DISABILITY PRIMUS CLUB NEWSLETTER 1 ] 21st. EDITION March 2014

Welcome to the 21st.edition

of the Primus Club Newsletter written by by Melissa The building of the extension has now begun. members, volunteers and staff for members, relatives Melissa writes...As you all know Primus is and carers. Contributions for having an extension. We are all so the next newsletter should be excited and cannot wait for it to be handed in by Friday May finished. 30th please.

The first phase of the project was to make Page 1 Primus Grand sure we had money to do it (funding). The architect then Designs. made a model of what it was going to look like (the design). Pages 2 & 3 Members’ trips. This was then shown to members. We are now in the Page 4 Cooking. second phase and there is lots of drilling and noise. Page 5 Games, The frame is now up and we have a better idea of how big Mencap Carol the extension will be. It Service, already looks fantastic! Town hall concert. Primus Club members are Page 6 Gym, Challenge for already thinking about change, creativity new furniture and also workshop. who they can ask to Page 7 Yoga, craft, cooking. officially open the Page 8 Drama, sewing. extension. Most members Page 9 News. are favouring somebody Page 10 Read your letters. from the ‘soaps’ who Pages 11&12 Volunteers, understands the issues of disabled people. students on

David interviewed some club members about the placements. extension. Here is what they say. Page 13 Hate crime week. Gaynor , “I’m looking forward to there being a bigger room.” Page 14 Writers’ corner; brief History of Poynton. Harry , "I think we need more room especially on Page 15 Border blog, Thursdays and Fridays when it’s really busy.” Saturday club,

Shamin , “As long as there’s good access for wheelchairs Primus handbook. I’m happy for the extension to be built.” Page 16 Birthdays, diary dates. Mark , “I think it will make a big difference to the centre.”

Natalie “I’m not keen on it because it will mean more people (members) and I don’t like crowds.”

Gillian , “I want it so we can have more space for computers.”

Jason , “The noise is a bit annoying but it will be good in the end.”

Sandra , “Go away. I’m doing my painting!”

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Trips A visit to Broadstone Mill December 10th, 2013 As usual Primus members have been out by Philip and about having fun. In November a Ruksana, Peter, Sophie and myself group went Ten Pin bowling with David accompanied Jason F, John P, Paula, who writes.. Mary H, ‘On Wednesday November 20th Alan Angela and took 8 of us to Parrs Wood Bowling Julie McG Alley. There was Maria, Alison, Philip, to the Helen, Emma and Jamie and Ruksana shopping came with us. outlet at the Jamie brought his own purple bowling Broadstone ball. We split up into 2 Mill in teams of 4. First Reddish. impressions of the bowling After we had done some shopping we alley were very good. went to the café for lunch. There was excellent wheelchair access and Lunch at Wetherspoons facilities for the disabled. January 16th, 2014 There was apparatus to by Carmel assist wheelchair users to bowl the ball. Carmel, Mark Georgia It was a steel chute which pushed the and went round to Wetherspoons with Natalie, Steve T, ball towards the pins– Steve B, Angela, Steve S, Kathryn, and gravity did the rest! Gillian, Jayne G , Jane A, Maura There were also flaps on and Heidi. the side of the lane to prevent the ball going in We all had a very nice lunch and a good chat. the gutter. The staff were friendly Ann’s ‘fun club’ trip January 30th, 2014 and obliging. And even though, for the record, my by Ann, Paula, Jane and Kathryn team (with Jamie and his purple ball) won (Ann’s key-worker group calls itself the ‘fun everyone thoroughly enjoyed club’, and it’s easy to see why!) themelves:- Our ‘fun-club’ went out for the day to Ruksana 97 David 140 Hazel Grove to look around the shops. Maria 93 Helen 105 Paula wanted to look for a ring but Alison 107 Emma 116 sadly didn't find any so Kathryn Philip 108 Jamie 118 suggested looking in Primark. When Jane said she was hungry we went

We all went to McDonalds for lunch. to the Rudyard Carvery and had a meal. DISABILITY STOCKPORT PRIMUS CLUB NEWSLETTER 21st. EDITION March 2014 3

We sat and chatted and planned our Visit to the ‘Puss in Boots’ next trip. We decided January 27th, 2013 that Liverpool and by Carmel Chester Zoo might be Carmel, Sophie and Philip took Sandra, too far but possible Susan W, Wendy, John S, Wayne and venues were Crown Edith to the ‘Puss in Boots’ for lunch. Point, the Trafford Centre and bowling. Trafford Centre We will decide nearer the time. Paula said, “This was a really lovely day.” and Kathryn thought it was ‘really good.’

A day out at the Blue Planet Aquarium January 18th, 2014 We all had a carvery for lunch and sat by Carol B around chatting to each other. The food I went on this trip with Connect and was excellent and the staff were very Helen, (who is quite new to Connect) was helpful. ‘Ring and Ride’ took us there and my helper for the day. back. At the aquarium I saw a crocodile sliding Susan said, “I liked the carvery. It was along rocks in a big pool. It had a sly look very enjoyable. I would have in its eye. There was a water feature enjoyed it more which ran down steep steps. if there had Frogs and toads were in the amphibian’s been time for a section. There were tanks of fish. My dessert!” favourite was a Dolly fish. It was blue Edith was very with a yellow and black striped tail. happy her Further on there were dinner was Lunch at the Puss in Boots sharks being fed by a served first and diver while another ate every last diver talked to the bit! crowd explaining what Wayne enjoyed was happening. He spending time told us what the sharks like and where with friends they came from. It was very interesting. from Primus. There was also a tunnel with fish swimming overhead. Sophie (our apprentice) said, “I After visiting the Blue Planet Aquarium enjoyed having my second trip out with we went to the Cheshire Oaks shopping Primus and found it relaxing.” Outlet to look round the shops and have some lunch. DISABILITY STOCKPORT 4 PRIMUS CLUB NEWSLETTER 21st. EDITION March 2014 Members’ cooking Cooking around the world

‘Cooking around the world’ is a new All through the week the delicious aromas project integrating cooking and art and of the cooking produced by Primus craft, led by Ann members waft through the club. A variety and Karen – of savoury dishes and baking are made in Louise . The first the ‘Life Skills Kitchen’. sessions took place Members have recently cooked... on Tuesday February 4th. Gammon with vegetables, shepherd’s pie, Members made pork and ham hot-pot, beef stew, cheese Saltimbocca, (a popular dish in Italy, Spain and onion pie, (mmm my favourite!), beef and Greece) in the morning and in the bourguignon, tuna pasta bake, cheesy afternoon made some Spanish pasta, beef and vegetable topped pie, and flamenco fans (see the craft room news sweet and sour gammon with noodles. report).

Members had this to say about their Saltimboca literally savoury dishes... means ‘jump in the Colin, (about his shepherd’s pie), “I like mouth.’ We used the crusty topped potato and enjoyed beef rolled up and spreading the potato out nice and cooked in red wine smoothly.” and butter. We Sue W (about her casserole), “This will do tenderised the meat and seasoned it and nicely for my tea. It’s very low in calories.” folded bacon around it. We placed bay Edith “I like cooking stew on cold days.” leaves in the centre and fried the meat. Gillian (about her shepherd’s pie), “The We then added some pie was really lovely. The mash was red wine and let it smooth and creamy.” bubble and reduce before putting in some cream. We poured In baking members made cherry sponge this over the meat. We cake, carrot cake, Victoria sponge, accompanied this dish with rice and strawberry biscuits, ginger and cabbage wrapped in filo pastry. chocolate toffee pudding, buns and currant Delicious! cakes.

Mary H says, “This sponge cake is very good. Ruksana helped me. It has cherries Both Angela in it. My aunty is going to eat it.” and Mary S really enjoyed Maria says, “I like biscuits. Can I take this activity. some home? I’ve been in hospital poorly so this is a treat.” The finished meal

DISABILITY STOCKPORT 5 PRIMUS CLUB NEWSLETTER 21st. EDITION March 2014 Games We sang ‘Little donkey’, ‘Wind through the olive trees’ and ‘You raise me up’. We by Carmel nailed it and did ourselves proud! Well Myself and the members including done to Carol and Steve who sang the Jennifer, Emma, verses of ‘You raise me up’ as a duet . The Susan W and whole occasion was broadcast live via Paula have been loudspeakers. Our performance was very having lots of fun warmly and enthusiastically received. playing ‘Frustration’. Town Hall Concert Everyone is very January 24th , 2014 competitive. The Primus choir was invited to sing at a Games feature every day in the activities’ concert in the Town Hall which featured time-table. Members also enjoy playing the comedian Laurence Clarke and various dominoes and jenga. local bands. The event was to mark the

Primus Choir end of ’Disability Hate Crime Week.’ The (The Primus choir sang at the Mencap carol members looked very smart in black and service on December 9th, and had their first ‘gig’ white. They performed on a small stage at Stockport Town Hall on January 24th.) and sang ’You raise me up’, and The Mencap Carol Service ’Swing low sweet December 9th, 2013 chariot.’ The choir by David sang beautifully The big day and received loud finally arrived and enthusiastic and we were as applause at the Primus choir at the Town Hall ready as we end of their performance. What an were going to achievement and again, congratulations to be! There was Carol and Steve. myself on Music Moving On Groups guitar, Mary S on piano and by Mary S members of the As a result of the popular 6 week long choir—Philip, Alison, Colin, Natalie, music taster courses, 15 Primus Harry, Janice, Stephen B . and Carol B. members now come to ‘Music Moving On’ We arrived at 11 in St Mary’s church in groups every Friday. In their sessions they order to rehearse and get used to the sing, play an instrument, compose and acoustics as our sound was very different listen to a variety of music. All of the in the church. groups have enjoyed listening to ‘The Carnival of the animals' by Saint-Saens. We rehearsed then had a packed lunch. Some members are now able to read and Gradually the church began to fill up with clap simple rhythms from notation and friends, family and supporters of each others are beginning to sing in parts. group. And by 1 pm we were ready to give Above all every one has a lot of fun! it our all! DISABILITY STOCKPORT 6 PRIMUS CLUB NEWSLETTER 21st. EDITION March 2014 The Gym Creativity Workshop

February 2014 February 2014

by Yvonne Primus members continue to enjoy Creativity Workshops at Primus, will make going to the you smile, achieve, accessible gym at and catapult you out the of your normal day into a world of on Thursday laughter and friends. afternoons. Sue Whitney has We have had so recently started much fun in the last going to the gym few weeks and the artwork is just going and has this to from strength to strength. The enthusiasm say... for what we do is contagious.

“I think it’s a Please join us; you will not ever see things the fabulous gym for same way disabled people. again. We meet Apart from keeping on a Monday you fit, exercise afternoon, makes you feel good. Thursdays and Fridays. Tired out after a great I could spend all day there!” work-out! First Aid Course

Challenge 4 change Primus members have had the opportunity to participate in We have heard of a new first aid courses activity for Primus run by the British members. Challenge 4 change Red Cross. is an indoor centre Sonya writes, which delivers ‘Everybody really activities for disabled enjoyed the first people. We will be aid course and joined in answering the joining in activities questions. such as the high Everybody learnt a lot and was able to take ropes, (and swinging like Tarzan) or a booklet home.’ climbing. There is support for Maura says, “ It was really good. I learnt a wheelchair users. The centre lot from it. I would like to know if there are encourages and helps people to any more courses coming up.” overcome their fears. Watch this space for further information. DISABILITY STOCKPORT PRIMUS CLUB NEWSLETTER 21st. EDITION March 2014 7

Yoga

February 20th, 2014 Ron who worked really The chair yoga group meets on Thursdays hard did an amazing at 10:30 in the therapy room for 45 minutes job with a little help. of gentle exercise and relaxation to promote well being in mind and body. Jane, the yoga teacher recently asked the members who attended for some Maurice was very firm feedback. on what he wanted , although Karen – ‘I like it ‘cos I stop thinking about my Louise did insist that problems.’ the nice lady wore a

‘I like the music. swimming costume! Yoga makes me feel sleepy.’ Cooking Crafts ‘Jane is delightful and kind’. Members who have taken part in the ‘Cooking Around the ‘I enjoy yoga so World’ project with much. Jane makes Ann participate in a you feel relaxed.’ related craft activity

‘The yoga class in the afternoon with gives me a chance Karen-Louise . The to get away from first cookery dish was tension and stress. from the Italian/ I love the guided relaxation’. Spanish borders and so we made a Spanish flamenco style fan.

So why don’t you try a taster session? In craft we cut a card base, folded red

News from the craft room tissue paper into lots of little pleats and then spread it out and stuck the fanned out by Karen-Louise shape onto the card. We added strips of black card for the spines and decorated Karen-Louise the edge with black lace. We then introduced a project decorated the fan with tissue paper, that involved members flowers and leaves, and wrapped ribbon or painting a self-portrait lace round the closed pleats for a handle. which also included Karen –Louise says “ It is unusual to see pictures of things Angela in the craft that were important to room as she feels them such as family , she is not good at arts interests and hobbies and crafts. However etc. she made a lovely job of her fan. Well done!” Deborah did a lovely one.

DISABILITY STOCKPORT 8 PRIMUS CLUB NEWSLETTER 21st. EDITION March 2014 Drama Jamie has by Philip, Emma, Wendy and Helen A also finished his apron and The drama group is growing and the wants to following members take part-Delores, make a Emma, Helen A, Wendy and Philip. shoulder bag

next as a Colin is hoping to join. present for a

friend. Philip writes, ’On Tuesday February 11th,

I went to drama. We were given our Jennifer, Susan W and Helen are also characters. I was Brian (who is Teresa’s making aprons. Emma who always says, boyfriend from Australia). We also did “I am in a good mood when I do sewing some salsa dancing. At the lesson I met on a Wednesday,” is making a tea-cosy Wendy P who I used to work with and with autumn leaves on it. Roger who I went to school with.

I felt honoured to be at drama and I am Stephen is also making one and doing a looking forward to the performance at very good job sewing with only one hand. Romiley Forum in July.

Debbie will Emma says, “I like the play so far. I like give her mum my character, Numpty Noo. I am a cashier a lovely in the Post Office. I have made lots of new surprise when friends at drama.” she takes Wendy says, “ We have some new home a members from Primus in drama this year. I shopping bag have been going to drama for a long while she is making and I am helping the new people.” for her.

Sewing Susan C has just started a ‘Welcome’ wall by Janice hanging to put near her front door.

It is often a full house in the craft room on a Wednesday morning when all 9 members We are always busy on a Wednesday and sit round the table to do sewing. The new are grateful for any helpers who come project this term has been Cheeky Monkey along to the group especially if they can aprons-a full length thread a needle! apron with a cheeky monkey‘s face on the bib and a name on the pocket. Heidi has just finished her apron and says, “I can use this apron when I am in the kitchen of my flat.”

DISABILITY STOCKPORT 9 PRIMUS CLUB NEWSLETTER 21st. EDITION March 2014 Primus News A great ‘Reception’

Primus members are keen to share their by Steve C news!

Kathryn writes, ’ My sister Heather is It was a grey day as I trudged along the getting married to Andy on April 11th at streets of Stockport. The horizontal rain Adlington Hall (near Poynton). I am looking was dampening my spirits and making me forward to being a bridesmaid.’ feel miserable. I turned into High Street Nicky is delighted to announce her and my spirits brightened as I spotted the cousin has had a little girl called Millie. familiar 23 sign. For once I remembered to jump back into the rain to avoid being hit Shona’s sister Kirsty had a baby called by the front doors. Billy in December. When the doors opened I dripped into Natalie writes, Disability Stockport’s light and inviting ‘ Sometime in March reception area. As always the bright and Emma and I will be cheery “Good Morning,” from those on moving into a house reception started to raise my spirits. Then together. This will be a the smiles and laughs of the members supported tenancy. We around reception began to work their have lots of things magic and before long I was skipping up already for our new the stairs with a smile on my face and a home but the most song in my heart. Thank you to everyone exciting thing is Jake Jake who works and helps out in reception for our hamster. My mum has trained him to always having such a cheery welcome for be held so he is ready for his new home. everyone who visits our building. Emma and I have key rings with his photo in. Exciting times ahead! Irene (who works with Yvonne on

Mondays) also writes... Colin has been to ‘Whenever I come Parrs Wood with to Primus I am a group of always greeted people who were with love and blind and friendly people. bowling. The After being volunteers from greeted I go to the One Voice radio art and craft room (of which Colin where I try to help is a member) as best I can. It is were then a happy blindfolded and environment. I had a go to find love to watch the out what it was members’ progress with their like to be understanding of their own work. playing bowls when you can’t see. The staff are all amazing and have a heart of gold.’ DISABILITY STOCKPORT 10 PRIMUS CLUB NEWSLETTER 21st. EDITION March 2014

Disability Stockport 23 High Street Stockport SK1 1EG Disability Stockport and Stockport Advocacy are holding ‘Read your letters’ drop in sessions at Disability Stockport, 23 High Street, Stockport, SK! 1EG. Sessions are fortnightly on a Thursday between 10am-12pm. Sessions will be:

23rd January 2014 20th March 2014 15th May 2014

6th February 2014 3rd April 2014 29th May 2014

20th February 2014 17th April 2014 12th June 2014

6th March 2014 1st May 2014 26th June 2014

Phone 0161 480 8970 or 0161 480 7248 Please pass the word on to people who may benefit.

DISABILITY STOCKPORT 11 PRIMUS CLUB NEWSLETTER 21st. EDITION March 2014 wonderful gift of 100 Primus members’ reps. group cranes which signify good luck. They will Congratulations to the following be placed in the members who have been elected to new extension. the Primus members representatives group – for 2014/15 Throughout Asia the crane is a symbol of Alison Britton Stephen Bryant happiness and Philip Burgoine Maura Clarke eternal youth. It Emma Grenfell Harry Holt symbolises good fortune and Stephen Kane Andie Ridgeway longevity. Japanese 100 Cranes for Primus Gillian Singleton Kathryn Wheeler legend says anyone who folds a thousand cranes will be Volunteers at Primus granted a wish. After World War II the by Sonya J crane came to symbolise peace and the innocent victims of war. We currently have 4 new volunteers - Kevin, Jim, Pam and Mark who come on Sophie and Matthew are apprentices at Primus different days. They are all enjoying their and will be with us for a year. new roles. [. I have 2 more interviews to do in the next Matt writes...’I am an apprentice at week and am waiting for references for 4 Primus and my main role at the club is to other volunteers who are keen to start as support members. Before working at soon as possible. Primus I was on the jobseekers’ allowance and at the Age UK A BIG THANK YOU to all our volunteers training centre. who are a VERY BIG HELP. Doing the apprenticeship has already given me Students on placement experience and qualifications such as We are always vey happy to welcome Health and Social Care students on placement at Primus. level 2 NVQ, ‘Dignity in Jane who co-ordinates the placements Care’ and ’Person- writes about Hattie ... centred approaches in ‘At the end of each year we are fortunate to Adult Social Care.’ host a Japanese student from University. At the end of 2013 we And Sophie writes,’ I am welcomed HATSUHO ( or ‘Hattie’ ) to currently a support Primus. Hattie spent 4 weeks with us and worker at Primus. I was able to improve her English language progressed to this via an and her understanding of disabilities. apprenticeship with Age Hattie is now back in Tokyo but has e — UK. I do 4 days work at Disability Stockport mailed members to say a huge ’thank you.’ and 1 day a week in Age UK training. At “Working in Primus is one of my Primus I often do cooking and many of the biggest experiences. I hope we will meet female members love to have their nails again.” done. I have gained self confidence and Hattie also left everyone at Primus the met many fantastic and inspiring people.’

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My week at Primus My time at Primus By Jemma Nelson by Megan Davies I enjoyed my week at Primus because Megan studies at and everyone here is very cheerful and says, “I’ve always found this type of helpful. It has helped me to decide work intriguing. Helping people and doing which area of work I want to be in and I activities was very rewarding. I’ve have made new friends. I enjoyed the helped out with cooking, art, sewing, arts and crafts we did during the week. drama and generally socialising with Thank you for having me! members. I’ve learnt some new skills (especially in cooking) and hope to use My Primus placement them in the future. I was shy to start by Georgia Lawton with but gained in confidence. In the

future I hope to be a midwife.” Georgia is a student at Stockport

College and really enjoyed her placement and finally... at Primus. She writes, ’I have worked for

5 years for a musical theatre group with Ella, Katie and Georgina, 4-13 year olds and also with a toddler group. I have now realised I want to Ella says, “I had a great time swimming work with adults as they have more life with the members.” experience. I have learnt a lot of practical skills.’ Katie says, “I really enjoyed joining in Helping at Primus with drama. I would love to see the by Vicky finished show.”

I have enjoyed my 2 weeks at Primus helping members to Georgina says, “I loved doing yoga-I take part in various could have happily fallen asleep.” activities. I was grateful to do the “We were all impressed with the talents ‘Wheelchair Handling the members showed us. Overall we had course’ and I attended a lovely experience. Thank you.” the Christmas party.

And Shannon write s... Shamin working out ‘I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Primus and it has been an eye-opener to me. I enjoyed visiting the accessible gym and I thought it amazing watching the service –users working on the adapted equipment.’

DISABILITY STOCKPORT 13 PRIMUS CLUB NEWSLETTER 21st. EDITION March 2014 The jury then gave their verdict and this Know Your Criminal Justice Day was discussed in detail. and Hate Crime Awareness Week. This was topped off with a sandwich lunch by Kieran, February, 2014. and another lively discussion.

Many members said they were now more confident about telling people if they are harassed, bullied or subject to any abuse because of their disability or vulnerability. The police and law teams also got a lot from the day via the conversations and discussions we had.

The second event was to continue the work to highlight reporting of bullying and hate crime.

Two days were taken up with distributing leaflets and talking to the general public in Mersey Way and the Market Place. Also several radio interviews were broadcast with views from me and the local police. At the end of the week a music and comedy night was arranged to draw people together for a social event with a serious message. Disability Stockport took part in two major events either side of Christmas. In Despite horrendous weather and traffic December we worked with the Stockport mayhem following accidents, over 140 Police Partnership Team, Crown people turned out to watch a very diverse Prosecution Service, Stockport and very talented range of performers. Magistrates Court and Victim Support. Over Following a 20 minute introduction to hate 40 people attended a half day session with crime from Sergeant Jill Slaine, we were lots of Primus members joining the treated to local music and comedy acts. audience. This included our very own Primus choir who sang two songs to thunderous The police presented a video at their applause. Comedian Laurence Clarke offices at Fred Perry House on what Hate made the trip from Liverpool and had Crime is and how to report it. A lively people in stitches with his routine showing discussion then followed before a mock trial how disabled people can be ignored or was acted out in the courtroom across the become invisible. Ebony and Ivory Youth road at the Magistrates’ Court. This was Choir and several solo artists rounded off provided by local magistrates and solicitors the evening and sent everyone home exactly as they would for a real case. happy and hopefully, glad they braved the Spectators were then invited to give their weather and disruption to support a good verdict on the case as presented. cause.

r rne DISABILITY STOCKPORT co rs’ 14 ite PRIMUS CLUB NEWSLETTER 21st. EDITION March 2014 Wr Poynton- a brief By the late 20th century, Poynton had history. emerged as a commuter town, partly by Kieran because of the transport links and Poynton is an old mining town of around because it forms part of the Greater 15,000 inhabitants that is probably best Manchester Urban Area. described as a village. Although the Poynton 1963 settlement dates back to ancient times one of the earlier descriptions comes from an extract in Bagshaw's Directory 1850: 'POYNTON, township, chapelry, and compact village, situated 5 miles S.S.E. from Stockport, near the Macclesfield branch of the London and North Western Railway, in 1841, contained 152 houses, and 854 inhabitants. Population in 1801, 432 : in 1731, 747. The township comprises upwards of 2,400 acres of good land, and mostly well drained, but its subterranean wealth far exceeds that on the surface. Lord Vernon is the owner and lord of the manor. Today those communication links are still waiting to be enhanced by a bypass and The name of Poynton is of Old English the Woodford aerodrome on its borders is derivation, indicating ancient settlement by also waiting re-development as a housing the Anglo-Saxons. From the late Middle estate. It has recently benefited from Ages coal has been mined in Poynton. The becoming a ‘shared space’ village where collieries, under the ownership of the Lords traffic lights at its main road junction have Vernon, from 1832 until their closure in been replaced by double roundabout and 1935, were the largest in Cheshire. traffic calming design that gives Consequent urbanisation and socio- pedestrians and motorists equal right of economic development necessitated better way. This is a radical but substantially transport links; these came with the improved design on previous shared completion of the Macclesfield Canal spaces in other areas. through Poynton in 1831 and the arrival of the Manchester and Birmingham Railway in Border blog by Liz’s pups 1845 and the Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway in 1869. We have had a busy time since our last

Poynton 1913 border blog–lying in muddy puddles ( and drinking the water), chasing squirrels, arguing between ourselves, running ‘til our little legs ached, eating lots and trying to boss little Pixie (it didn't work!)

Our owner, Liz has been very annoyed. “Why can’t you behave?” she keeps asking. We haven’t a clue what she’s talking about! DISABILITY STOCKPORT 15 PRIMUS CLUB NEWSLETTER 21st. EDITION March 2014 2014-What are you looking forward to?

Look at us Liz interviewed some Primus members and staff about their hopes and aspirations for 2014. having a good time at Anne-Marie –having days out with the Primus Club. Woodbank Park! We were so Helen B -using my scooter more when the happy splashing nice weather comes. about in all the John D -the World Cup. mud and water. Jennifer- my birthday in August.

No-one could Natalie - my brother’s wedding in catch us! September.

Wayne -the building work (at Primus) When Mummy being finished. Lottie was young she took her for a walk with Pixie and they jumped up at Helen Ron - my wife retiring from work and doing more art at the Primus Club. and her scooter, but she didn’t mind! Jason G - going to Blackpool.

Bye for now. Looking forward to catching Liz-going on holiday to Milan and up with you all again soon! winning the Euromillions lottery.

Jane -some nice warm weather (and a pay Disability Hate Crime rise?)

by Carol B Melissa-the extension being finished and a bigger, better Primus Club. A disability can be big or small but it can Ruksana –moving house. be very upsetting when a person or even a gang torments or teases you just because David -falling in love and selling one of my you’re different. It doesn’t matter what you songs. haven’t got you can still live your life to the full. Sonia -(the cook)-winning the lottery and Saturday Club Report buying myself a mansion in the country.

by Sonya J Primus Handbook

On a Saturday we open at 9:00 am. We by Mary S have drinks and toast and bacon. We The Primus Club always have a cooking class where Handbook has members either make a savoury dish to been revised and take home or do some baking. your key worker One member of staff cooks a meal in will be going through this with you . the main kitchen for all of us. Please look carefully at the ground rules! In the afternoon we often have a game These are at the heart of everything we of bingo (with small prizes). We have hot do and were suggested and discussed by drinks and members start to go home the Primus members who were on the around 2:30—3:00pm. working party. DISABILITY STOCKPORT 16 PRIMUS CLUB NEWSLETTER 21st. EDITION March 2014 We say Happy Birthday to:- Thanks to.... • All the Primus members, staff, March volunteers and the staff of Disability Helen Broughton 2nd Stockport for contributions to this Angela Oldham 2nd newsletter. • Harry Holt 3rd Staff members for photos. • Disability Stockport for permission to Gillian Singleton 12th produce this newsletter. Mary Smith 14th • Disability Stockport for reproducing Paul Burns 16th this newsletter. Shamin Hussain 26th • Primus staff and members for Helen Alton 26th distribution.

April Contributions for the next issue should John Scully 6th be in by Friday May 30th please. Colin Evans 26th

May Julie McGuinness 5th Delores Newton 7th Deborah Connolly 13th Philip Burgoine 19th Paula Watkinson 24th Wendy Lawrie 26th Do you want to find out more Sandra Bajic 30th [ about Primus?

Diary Dates Phone 0161 474 8288 Monday March 17th ororor Trip to Etherow Park. [email protected] Adult Peer Support Group or visit our website at (APS), 23 High Street 7-9pm. www.disabilitystockport.org.uk

Tuesday April 22nd and arrange a visit or taster day ... APS, 23 High Street (7-9pm) (moved due to Easter Monday).

Monday May 19th APS, 23 High Street 7-9 pm.