Issue 31 DEPEND Summer An occasional Newsletter published by 2011 Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern DINAS POWYS VOLUNTURY CONCERN „SUPPORTERS‟. DINAS POWYS VOLUNTARY CONCERN In 2008 Dinas Powys Voluntary aims to be a Concern introduced „DPVC Supporters‟. Through DEPEND „GOOD NEIGHBOUR‟ individuals within our community were invited to make a monthly or annual donation which has supported the There is much that is good in aging – began its „shopping visits‟ that enable activities of the organisation. We are we have experience of life and time up to eight people to be picked up most grateful to everyone who signed for leisure unimpaired by work or child from home, shop, enjoy a chat with up to become a „Supporter‟ in 2008. care – BUT, and there is a big but, others over coffee and be seen safely All donations are eligible for Gift Aid tasks that once were easy become back to home with all their bags. which as from the 5 April 2011 will be more difficult and time can hang Our GNS is run via the office of DPVC 25 pence for each pound donated. To heavy. For those with family living where Wendy Lees our co-ordinator or date we have received £568.00 by nearby and those with young active a volunteer, is available from 9.30 am way of Gift Aid. This is a valued friendly neighbours, life can still be to 12.30 am on weekdays, to take contribution. Should you not be familiar with DPVC great, as there is ready help with requests for help. Many requests can it is an established local Charity which simple tasks like lifting heavy bags be met by DPVC volunteers. For other provides a service to individuals, and changing light bulbs and curtains more complex requests, like plumbing groups and organisations, in particular and even more important family and and other similar household tasks, we the elderly and people with friends just being there for company. often know who can help or if not will disabilities. You may have seen our Dinas Powys has been shown to have try to find out. Mini Bus/Ambulance in the village on one of the highest proportion of its DPVC through our volunteers aims to a supermarket trip or taking a group of residents to be older and living alone, help with requests for transport for GP our users to a luncheon club. The when compared with other and other paramedical visits. Mini Bus is just one of the services DPVC provides. communities. Sometimes we can help with visits to After the successful launch in 2008 In our community like many others hospital. For some clients the prime DPVC is inviting you to join our loyal there are some who are not so need is for companionship and we aim group of „Supporters‟. On page 7 of fortunate and have no family or few both for a volunteer to visit and try to DEPEND there is a Standing Order friends, still alive, to help and that is put them in touch with others with Form and a Gift Aid declaration - or what DPVC Good neighbour Scheme similar interest. you can email [email protected] (GNS) and others like it seek to for a copy. Act now and become a address. DPVC is always looking for DPVC Supporter. volunteers. If you can afford a few REMEMBER EVERY LITTLE HELPS. One of the biggest needs for those WITH YOUR HELP DINAS POWYS living on their own is to get to the hours of your time there is always VOLUNTARY CONCERN IS ABLE TO shops and then carry shopping home. someone grateful for it. Equally you SUPPORT THOSE ELDERLY AND In the mid nineties one of our may yourself need help and at DISABLED LIVING IN OUR COMMUNITY coordinators recognised that the most DPVC we will try to meet that frequent request for help was with need. Please contact us on 2051 shopping. Starting with a single trip a 3700 or by email at DINAS POWYS MUSIC week, the DPVC minibus/ambulance [email protected] FESTIVAL GWYL GERDD DINAS POWYS Wednesday 11 May 2011 INSIDE until Sunday 15 May 2011 Page 2 The Welsh Blood Service See inside for Details! Page 3 Murchfield Community Hall Page 4 News from the Senedd Page 5 Dinas Powys Music Festival VILLAGE SHOW Dinas Powys Village Show PARISH AND LEE HALLS Page 6 Police Report - Keep your homes and gardens safe. 2.00 pm Saturday 3 September 2011 Flagtastic Fairtrade Refreshments Entertainment Page 8 Young Depend EDITORIAL THE WELSH BLOOD SERVICE In the present economic climate, the role of the voluntary sector is becoming an even more important part of everyday Through the gift of volunteer donors, the Welsh life within our community. Blood Service‟s primary aim is to ensure a safe In Dinas Powys we are very fortunate to and sufficient supply of life-giving blood and have so many residents who are blood components to hospitals in South, East prepared to give of their time to help and West Wales. To do so, they must collect others - by organising and running sports process and test some 1,000,000 donations clubs, through providing musical and theatrical experiences, by running the each year. That means there is a need to con- Scouts, Brownies, Guides and youth tinuously recruit new donors to replace those clubs, by keeping churches open and who are unable to give. thriving, by organising fund raising events and by helping those in need by Most blood donors give blood through attending driving the DPVC minibus or making use of their time and talents to make a blood donation sessions throughout Wales, difference to someone‟s life. There are, whereas some donors offer to donate blood of course, many others who help their components (platelets) using sophisticated neighbours and their community - often „Apheresis‟ technology at Talbot Green Dona- quietly and with little recognition and who tion Clinic. Every day patients in Wales depend prefer it that way! on life-saving blood and platelet transfusions. Being involved in community activities does give a great deal of satisfaction, but It is only possible to continue to supply our hospitals with whatever blood can be time consuming, and when there products they may need because of the tremendous commitment by regular are other commitments - such as work donors – ordinary, everyday heroes who “Give Blood and Save Lives!” commitments, young children, and/or elderly or unwell family or friends - then Did you know that it becomes very difficult to give a commitment to others even though the One donation can save eight babies lives? desire is there. You can make a life-saving donation every 12 weeks? If you can spare some time - even if only an hour a week - and wish to know more Appointments to donate blood are available between Monday – Saturday about Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern, at the Welsh Blood Service Headquarters, Talbot Green (just off junction please contact Wendy, our co-ordinator, 34)? who would be delighted to tell you how we help our residents. If you would like to book an appointment please call 01443 622193. Regular blood donation sessions are held at the Murchfield Commu- nity Hall in Dinas Powys? CALLING ELAINE AND NICK! In November 2010 we were visiting relations in New Zealand and stayed for one night in a seaside town called Whitianga, on the Coromandel Peninsula in a B & B called Driftwood Lodge. When I signed the Visitors‟ Book I noticed the THE HUNTSMAN RECIPE names Elaine and Nick, whose only address was Peter and Hilary Rice, Huntsman Restaurant, Station Road given as Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan. I just wonder who Nick and Elaine are, and SMOKED SALMON AND DILL MOUSSE whether they, like us, enjoyed their trip to New Zealand. Susan Davies 250g Sliced smoked salmon We would be delighted if we could hear from Elaine and Nick - and about their visit! Please Small bunch of fresh dill or half teaspoon dried dill contact me at the address shown below. Ed. Juice of 1 large lemon Ground black pepper PLEASE NOTE 100 ml double cream COMMUNITY DIRECTORY 1 sachet gelatine dissolved in a cup of hot water Would you please inform the DPVC 1. Place smoked salmon, chopped dill and lemon juice in food Coordinator in writing of any changes to the Community Directory as soon as processor and blend. 2. Add dissolved gelatine liquid and blend until smooth DEPEND is published by Dinas Powys 3. Add few turns of milled black pepper Voluntary Concern. 4. Add double cream and blend for a further 30 seconds 5. Pour into a loaf tin lined with cling film Articles for inclusion in future editions should be sent to: 6. Leave to set overnight in the fridge John Fanshaw Delicious with warm brown bread or brown toast, lemon wedges The Editor DEPEND and crisp salad garnish. Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern Ideal as a starter or part of a buffet or, for that special occasion, on Murchfield Community Hall canapé toasts with champagne! Sunnycroft Lane Dinas Powys CF64 4QQ Email: [email protected] 2 NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD COMES TO THE DINAS IN THE SNOW VALE IN 2012 Dinas Powys, like everywhere else, suffered under a thick, cold blanket of snow this Winter. Getting around could be hazardous, The National Eisteddfod will be held at Llandow, especially on side roads. Every journey we made was done with Vale of Glamorgan from 4th - 11th August, 2012. great care. A Dinas Powys Appeal Committee has been set Many people suffered broken arms or legs, or other snow-induced inju- up to raise £12,000 towards the costs.