LIST OF PLANNED BHC ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE IN THE MACHARS AND NEWTON STEWART AREA

JANUARY 2015 - MARCH 2015

ISLE OF WHITHORN

Arts Group – Wednesdays, 14th January to the end of March 2015.

12.30pm to 3.30pm.

The aim of the group is to inspire, encourage and help members further their interest in the Arts.  2 volunteers from Building Healthy Communities, David and Margaret, will be facilitating the group, whilst providing a friendly and sociable environment for the development of people's hidden artistic and creative talents.  So come along and do what you prefer at your own level.

Dancercise –Tuesdays, 6th January to 31^st March 2015.

10.30am to 11.30am

We will be continuing with the popular Dancercise group, facilitated by Pamela Paterson.  The group is open to all adults who wish to do some gentle exercise through dance. 

Computer Club –Thursdays, 15th January 2015 for 4 weeks.

1pm to 3pm

Due to popular demand, the computer club will run for a further 4 weeks.

The club will aim to assist you in all aspects of using your laptop computer or tablet.  Members will be supported with their learning or with any minor issues they may have with their device by an experienced tutor, Luke Utting, as well as getting support and skills from each other.

WHITHORN

Whithorn Primary School - January 2015

As part of their wider achievement, all pupils are being offered various activities they wouldn't normally experience in the classroom on a Wednesday afternoon from 2.10pm to 3.10pm. 

BHC will be providing 4 weeks of Tambourelli, facilitated by Tracey, BHC volunteer as well as New Age Curling, which will be facilitated by Samantha.

Volunteer Drop-in - Weekly

Our weekly volunteer drop-in will resume on Thursday 15^th January 2015, from 9.30 to 12.30pm.

NEWTON STEWART

Monday Club - Mondays throughout 2015

The club will meet again on Monday 5^th January 2015, 10am to 12pm at Penninghame Church.  The club runs every 1^st and 3^rd Monday of the month.  During the first session, the members will be planning their activities for the next few months.

New Age Curling and Boccia Group 

The weekly group will restart on Monday 12^th January 2015, 1.30pm to 3pm, at Penninghame Church Hall.

Laptop Heaven

The weekly computer club will run for a further 3 weeks from Tuesday 13^th January 2015.  The club is open to members of the Riverside Centre.

Gentle Exercise to Music

Tenants from Ashgrove Court will once again be entertained by Pamela Paterson every Wednesday from 3pm to 4pm.

Tai Chi For Health

From Tuesday 3^rd February 2015, Lyn Irvine, BHC Volunteer, will be delivering a weekly Tai Chi for Health session at Penninghame Church Hall from 2.30pm to 4pm.

ALL BHC ACTIVITIES ARE FREE OF CHARGE

Contact the office on 01988 501111 for further information on these or any other activities.

Free Short Courses for Carers

There are a range of courses available in 2015 for carers and family members.
All of these are FREE.

To view the poster about short courses click here

To view the schedule of training in Dumfries and Galloway click here

Not sure? Contact the BHC office for more information.

Gym Equipment Loan Scheme (GELS)

The idea of being able to lend out Home Gym Equipment has evolved after a generous donation of equipment from Jim Thomson of Penninghame. Jim was no longer using the equipment and wanted others to benefit and saw Building Healthy Communities as an organisation that could take this forward. Since Jim's initial donation of an electric treadmill, an exercise cycle and a cross trainer, BHC has received further donations from David and Ann Hirst, a step machine, and from Dave and Nat, a rowing machine and a sit-up machine.

The equipment is available to borrow and be used by groups in the Machars or by individuals in their own homes.

Further details will be available in January, but once again, thanks to Jim Thomson for initiating the idea.

Cairnsmore Medical Practice

We are putting a link on the blog which will direct you to the Cairnsmore Medical practice.  To view the webpage please go to http://www.cairnsmore.org.uk/

Breast Cancer Awareness

The earlier Breast cancer is found .....................................................The easier it is to treat!!

DON'T GET SCARED, GET CHECKED.

For more information go to www.nhsinform.co.uk 

Isle of Whithorn - AccessArt

The art course facilitated by James from AccessArt being held at St Ninians Hall, has come to an end. The 7 participants have all enjoyed the sessions. They worked on a variety of mediums and used many different techniques.

 Participants Comments:

"A very enjoyable course with very pleasant and helpful trainers"
"I’ve gained new skills and enjoyed exchanging ideas with others"

"I have gained so much more knowledge about art and all the things possible.  It has helped my confidence and belief in myself."

"I have achieved things I didn’t know I was capable of."

Many thanks to James for his efforts in delivering these quality sessions with such positive outcomes.

Tambourelli at Whithorn School

As part of the School's wider achievement awards, a BHC volunteer has been introducing Tambourelli to Whithorn School pupils over a 4 week period, 29th October to 19th November.

All the children and staff enjoyed their sessions and were awarded a certificate for their achievements.

Thanks to Tracey for her input!

Bowel Cancer Awareness

"Don't Get Scared, Get Checked!"

For further information, go to: www.nhsinform.co.uk