Carers Newsletter

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Jills in the Community

The Jills have this week been making new bits of fencing for the garden in Whithorn. This involved  cutting pieces of wood to length and shape using the appropriate power tools.

These Bits of fencing will be used to fill the gap and complete the task.

Well done to all Jills. 

Newton Stewart Senior Youth Club - Healthy Cooking.

Over the past two sessions, the senior youth group have been given an opportunity to take part in a Healthy Cooking session.

The recipe cooked was Asian fried Chicken with Lime....... Yummy!!

Both groups did really well and although the dish was not to some tastes, (bit spicy), all enjoyed their evening. Well done to both groups.

Swallow Theatre Events 27-29 May

Please take a look at the poster for upcoming events at The Swallow Theatre. Click here to view.

Royal Voluntary Service - Transport Service in Wigtownshire

The Royal Voluntary Service offer a car and companionship to help you attend appointments and get out and about.  In Wigtownshire, the service is currently available in Newton Stewart, Glentrool, Kirkinner, Stranraer and its surrounding areas.

To find out more about the service, please click here

To find out how to volunteer with the Royal Voluntary Service, please click here

Isle of Whithorn Youth Group - Healthy Cooking

Last night, the young people of the Isle were involved in cooking a pot of Leek and Potato
Soup!!- being something that they had chosen to cook.

The session started with frantic chopping of vegetables before cooking and blending.

It was a great effort by all and although some did not like the taste, as always, anything you cook and eat for the first time is a learning experience. For the simple recipe, see below.

Leek and Potato Soup

Ingredients:                                                               Method:

1 tbs oil                                                                       Heat the oil in a large pan and add the onions, potatoes

1 onion, sliced                                                             and leeks.  Cook for 3-4 minutes until starting to soften.

2 leeks, sliced                                                              Add the vegetable stock and bring to the boil.

4 potatoes, small and cubed, skin on.                            Season well and simmer until the vegetables are tender.

1 litre vegetable stock                                                  Whiz with a hand blender or in a blender until smooth.

Salt and pepper                                                           Serve with a squiggle of cream.

Cream to serve                                                            (If you prefer lumpy soup, don’t blend it)

Thanks to the Youth Group volunteers and to Tracey for her time.

Next Healthy Eating session is at the end of June with a barbecue before the summer holidays.

Monday Club

At our meeting on Monday 25th April, we had Rosemary from the British Red Cross come  and give our members a hand and arm massage. 

The massages were very relaxing and calming, some of us even nodded off. 

Thank you Rosemary

Thanks to Pam for her gentle exercise, we also had a dance to the music. Very enjoyable session.

On Monday 9th May we have Louise Morley from First 4 Feet, a Foot Health Practitioner and Pam with gentle exercise.

Wigtown School - Healthy Lifestyle Consultation

Building Healthy Communities Machars were asked to carry out a Healthy Lifestyles consultation by Wigtown Primary School as part of the Curriculum’s Health & Wellbeing subject.

The consultation took place in late February and early March, with 81 pupils involved.

The analysis report is available to view by clicking here

Heartstart - April 2016

What a fantastic month David and Ann Hirst have had training community members in Heartstart. This Month so far, they have trained 97 members of the community including 68 teachers from Stranraer Academy, (David was only expecting 12), in how to use a defibrillator.

Next month appears as busy, but, if you or any group are interested in a FREE 2 hour certificated Heartstart course, then please contact the office.

Jills in the Community - Garden Project

In an attempt to tidy up and make secure a garden in Whithorn, the Jills were today on Fencing Duty!!

Posts were fitted and fencing stretched to replace a rotten wooden fence. The finished product looked much tidier and far more secure!

 This fencing project will continue for a few more sessions, weather permitting. 

Transforming Lives Through Partnerships - Douglas Ewart High School

On Monday, Douglas Ewart High School held an event to show all the partnership working that happens in the School. This was in recognition of  being short-listed for the "Transforming Lives Through Partnership Working" awards, supported by Education Scotland.

The judges for the award talked to partners and pupils about the impact of being involved with the School and how this affects the lives of the children and the wider community.









The event was very well supported and we were well looked after with some great cakes!!

Well done everyone!!

 (click on pics to enlarge)

Boccia & New Age Curling

Today's session of Boccia & New Age Curling was good fun with the men (blues) winning the Curling 8 to 4.
The ladies tried to take victory in the Boccia with no success, as the men were too strong today winning the Boccia 7 to 2.  Well done Blues.

There will be no Boccia & New Age Curling on 25th April, 2nd & 16th May due to holidays.

Monday Club

On Monday 11th April, David Coe came along and firstly gave us a demonstration on how to use water colours and then we gave it a go ourselves.  Great laugh and some good results to take home and hang up.

Thanks David,looking forward to seeing you in October.

Capability Scotland Newsletter - April 2016

The latest newsletter for Capability Scotland is now available. To read the latest information for Dumfries and Galloway, please click here.

Spring, after the Garden project _ Jills in the Community

The garden that was developed at the end of last year, has survived the winter and now needs refreshing to start the new season. Mary is starting, removing all the weeds from the flower borders before the fencing can be repaired. The Jills intend to do this in the next couple of weeks.

If there is anyone interested in joining the Jills in the Community project to assist people with simple DIY jobs around the home, then please contact the office.