things to do with your grandchildren this summer

Today’s grandparents are more light enough to be knocked down by 15 play pretend store. Set up a room to actively involved than ever as the ball. Find an area for your alley, resemble a supermarket and have your childcare providers, weekend such as a driveway or a flat, grassy grandchildren ‘shop’ for items. It’s an hosts,2020 live-in family members area or even a long, furniture-free easy and great way to teach them a and visiting playmates . Find hallway in the house. Set up the bottles variety of lessons – from shapes and some fun ideas for activities to in the traditional bowling pin grid. colour and sizes, to various food groups enjoy with your grandchildren and healthy food choices, to addition next time you’re together . 7 ride a bike. Ride to someplace and subtraction and the value of money. There’s something for every new or show your grandchildren grandparent and grandchild on around your neighbourhood. 16 go to the park and take our list of summer activities . a walk and relax. 8 organise photos into albums. Not only is this a perfect way to save memories, 17 go camping at your local woods, a 1 find volunteering opportunities. but there’s no wrong way to do it. You scenic campsite or even your backyard. Either helping people out of the heat can create one for each family member or something outdoors. It’s a great or put albums in chronological order or 18 play spin the globe. Close your season for turning the kids onto even theme them by events (Birthday, eyes, spin a globe and stick your helping others less fortunate. Halloween, Christmas). Record dates, finger on a spot. When it stops, names and places by each photo. talk about the destination and what 2 go on a nature walk. Pointing out it would be like to live there. bugs, trees, birds and butterflies. 9 take a hike. More and more Bring along your binoculars. grandparents are joining their 19 play tongue twisters. How much would grandchildren in getting outdoors and a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck 3 make a shoebox guitar. Take a shoebox staying fit. A hike is a good way to do just could chuck wood? We have no idea. and cut a hole on one end of the box. that, as well as to spend time together. We’re still trying to figure out why Peter In the hole, insert a kitchen towel roll Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. (minus the kitchen towels, of course) and 10 go on a picnic. Even if you travel tape it in place. This makes it look like no further than your back garden. 20 draw a life-size self-portrait. Using a the neck of a guitar. Take 4 or 5 rubber Set out a blanket and bring large roll of paper spread out on the bands of various widths and lengths and portable music and a Frisbee. floor, have your grandchild lie down stretch them lengthwise over the lid. on it and then you trace around him/ 11 teach your grandchildren a hobby you her using a black marker. Then switch, 4 write a letter to the Queen or an elected love. For example crocheting, knitting, and have fun him/her trace you. Grab official. Children, these days, have a lot guitar, woodworking, cooking etc. a mirror and fill in the features of your on their mind, no matter how old they face with crayons and markers. Colour are. Encourage your grandchildren 12 go to a farmer’s market. Making in the clothing, and then hang the to express their concerns about life, a game out of finding one item picture on the wall or the front door. the environment, gas prices or even for each letter of the alphabet just to say “great job” (if that’s how (apples, broccoli, carrots, etc.). they feel) – by writing to the Queen, your local MP, or Councillor. 13 collect seashells at the beach. Later, paint them using watercolours 5 play a board game. Take your pick! and give them out as favours On a rainy day or at the end of a long at the next family dinner. day, sit down and play a game of Monopoly or Snakes and Ladders. 14 cut up pillowcases for costumes. Your natural reaction is probably not to ruin 6 Bowling alley with bottles. Need: One the perfectly good pillowcases. But round, heavy ball such as a basketball they happen to make great costumes, or a football and 10 empty plastic such as a superhero, ghost, domino, bottles. Fill each bottle about ¼ full playing card, Greek goddess or warrior, with sand or water, making them just and more. Glue on felt pieces for the heavy enough to stand up but just pattern instead of using markers.

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Located in the ‘Dumbles’, near Gedling Country We will welcome input Park, Nottingham Care Village is situated in an idyllic from our residents setting surrounded by four acres of countryside. relatives on special interests and hobbies The home is currently undergoing a complete they like and will, where refurbishment under the guidance of an award winning possible, ensure that Dementia Care interior designer. All of our 58 rooms we can include these. will be furnished for residential and dementia care We will provide fully with 7 assisted living apartments available. The home will have a variety of communal areas including a supervised visits to local conservatory, central courtyard, and a hair salon with attractions and other therapy facilities. Our in-house catering will offer a varied places of interest. menu and there will be a choice of additional smaller dining areas to accommodate personal preferences. All residents will receive personalised care and we will aim to provide as much choice as possible in Our qualified staff will provide continuous care whilst their daily living within the home. Family is very being supported with ongoing training. We recognise important to us at Nottingham Care Village and we that good staff are key to any organisation and we want will actively encourage family and friends to spend them to feel valued and part of a team at Nottingham as much time as they wish with their loved one. Care Village. We will continuously focus on improving As with any home, it is the little touches that make and developing the qualities of care, hospitality and the difference. We will encourage our residents choice we offer. Our aim to bring some of their own treasured possessions is to provide a person centred care approach with them such as ornaments and pictures. thus ensuring that our residents feel safe in their Our objective is to support residents in surroundings and their maintaining their independence. individual needs are met. At Nottingham Care Village we aim to provide a Our activities programme home from home environment for our residents. will be tailored to meet the individual and varied All enquiries are welcome. Short term interests of our residents. stays and respite care are available.

WE ARE NOW RECRUITING STAFF! Please feel free to make an appointment or simply call in and our staff will be happy to help you. Nottingham Care Village, 168 Spring Lane, Lambley, Nottingham, NG4 4PE Telephone: 0115 9209328 Email: [email protected]

EngAGE Summer Sun Safety Tips Summer is here! We want to be outside, sunbathing, swimming or just barbequing in the back garden . Whilst summer means fun in the sun, make sure you avoid the consequences of overexposure to the sun like sunburn, premature aging of the skin, wrinkling and skin cancer .

Sun Facts reapply every two hours, especially face, ears and the back of your t he hours between 10am and if you are swimming or sweating. neck. It also covers the scalp where 4pm are the most hazardous for c heck the sunscreen’s expiration it is difficult to apply sunscreen. ultraviolet (UV) exposure. date. Sunscreen without an a tightly woven fabric, such as canvas, a ny visible tan on your skin that expiration date has a shelf life of works best to protect your skin from differs from your natural skin colour no more than three years, but its UV rays. Avoid straw hats with holes is sun damage; the deeper the shelf life is shorter if it has been that let sun light through. A darker colour, the worse the damage. exposed to high temperatures. hat may offer more UV protection. a ll skin colours are susceptible to i f you wear a baseball cap, you skin cancer, not just fair skin. Clothing should also protect your ears and m ost skin cancer is caused w ear clothing to protect exposed skin. the back of your neck by wearing by sun damage that occurred Loose-fitting long-sleeved shirts clothing that covers those areas, before the age of 20. and long trousers made from using sunscreen with at least SPF y ou can get melanoma (the tightly woven fabric offer the best 15, or by staying in the shade. most common form of skin protection. A wet T-shirt offers much cancer) on your scalp. less UV protection than a dry one. Sunglasses t he sun can cause numerous Darker colours may offer more s unglasses protect your eyes from UV eye problems such as cataracts protection than lighter colours. rays and reduce the risk of cataracts. and pterygia (growths on u ltraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) is They also protect the tender skin the surface of the eye). a rating generally used for clothing around your eyes from sun exposure. 90% of fine lines, wrinkles and other fabrics that protect you from wear sunglasses that wrap around and brown spots on skin are the sun. It indicates what fraction of and block as close to 100% of both caused by sun damage and the sun’s UV rays can penetrate the UVA and UVB rays as possible. could have been prevented. fabric. A shirt with a UPF of 50, for when you’re shopping for example, allows just 1/50th of the sunglasses, choose a pair that sun’s UV radiation to reach the skin. has one of the following: How to protect yourself: Keep in mind that a typical T-shirt has • The CE Mark and British Standard an UPF rating lower than 15, so use (BS EN ISO 12312-1:2013) Sunscreen other types of protection as well. • A UV 400 label u se sunscreen with sun protective • A statement that the sunglasses factor (SPF) 15 or higher, and Hats offer 100% UV protection both ultraviolet A (UVA) and f or the most protection, wear a hat t hink about the side of your eyes, ultraviolet B (UVB) protection. with a wide brim (3-inch or greater) and consider sunglasses with sunscreen wears off. Remember to all the way around that shades your wide or wraparound arms.

16 | summer 2015 www.ageuk.org.uk/derbyandderbyshire Safeguarding Yourself Against the Heat

Very high temperatures can in your arms, legs or stomach, mild present a risk to health, confusion, weakness or sleep problems. and older people can be If you have any of these, rest in a cool particularly susceptible to place and drink plenty of fluids. heat-related illness . Here is a quick guide to some Heat exhaustion common heat related illnesses . Heat exhaustion symptoms include Seek medical advice if headaches, dizziness, nausea or you are concerned about vomiting, pale skin, heavy sweating any of these symptoms . and raised temperatures. If you have any of these symptoms you must, if at all possible: The sun and skin health find a cool place and You should not be exposing your loosen tight clothes skin to the sun for long periods, as drink plenty of water (do not try to give this can lead to sunburn and make fluids to anyone who is unconscious) you more susceptible to skin cancer. Moisturiser Apply sunscreen frequently (of at least Heatstroke u se a daily moisturiser for your SPF 15 with four or five stars), wear Heatstroke can develop if heat face that contains an SPF of at a hat and choose sunglasses that exhaustion is left untreated, but it least 15. The skin on your face offer 100 percent UV protection. also develops suddenly and without is more sensitive to sun damage warning. The symptoms include hot and than the rest of your body. Dehydration and overheating red skin, headaches, nausea, intense Extreme heat and dry conditions can thirst, a high temperature, confusion, Shade cause dehydration and overheating aggression and loss of consciousness. seek shade, especially around midday. in the body. Watch out for certain Heatstroke is life-threatening so call y ou can reduce your risk of skin signs – particularly for muscle cramps 999 immediately if it is suspected. damage and skin cancer by seeking shade under an umbrella, tree or other shelter. Your best bet to protect your skin is to use sunscreen or wear protective clothing when you’re outside – even when you’re in the shade.

Antioxidants a ntioxidants provide some protection against the sun’s UV rays. Fill up on fruits and vegetables, and drink plenty of green tea this summer for maximum protection for your skin.

Reflective surfaces Reflective surfaces, such as water, snow, and sand increase your risk of sun damage because these surfaces reflect up to 85% of the sun’s UV rays. If you can’t avoid them, make sure every exposed body part has sunscreen, and remember to wear a hat or a cap to protect your skin.

www.ageuknotts.org.uk summer 2015 | 17 EngAGE Bridging the Intergenerational Gap

“We are not governed by our age . As long as we have enthusiasm we can achieve anything and have a whale of a time doing it!” said Irene, choir member .

In order to bridge the gap between generations, funded by the Big Lottery Fund a series of creative workshops around Chaddesden, Derby brought together young and old addressing the theme of conflict. The project was the idea of Teresa Williams who runs the Age UK Derby & Derbyshire centre in Chaddesden Park. Teresa had the vision by laughter as the drama came generations might normally mix is within of uniting the age groups in the local to an end, having brought people families. The performance elements community in a spirit of co-operation, together in a way that they would offered a welcome form of escapism from respect and mutual understanding using not ordinarily have done so. all the personal pressures people face. drama, creative writing and music. “Whilst there were initial concerns The Chaddesden Centre has hosted At one of the workshops, the participants about whether everyone would get some of the workshops along with were taught how to act out a fight scene involved” says Paul Broesmith, “it Lees Brook Community Sports College by Paul Broesmith and Ben Adwick from was actually easier working with the and Chesapeake Community Centre. Lost Boys Productions, Derby. This was older people who were keen, reliable Over 300 people have been involved particularly enjoyed by all who created and excited to be doing something in the project in various ways and a very realistic-looking brawl focusing they would never have done before. It will be performing what they have on how easy situations can escalate into was incredible seeing how everyone’s learnt at a concert with the Rock of violence. Everyone really got into the role confidence and self esteem grew.” All Ages choir on the 27th of June and surprisingly enjoyed the freedom of at Lees Brook School (see ‘What’s being able to pull hair, Other workshops featured Joe Brown On’). Conflict affects us all but with punch, slap and even and Dan Williams from Gateway Soundz goodwill, friendship, understanding strangle each other who run the Rock of All Ages choir at the and tolerance it can be overcome. without anyone getting Chaddesden Centre. They have helped hurt! The intense, mixed-age groups write songs and play realistic anger that in their own band to accompany the was portrayed in songs. Both Joe and Dan have enviable the fight scene was enthusiasm and ability to relate to all easily superseded ages, putting everyone at ease. Joe said that “People have to take risks, go for it and take a chance in trying something new.” which is clearly what has happened in Chaddesden this year.

Many of the workshop participants commented on how much they have For more information, please visit: learned by being taken out of their www.ageuk.org.uk/ comfort zone and working with each derbyandderbyshire/chaddesden other where often the only time the

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The Age UK Derby & Derbyshire charity shops supported the Nutrition and Hydration week activities Shops in March, by creating food- Charity themed window displays .

The displays featured food and items Manager but has associated with eating as well as large also taken on the posters giving some simple guidance responsibility for to spot malnourishment in older people, all the shops. including dentures not fitting properly or clothes becoming looser. The bold Swadlincote eye-catching displays enabled the large Closure customer base to be made aware of this At the end of serious issue. The shop in Mickleover even March, the made the local news after Jennie Butler, doors to the Manager, made and decorated lots of shop in Swadlincote individual items of food out of salt dough. closed for the last time. Many of the volunteers had been in the shop for The initiative was to support Derbyshire a considerable number of years and County Council’s campaign to tackle were a dedicated and loyal team. The malnourishment in older people. It's not shop was enthusiastically managed by something that's often talked about but is Jackie Cantrill who had worked there a very serious problem. Malnourishment since 1996. The shop was always and dehydration cause serious health immaculate and presented to a very problems, including infections, depression high standard and was well liked in and falls. It's also a common cause Swadlincote. Although popular among of admission to hospitals and care the regular customers, the shop had homes and costs the taxpayer billions suffered from intense competition with of pounds a year. Derbyshire County 10 other charity shops in town. Age Council have produced a booklet: “How UK Derby & Derbyshire would like to to eat well: a guide for older people thank Jackie and the volunteers for who are underweight” which can be all the hard work and dedication. downloaded from their website: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social_health/ Age UK Derby & Derbyshire now have 8 adult_care_and_wellbeing/health_and_ charity shops in Chesterfield, Clay Cross, wellbeing/malnutrition/default.asp. Duffield, Eckington, Heanor, Littleover, Mickleover and Wirksworth. Volunteers Newly appointed Retail Manager for play a crucial role in the shops, and more Age UK Derby & Derbyshire shops, Ray are always welcome. It is a great way to Gumbley said that “it was good that we meet new people and offer something were able to support this campaign as back to your community. If you want to some of our customers would not be find out more about volunteering, please aware of the issues”. Ray continues to call 01773 768240 or visit www.ageuk. be the Derby Services and Advocacy org.uk/derbyandderbyshire/shops.

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Great British Bake Off judge, Mary Berry, will be demonstrating at the Chatsworth Country Fair at the start of September (see What’s On) and she has kindly supplied one of her In the Kitchen: favourite summer recipes for this edition. (Recipe taken from Mary Berry Absolute Favourites, Ebury Press 2015.) Malted Chocolate Cake

This cake is the perfect family treat, and a real crowd- pleaser . The malt extract gives a lovely creaminess to the sponge, while the malted chocolate flavour is echoed in the cake’s topping .

SERVES 8–10

For the cake: 30g (1oz) malted chocolate drink powder 30g (1oz) cocoa powder 225g (8oz) butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 225g (8oz) caster sugar 225g (8oz) self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 4 eggs

For the icing: 3 tbsp malted chocolate drink powder 1½ tbsp hot milk 125g (4½oz) butter, softened 250g (9oz) icing sugar, plus extra for dusting 4. To make the icing, measure the 50g (2oz) dark chocolate (at least malted chocolate drink powder into 50% cocoa solids), melted a bowl, add the hot milk and mix 1 tbsp boiling water until smooth. Add the butter, icing About 20 Maltesers, to decorate sugar and melted chocolate and mix again until smooth, then add boiling water to give a gloss to the icing. 1. You will need two 20cm (8in) round sandwich tins. Preheat the oven 5. Place one cake on a plate and spread to 180°C/160°C fan/Gas4 and over half the icing. Sandwich with the grease the tins with butter and line other cake and spread (or pipe) the the bases with baking paper. remaining icing on top, using the tip of a rounded palette knife to create 2. Measure the malted chocolate drink a swirled effect from the centre to powder and cocoa powder into a large the edge of the cake. Arrange the bowl, pour over 2 tablespoons of water Maltesers over the top and dust and mix to a paste. Add the remaining with icing sugar before serving. cake ingredients and beat until smooth. PREPARE AHEAD The filling will remain soft and 3. Divide evenly between the prepared FREEZE ready to use in a bowl covered tins and bake in the oven for 20–25 Freeze the cake and icing separately, with cling film for 2–3 days. The minutes. Set aside in the tins to then defrost at room temperature finished cake can be kept in an cool for 5 minutes, then turn out on and assemble when ready to serve. airtight container for up to a day. to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Cutting strong position them on a support system to you can divide them up to give them a growing hedges maintain control over where they grow rejuvenating cure in August. The single Hedges should be cut several times a and prevent an untidy appearance. parts should be as big as a fist. If they year to ensure that they grow densely are planted at suitable locations, the and evenly. After late July, you can Shape your boxwoods shrubs will return in full blossom. start cutting your hedges again. You should now cut back your boxwoods and other evergreens to Watering Sow fresh seeds on preserve the details of boxwood or Keep up with your watering especially vacated patches bushes which were cut in shape. as the very hot weather sets in. An inch In August the gardening year is almost of water a week is a good rule of thumb, over. However, some vegetables Remove dead flowers so don’t just sprinkle but water deeply such as radishes, lettuce, rocket, Remove wilted flowers from roses to keep those roots digging deeper. winter onions and spinach can still and perennials for aesthetic reasons Make sure you don’t water before dark be sown on vacated patches. and also to support formation of new to avoid fungi problems, always water flowering shoots. Some summer early morning or late afternoon. Staking and support shrubs like larkspur, produce flowers Put stakes and supports for tall and a second time in autumn when they Mowing herbaceous plant like peonies and are cut back after the main flowering. Mow your lawn regularly, once or twice delphiniums. This will prevent them a week is a good average. The best from falling over or looking messy as Divide shrubs time to mow in hot weather is in the they grow taller and heavy with blooms Should the flowering of your spring evening. This prevents dehydration as with the progressing season. Likewise, and summer shrubs get weaker or the moisture in the ground evaporates as climbers display new growth, should the blossoms get bald inside, faster through freshly cut grass.

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The Age UK Notts’ Sybil nourishing hot meals and door-to-door Who is this service for? Levin Centre’s purpose is transport to improve the wellbeing of Anyone aged 55+ to provide day care and older people. We also celebrate special support to older people . occasions, holidays and festivals. How is this service delivered? Via experienced staff and volunteers In addition you or your loved ones will who are DBS checked. It provides a range of services and be in safe hand as all our staff and activities for older people, including volunteers are DBS (Disclosure Barring How much does this specialist care for individuals Service, formerly CRB) checked. With service cost? with higher level needs e.g. for regular attendance and familiarity Prices vary according to your people experiencing dementia of the setting, Sybil Levin offers individual needs. You may use your or people who are disabled. significant emotional, mental and social Personal Budget as determined benefits to you or your loved ones. by the Council or self-fund. Sybil Levin offers person-centred care that seeks to enhance the choices What do we offer? Where is this service and independence of older people. • Specialist support for older people delivered? with higher levels of care needs The Sybil Levin Centre Sybil Levin is unique in offering • Companionship, support and personal 577a Nuthall Road, Cinderhill supported services such as care such as bathing or hairdressing Nottingham NG8 6AD hairdressing and bathing. In addition, • A variety of stimulating activities the centre is equipped to support including arts and crafts, music those who are physically frail, and movement, and reminiscing Age UK Derby & Derbyshire offers have dementia or a disability. • Nourishing hot meals and refreshments day care in Bakewell, Hulland • Door-to-door transport via our Ward and Hope Valley. Call Sybil Levin provides a range of specially adapted minibus 01629 813 221 for more information. stimulating activities, day trips, • Drop-in sessions

30 | summer 2015 www.ageuk.org.uk/derbyandderbyshire A true story about Mr and GRANDPARENTS Mrs Williams* Mr Williams had an accident a while WORDSEARCH back whilst he was repairing the roof at home. The ladder slipped and he fell on his head. His family thought he All the names listed below are names people call their grandparents was not going to pull through but he in English, or some other languages used in the region . did. Unfortunately, the accident left him with a degree of brain damage.

His wife, Mrs Williams, was struggling Z I G R A N H J G O P A to look after him as Mr Williams could neither talk or walk. He was also D G R G N G I N W E R G demotivated and very low in mood. Mrs Williams heard about the Sybil Levin Centre and arranged for a visit with Mr G R A N D M O T H E R B Williams. She fell in love with the centre and Mr Williams started attending the R C N O A D G M H T G O centre. But it was hard to tell if he would settle as he did not talk to us, though he A N N G A P R T A I D X was watching the other service users.

When it came to home time, Mr Williams M B Y N D O A M G O M A refused to get onto his wheelchair. We took this as a good sign as he did not P A P A I F N E N U R P seem to be in a hurry to leave the centre and we were determined to help the S B E I D A D N A R G D family. We persevered and eventually he started to say the odd word and joined in a few activities and he even tried to walk. T K N N H S M A N G O N

As time progresses, Mr Williams no G A A T A P A N N R E A longer uses his wheelchair but a walking aid to get on and off the bus, he joins in I R N G G O Y P I K L R all the activities and speaks to everyone in the centre. In fact, he is a real joker! G R A N D P A R E N T G Now, Mr Williams attends the centre twice a week and Mrs Williams is so grateful of the break she is able to BABKA GRANNY get in looking after him full time. DAADI NAIN Mr Williams’ family are so thankful GONG NAN to the centre and cannot believe the change in him. The Williams’ GRAMPS NANA family often donate goods to the centre to show their appreciation. GRAN NANNI GRANDAD NGIN For more information or to access this service, please GRANDFATHER OMA contact Michelle Sanderson on GRANDMA OPA 0115 978 0011. GRANDMOTHER PAPA *The names of the service users have GRANDPA POPS been changed to protect their identity. GRANDPARENT TAID

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4 – 5 Jun Newark International Antique & 3 – 12 Jul Derby Comedy Festival Brand 3 – 9 Aug Robin Hood Festival A Collectors Fair An 84 acre site with 2,500 new comedy festival in a brand new week of free entertainment and a daily stands to attract dealers and buyers. Free venue, Derby Arena. Various times programme packed with education entry. Thu 9am – 6pm, Fri 8am – 4pm at and prices. Call 01332 255 800. and entertainment. Entry: £5 parking. Newark Showground. Call 01636 702 236. 9am – 5.30pm at Sherwood Forest 4 Jul – 6 Sep Wright Revealed: Country Park. Call 08444 775 678. 4 – 7 Jun Patchings Festival of Art, Craft Uncovering Two Lost Paintings Focuses & Photography Held over 60 acres of on two rare paintings by the influential 11 – 15 Aug Lace in the City of Lace picturesque countryside to showcase artist Joseph Wright of the 18th 40th anniversary exhibition of handmade some of the best artists. Entry: £8.50 / Century. Free entry. Derby Museum bobbin lace and Nottingham machine £7.50 (advance tickets). 10am – 5pm at and Art Galler. Call 01332 641 901. made lace. Entry: Free. 10.30am – 4pm Patchings Art Centre. Call 0115 965 3479. at St Andrews with Castle Gate Church. 12 Jul Belper Food, Real Ale and Craft Contact: [email protected]. 12 – 14 Jun Celebrating Cromford Festival This popular annual event A family-friendly village festival in a returns with stalls of tasty food and 12 – 18 Aug Barlow Well Dressings An beautiful World Heritage site, various drinks. Free entry. 10am – 4pm at King ancient Derbyshire custom decorating sites throughout Cromford. Free entry Street Belper. Call 0114 360 3447. springs or wells with natural materials. to most events. Call 01629 826 277. Barlow differs from other villages by 18 Jul Splendour Festival Nottingham’s using whole flower heads as opposed 20 Jun Furthest From the Sea Annual largest outdoor music event with to individual petals. Various sites music, comedy and arts festival to showcase internationally renowned artists in Barlow. Call 01246 550 152. and celebrate the diverse Derbyshire Arts sharing the stage with local talents. scene. Taking place throughout Derby’s Entry: £48.40 / £37.40 (adult). 16 Aug Pilsbury Castle Cycle Tour Enjoy Cathedral Quarter. Call 07982 158 358. 11.30am – 11.30pm at Wollaton Hall a 15-mile ride through scenic Derbyshire & Deer Park. Call 0844 477 5678. Dales led by a fully qualified leader. £6 26 – 28 Jun Earth and Fire International per person + bike hire. 10am – 4pm Ceramic Fair Over a hundred potters from 18 – 19 Jul Cavalier Horsemanship Witness at Cycle Hire Centre near Buxton. across the UK and Europe come to sell expert horsemen in flamboyant 17th century direct. Entry: £5 parking charge. 10am – costume put horses through their paces to 19 Aug Super Hero Picnic Dress as 5pm at Rufford Abbey. Call 0800 015 0516. baroque music. Bolsover Castle, various your favourite super hero and join the times and prices. Call 01246 822 844. crowd for a super fun day. Entry: £5 27 Jun Intergenerational Variety Show parking. 11am – 2pm at Wollaton Hall The finale from the Intergenerational 18 – 19 Jul Steaming Days Enjoy a & Deer Park. Call 0115 876 3100. Chaddesden Creative Arts fascinating day out at Britian’s finest workshops. Ticket donation £5. Victorian water works. Entry £6 / £4 29 – 31 Aug Buxton Family Festival 7.30pm – 9pm at Leesbrook School (adult). 11am – 5pm at Papplewick Enjoy a huge variety of fun activities Derby. Call 01332 674 562. Pumping Station. Call 0115 963 2938. for all the family: fairs, music, outdoor recreation, and markets. Buxton 27 – 28 Jun Festival of Leisure Fun 19 Jul English Wine – A Revelation at Pavilion Gardens. Call 0129 825 106. packed weekend for all the family with School of Artisan Food Sample a selection music, sports and activities. Free entry. of award-winning wine and learn how to 22 – 23 Aug Nottingham Carnival Musical 1pm – 5pm at Maurice Lee Memorial select good wine. Entry: £35. 12.15pm – festival with live music, stalls, food, cultural Park, Swadlincote. Call 01283 595782. 3pm at Worksop. Call 01909 532 171. artefacts and community-led carnival parade. Free entry. 12 noon – 9pm at Forest 27 – 28 Jun Armed Forces Weekend A 31 Jul – 2 Aug Nottingham Riverside Recreation Ground. Call 08444 775 678. fun filled celebration and remembrance Festival Enjoy the festival along the banks of with music and entertainment to honour River Trent and soak up the fun atmosphere. 4 – 6 Sep Chatsworth Country Fair One our Armed Forces. Entry: £5 parking Free entry. Fri 6.30pm – 10.30pm, Sat 12 of England's most spectacular annual charge. 10am – 5pm, at Wollaton Hall noon – 11.30pm, Sun 12 noon – 6.30pm at outdoor events. Prices and times TBC. & Deer Park. Call 0115 876 3100. Victoria Embankment. Call 08444 775 678. Chatsworth Estate. Call 01246 565 300.

36 | summer 2015 www.ageuk.org.uk/derbyandderbyshire Performance at Buxton Opera House Age UK is supported by the High Sheriff of Derbyshire

The new High Sheriff of Derbyshire, who was sworn into office on 9th April, is Oliver Stephenson . Amongst other duties he will carry out, he hopes to use his year of office to raise some money for charity . He has selected Age UK as one of his causes to support . He is also supporting the Foundation Derbyshire .

Oliver has arranged for a spectacular brilliant players in the most beautiful performance – ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ Opera House. Most importantly, it is played by the Derby Gilbert & Sullivan going to be a great night for Derbyshire, Company for Saturday 31st October for those seeing the performance, for 2015. Proceeds from the ticket sales will those staging the performance, and for go to Age UK and to the Foundation. the good causes we are supporting.

Oliver said, “This will be a tremendous Most importantly, it will be huge fun. I am of origin is unknown but it has certainly evening of good music, performed by hoping that the evening will be a sell-out! existed for over 1,000 years.

I am so grateful to everyone at the Every county in England and Wales has Opera House, and to the Derby G&S a High Sheriff (but not in Scotland and Company, for making this evening Northern Ireland). The office, which is possible. Without their help none appointed by the Queen, is held for a year. of this could have happened.” Originally the Sheriff had extensive If you are interested in coming to the powers, responsible for judging cases, concert, tickets will go on sale at the enforcing law, and raising taxes. Sheriffs end of April and can either be bought were often not popular and being online (http://www.buxtonoperahouse. given the office in old times was often org.uk) or over the telephone considered a frightening obligation. directly from Buxton Opera House. Prices range from £18 to £65. Nowadays the powers have gone but the links with the Judges and Courts, and The position of High Sheriff is the oldest with the Police are still very important. secular office in the United Kingdom And the High Sheriff is always on hand after the Crown itself. The exact date if there is a Royal visit to the County. But much of the High Sheriff’s time,

in the modern world, is spent with the

G T N E R A P D N A R G voluntary sector, with education, with

R L K I P Y O G G N R I civic bodies, and with companies.

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A M O G M A O D N Y B M beating. It is the greatest honour and

X D I A T R P A G N N A privilege to represent one’s county this

O G T H M G D A O N C R way. And, I hope that on the 31st October

B R E H T O M D N A R G we will have a wonderful and successful

G R E W N I G N G R G D evening. I am so pleased to raise funds

A P O G J H N A R G I Z for Age UK. They are a fantastic cause answers supporting some of the loneliest and most vulnerable people in our society.”

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