We Are Here and We Care SPRINGBOARD

SPRINGBOARD NEWSLETTER

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St. Paul’s Parish Centre Downey House

Church Street Royton Oldham OL2 5JS

SPRINGBOARD Phone: 07541705009

Charity no ~ 1156486 www.springboardoldham.org.uk

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COMMITTEE CORNER

Welcome to our new style newsletter.

It’s a long while since we all gathered at Downey House.

During the past few months we have been regularly meeting on ZOOM enabling us to keep up to date with the varying regulations relating to Coronavirus 19.

We have attended many ZOOM meetings with DEEP, CCG / Dementia partnership etc enabling us to contribute and receive ideas on managing these difficult times.

Obviously Downey House has been and still is out of bounds for us. Early in the lockdown a Springboard Whats app group was created. This has allowed members to take part in quizzes, sharing pictures, birthdays, offering advice and generally keeping up to date with the current local restrictions.

Springboard is now meeting every other Thursday at 1.00pm until 3.00pm via ZOOM we therefore encourage all our members to join us via ZOOM. This unfortunately will be for the foreseeable future the only way we can gather face to face. Our next meeting will be held on the 15th October then every two weeks.

Members joining in are increasing at each meeting. It would be great if we could all join in using this method. You should be receiving regular telephone calls from a committee member so please discuss taking part in our ZOOM meetings with them. Just give it a go we know its not everybody’s cup of tea

We are planning a ZOOM Christmas party on the 3rd December - more information to follow.

This newsletter contains quite a large amount of information, contacts, telephone numbers etc. This will be updated when required. Please retain it and keep it close to hand. Also information on our Annual General Meeting along with an application form for any member to apply to join the committee.

Sadly we have seen some of our members pass away during this period and we have done our best to offer support and have attended funerals when possible. We will collectively remember them when we can meet up again at Downey House

This newsetter as been posted as a one off and future editions will be sent by email. Should you wish to receive it by post please let your committee contact know and this will be arranged.

We can’t stress enough that regrettably for the foreseeable future emails, What’s app and ZOOM are the only way of keeping in daily contact. Our thanks to the continuing support of Making Space, Readers’ friends, DEEP, Downey House Management and others.

Please enjoy reading this newsletter and don’t be afraid of making comments to us. KEEP SAFE AND TAKE CARE on behalf of us all ….. Paul

Alzheimer’s Society

Singing for the Brain

Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, our Singing for the Brain sessions will be taking place via Zoom.

Time: Every Wednesday, 2.30 – 3.30pm

Follow the link or enter the Meeting ID and password into Zoom: https://alzheimers.zoom.us/j/62560668959?pwd=VC9zejVJM G1KVTU0RGRSenM0LzZtUT09

Meeting ID: 625 6066 8959 Password: 1234

We look forward to seeing you.

Springboard – Oldham Dementia Carers Group Charity No. 1156480

Notice of Annual General Meeting Dear members

In line with charity law, we are required to hold an annual general meeting where we share information with members and obtain members’ votes to appoint Trustees and key personnel within the Charity. Sadly, we have been unable to conduct this face to face this year, but we are proposing to hold the AGM virtually on Zoom at 1:00pm on Thursday 17th December 2020.

At the AGM we will:- - provide a review of the Group’s activities in 2019/2020 - provide an overview of our financial performance - note the end of Jean Molineux’s term of office as a Trustee - note the end of Lesley McCabe’s term of office as Treasurer - Provide results of voting on the appointment of individuals to key voluntary positions within the Group for the financial year 2020 - 2021;

Chair - Paul Smithies has volunteered to act as Chair and stand as a Trustee Vice Chair -David Mullin has volunteered to act as Vice Chair Treasurer - John Starkey has volunteered to act as Treasurer and stand as a Trustee

Trustee - Frank Kenyon has volunteered to act as a Trustee Secretary - Pamela Mullin has volunteered to act as Secretary Communications Lead - Rachael Cooper has volunteered to act as Communications Lead on the Committee We will be contacting you by email and telephone to give members the opportunity to vote on these appointments during November.

Nominations

Any member may put their name forward to become a Trustee of Springboard, or to become a Committee member.

Members should note that being a Trustee of a charity is a responsible position and carries legal responsibilities. Should you wish to consider this, applicants must read the following document;

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-essential-trustee- what-you-need-to-know-cc3duties

A nomination form is provided later in this newsletter for members who are interested.

Please call the Springboard phone number for further information;

Tel No: 07541705009

Timescales for voting are:

- Nominations to be received by 5th November - Emails to besent to members by 10th November vote on Trustees / Positions - Phone calls to those members without email access or who have not

responded to emails to allow proxy voting will commence on 25th November - December 10th – results compiled - Results shared with members at Annual General Meeting on 17th December

Greater Manchester Groups / helpful information

Greater Manchester Stay Safe Stay Well - Resources to support GM residents during Covid-19.

Greater Manchester Health Hub- Greater Manchester health support advice and tips on Living Life to the Full, moving, eating, alcohol, sexual wellbeing and smoking.

SilverCloud- Online support programme for adults proven to help with stress, anxiety, low-mood and depression.

Dementia United- Resources for people with Dementia and their carers.

Greater Sport- GM ways to keep moving webpage

Greater Manchester - Combined Authority GMCA Coronavirus advice

You Can GM - Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. Coronavirus is a respiratory disease and smokers are more at risk of severe illness. This means it is more important than ever to stop smoking and protect others around you from second-hand smoke. There are lots of ways to do this, for more information, call You Can GM - Greater Manchester support to stop smoking - on 0300 123 1044.

GM Victim Support- 0161 200 1950 - For support with any crime including domestic abuse.

LGBT Foundation - 0345 330 3030 - A national charity delivering advice, support and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities. Also new Rainbow Brew Buddies befriending service.

Nutrition and Hydration - Age UK Salford- 0161 788 7300 - Information and resources on Nutrition and Hydration.

MAKING SPACE GROUPS CURRENTLY RUNNING

Mondays: Drop in for a chat, we serve tea/coffee and biscuits. Come and relax and start the week on the right foot. Every Monday 9.30am-11.30am at: St. Herbert's Court, Wellington Street, Chadderton, OL9 0JD.

Every other Monday: Healthy Living (cookery group) in conjunction with the Oldham Memory Service, 2-4pm at: Mills Hill Church, Mills Hill Road, Manchester, M24 2FD.

Tuesdays: The Springboard Group ‘Drop in’ Sessions. Making Space co-facilitates this session, every Tuesday morning 9.30-11.30am at: St. Herbert's Court, (Housing 21), Wellington St, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0JD.

Every Tuesday Afternoon:

Walk and Talk Group, 1.30-3pm at: Chadderton Hall Park, off Chadderton Hall Road, Burnley Lane, Oldham, OL9 0QB, meet outside the Café at 1.30pm.

Contact Alima on 07972 732848 to check if going ahead, as this activity is subject to weather conditions.

First Tuesday of every month Let’s Be Heard Group 1-3pm at: Trinity Methodist Church, Radcliffe Street, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5QR – refreshments served. There is currently an art project taking place, which will be exhibited in the Oldham Gallery next year! ______

Wednesdays: Every Wednesday morning, Dementia ‘Drop in’ session. Come along and have a cup of tea/coffee and a chat. 10-12noon at: Trinity House or Aster House. Please contact the office for which location they will be at.

Last Wednesday of Every Month: Death Café 10 am-12 noon at St. Herbert's Court, Wellington St, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0JD. Please come and join us for tea/coffee and lots of cake! A death café is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. We offer a warm welcome and a listening ear in a light hearted environment.

Every Wednesday Afternoon: ‘Drop in’ session; music, quizzes and light hearted fun, 1.30-3pm at: Hopwood Court Housing, 21 Thornham Road, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7LR.

First Thursday of every month: MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT GROUP, 10.30am-12.30pm at: The Grange, Bartlemore Street, Derker, Oldham, OL1 4DP Refreshments served – come and have a chat and light hearted fun at this group.

Thursdays: The Springboard Group, 1-3pm. Support for carers and those living with Dementia. Making Space co-facilitates this group. This is a large group which meets every week at: Downey House, Church Street, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6BD.

Last Thursday of every month: In co-production with the Oldham Library – The Anglo West Indian Group – 12:30 – 3:30 pm at The Anglo West Indian Association in Oldham

Fridays: Every Friday morning, 9.30am-11.30am ‘Drop in’ session with music, quizzes and light hearted good fun! Hope Methodist Church, Oldham Road, Failsworth, M35 9AN.

Every Friday afternoon: Music group, 1-3pm at: St Herbert’s Court, Wellington Street, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0JD. Come and have a sing or simply listen. Bring along an instrument if you wish, we’d love to hear you play or sing, but mainly bring yourself and come and have a good time; lots of dancing involved - you do not have to be musical to enjoy this group, believe me!

All these groups are subject to change due to COVID and non-zoom groups are not currently taking place. If you would like any further information regarding any of the above groups, please contact Alima on 07972 732848 or Sophie on 07779986673. Please note that all groups in this listing are open to anybody with a memory issue and their carers. A diagnosis of a memory condition is not a criterion for attendance, we will be glad to see you, so please do come along.

Springboard Banner now on exhibit at Oldham Gallery

Pamela and David suitably dressed for their visit

Application form for Committee Membership or to stand as a Trustee of Springboard

Name of applicant:

Name of proposer:

Name of seconder:

Date of application

Please outline below with a brief description of any special skills and qualities you can bring to the committee – e.g. event organising, book keeping, first aid, music etc.

Please forward this information to email: [email protected] or call Tel No: 07541705009 to discuss. Scheduled events ALL start at 1.00pm on ZOOM

October

15th meeting

29th meeting with option to join Jean for meditation

November

12th meeting

26th meeting

December

3rd ZOOM CHRISTMAS PARTY

17th Annual General Meeting

It is planned to hold some meetings with an option to join others in activities like Jean’s meditation option on the 29/10/20

All foreseeable meetings will have to take place on ZOOM

Many members are joining us on Thursdays, don’t miss out download the ZOOM APP on your PC, LAP TOP, TABLET OR PHONE

If you are unable to do this ask a family member or friend for assistance For security we do not publish the codes please ask your committee contact for them

AVOID SCAMS

If you have been a victim of a scam some tips on what you can do next

1. Scams can happen to anyone

2.Don't be ashamed about reporting a scam

3.If you have lost money in a banking fraud, contact your bank is the first thing to do so they can cancel any cards or freeze your account.

WHENEVER YOU’RE UNSURE GET ADVICE

If you are approached by someone claiming to help scam victims recover this could also be a scam.

With callers at the door please remember

Stop, lock, chain, check

Don’t believe mail telling that you have won a fortune. If you have not entered e.g. the lottery or a prize draw you can’t have won!

Do not be embarrassed to hang up or say no to phone calls

Avoid pension and equity release scams by getting independent advice before making a decision.

Age UK Contacts

Banish Boredom with 0161 633 0213 Books email: [email protected] Befriending Service 0161 633 0213 Direct Line: 0161 622 9252 email:[email protected] Choosing the Right Care 0161 622 9314 & Support Service Mobile: 07808 323074 Choosing the Right Care & Support Co-ordinator: Christine Coupe email:[email protected] Care Home Review 0161 622 9313 Service Mobile: 07944 131182 [email protected] or [email protected] Dementia Information & 0161 622 9309 / 9312 Support Service email:[email protected] Dementia Specialist 0161 622 9309 / 9312 Carers Assessment email: [email protected] Service Disability, Mobility and 0161 622 9266 Healthcare Aids Emergency Shopping 0161 633 0213 Service email: [email protected] Falls Prevention Exercise 0161 633 0213

Scheme Julie McBride: 07568109699 email: [email protected] Freshly cooked frozen 0161 633 0213 meals email:[email protected] General Advice, Money & 0161 622 9333 Benefits email: [email protected] HandyVan Service 0161 633 0213 Direct Line: 0161 622 9277 email: [email protected]

Life Story 0161 633 0213 email:[email protected] Oldham Prevention Alliance 0161 633 0213 Direct Line: 0161 622 6257 Promoting Independent 0161 633 0213 People Service Direct PIP Line: 0161 622 9288 email:[email protected] Shopping Delivery & Safe at 0161 633 0213 Home Service Direct Line: 0161 665 0283 Volunteering 0161 633 0213 Direct Line: 0161 622 9252

For further information relating to AGE UK OLDHAM services Contact Paul Smithies who has the information in greater detail

Useful information 16

Local Authority Community Hubs Community Hubs have been established in each borough to provide support for those who do not have any other way of getting food, medical supplies and other support.

Oldham 0161 770 7007 Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday: 11am to 2pm Three drunks hailed a taxi, The taxi driver, seeing that they were so drunk when they got in, switched on the engine and then switched it off, and said - we are here. The 1st guy gave him money, the second guy said thanks, but the third guy slapped him. The taxi driver was stunned because he was hoping that none of them would have realized the car didn’t move an inch. So what was that for, he asked. Control your speed next time, you almost killed us.

Bob stood over his tee shot for what seemed an eternity. He waggled, looked up, looked down, waggled again but didn’t start his back swing. Finally his exasperated partner asked, “what’s taking so long?.” “My wife is up there watching me from the clubhouse Bob explained. “I want to make a perfect shot” “ Good lord” his companion exclaimed “ You don’t have a snowball’s chance in hell of hitting her from here.”

A man visiting a graveyard saw a tombstone that read: “Here lies John Smith a lawyer and an honest man.” “ How about that!” he exclaimed. 17

“They’ve got three people buried in one grave”

A birthday is just another 365-day journey round the sun - Enjoy the trip!

Rachael Cooper 4th Oct Sandra Owen 12th Oct Margaret Devine 13th Oct Bob Hassall 28th Oct Carmen Smith 29th Oct Pamela Durrans 5th Nov Carol Stott 6th Nov Beryl Taylor 7th Nov Paul Coleman 10th Nov Terry McCabe 23rd Nov Elaine Bradbury 25th Nov Chris Waddington 29th Nov Karen Miller 30th Nov Sophie Ogden 30th Nov Jack Bamford 2nd Dec Pamela Bartlett 3rd Dec Sandra Woodland 11th Dec 18

Tricia Bamford 13th Dec Jean Molineux 24th Dec Geoff Cheetham 30th Dec

Wishing you nothing but fulfilment and happiness on your special day Happy Birthday from all of us

Manchester Ship Canal

In 1894 Queen Victoria made the long journey to Salford despite her frail condition . She came to declare Manchester Ship Canal open. It was twelve years since Daniel Adamson had first invited the Manchester great and good to his Didsbury home to share his vision of a canal bringing shipping to Manchester. The canal was such a huge engineering feat - being 36 miles long it took thousands of labourers six years to construct. You can today take a cruise along it on a Mersey Ferry. You can marvel 19 at its size by having a walk through the Salford Quays.

OLDHAM WAR MEMORIAL

The Cenotaph at the Parish Church was built in 1922 by Albert Toft in memory of the 1st, 10th and 24th Manchester's.

Fashioned from Granite and Bronze it is considered to be one of the finest in the country

Civic Centre Oldham

The civic centre was built in two stages (1964 and 1977) It is 896 feet above sea level the Tower is 201 feet tall. Its cost was approximately £6,800,000 and was partly financed by the Greyhound Bus Company of America

Oldham Parish Church.

Vine Mill

Middleton Road Royton

Built in 1897 by the Vine Mill Co. Royton Ltd. In 1898 an extra storey to the card room was erected. In 1902, 1904 and 1908, there were more extensions added. 1925 saw another extension and an additional storey to the office block. In 1949 it became part of a new company called Royton Textile Corporation Ltd. Ten years later, in 1959, production ceased. Subsequently, it was used as a warehouse for a blanket manufacturer and a further extension was erected in 1964.

HALLOWEEN JOKES

Why do witches have to wear name tags A: So they will know whichwitch is which

Why did the witches have to cancel their baseball game A: Because they ran out of bats

What goes Ha.Ha.Ha.Ha. Thud !!! A: A monster laughing its head off

How do witches tell the time A: With a witch watch

WITTICISMS

I started with nothing...I still have most of it

Funny I don’t remember being absent minded

If it’s not lost where is it

It was so different before everything changed

It is easier to get older than it is to get wiser

It’s not hard to meet expenses ... They are everywhere

The first rule of holes : if you are in one stop digging