Thursday 25 April 2013

MONDAY CLUB


Volunteer Jo Chambers welcomed members, including two new ones, to this weeks Monday Club on 22nd April .  The programme for the next 3 meetings was handed out and then the Group divided into the “Enthusiastic  fit” or “Just willing to have a go at anything” lot and those who preferred to sit having a cup of coffee and a blether or join the card making group.

Walking around, it was interesting to hear advice being given on mobile phones, progress on health issues, plus swapping ideas on knitting, gardening and so much more.

The card makers went from complete beginners to those who had enjoyed the hobby for years, so were able to help those sitting close to them.  All went home with at least one finished product much to their own surprise.

The Wii fit report …by a member.

“Yesterday we found a Wii had been set up and many laughs were heard as those of us who felt able to cope with it. Physically trying our hands at tennis, bowling and baseball. Even boxing!  The boxing proved far too taxing and we quickly returned to the bowling alley!

On another screen the ‘Dancercize’ programme was shown and that group achieved credible, if more modest movement, to the upbeat pop music -and to the amusement of the less energetic onlookers.





Many thanks for a good morning (and best of all, it was free!)


Please note although it is the Spring Bank Holiday on Monday 6th May, the meeting will go ahead as usual. All welcome.

Tuesday 23 April 2013

DG Health Blog


Dr. Ken Donaldson, Medical Consultant at DGRI, has recently started a new blog for all NHSDG staff with various different articles from specialists. We have provided a link to this blog located on the side bar, but you can view the DG Health blogpage by clicking here. 

Gentle Exercise and Singing. – Ashgrove Court.


As part of reaching out to the community, The SMP programme has started a 6 week course in gentle exercise and singing at Ashgrove Court in Newton Stewart. Ashgrove Courtis a sheltered housing scheme for vulnerable adults.

Pam, the tutor, is excellent in getting all involved and the feedback at present is very positive. Sessions continue on Wednesday afternoons for three weeks.


Monday 22 April 2013

Monday Club Wii Sports Session

The Monday club came to life yesterday with a session of Wii Sports and Wii Dance. Many people “Had a go” at Bowling, Tennis, Boxing and Baseball, some with more success than others!!


The session was so well received that the group want us to return later in the summer for a follow up visit. 

For the quieter members, Card making, general chatting and free tea and coffee were available

One member received 1:1 support with his mobile phone.
 Another successful Monday which all enjoyed.

Next meeting 6th May with a film show and gentle exercise.

Tuesday 16 April 2013

Hello Again Welcome Back


Hi everyone. Welcome back after the Easter break and our enforced break from activities due to the snow and ice. It seems such a long time ago, but we are still catching up.

We had to cancel many events during and after the snow storm that affected us all including Wii dance for youth groups and the first Monday Club session of April.

However, we are back, have a redesigned office and are back in the swing of things.

Last week, the “Monday club” were visited by the local press. A full report can be seen by clicking here.

Planning is underway for a series of cooking events for youth groups in the area. This will give them an opportunity to work as a team as well as learn new skills and be introduced to the idea of “Love Food Hate Waste”. So far, the following has been arranged.


Date
Time
Activity + numbers
Venue
Thursday 2nd May
7pm – 9pm
Cooking (8)
SORBIE Village Hall
Friday 10th May
7.30pm – 9pm
Cooking (12)
Port William Youth Centre
Monday 13th May
6pm – 8pm
Cooking (12)
Garlieston Village Hall
Wednesday 15th May
6pm – 7.15pm
Cooking (17)
Isle of Whithorn Village Hall
Wednesday 15th May
7.15pm – 8.30pm
Cooking (16)
Isle of Whithorn Village Hall
Tuesday 21st May
6.30pm – 8.30pm
Cooking (8)
Kirkinner Village Hall
Wednesday 29th May
6pm – 9pm
Cooking (6)
Wigtown – Kaos CafĂ©
Tuesday 4th June
6.30 – 8.30
Wii dance
Kirkinner Village Hall

Reports to Follow

Monday Club News


I can hardly believe it, but the Monday Club has now been running for three months!  Seems like only yesterday we were setting up for the first time, and it has been an absolute joy to meet so many lovely folk from different backgrounds.

People come for all sorts of reasons, and we are currently organising a programme of events that will address the needs of the group.  Some of these will be activities, information and advice around health and wellbeing, while others will have a more social side to them, and allow opportunities to spend time together and make new friends.  

Just drop in for a cup of tea or to find out more about what’s going on.  Gentle exercise is proving to be popular, but we have other activities taking place at the same time.   Last week we were delighted that John, a Monday Club member and Sue, who both belong to Creetown Woodpeckers Woodworking Group, gave a demonstration on wood carving and pyrography.  It was wonderful to see them in action, and we were reassured that you don’t have to be a skilled woodworker at the outset to produce the quality pieces they each brought along. As John said, “it’s just a matter of learning as you go”. There was a lot of interest in their work, and some of our members even decided there and then to join the group, which meets every second Saturday. (https://sites.google.com/site/woodpeckerswoodworkinggroup/homefor more information.)

We will post details of our longer term activity programme later, but in the meantime here’s what’s coming up:

22 April         Wii-Sport and card making
6 May            Gentle Exercise and film show
20 May          Gentle Exercise and Access Art project which will run all week.

Further Details of these and other activities to follow.

The Monday Club meets every second Monday in Newton Stewart Golf Club from 10.15am – 12.15pm, and activities are free.  Stay on and join us for home-made soup and a roll for only £2.  Contact me for further information or a chat. We can support you in making informed decisions about improving your health and well being, and getting involved in your community.  Karen Barbour 01988 501111 or karenbarbour@nhs.net or pop in to BHC,1 George Street, Whithorn, DG8 8NS.