Newsletter Newsletter Newsletter Newsletter October / November 2014 October / November 2014 October / November 2014 October / November 2014 Free Free Free Free Brigg and District FreshStart New Age Kurling Competition The third and final Kurling Competition of the Year was held on Saturday 6 September at Broughton Village Hall. The hosts were Broughton New Age Kurling Club. They are a relatively new group and this was their first time at staging a competition. Many thanks go to them for all their hard work and hospitality with particular thanks to Geoff Kendall for organising the event. Ten teams took part from Barton, Broughton, Elsham, Hibaldstow and Scawby. At the end of the competition Elsham men played Scawby Swans in the final and emerged triumphant! Picture above -The winning team, Elsham B From left to right: Bruce Baker, Jim Rudge and Ernie Ferrier Picture on right - Runners up, Scawby Swans From left to right: Sue Crossley, John Sharpe and Maureen Smith The next competition will be held in January 2015. Find out what is happening in your Community Wellbeing Hub by turning to pages 15, 16 & 17.
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Brigg and District FreshStart New Age Kurling Competition
The third and final Kurling Competition of the Year was held on Saturday 6 September at Broughton Village Hall. The hosts were Broughton New Age Kurling Club. They are a relatively new group and this was their first time at staging a competition. Many thanks go to them for all their hard work and hospitality with particular thanks to Geoff Kendall for organising the event. Ten teams took part from Barton, Broughton, Elsham, Hibaldstow and Scawby. At the end of the competition Elsham men played Scawby Swans in the final and emerged triumphant!
Picture above -The winning team, Elsham B From left to right: Bruce Baker, Jim Rudge and Ernie Ferrier
Picture on right - Runners up, Scawby Swans From left to right: Sue Crossley, John Sharpe and Maureen Smith
The next competition will be held in January 2015.
Find out what is happening in your
Community Wellbeing Hub by turning to pages 15, 16 & 17.
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CONTACT FreshStart Office 01724 277906. Email: prevention.adults@ northlincs.gov.uk Please note that we are not always available to answer the phone, so please leave a message including your name, telephone number and a brief message saying why you would like us to call back.
Contents Page 3 - Accessible
Activities Page 19– Lunch Clubs Page 10 - Arts, Crafts and Creativity Page 12 – Social Groups Page 14 – Health and Care
Services Page 15 - Reminiscence
Sessions Page 16 & 17 - Community
Well Being Hub NEW Activities
Page 19 – Exercise and
Leisure Page 27 – Important Information Page 32 - Respect Carer’s
Awards
Deadline for submissions for next issue Friday 7th November.
It is up to individuals to satisfy themselves of the
safety and suitability of the activities.
FreshStart, North
Lincolnshire Council or any of its partners cannot
accept responsibility for any claim, loss or damage
which may arise regarding the accuracy of information
The FreshStart Directory entries are now all on Connect to Support.
You can search for everything from bowling to belly dancing.
www.connecttosupport.org/northlincs
We are offering the opportunity to have
the Newsletter emailed as a PDF
rather than collecting a hard copy.
Please email to let us know if you would like to receive it that way.
Don’t Forget to Sign Up to Your Local Community Well Being Hub.
When you sign up you can start to receive information about what is happening at your local Hub. It is free to join! Tell us if there is anything you would like to see happening in the Hubs. For more information on some of the new activities in the Hubs see pages 16 and 17.
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ScunthorpeUnitedDisability
FootballTeam
Are you 16+ years of age, with a disability and would like to take part in football and tell people you play for Scunthorpe United
Football Club? Well here is your chance.
Premier Pitches Kettering Rd Scunthorpe DN16 1UW Every Monday in term time. Training 4:30 till 5:30. If you are interested contact Matthew Robinson at Scunthorpe United Football Club 01724 747673. [email protected] COST £2 Social Evening
This group meets on the 2nd Monday of the month.
At The Old Farmhouse, Gallagher Retail Park,
Scunthorpe. Between 5pm & 8pm approx.
You can have a meal, drink and join in the quiz and
you can also bring along your own quiz for others to join in if you would like.
Please bring along your own support if
needed.
Happy Mondays Bowling League
New Members Welcome
12.30 to 2pm approx.
Every Monday (except bank holidays) At
Ashby Bowling, Grange Lane, Scunthorpe £5 pp
For people with learning or physical
disabilities.
Phyllis Mitchel 07786606007
NEW!! Lifestyle Matters - Multi Sports Including: Boccia, New Age Kurling, Parachute games, Ball skills, Dance, Chairobics, Yoga and more. Every Monday at Ashby Community Centre from 1.15pm-3.15pm. Cost £5.00pp Refreshments provided. Full personal care facilities are available. Contact 01724 842960 for more information.
Accessible Activities - Monday
Ten Pin Bowling
We meet on:
Tuesdays 10.30am (11am start bowling)
Stop for lunch at 12noon Start bowling again 1pm
Finish 2.30pm
At Ashby Bowling Centre,
170 Grange Lane South, Scunthorpe DN16 3BJ.
Refreshments available
Cost: 1 game £1.60 Or 2 games £3.20
Shoe hire may apply. Please bring along your
own support.
Contact 01724 277906 for more information.
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Adult Social Table Tennis & Archery Tuesday 2pm-4pm Table Tennis Centre, Herriot Way, off Scotter Road, Scunthorpe £3 for 2pm-4pm or £2 for 2pm-3pm (free for carers) For people aged 16+ For more information contact Michelle on 01724 297280 email: [email protected]
Wednesday
Lifestyle Matters - Seasonal Snack Making and Interactive Drama/Music Activities Every Wednesday at Ashby Community Centre from 1.15pm-3.15pm. Cost £10pp Refreshments provided. Full personal care facilities available. Contact 01724 842960 for more information.
Accessible Activities - Tuesday
Arts, Crafts & Enterprise Tuesdays 1.15pm-3.15pm. At Ashby Bowling Centre, Grange Lane South, Scunthorpe. £4 for two hours or £2 for one hour.
Indoor Sports
Why not join us at Lindum Street Community Centre every Wednesday for
New Age Kurling, Boccia, and other indoor games!
11am - 12noon. Refreshments available.
Cost £2. All abilities welcome!
If you are interested please contact
Matthew Robinson at Scunthorpe United Football Club on 01724 747673.
Lunch Club
Lindum Street Community Centre
12noon – 1.30pm Every Wednesday
Serving a variety of foods
Prices start from £1.50
Basketball Group
Every Wednesday Meet at
Lindum Street Community Centre Scunthorpe
Please wear appropriate footwear
1.30pm –2.45pm
Cost £2 per session. Please bring along your own support if needed.
If you are interested
please contact Matthew Robinson at Scunthorpe United Football Club on
01724 747673.
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Accessible Activities - Thursday
Links for Life Every other Thursday 5.30pm-7.30pm at Glanford Park, Scunthorpe. Cost £2 per person For more information contact Matthew Robinson on 01724 747673.
Youth Club Every other Thursday 5.30pm-7.30pm at Glanford Park, Scunthorpe. Cost £2 per person For more information contact Matthew Robinson on 01724 747673.
Mixed Ability Circuits
Join Helen at Alvingham Road Centre, Scunthorpe every Thursday 1.30pm-2.30pm
for a fun class. Cost £3
The session has been adapted to
accommodate a variety of needs and is a mixture of dance moves, chair based, toning
and elements of circuit training. Please contact for more details and whether this
class is suitable for you.
For more information contact the FreshStart Office on
01724 277906
Ten Pin Bowling
We meet on:
Thursdays 10.30am (11am start bowling)
Finish 12noon At
Ashby Bowling Centre, 170 Grange Lane South, Scunthorpe, DN16 3BJ.
Refreshments available
Cost: 1 game £1.60 Or 2 games £3.20
Shoe hire may apply. Please bring along your own support.
Contact 01724 852852 for more information.
Free and Easy Meet at Ashby Bowling, Grange Lane, Scunthorpe every Thursday 5pm-8pm. Meet with friends, have a game of pool or bowling, enjoy something to eat and once a month there’s a free disco available with karaoke.
Cooking Sessions
Do you want to make new friends and learn basic cooking skills?
Join us Thursdays 10am-12noon at Scunthorpe Community Wellbeing Hub, Alvingham Road, DN16 2DP.
£4 per person (free for carers)
For more information please contact
01724 277906.
Please bring your own support if required.
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Power Wheelchair Football Give it a go at Bottesford Sports Hall on a Friday 10am till 12noon. Come and have a look. Eddie Gaplin of Lincolnshire House 01724 844168 or Matthew Robinson 01724 747673.
Disability on Target Football for under 18’s at Bottesford Sports Hall, Scunthorpe. Every Friday 4pm-6pm. For more information contact Matthew Robinson 01724 747673.
Lifestyle Matters - Key skills: developing writing, numeracy, exploring and making stories. Every Friday at Ashby Community Centre from 1.15pm-3.15pm. Cost £5.00pp Refreshments provided. Full personal care facilities available. Contact 01724 842960 for more information.
Accessible Activities - Friday
A Moving Experience
There’s a sign outside our house which says: ‘This house for sale.’ I asked my mummy what it meant and she went rather pale. “We’re going to go away.” She said “to start out life anew.” Through tears I pleaded, “Mummy please can I come too?” “Of course, my little cherub, we wouldn’t leave you here. No one else would want you, so you need have no fear. And when we get a buyer to take this house off our hands we’ll buy ourselves a bungalow close to the golden sands.” I think that perhaps my mummy is being ‘economical with the truth’ and my daddy is behaving like ‘a bear with a sore tooth.’
We’ve sold the house and everything’s on the removal van and I think my darling daddy is a very clever man. He’s not only a teacher and sometimes plays the clown. But he’s got himself a teaching post in a seaside holiday town! I’m sorry to be leaving all the friends I’ve known for years and I must confess it will be hard to hold back all the tears. But I’m really looking forward to my new home in Ullapool yet, sadly, even in Scotland, I still have to attend school! John W. Skipper
He’d visited the estate agent and that’s why he was late which sounds to me as if we’ll finish up on an estate. I heard him tell mummy, as he downed another beer, that he did not think the housing market would pick up this year. I’ve been to Saturday markets, held in the market square, but it must be a whopping market if they sell houses there! Some strangers came today and they brought their little daughter. She looked all around my bedroom and I don’t think she ought-er ‘Cause my bedroom is private and I keep my secrets there. I wish she’d take her beady eyes off my old teddy bear.’
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BARTON & DISTRICT Other lunch clubs in the area that are not run by FreshStart. Barton Lunch Clubs At The Queens Restaurant, Queen Street, Barton. and Trinity Methodist Church, Holydyke, Barton For more information, please contact Jane Glover at AGE UK on 01652 636208 or Wendy Fowler on 01652 633123. The Black Bull Inn, Lunch Club Every Wednesday there is a lunch club at The Black Bull Inn, Townside, East Halton. £3.99 or £4.50 for two courses. Contact the pub on 01469 540828 to book or for more information. Barrow-on-Humber Probus Lunch Club The club is for retired or semi-retired PROfessional or BUSinessMEN Our (subsidised) lunch is held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at The Haven Inn, Barrow Haven, Barrow upon Humber (1200 for 1230) Our Social Lunch to which ladies are welcome is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at a variety of pubs in the region. For more details call 01469 530569.
Lunch Clubs
BRIGG & DISTRICT
Broughton Lunch Club First Tuesday of the month at 12.30pm. The Thatch at Broughton. The cost of a two course meal including tea and coffee is £7.00 per head. Raffle and a game of bingo. To book your meal (at least one week before) contact Madge on 01652 654867. Hibaldstow Lunch Club 2nd Wednesday of the month 12noon at the Wheatsheaf Inn. Two course lunch including tea or coffee £8.50 per head. To book contact Bryan on 01652 653754 at least one week before the lunch. Elsham Lunch Club Wednesday 15th October & 19th November 12noon at Elsham Golf Club. To book your place or for more information please contact Debbie Sheperd on 07894449430.
Other lunch clubs in the area that are not run by FreshStart. The Kelsey Group & District Lunch Club 3rd Monday of each month 12 noon for 12.30pm. South Kelsey Village Hall. Please ring 01652 679055
for more details.
SCUNTHORPE & DISTRICT
FreshStart Lunch Clubs
The Mallard Burringham Road Last Friday in the month. It is a 3 course carvery for £6.25.
Shop and Chat First Monday in the month at 12noon. At The Well, Frodingham Road, Scunthorpe. Main and dessert plus tea/coffee £5.50. Please contact The Well on 01724 865410 to book a place.
Supper Club 3rd Thursday of the month, at 7pm. Various locations.
For more information or for help with transport on all of the above please contact Sheila on 01724 358603.
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BARTON & DISTRICT Other Arts, Crafts and Creativity Groups not run by FreshStart. Bell Ringing Every Monday, except Bank Holidays, 7-9pm at Holy Trinity Church, Barrow-on-Humber the home of the regional Ringing Centre. You can just turn up or speak to Barry or Heather Peachey on 01652 688819.
BRIGG & DISTRICT
Other Arts, Crafts and Creativity Groups not run by FreshStart. Brigg Amateur Social Historians (BASH). 1st Tuesday of the month. 8:00 pm at the Brigg & District Servicemen's Club, Coney Court, Brigg. No membership fee or admission fee; all welcome. Broughton Art Group Broughton Art Group meet Friday afternoons 1 – 4 pm, at Broughton Village Hall – free car park available. Cost £2.00 per session (includes refreshments) payable 5 weeks in advance. Arrangements can be made for those who need it. All abilities social/art group. Contact: Jane Birkby for information on place availability 01652 656839 (after 12:30 please) or email: [email protected]
Other lunch clubs in the area that are not run by FreshStart. Baytree Court Lunch Club On the 1st Wednesday of the month at Baytree Court , Normanby Road, Scunthorpe. There will be a three course roast lunch with tea or coffee. Entertainment will be provided. For more information and to book please call 01724 855410. Lodge Moor Lunch Club Every Wednesday 12.30pm at Lodge Moor Community Centre, Minster Road, Scunthorpe. Cost £3.50, lunch must be booked. For more information contact 01724 848282 or 856903. Westcliff Community Centre Every Tuesday 12.30pm - £3.50 for 2 courses – please book a week in advance. Supper Club First Friday of every month, 7pm, also £3.50 – need to book in advance. For more information please call Westcliff Community Centre on 01724 845936. Central Community Centre Lunch Club Every Tuesday 12pm £3.00 – please contact 01724 862639 for further information.
Kirton Lindsey Lunch at The George – third Tuesday of every month at The George – open to all. Please contact Christine Ranyell on 01652 648689 to book a place.
THE ISLE
Isle Lunch Club 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12.30pm. The Red Lion, 36 North Street,Crowle, DN17 4NE. Please book your place in advance by contacting Paul or Di on 01724 711611.
Lock, Stock and Barrel Lunch Club Every Thursday at Lock, Stock & Barrel in Cross Street, Crowle . A two course lunch for £3.50. Ring Helen Manning at the pub to book your place and for details of the menu, call 01724 711192. Eastoft Lunch Club First Monday of the month from 12noon to 2.00pm at the River Don Tavern, Eastoft. You must book in advance, please contact Karen or Gordon 01724 798040, weekdays 5pm-9pm.
Owston Ferry Lunch Club Every Thursday at White Hart in Owston Ferry. The cost is £6 for a 2-course meal. To book please contact Pete Smith 01427 728206.
Arts, Crafts and Creativity
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SCUNTHORPE & DISTRICT
Other arts and crafts in the area that are not run by FreshStart. Scunthorpe Flower Club Second Monday of every month 7pm for 7.30pm start Heslam Park Rugby Club, Ashby Road, Scunthorpe £32 annual membership, visitors welcome for £5.00 per session. Contact: C Binns 01724 346410. The Scunthorpe Male Voice The choir meets every Thursday 7-9.15pm and performs concerts once a month. No musical knowledge is necessary as long as you can sing in tune. For more information, contact Keith Ellis on 01724 339279. THE WOLD SINGERS A ladies choir with a varied repertoire. They meet every Monday evening 7-9 p.m. at Old Brumby United Church, Ashby Road, Scunthorpe. New members would be welcome and for further details contact Sylvia on01724 857442. Messingham Gardening Club Meetings are at the Methodist Hall, Church Street, Messingham starting at 7.30pm. Entrance fee £2.50 which includes refreshments. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Margaret on 01724 762640
Arts, Crafts and Creativity
Quavers Choir Practice session every Monday at St Paul’s Church Hall, Ashby High Street from 1.45pm until 3.30pm. Both ladies and gentlemen are welcome!!!! There is a charge of £1.00 per session. For more information please call John (Secretary) on 01724 348157 or email [email protected]
Knit and Natter in North Lincolnshire Riddings Library - Tuesdays at 10am Barton Library - Wednesdays at 10am Scunthorpe Library - Wednesdays at 10am Bring your knitting or crochet projects, browse patterns, swap ideas and tips, relax and have a natter. For more details call Emma on 01724 860161.
Tea Pot Hall The new Tea Pot Hall is an ideal place for the over 55's to meet new friends, have a chat and a cuppa, play snooker, borrow books, buy clothes and be able to go out on the organised trips. You do not have to be a member, just turn up, walk through the door and be greeted by our lovely, friendly supervisors. Tea Pot Hall is ideally based with disabled access and free parking at Valley Park, Bramley Crescent, Bottesford DN16 3SN. Open Mon - Fri 9.30am-12 noon & 1.30pm-4.00pm. Coming soon, Tea Dance afternoons & Arts and Crafts afternoons. Call 01724 859057 or
847008 for further details.
BARTON & DISTRICT
Saturday Club Alternative Saturdays at Tofts Road Day Centre, come and join us for coffee or tea and biscuits, fun and friendship. For further de-tails contact Elaine Georgio 01469 533356 or email [email protected]
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Social Groups
SCUNTHORPE & DISTRICT
Winterton - ‘Golden Oldies’ Alternate Tuesdays (usually 2nd and 4th) 2-4pm. At The Chapel, Winterton. All welcome – activities vary each session so please ring Mary Jackson on 07706317808 for more information. Usual cost £1.00 per session with refreshments available.
Other Social groups in the area that are not run by FreshStart. Winterton Social Club for People with Physical Disabilities 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month 2pm-4pm at Trinity Methodist Church, King Street, Winterton. For membership please call 01724 733441. Ashby Meadows Social Activities Ashby Meadows welcomes people from the community to join in the activities.
• Monday afternoon - New Age Kurling
• Tuesday 1.30pm - Knit and Natter
• Wednesday 2.30pm - Bingo / Musical Bingo
For more information call 01724 852021.
Other Social groups in the area that are not run by FreshStart. Barton & District Carers Group Every Tuesday 1pm-3pm at St John’s Ambulance Centre, Fleetgate, Barton. Sitters are available to enable you to attend. Contact Tessa on 01652 650585 for more information. Friendship Afternoon Every Thursday 2.30pm
Salvation Army Hall, Queen Street, Barton. For more information contact Nick or Anita on 01652 636290. Ladies Meeting Group Every Monday at 2pm All Welcome. Salvation Army Hall, Queen Street, Barton. For more information contact Nick or
Anita on 01652 636290.
BRIGG & DISTRICT Over 50’s Club Every Thursday 1-3pm at St Johns Church Hall, Bigby Street, Brigg. £1.50 including refreshments. Please come and join us to play bingo, solve quizzes, have raffles, chat and try to put the world to right. Please call Jean Leatherwood on 01652 659662 for more information.
Central Community Centre, Lindum Street, Scunthorpe. 01724 862639. Bingo Every Monday and Wednesday 6.45pm-9.45pm. Dominoes Every Thursday 1pm-4pm Westcliff Community Centre Model Club - Mondays - 7.30pm-9.30pm. Contact Andy Hardwick 07518 507313. Cards and Dominoes - Mondays - 7pm-9pm. Bingo - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays – 6.00pm -9.15pm. Grandparents & Toddlers Group - Thursdays - 10am-12noon. Disabled Friendship Group - Saturdays – 6.30pm-9.30pm. Contact 01724 845936.
Come Along and Meet Come Along and Meet Come Along and Meet Come Along and Meet New Friends!New Friends!New Friends!New Friends!
Are you… Divorced
Separated Or Widowed?
If you are looking for a social life and to meet new friends, come and join us at the National Council for Divorced
Separated and Widowed (NCDSW).
We meet every Tuesday at the RAOB Club,
Bottesford Road, Ashby.
8pm-11pm For more details contact Annie on 01724 862718.
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Scunthorpe Deaf Club At Community Well Being Hub Scunthorpe, Alvingham Road, DN16 2DP. Every Thursday 7pm-9.30pm. Including Home League, Knockout (play dominoes, 5x3’s, darts etc.) Camera Club on last Thursday of the month. Every Saturday 7pm-9.30pm. Play bingo and enjoy themed nights throughout the year. We welcome all people, whether you were born deaf, have suffered progressive hearing loss, use sign language or lip read.
Crowle and Ealand Over 60’s Club The Club holds a monthly Entertainment Evening for Members and non-members at the Crowle Community Hall. Please ring Brenda Fox on 01724 711584 for further details.
Epworth Folk Club Alternate Wednesdays from 8pm at Mowbray Arms, Epworth. The group meet in a private room and welcome singers and instrumentalists from beginners to more accomplished musicians. All ages are catered for. There is no cost. For more information contact Kathryn Hollingsworth on 01427 728643.
THE ISLE
Other Social groups in the area that are not run by FreshStart. Isle of Axholme Physically Handicapped Society Meet at Epworth Youth Centre on 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 12noon - 4pm. Includes lunch and social activities for people over 50. For more information contact Kath Hanson 01427 872638. Bingo in Belton Every Friday 6.30pm in the Belton Park Pavilion. For further information, please ring Alan Stone on 01427 872824 during shop hours. Belton Autumn Club This club meets every Thursday 2-4pm in the Pavilion at Belton. Why not come along for some fun and companionship? New members are always made very welcome. Scrabble at Belton Autumn Club Thursdays 2-4pm. For more information, ring Mary on 01427 874386. Westwoodside Social Club Meets every Wednesday 2-4pm in Westwoodside Village Hall. For more information Sandra Milner 01427 752524.
Scunthorpe North WI At Greeson Hall (Crosby One Centre) on 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7pm. Annual membership £34.50, visitors £3.50 per meeting for up to 3 meetings. For further information contact Michelle 07834465548 or email [email protected]
MOBILE PHONE TEXT USERS
Are you aware of The emergency SMS
service? Contact 999 by SMS!
This service has been
designed specifically for people with hearing loss or difficulty with speech.
The service works throughout the UK on all
mobile networks. To register: text, register
to 999 and follow the prompts.
You must register your mobile to be able to use
the service.
For more information, visit; www.emergencysms.org
.uk www.rnid.org.uk/esms
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Toe Nail Cutting Finding it difficult to cut your own toe nails? We offer a toe nail cutting and filing service provided by NHS trained foot care assistants. Clinics are provided at Crosby, Ashby, Brigg, Barton and Belton. Appointments will cost £6.80 and the individual kits you are given on your first visit will cost £6 and a further £6 to replace ( about once a year). To book an appointment please contact 01724 277906
Befriending The services offered provide a volunteer to come into your house, chat and help you feel less alone. It is not expected that the volunteer will be with you for a long time, rather that they can help you through a difficult time, and support you to get more involved in what is happening in your local community. There is a monthly fee of £10 for this service. If you think you would benefit from this service please contact 01724 277906. Equipment Clinics As we get older, some tasks become more difficult to do, but there may be a piece of equipment available that helps you and makes doing the task a little easier whether it is in the bathroom, kitchen, or whilst you are out of the house.
The Occupational Therapy Service provides equipment clinics across North Lincs. At these clinics you will have an assessment and be given information on the equipment available to you. To book an appointment at one of the clinics please contact the OT service on 01724 298206.
Do you fancy being
pampered ??
Sharon is available on Wednesdays at
Alvingham Road, and Tuesdays at Lodge Moor Community
Centre, Minster Road.
Choose from a wide range of treatments
including hand and arm massage, foot soak,
manicure and pedicure. Prices range from
£5.00 to £15.00 Come along and spoil yourself …….. Sharon also does vouchers – why not get one for
someone as an extra special Birthday
present???? Men are also very
welcome……… you must like to be
pampered too !!!! If you would like further information or to make an appointment please
contact Sharon direct on 01724 335355 or 07954
180207.
Health and Care Services
Are you a Carer?Are you a Carer?Are you a Carer?Are you a Carer? A Carer provides unpaid
help and support to someone who could not manage because of their
illness, disability or frailty.
Anyone can become a Carer – parents, children, partners, friends or neighbours. The Carers’ Support Centre is a local organisation that can provide you with information and advice on any aspect of caring, offers useful FREE services and can put you in touch with specialist support to help.
Some of the Support Groups : Brumby Carers Group Every Tuesday 1pm to 3pm at Old Brumby United Church, Ashby Road, Scunthorpe. Crosby Carers Group Every Wednesday 1pm to 3pm at April Lodge, Ferry Road, Scunthorpe Parkwood Carers Group Alternate Fridays 1pm to 3pm at Westcliff Community Centre, Newbolt Road, Scunthorpe Sitters may be available to enable you to attend. Transport can also be
provided. Call us now on 01652 650585
Email: info@carerssupportcentr
e.com
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Beginners Card Making Class Alternate Mondays, 10am-11.30am. Scunthorpe Community Well Being Hub, Alvingham Road, DN16 2DP. Wendy will guide you in making the card of the week which you can take home with you. Cost £4. Please bring your own support if required. For more information contact 01724 277906.
FREE Reminiscence Sessions
There are more Reminiscence Sessions available at the
Hubs—please see the timetables over the next two pages for more information.
The Reminiscence Sessions are a partnership between FreshStart Universal Prevention Team and North Lincolnshire Museum. They are sessions are led by a member of staff from the Museum and each session has a themed box with includes objects and pictures based around that theme. These include toys, local shop, day at the seaside and many more. The sessions offer everyone the opportunity to learn more about social history or remember days gone by. There is a special session on Thursday 2nd October that is going to cover the history of Epworth High Street. (See poster above)
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New at The Community Well Being Hubs
Day Ac�vity Time Cost Notes
Monday
Knit and Na�er 9.30am-11.30am
Chair Based
Exercise
10am-11am £3 Star�ng October
Singing for the
Brain
1.30-3.30pm 1st
Monday star�ng
October
Yoga 6pm-7pm £3 Star�ng October
Tuesday
Memory Cafe 10.30-12.30pm 3rd
Tuesday
Reminiscence
Sessions
Alterna�ng
between morning
and a1ernoon
Star�ng 30th
September,
fortnightly
Wednesday Table Top Games 10am-12noon TBC
Ac�ve Circuits 2.30pm-3.30pm £3
Thursday Chair Based
Exercise
10am-11am £3 Star�ng October
New Age Kurling 1pm-3pm £2
Friday Yoga 10am-11am £3 Star�ng October
Barton Community Wellbeing Hub, Tofts Road, DN18 5NF 01652 634554
Brigg Community Wellbeing Hub, Horstead Avenue, DN20 8PX 01652 653384
Day Ac�vity Time Cost Notes
Monday
Singing for the
Brain
1.30-3.30pm 4th
Monday of the
month star�ng
October
Tuesday
Happy Cra1ers 10-12noon Need to check
availability
Reminiscence
Session
11am-12noon 3rd
Tuesday star�ng
October
Wednesday
Memory Cafe 1.30-3.30pm 2nd
Wednesday
Epworth Community Wellbeing Hub, High Street, DN9 1JS 01724 277906
Day Ac�vity Time Cost Notes
Monday
Singing for the
Brain
10am-12noon 2nd
Monday
star�ng November
Thursday
Memory Cafe 10am-12noon 4th
Thursday
star�ng November
Friday
Reminiscence
Session
10-11am 2nd
Friday star�ng
November
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New at The Community Well Being Hubs
Scunthorpe Community Wellbeing Hub, Alvingham Road, DN16 2DP
01724 277906
Day Ac�vity Time Cost Notes
Monday
Calligraphy 10am-11.30am £2 Fortnightly
Beginners Card
Making
10am-12noon £4 Fortnightly
Sequence, Barn
and a bit of Disco
Dance and Sing-
along
1.30-3.30pm TBC 2nd
Monday of the
month
Singing for the
Brain
1-3pm 3rd
Monday of the
month star�ng
October
Reminiscence
Sessions
2pm-3pm 4th
Monday of the
month star�ng
September
Tuesday
Pain�ng 10am-12noon £2 Fortnightly
Chair Based
Exercise
TBC £3 Star�ng in
September
Ac�ve Circuits 1.30pm-2.30pm £3
Mul�-Sports 1.30pm-3.30pm £2
Wednesday Parchment 10am-12noon
Table Top Games 1.30pm-3.30pm £1.50
Thursday
Cooking Session 10am-12noon £4
Aerobics 9.30am-10.30am £3
Ac�ve Circuits 11.45am-1pm £3 2 sessions
Accessible Circuits 1.30pm-2.30pm £3
Beginners Pilates 2.30pm-3.30pm £3 End of September
Social Cra1 Group 2pm-4pm Refreshments only
Friday
Parchment 10am-12noon
Demen�a Cafe 10am-12noon 1st
Friday star�ng
October
Card Making
Advanced
1.30pm-3pm £5 Fortnightly
New Age Kurling 1.30pm-3pm £2
Confused with Computers and Tablets? Free Coffee and Questions Sessions Monday 13th October 9.30am-11.30am at Brigg Community Wellbeing Hub Friday 17th October 10am-12noon at Barton Community Wellbeing Hub No need to book, just drop in!
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Blue Badge Application and Renewal You can apply for your Blue Badge by filling out a form online from the Direct.gov website or by contacting 01724 297979 and requesting one. If you need help filling out your form please go to your Local Link office. If you are renewing your Blue Badge please remember to do so at least 6 weeks before your current one expires. Please contact for under 65’s 01724 298000. The Blue Badge will cost £2.00 and £1.50 for a passport sized photo to be taken. You may be asked to attend an assessment by a District Nurse before your Blue Badge application is approved. Help in the home – shopping, handyperson and gardening services Age UK provide shopping, gardening and handyperson services for people over 50 living in North Lincs. To find out how their services can be of benefit to you please contact them on 01652 636208.
Lindsey Blind Society The Crowle Branch of the Lindsey Blind Society meets fortnightly, Thursdays 1 -3pm, at Ealand Victory Hall. Minibus transport is available. If you are interested in becoming a member contact Sheila 01724 711492 or Mary 01724 710812. The Scunthorpe Branch meet Wednesdays 12.30pm-3pm at Westcliff Community Centre. For more information contact 01507 615604.
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BARTON & DISTRICT
Other Exercise & Leisure Activities in the area that are not run by FreshStart Whist Drive Every 2nd Tuesday of the month 7.30pm The Vicar’s Rooms, Barrow-on-Humber. Cost £1.50.
Short Mat Bowls Every Monday 7pm at Wootton Village Hall. Goxhill Bowls Club New members welcome - you do not have to live in Goxhill. Enjoy bowling on a social basis at only £15 for the season or £1.50 per visit. Just provide your own flat-soled shoes. We have bowls you may borrow and offer coaching for beginners. Visit our website at www.goxhill-bowls-club.clubbz.com to find out more and contact us by email, or ring our Club Secretary Chris Ellis on 01469 530579.
Ballroom and Mixed Sequence 1st Saturday of the month 7.30pm-10.30pm at Wootton Village Hall. Admission £3 including tea and coffee. Bring and share supper. For more information call 01652 660779. Indoor Bowls For Fun Thursdays 7pm-9pm at Barrow Village Hall. Cost £1.00. For more information contact Geoff on 01469 530020. Afternoon Tea Dance with Sue and Maurice held at the Historical Assembly Rooms, Queen Street, Barton. DN18 5PQ. 2nd Friday of every month from 2.00 to 4.00 p.m. Cost £2.50 (tea/biscuits). Tel: 01652 633951
BRIGG & DISTRICT Brigg Tai Chi. Every Monday afternoon 3.45 – 4.45pm (except Bank Holidays). At the Methodist Church Hall Brigg. £4.00 per session for further information 01652 658574. Swimming Beginners and Improvers Friday afternoon 2-2.45pm during term time. Swimming lessons are continuing. Please contact the Ancholme Leisure Centre on 01652 652031 for dates and times.
Brigg Road Bowls Club, Barton If you are interested in becoming a member please contact Joe Hall 01652 632470 Yoga Every Monday 10-11am at The Viking Resource Centre, Fairfield Drive, Barton. 2-3pm at Tofts Road Centre, Barton. Contact Gill Popple on 07825 322911 or email [email protected]
New Holland and District Dance Club Every Wednesday evening. Wootton Village Hall. Modern sequence dancing, tuition available. £2 per evening including refreshments and £3 yearly membership. For more information contact Gordon Mumby on 01469 530454. Trinity Scrabble Club 3rd Friday of the month. Come and join us at The Lecture Hall, Holydyke, Barton-on-Humber from 2pm. For more information contact Wendy Fowler on 01652 633123.
Exercise and Leisure
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New Age Kurling Brigg Every Monday (except Bank Holidays) 1-3pm. At St Johns Church Hall, Bigby Street, Brigg. Yearly membership of £2.50 and £1.50 per session. If you require support please bring your own as group is run by volunteers. For more information please contact FreshStart on 01724 277906.
Hibaldstow Every Tuesday 2pm-4pm at Hibaldstow Village Hall. Contact Bryan Sheppard on 01652 653754.
Elsham Every Tuesday 10am-12noon at Elsham Village Hall. Contact FreshStart Office on 01724 277906. Scawby Every Monday 1.30-3.30pm(excluding bank holidays) in Scawby Village Hall. £2.50 per session, including tea and biscuits. Contact Carole Roberts 01652 658574.
Broughton Every Friday, 10am—12noon at Broughton Village Hall. Cost £2. Contact FreshStart Office on 01724 277906.
Other Exercise & Leisure Activities in the area that are not run by FreshStart Yoga Every Thursday 10am-11.30am at Scawby Village Hall. For more information please contact Sheila Kemp on 01652 650895.
Elsham Short Mat Bowls Every Wednesday and Sunday 7pm-9.30pm at Elsham Village Hall. Cost £2 including refreshments. Contact John Tomlinson for more information on 01652 688221. Hibaldstow Short Mat Bowls Roll up sessions every Monday 2pm-4pm and Friday 4pm-6pm. Hibaldstow Village Hall. League and Cup games are played at various venues. Come and give it a try and enjoy good friendly company. For more information please contact Gerald on 01652 650524.
Chair Based Exercise Every Wednesday at 3pm in Hibaldstow Church Hall. £1 per session. For more information please contact Sue Depledae on 01652 652116.
Scawby Short Mat Bowls Every Wednesday 1.45pm-4pm in Scawby Village Hall. Good company, gentle exercise, drink & biscuit all for £2.50. You will be very welcome.
SCUNTHORPE & DISTRICT
Tai Chi Fit with Jane £2.00 per person per session. For more information contact Jane on 07879 678115. Every Friday, 5.15pm at Burringham Village Hall, Stone Lane, Burringham. Every Saturday, 10am at Foundation for Well Being, Shelford Street, Scunthorpe.
South Kelsey Village Hall Tea Dance 2nd Wednesday of each month. 1.30 - 4.00pm . Live music by Organist Joanne Naulls. Cost £3.50 includes afternoon snack. For more information ring Deborah on 01652 678440
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Every Friday at Ancholme Leisure Centre, 6pm-7pm. For more information contact Mrs Crashley 01652 651034. Tea Dance Every Monday 2pm-4.30pm at The Polish Centre, Frodingham Road, Scunthorpe. Cost £3 including live music and tea/coffee. Contact Liz 01724 720111. Chairbased Exercise for the Frailer Older Person. Every Thursday 2-3pm. Broadlands House, Mountbatten Close, Bottesford. DN16 3NR. For further details contact Mary Southgate 01724 857064. North Lincolnshire Wood Turners Association Meet second Monday of the month 7pm at Lodge Moor Community Centre Scunthorpe. For more information contact John on 01724 847322 or Barrie on 01724 844419. Central Community Centre, Lindum Street, Scunthorpe. For more information contact 01724 862639. Sequence Dancing Tuesday Beginners 6.15pm-7.30pm - Beginners £1.50, 7.30pm – 10pm All welcome £1.50. Fridays 1pm - 4.00pm - £1.10 per sessions. Saturdays 1pm and Sunday 6.45pm.
Other Exercise and Leisure Groups in the area that are not run by FreshStart. Carpet Bowls - Lodge Moor
Mondays at 1pm and Thursdays at 7pm. For more information, please contact 01724
848282 or 856903. Walking Group Short and Long Walks monthly. For further details contact Stuart or Sheila on 01652 650895. North Lindsey Bowls Club Are you an experienced player or would like to have a go? Then come and join us. For further information contact Mick Smithson 01724 866996. NEW! Keep Active and Fit with Audrey Gentle Exercise to music for the over 60’s. Classes start 10th September, 10.15-11.15am at St Bernadette’s Parish Hall, Ashby Road, opp. Priory Lane. Cost £3 per session. For more details call 01724 489068. Scunthorpe and Glanford Remedial Recreational Swimming Club Provides swimming and exercise in water for people with a disability or who need exercise following an operation. Every Thursday at The Pods, 6pm-7pm. For more information contact Miss Binns 01724 346410.
Short Mat Bowls Every Monday 1.15pm-4pm New Age Kurling Every Tuesday 1pm-3.30pm. 50+ Swim Wednesday 9.15am-10.15am at Riddings Pool, Enderby Road, Scunthorpe. Fitness Gold Tuesday 9.30am-10.30am at Riddings Pool, Enderby Road. For more information contact Riddings Pool on 01724 280666. Tea Dance 2nd Monday of the month, 2pm-4pm at Kirton Lindsey Town Hall. Live music with John on the keyboard. For more information contact Penny on 01652 640075. Learn to Salsa Every Monday 7.30-8.30pm at Flixborough Village Hall. Beginners welcome, £4 per session. Contact Nigel 07921 588728. New Age Kurling Every Thursday 1.30pm-3pm at Westcliff Community Centre, Scunthorpe. For more information contact 01724 845936. Messingham Tea Dance Every Wednesday 2pm-4pm at Messingham Village Hall. Live organ music with Ian. Tea or Coffee and biscuits and a raffle. Please join us. For more details contact Mr or Mrs Booth on 01724 762062.
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THE ISLE Crowle Scrabble Club 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month, 2-4pm at Crowle Methodist Chapel, Fieldside, Crowle. ALL WELCOME. £1.50 per session including tea and coffee. For further information, please contact the Club Co-ordinator on 01724 710413. Exercise in Epworth Every Wednesday 10-11am. £3. At Imperial Hall, Epworth. For information please contact Adam Wrightham on 01724 297255.
Fit & Fun in Crowle Every Tuesday 10-11am. £3. At Crowle Community Hub. For more information contact Adam Wrightham on 01724 297255.
Other Exercise and Leisure Groups in the area that are not run by FreshStart Crowle & Ealand Short Mat Bowls Club Every Monday 9.45-11.45am at Sports Pavilion in Godnow Road. For further information, please ring Mrs Boon on 01724 710659. Epworth Sequence Tea Dance Every Tuesday 2-4pm. £1. For further information please ring 01427 872631. Crowle & Ealand Outdoor Bowls Club Every Saturday 6-8pm. At the Bowling Green in Crowle. For further information, please ring Mrs Olive Boon on 01724 710659. Swimming in Epworth There are swimming sessions for the 50+ at the swimming pool in Epworth on Mondays and Wednesdays. There are also Aquatone Sessions on Tuesdays. For further information please contact the pool on (01427) 875493.
Walking Way to Health The walks take place across North Lincolnshire throughout the week. The walks vary in length, but generally are not more than 3 miles. The walks are led by at least two trained volunteers. There is a walk every Friday at 10.30am at Normanby Hall. There are 3 different routes to cover different abilities. This can be a good walk to start with. For more information please contact Christine Johnson - Health Walks Co-ordinator on 01724 297631 / 07717 586380 or email [email protected] or website www.healthwalks.co.uk
Timetables are usually available from most Council
buildings.
Epworth Leisure Centre Chair Based Exercise Every Monday, 2-3pm at Epworth Leisure Centre. Cost £2.50 per session. Isle of Axholme Short Mat Bowls Every Wednesday and Friday 3.30pm-5.30pm At Epworth Leisure Centre. Membership for the year is £15. For more information contact Epworth Leisure Centre 01427 873845.
Newspaper Chat What do you think? Anything happening in the world that interests you? Talk about what’s in the week’s papers. Suggest topics for the group to discuss. Join us at Scunthorpe Central Library every Thursday 10.30am. For more information contact Emma on 01724 860161.
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North LinKs Seniors Forum Ancholme Area Branch The forum holds an open meeting on the second Monday of every month at Brigg Resource Centre, Horstead Avenue, Brigg commencing at 10 o clock. For more information please contact FreshStart on 01724 277906. Scunthorpe and District Seniors Forum Meet 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10.30am-12noon at the Foundation For Well Being, 10-12 Shelford Street, Scunthorpe. Everyone Welcome. Winterton Senior Citizens Forum. Meetings held every second Thursday in the month at the Trinity Methodist Church Hall, in Kings Street, Winterton, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Anyone over 50 is very welcome to come along and discuss the issues affecting our older community. Refreshments are provided. For further information please contact Jim Harding on 01724 357291 or [email protected].
Transport is available if required contact
Colin Belton 01724 345857.
Indoor Bowls - Winter Timetable Winter sessions: Saturdays 8.30am at Indoor Bowling, Carlton Street, Scunthorpe. Cost £2.90. New Members of all ages welcome! For more information ring Stan on 01724 331981.
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Yoga by Sally Held at Emma's Pilates Studio The Fairway Burringham road Scunthorpe DN17 2AA Every Monday except bank holidays. Gentle yoga ideal for beginners. Classes at 9:30, 11am and 12:30pm. £4 per class - pay in advance A great opportunity to help improve posture, flexibility, joint issues and to feel good. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. To book a class, please contact Sally Wood on 01724 721172 or 07539927518 Sallywood@[email protected] www.facebook.com/yogabysally Qualified to teach and practice yoga and aromatherapy.
Healthy Communities Group
If the ferrule on your walking stick is worn it can be replaced by contacting: OT Stores, Unit 4. Capola Way DN 15 9YJ Tel: 01724 280273 Please telephone first before going.
We work to raise awareness of the consequences of falling and how to prevent falls at home and in the community. We meet last Thursday of the month, 10am at Community Wellbeing Hub Scunthorpe, Alvingham Road, DN16 2DP.
Bottesford Town Council Civic Hall, Valley Park, Bottesford. DN163SN Now taking bookings for Autumn/Winter hall hire. Children’s parties, Halloween and Christmas. From £11 per hr including full Kitchen facilities. Please call 01724 859057
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Important Information
The Memory Cafés have moved into the Community Wellbeing Hubs. Please see the Hub Timetables on pages 16 & 17 or contact the Alzheimer’s Society for more information. Singing for the Brain is also starting during October and November in the Community Wellbeing Hubs. adminnlincs@alzheimers. org.uk 01724 848594
“Without the volunteers who support me, my life would be
very different” Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to help older people with dementia and their carers to sing? Our popular ‘Singing for the Brain’ groups are enjoyable, fun and friendly sessions for people with dementia and their carers to get together and enjoy singing in an informal setting. You don't need to be a super singer to participate, a willingness to join in and encourage others to do so is more important. If you enjoy the company of older people and are interested in helping people to live well with dementia we would love to hear from you. Our groups start in October and will take place monthly in Scunthorpe, Barton, Brigg and Epworth. For more information please contact Rosemary on 01482 211255, or email [email protected] Our existing volunteers help us to achieve wonderful things, with your support we can do even more. Registered charity number 296645
Family Experiences of World Wars Over the past weeks there have been many television references in programmes about the world wars. This has prompted me to add a little more from the last issue. My father was born into a large family living on Ilkley Moor. All the boys in the nearby village of Addingham were sent to the front line and were lost. Coming from a farm and being used to handling horses, his job was to tend to them for the officers. This all happened in Ireland. Of course his experience was not as bad as many others who were actually fighting but nevertheless, still not very pleasant. (see photo right)
These times made my father reluctant for me to do National Service. This of course was nothing compared to the War. The time I spent doing National service proved to be invaluable and stood me in good stead for the rest of my life. Having spent time in Malta and meeting different men from all walks of life, working on the radar system which was very interesting. I made many good friends. Peter Whiteoak
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North Lincs Community Alcohol Service Concerned about your drinking? Monday - Friday 10am-12noon Wednesday 5pm-7pm For advice and practical support drop in and see us or give us a call on 01724 852675. 86 Oswald Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 7PA
Brigg and District Breast Cancer Support Group. Meetings held on 3rd Tuesday of the month 7.30pm - 9.30pm in The Angel Suite (Ballroom), Market Place, Brigg. Building is disabled friendly. For further details contact 07955 770995 or [email protected] www.breastcancersupport-brigg.org.uk
Please check website before attending for the first time as the venue does change sometimes.
Bereavement Support Group
Meeting on the first
Monday of the month.
For details of the NEW Support Group please contact Julia, Pat or
Sue at Ashby Funeral Care on 01724 841112.
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide is a self help support group. All our members who attend have been bereaved by suicide so can offer a sympathetic listening ear. We hold our group meetings on 3rd Wednesday of every month. We have many books on bereavement and how people have overcome the stigma and grief that comes with suicide. These books may be borrowed by our members so they can read them in the comfort of their own homes. For more information please contact Nina on 07528 788823 or 01724 347249.
Arthritis Care Scunthorpe Branch Last Monday of the month at 7pm, Community Wellbeing Hub Scunthorpe, Alvingham Road, DN16 2DP. £1 entry. There are talks and entertainment as well as outings and lunches throughout the year. We also offer Hydropool sessions that will help with pain. These are on Wednesdays after school in St. Hughes School pool Bushfield Road. Also Thursdays 12.15pm . Both are 1/2 hour sessions. Cost £2.40 per session For more information contact Margaret on 01724 782238 or 01724 735262.
Useful Numbers: North Lincolnshire Council Adult Social Services (at all times) - 01724 297979 Children’s Services - 01724 296500 Children’s Service Out of Hours Emergencies - 01724 296555 To report problems with waste and recycling collection or to request Assisted Collection - 01724 297000 General Out of Hours Emergencies - 01724 276444 All other enquiries during Office Hours - 01724 296296 Home Library Service - 01724 860161 Police Non-Emergency - 101 NHS Urgent Care - 111 National Gas Emergency Service - 0800 111 999
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Parkinson’s UK - Scunthorpe Support Group The group meet on the second Wednesday of the month, 7pm at the Salvation Army Centre, Ashby High Street. A warm welcome to anyone with Parkinson’s, their carers, family and friends. The branch offers help, advice and support. Your local contacts are Mrs Dunderdale 01652 652498 and Mrs Crowe 01724 856704. Cruse Bereavement Care Cruse Bereavement Care is a charity that promotes the wellbeing of people bereaved by the death of a loved one. They offer support and information to enable those bereaved to understand their grief and cope with their loss. We are contactable on 01724 281178, the telephone is manned Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am -11 am and Tuesday 4.30pm - 6.30 pm, answer phone service at other times and messages are checked daily. British Lung Foundation Scunthorpe & District Breatheeasy Group which is part of the BLF. Meetings held the first Monday in every month in The St Bernadette's Church Hall at 2pm. If further information is required please contact Anne on 01652 657350. This is for people with any type of Lung Disease. Carers are also welcome to the meetings.
Cloverleaf Advocacy Central Community Centre, Scunthorpe. 01724 854952. We offer a one-to-one advocacy service for people aged over 18 who have a learning disability, mental health needs, physical or sensory impairment, or are older people. Advocates help people find information, support people to understand and to access their rights, talk things through in order to help decide what they want to say, support people at a variety of meetings and appointments, support people to talk to professionals.
The Scunthorpe & District Stroke Club Meetings are held at Community Wellbeing Hub Scunthorpe, Alvingham Road fortnightly on Wednesdays, 7pm-9pm (with the exception of January and August). This is a social evening club which welcomes anyone who has suffered a stroke, their carers, family or friends. Transport can be arranged in the Scunthorpe and Ashby areas if required. For more details and information please contact 01724 346799.
Scunthorpe Macular Self Help Group A branch of the Macular Society. We meet 4th Monday of the month 10am-12noon at The Mind Centre, Fenton Street, Scunthorpe. We are a social, self help and support group. There are plenty of people to chat to over a cup of coffee. For more information contact Jo on 01652 633164 or Enid on 01724 845859 or email [email protected]
Iron Will - Cancer Support Social Group We meet on the last Tuesday of the month from 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Lindsey Lodge Day Unit, Burringham Road, Scunthorpe. Macmillan Nurses and Hospice Staff also attend if you need specific advice or information. For more information contact: Macmillan Nurses 01724 871556 [email protected] Lindsey Lodge Day Unit 01724 270835 [email protected] Ruth Wyld, Chairman of Iron Will 07751 886646 [email protected]
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JOHN IN THE MOSLEM WORLD
The pilot said, “Ladies and gentlemen, we are about to land. Please take your seats”. Minutes later the monitor light said “fasten your seat belts”. The plane landed. This was my first visit to Tehran in the Middle-Eastern country of Iran. The Shah of Persia was, at that time, still in power and peace reigned as far as was possible in a Moslem country.
This journey for me and my colleague, Lofty, was about to start. For me it was with some unfamiliar feelings of trepidation. I wasn’t quite sure why I was in the country at all, other than this particular job appeared interesting and the financial arrangements I had negotiated were good. Maybe it would not be for too long a period as I had discussed with my UK contact.
I had a relationship with an American company based in the UK, who had invited me to submit my CV for onward transmission to the Iranian government department of the Oil Service of Iran (O.S.C.O.). A new project was getting under way at an estimated cost of around 30 billion dollars in one of the Iranian oil fields. A research team of two was required to prepare a list of contractors and suppliers, as much as possible from Middle Eastern countries.
This was my and my associate engineer, Lofty’s, first visit to Iran. Iran was a Moslem country and our arrival, of course, had to be on a Friday, their equivalent of a Christian Sunday, and things were indeed different. Loud speakers were emitting religious messages all over the city.
After a few preliminary meetings in Tehran’s government offices and being bossed about by Ki, the attractive young Indian secretary, she announced one morning, “Mr John, it is your turn to go the bakery to purchase the cream buns for the morning coffee break”. As an obedient young man, I did as I was told.
As I was returning with the cream buns, I suddenly heard loud bangs from around me and people all throwing themselves to the ground in safety from the bullets. With all the confused thoughts in my mind, I suddenly felt my body crushed with something thudding into my back and all breath being squeezed from me. Lying there for what seemed an eternity, with my mind in turmoil and screams all around, I suddenly felt wet and for a moment could not fully understand why or what it could be. Amid confused feelings, I thought that I had lost control of my bodily functions and that I had wet myself. However, I just lay there amid the continuing
noise and confusion. Suddenly, quietness came and my mind began to function. I forced the weight from my body which fell to my side and was mortified to find the weight was that of a young teenage girl who was obviously dead from gunshot wounds. I also realised that the dampness I had felt was not mine but blood from the wounds of the girl. The shooting turned out to be (which was apparently a regular occurrence in the capital) a fight between the Shah’s military and the Iranian Communist Party. When I raised this situation with my governmental contact, he assured me that this was fully in hand and of no real consequence. These events and the revolution that followed many months later, gave me many thoughts later in life of how naïve I had been to accept the assurances of my government contacts that all was well and in order. However, that was some time away from the problems that followed later. Leaving Tehran I headed south to Abadan, the city built around one of the largest oil refineries in the country and largely built by the British. There, I set about building up my requirements for the project administration.
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I employed a dozen surveyors and six secretaries and was somewhat apprehensive as all the documentation was in English. My reservations proved groundless as they proved to be the most competent secretaries I had worked with in a long time. The young Moslem secretaries’ dress surprised me as, far from wearing conventional religious dress, they all had miniskirts and low cut tops. Mini transistor radios hung round their necks continually tuned to pop music being broadcast from Kuwait. More surprises were in store for me. I found the females discussed the Koran and their religion openly, but quietly and discreetly, with me for fear of being overheard by the secret police who were everywhere. It was the males who were openly hostile generally about anything and everything. It was generally only the males that stopped whatever they were doing, no matter where they were, to pray. This was something that appeared strange to the Europeans, although no-one ever interfered. The local golf course had, on a Saturday evening, a dance for Europeans in the area where a meal and alcohol were also served. Although the locals were always welcome, they were quite selective. When I
suggested to the young lady secretaries that I could send cars to pick them up and bring them to the dance and meal, they readily accepted the invitation, to the displeasure of my Arabic translator. As the time went on it became obvious, from the radio bulletins, that matters in the north of the country, in particular the cities, were showing some public unrest against the ruling government but nothing serious was thought of it by either the local employees or the British group. Work continued as normal. There were local problems in respect of obtaining construction materials for the project which came through the docks in Abadan. It was clear from the beginning that local materials in Iran were almost non-existent and would generally have either to come from Europe or the United States and come by ship through the port of Abadan. When materials arrived and were unloaded at the port, problems arose in sorting out the paperwork and finding the correct port official in order to obtain authority to remove the materials by the project’s authorised transport contractor.
It soon became clear that in nearly every instance when materials, plant and equipment were off-loaded and ready for transporting out of the docks, the correct dock clearance official, which was nearly always a different official, had to be discreetly tipped. In one instance two project ambulances were ready for leaving the docks but the appropriate official was never found for a variety of reasons and whilst the contract was up and running, the vehicles never left the docks. Matters of unrest suddenly became much more serious and fighting spread to many parts of the southern cities and in the local city of Abadan. A meeting of project personnel was called and discussed the best way to deal with the situation. It was generally considered, as nothing serious had occurred to any of us and the local employees appeared calm and helpful, that we, as a body, should remain calm and watch and await developments. I and two others were not really happy about this and considered that more positive action was called for. Matters continued for a couple of weeks but the situation, to my mind, did not improve when the local airport closed down and all travel out of Iran officially stopped. Matters came to a head when the radio
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The Wold Singers
Christmas Concert is to be
held on Wednesday 10th
December 2014 at The Old
Brumby United Church,
Ashby Road, Scunthorpe
commencing at 7.30 p.m.
Tickets are £5 including
light refreshments and will
be available on the door or
contact 01724 850518.
Christmas Fair on 22nd November 2014 2-4pm Broadlands House, Mountbatten Close, Bottesford. DN16 3NR. For further details contact Bernice 01724 639460.
announced that the Shah of Persia was about to leave the country and the return of the Ayatollah Khomeini was imminent with the founding of an Islamic Republic. It was then that local supporters of the revolution arrived with fully loaded guns and stated that all foreigners were not now welcome and that all personnel were now confined with no other explanation of what the immediate future held for any of us. They confirmed that the country was now changing to an Islamic Republic and would be fully Moslem. I considered the situation and made up my mind, deciding that it was past time to go. Telling my immediate people what was in my mind, I invited them to join me. I waited my opportunity, jumped into my car and made my way to the Abadan/Iraqi border on the side road that I knew. There was no real difficulty in crossing with the intention of escaping from the problems of the Iranian revolution through Iraq and possibly back to Europe. Very well aware that I had no passport or visas to travel in the manner I intended, I had, what I knew was a good substitute: a wallet full of American dollars that I knew would be required to bribe my way out of the middle-east. The dollars were worth more
than any normal paperwork and did prove to be successful. Crossing over the border into Iraq, I made my way up through Basra and finally reached a degree of safety back in the west and the rest, as they say, is history. John Donaldson.
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Respect Carer’s Awards
Respect Carer’s Awards Building Respect and Recognition for Devoted Care
Workers We would like you to consider recommending a paid care worker to be recognised for that extra
effort and simply tell us why on the form below. This is only for paid carers. You now have the
opportunity to give a personal recommendation for that person who looks after you or your family
member to receive an award.
The idea is for you or a member of your family to vote for the most dedicated – that is anybody
such as a domestic help, volunteer, Warden, Personal Assistant, trained carers or their Managers
– this can be in any setting such as a residential or nursing home, your own home, Housing
Scheme or Day Care Centre for example.
Respect Green Burial Parks of Scunthorpe are fully sponsoring and organising the
awards. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Contact for more information:-
Chair of North Lincolnshire NCPC, D-M committee group
