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Scottish Removal Services AN CARRANNACH The General Interest Magazine of Lochcarron, Shieldaig, Applecross, Kishorn and Torridon & Kinlochewe Districts NO: 356 AUGUST 2017 £1.00 Lochcarron Quilters get stitching in support of local people living with dementia A group of local quilters from Lochcarron got creative and produced a series of small lap quilts in support of local people living with dementia. They aimed for one quilt and ended up with five. One of the quilters had been inspired after spotting hand knitted ‘Twiddlemitts’, for people with dementia. Shortly after that they met with Christine McCallum, Dementia Link Worker with Alzheimer Scotland. They were able to discuss their ideas with Christine who mentioned the lap quilts which suited the quilters even better! With the challenge set, they went about researching the type of decorations and additions that would add interest to the lap quilts. Twiddlemitts and lap quilts provide something to hold which can help to reduce anxiety and promote calm in people in the more advanced stages of dementia. A range of items, such as ribbons, buttons, beads, toggles, rope and zips can be sown on which can provide activity, stimulation and distraction. Having something to hold, ‘twiddle’ or fidget with can have a calming effect on some people who are in the later stages of dementia. The textures, gadgets and warm cosiness are all there to provide stimulation and comfort that can add to an individual’s quality of life. These items are hand crafted so depend on local groups like The Lochcarron Quilters to take the initiative. One quilter said: ‘We initially thought we would make one small quilt between us to see how it would turn out, but, at our next meeting, we were brimming with ideas and so we decided that a small quilt each would be ideal and we ended up with five’ Christine McCallum from Alzheimer Scotland said “I’m delighted to have made contact with this very talented group and be presented with the wonderful Lap Quilts they have created. Each quilt is very different so people with dementia are able to choose which one they prefer and is suited to their tastes in a very person centred way” The Lochcarron quilters feel sure these will be just the start of a line of such quilts so please get in touch with the group or Christine for further details. Lochcarron quilters are a group of friendly, like-minded quilting and textile art enthusiasts who meet weekly at the Howard Doris centre in (Continued on page 2) 1 (Continued from page 1) AN CARRANNACH Lochcarron. The group was formed by Teresa Mitchell and Keira McFleat about 8 years ago. Both Teresa and Keira had been patchworking and quilting for many years and decided to start the group to share their Published by An Carrannach Society, Lochcarron. knowledge and teach others. The group currently has twelve members, although attendance at meetings Chairperson: Joanna Macpherson varies quite a lot. All of the group are very enthusiastic and although patchwork and quilting is the main focus Editorial Content: [email protected] for the group, most of them enjoy other craft techniques too such as embroidery, beading, knitting, Treasurer: Tony Caminiti crochet and often use these to embellish the quilts. 10 Kirkton Road Lochcarron IV54 8UF Group comment; “The meetings are very informal and 01520 722 148 [email protected] we usually begin with a ‘show and tell session’. This is where we bring along any projects we are involved Mailing: Hilary “Post” Rooke with, at whatever stage they are at and share them with the group. This is a favourite part of the meeting Distribution: Anthea Zell for most of us and it usually involves descriptions of new or different techniques and provides much Area Representatives: inspiration for future projects. Individually, we make a Applecross: Lenore Small 01520 744 337 wide range of articles: quilts of all sizes, wall hangings Kishorn: Carol Cocks 01520 733 213 and bags. Most of these are for our own pleasure and Shieldaig: Lucy Kerr 01520 755 368 are often gifts for families and friends. Torridon: Glyn Meredith 01445 791 270 We also make items as a group: at the moment we are Features: making a Christmas quilt with a starry theme. Blocks A Word from the Church/On Reflection are made on a monthly basis and will be put together Gardening – Maureen Lyon – 01520 733 488 and shown completed by the beginning of December email: [email protected] 2017 and we already have ideas for a Friendship quilt Nature Notes – Hatty Arthur – 01520 722 551 group project planned to start in January 2018. We email:[email protected] also undertake swaps within the group, whereby at particular times of the year we secretly pick a quilters Advertising: [email protected] name and make a small item for them, projects so far Local Rate: have included Easter prayer flags, pincushions and a Entertainments, Sales, Services, Trade – Whole Christmas ornament. Page £24, Half page £14, Quarter page £7 Single items for sale or wanted - £4 with advert or £5 if The group hold exhibitions of their work in the Howard invoiced Doris centre and in Kiki's Craft Corner, these usually Out of Area Rate: Please email us for prices take place every 2 or 3 years. These are popular events and we organise raffles with prizes donated by Insertions: generous local businesses along with a sales table to Births, marriages, deaths, acknowledgements. raise funds which we donate to a charity of our choice, Congratulations, thanks notices – No charge along with a donation to the centre to thank them for hosting the exhibition. We took part in the Hampden Subscriptions: Park Quilt challenge in 2013, where over 5,000 quilts 11 issues post paid, U.K. £25.00 : Australia £66.00 from various sources were displayed on the pitch at Canada and USA £60.00 Hampden Park to raise awareness of dementia and Contact [email protected] were then sold in aid of Alzheimer Scotland. Editorial Content Dementia is the biggest health and social care challenge faced by society today. There are 90,000 people living with dementia in Scotland and it is now Material for publication must be emailed to Angela Goodman estimated that 20,000 people will be diagnosed with at :[email protected] or a phone call to reserve the condition every year by 2020. If you have any space on 01520 722148 questions about dementia and of the services available Material intended for publication must include your in your area call Alzheimer Scotland’s 24 Hour Helpline name and address. on 0808 808 3000. For general information or enquiries email Carolyn Caminiti at :[email protected] CLOSING DATE FOR THE Please note we can now accept copy in any format.. SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE MATERIAL MUST BE RECEIVED BY The An Carrannach Society does not accept NO LATER THAN 15TH AUGUST 2017 PLEASE responsibility for the content/accuracy of reports, E&OE. articles and advertisements received. The views expressed by contributors are NOT necessarily those of the Society. Cover photograph by Peter Teago 2 Scottish Episcopal Church Courthill Chapel, Kishorn Services for August Sunday Service 10.30 a.m. Are you looking for occasional Sunday Worship? August 6 Holy Communion The Scottish Episcopal Church Jan Overmeer 10.30 a.m Pentecost 9 (Part of the Anglican Communion) August 13 Eucharist meets in Kinlochewe (Church of Rev. John Searl 10.30 a.m Scotland Building) Pentecost 10 on the first Sunday each month at 2.30pm August 20 Eucharist Rev. John Searl Celebrant and Preacher: 10.30 a.m Pentecost 11 Revd Pam Shinkins August 27 Eucharist Next service Sunday August 6th 2017 Rev. Francis Minay 10.30 a.m Pentecost 12 Everyone welcome September 3 Eucharist Tel: (01445) 781346 Rev. Heather (Scottish Charity Number SCO20389) 10.30 a.m Pentecost 13 Widdows Spotted on a church notice board: “Faithbook: You have one new friend request For more information, ring: from Jesus!” Marcus Given Rita Sykes 01520 722 617 01520 722 995 Rev. Heather Widdows or Rev. John Searl 01445 712 176 01445 741 231 CHURCH OF SCOTLAND Roman Catholic Mass APPLECROSS, LOCHCARRON & Father William MacLean TORRIDON Monthly on Thursdays Charity No: SCO32334 Contact 01478 613 227 Times and Places of Worship for June 2017 Urgent 07881 956 660 6th August Lochcarron 10.30am Torridon Community Hall 1.00pm FREE CHURCH 13th August Lochcarron 10.30am LOCHCARRON & Shieldaig 1.00pm APPLECROSS Applecross 1.00pm You are welcome at our services 20th August Lochcarron 10.30am Lochcarron Church Street IV54 8YP Kinlochewe 1.00pm Sunday 11am and 6 pm 27th August Lochcarron 10.30am (Crèche and Sunday Applecross 1.00pm school) Shieldaig 1.00pm Midweek Wednesdays 7.30pm Applecross Camusterrach IV54 8LU Minister 3 pm every Sunday Rev. Anita Stutter, Church of Scotland Other events as intimated. Manse, Scottish Charity SC038169 Colonel’s Road, Lochcarron Tel. 01520 722783 Rev M. Florit 01520 722 999 [email protected] www.freechurch.org 3 have never had friends then why should God’s Son want to be a friend either? That is surely the point of Christian faith. God loves us even when we don’t love ourselves. As the Good Shepherd He leads them, even when they don’t belong to the flock. Friendship ON begins, not with our love for Him, but His love for us. His love heals our wounds and teaches us how to love and live. REFLECTION Friendship is the great healer of wounds, and it is when we reach out to one another in friendship that we come closer to God in creation.
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