Star Ball 18th May 2018, 7.30pm to 12am. In Aid of Learning Disability Week

Information Event and Open Afternoon,Tuesday 15th May, 2pm-5.30pm

Change of Office for Building Healthy Communities

Sadly, after 12 years of being based in Whithorn, Building Healthy Communities Machars, have moved office. As part of a larger team, the staff are now based in Newton Stewart Hospital.

Our new Contact details are as follows:

Building Healthy Communities
Newton Stewart Hospital
Stranraer Road
Newton Stewart
DG8 6LZ

Phone: 01671 404267

Email addresses have stayed the same and can be found underneath our photos.

Please contact us at the new address as from today, 25th April 2018.

Capability Scotland - Dumfries and Galloway Newsletter

To read the latest newsletter from the integrated service in Dumfries and Galloway, please click HERE!

The newsletter has lots of info on activities available across the region

Jills in the Community - Almost a 60 Minute Makeover

On Monday, the Jills were hard at work assisting someone in the community to decorate 2 rooms before they moved in to their new home.

Amazing what a difference a lick of paint can do!! Well done everyone. Another satisfied customer!

If you, or you know someone, who would benefit from the assistance of the Jills, please get in touch!

Monday Club - Wildlife Talk

On Monday, 10 members of the club were treated to a fascinating wildlife talk by Derek Farr.

Derek showed some 50 + slides of various wildlife in the area and all the group thoroughly enjoyed the morning. 

The next meeting is on 16th April where there will be information available and a talk about "Bloodbikes"

For further information on the Monday Club or any other activities, contact the office on

01988 501111

Keep Safe

Keep Safe aims to help disabled people feel safe in their community.

It also aims to raise awareness of disability hate crime and encourage people to report this.

For the full information on the Keep Safe Scheme, please click here.

Alternatively, visit:  www.iammescotland.co.uk 

Log in and Connect

Another busy morning at the Log in and Connect group on Wednesday saw some 12 people attend with their devices and receive assistance on a variety of topics from deleting group chats to accessing "apps" for the visually challenged.

The group meet every Wednesday at The Newton Stewart Centre (formerly The Hut) at 10.30 - 12.30

At 11.30, there is a Dancercise class available at the same location. 

Both the Log in and dancercise groups are open to all. For further information, please contact the Building Healthy Communities office on 01988 501111

Pets as Therapy update

Alyson, BHC Volunteer, along with Ben, BHC's "one and only" Pet Volunteer, have been very busy visiting the residents of Cumloden Manor as well as the members of the Activity Resource Centre.


They have also recently started the "Read2Dogs" scheme in one of the local Primary Schools by visiting fortnightly and providing support to 3 pupils. The scheme provides comfort, encourages positive social behaviours, enhances self-esteem, motivates speech and inspires young people to have fun.

As well as volunteering, Ben also works hard on the farm but always finds time for some well deserved fun!  Here he is below sitting on a motorbike and chilling in the snow in his new onesie! 

 

 

NHS Board Member Recruitment

Board Member Recruitment - Want to make a difference to the NHS in your local community?

Why? The NHS impacts on everyone’s lives at one time or another and this could be your chance to get involved in improving, sustaining and protecting the health of the local population.

What’s involved? NHS Dumfries and Galloway is looking for two people to join its Board. These are challenging, rewarding and worthwhile opportunities that will take up around 8 hours a week and last for up to 4 years in the first instance. In return, you will be paid £8,251 a year. You will also get reasonable travel and subsistence costs, dependent carer expenses and support to help you carry out your duties.

 

Can I apply?  We want to hear from people with a diverse range of skills, backgrounds and knowledge. You do not need to be a health expert or have previous experience of being on a Board. You do need to have a commitment to helping us improve the health and wellbeing of the people living in Dumfries and Galloway.

 

If this is you, we would like to hear from you.

 

If you are appointed you will receive training and support to develop your skills and to learn any new skills you may require.

 

How do I find out more? More information on these roles can be found at the public appointments website: www.appointed-for-scotland.org or by calling 0300 244 1898 (Freephone). Completed applications must be received on or before Friday 9 February 2018.

Monday Club - Future Activities

Wigtown Cancer Support Group

The Wigtown Cancer Support Group meet on the First Friday of every Month. The group is open to all people who have experienced cancer, either themselves or as carers. Please view the info below.

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Walk at the Kirroughtree Visitor Centre 2nd February

Movemore in association with Building Healthy Communities are offering a Free Walk Taster this Friday, 2nd February, for all people affected by cancer and other long term conditions.

For full information, please view the poster HERE

Monday Club - Cooking Workshop

On Monday, the members of the club had the chance to cook a new recipe, Pork and Peppers with Ginger and Orange!!

The cook went extremely well and was very very tasty!!

Recipe:

Pork and Peppers with Ginger and Orange

Ingredients(per person)

75 gms thinly sliced pork

¼ each of yellow and red peppers, thinly sliced

2 spring onions, cut lengthways

2 tsps each of crushed garlic and ginger

1 tsp soy sauce (Light)

5 - 8 mandarin segments

100mls orange juice

1 tbs oil

Cornflour and water to thicken.

Method:

Heat oil in pan and gently cook garlic and ginger for about 1 minute

Add pork and soy sauce and stir fry for 3 minutes

Add peppers and spring onions and cook for 1 minute

Add the mandarin segments and orange juice and simmer for 2 minutes

Use cornflour and water paste to thicken

Serve with noodles, rice noodles or boiled rice

The Monday club is open to all adults and meets at the Penninghame Church Hall twice a month. The next meeting is 5th February when a talk is being given by Visibility Scotland.

St Ninian's Hall, Isle of Whithorn Open day

On Saturday, there was an open day held at St Ninian's hall in the isle, showing off and promoting all the user groups that use the Hall.


Building Healthy Communities had display boards at the event as well as holding a short consultation with members of the public asking them what activities they would like at the hall.


The responses were quite varied from a computer club to Zumba. All results have been passed on to the hall committee.


It was a well attended event with many users displaying and promoting how they use the Hall.