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MARCH 2016
HELPING STROKE RECOVERERS WITH COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES
VOLUNTEER LUNCH
LUCKY WINNER
INSIDE:
See some of the varied activities we have taken part in •
Draw your own cartoons • Be a Boccia fan
Map your mind • Get gardening • Walk for TALK
PARTY TIME
CHRISTMAS FAIR
PANTO FUN
EAGLE RADIO
GARDENING WITH THRIVE
Talk to Peter Walker, Editor on 01483 539500 or email [email protected]
Talk to Susan Houston, Coordinator on 01784 420371/07718 425953 or email [email protected]
Talk to Joanna Matthews, Fundraising on 07718 425952 or email [email protected]
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TALK VOLUNTEER LUNCH
Our volunteer lunch
was held at the
Dianthus Centre
in Goldsworth
Park late last year.
Volunteers from all
our groups came
together for an
enjoyable afternoon.
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THRIVING IN THE GARDEN
Green fingers have been working hard. Niamh from Thrive paid a visit to Guildford
groups recently and earlier Thrive called on Knaphill. Here is the afternoon group at
work. We had two quizzes, the first challenging us to identify herbs from look and
smell and the second identifying herbs from a list and a definition. The final activity
was re-potting herbs one might buy in a supermarket to make them last longer. As you can see, a good time was had by all.
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Knaphill
group busy
planting after
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THERAPEUTIC PETS
Patricia from Pets As Therapy visited Guildford afternoon group, along with a
local volunteer Caroline and her Labrador Rolo.
GUILDFORD AFTERNOON GROUP
ENJOYS A QUIET GAME OF BOCCIA
That was close!
Coral gives Tony a helping hand
Nothing to it, just roll the ball
How close is that?
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HOW TO BE A CARTOONIST
Our Tuesday afternoon session at
expressions. Very soon everyone was
Guildford saw the return of Graham
having a go with a remarkable degree
Shaw. Graham is a cartoonist and
of success. It just goes to show that
the managing director of a company
anyone can be a cartoonist. It was
that uses cartoons and drawings as
a huge amount of fun and everyone
a teaching aid. He demonstrated
enjoyed themself. Thank you Graham
simple techniques for constructing
and I hope it will not be too long
a cartoon face and creating different
before we see you again.
The master at work
Charles’ creation
Gary hard at work
Undivided attention
John is pleased with his work
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CHRISTMAS ARTISTS WORKING HARD
AT GUILDFORD AFTERNOON GROUP
The afternoon session at Guildford in December had everyone busy producing Christmas
cards. Whether it was drawing, cutting and pasting everyone displayed a remarkable
degree of talent. Grace and Janet J each produced a batch of cards. When someone
commented how talented Grace was Grace replied that she had learned all of it from other
people at TALK. Janet C drew a marvellous pencil copy of a Christmas card with her left
hand. She is not naturally left-handed. Erika produced a card representing the mountains
of the area where she grew up in Germany. Gary made one card that he specifically
dedicated to his Mum. Everyone had a lot of fun and a surprising amount of talent.
Janet displaying her cards
FRANK DOES IT AGAIN
The hirsute Frank Cuddy of Knaphill has been at it again. This year he has
grown a beard and moustache for Movember to raise money for TALK and
has raised £154.00 for us. Last year he raised £110 by doing the same thing
last year. The bigger beard the more he raises!
Hard at work
Erika’s card showing the
hills and mountains
Gary showing off the card
for his Mum
Grace looks pleased with her efforts
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A WALK IN THE SURREY COUNTRYSIDE
Carol from Walton took members of Guildford afternoon group on an imaginary
walk around Surrey. First we discussed the things we might need to take on a walk
and then looked at some of the things that we might see; the different types of signs,
obstacles, plants, birds, flowers and animals and evidence of old industries that are
to be found. Carol also provided us with quizzes to do and puzzles for us to solve. All in all it was a fun afternoon. Many thanks Carol.
What do we need?
Pictures of
glassmaking near
Chiddingfold
Sue R and Janet
looking at flowers
on the walk
Carol’s imaginary route
Gary and Rosemary
identifying plants
and flowers
Sue B and Robert
work on a jigsaw
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A WIZARD PANTO TIME
All the favourite characters of the Wizard of Oz appeared at Guildford morning
group just before Christmas, thanks to some innovative thinking and inspired
stage direction. We even had our own Toto, thanks to Dorothy [Ros] bringing
along her guide dog Tex. Being something of a shoe collector Ros was only too
happy to take the role of Dorothy and don the red shoes.
Christmas Post. £3.50
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WORDPLAY AT WALTON
Walton had a session on Guy Fawkes and at the end they had the
opportunity to write Acrostic Poems which I thought were amazing- they
obviously had some help from the volunteers, and some suggestions of
words, but I was delighted by what they produced. Sian
Beverly, David and Rita
G is a penny for the Guy mister’
Used clothes and in a cart
You need only give a penny
For us all to have some fun
And now we’re eagerly
Waiting for bonfire night to come
Katherine wheels and food galore
Explosions loud for all to hear
Sparks from the bonfire, bring us good cheer
Ian and Janet
First flash of fire
I see in the night
Rainbow colours shining bright
Every body
Watching
Oh the sight!
Rockets rushing
King-size bangs Startle and delight
Rodney and Jan
Goodness gracious me
Up in the air James will be
York will win Fellow come and fight with me
Apples we will bite We will use willow to light the fuse
King James will surrender
Expert at conspiracy
Soldiers we fight to win 16
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Michael
Gunpowder
Underwent
York
Followed
Arrested
Worshipped
Kind
Escape
Sensible
Barbara and Inga
Gunpowder galore
Used as a plot
Yelled the crowd
Fellows gathered
Alert the King
Westminster Cathedral
King James the 1st
Explosion underneath
Surrounded the Monarch
John and Bob
Guy Fawkes was found guilty
Under English Law
Years gone by- was this justice we saw?
Fire and Gunpowder caused Guy Fawkes demise
And Protestant rulers celebrated their prize What think we now of religious barbarities?
Kill and dismember, heads and extremities?
Execute enemies who don’t share our religiosity, or
Show tolerance, and celebrate joy of diversity
Paul and Leila
Guy was born in York
Underneath the spell of others
Yet he was found guilty
For trying to blow up Parliament
Arrested for his crime
Was drawn and quartered
King is safe
Especially now
Soldiers will fight to keep all safe
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THE ANTIQUES ROAD
SHOW COMES TO OUR
GUILDFORD GROUPS
Our session on 19th January was entitled ‘The Antiques Road Show’. Christopher Hawkings, a retired auctioneer, and his wife came along with a
weird and wonderful collection of Victorian items for us to identify. There was
much scratching of heads as we tried to identify the items. Some were quite
easy but others were very difficult to identify. Items included such things as
glove stretchers, a hook for pulling on riding boots, a pipe rest, a vesta [match]
case and perhaps strangest of all, a Victorian apple machine that peeled an
apple in a matter of seconds. This one really stumped us! All in all it was a
fascinating and thoroughly enjoyable afternoon.
It’s not a pepper pot, it’s pounce pot
Oh! What can it be?
It’s that strange contraption again
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It’s a Victorian apple peeler
And Gary thinks it works very well
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KNAPHILL MINDMAPPING
Mark Shakespeare, the art therapist, visited Knaphill TALK in January and led
a session that was much enjoyed by everyone. Everyone explored their likes
by doing some ‘mind-mapping’ and then made individual collages, cutting out
pictures which represented what they liked.
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GUILDFORD MORNING
GROUP IN CREATIVE MOOD
Santa’s little helpers were much in evidence at our Guildford Tuesday
morning session during December. Angels were the topic of the day and we
had much fun painting them.
Now you see it...
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Now you don’t!
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ASHFORD CHRISTMAS LUNCH
These photos were taken at our Christmas lunch held at the Egham Bowls
Club on 16 December, when volunteers and recoverers included family
members as guests. The event was a great success and we enjoyed
wonderful hospitality and service from the Bowls Club who served a
delicious Christmas meal.
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CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT ASHFORD
KNAPHILL CHRISTMAS SESSION
The Ashford Group sang
Christmas carols around the
piano followed by a raffle
with the main prize, a hamper,
donated by Tesco and won by
Goddie Godhino, one of our
recoverers.
At our Christmas session volunteer Daisy Mann organised and ran a raffle
that raised £57.00 for TALK. Daisy does this every Christmas and it is enjoyed
by everyone. All manage to win a prize. Also at the session recoverers and
volunteers made gift tags for Christmas, enjoyed a seasonal quiz and sang
“The Twelve Days of Christmas”.
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CATHY SAYS GOODBYE TO TALK
Cathy Bbby, a volunteer at our Guildford afternoon group for many years,
said goodbye at the end of February.
The
Annual
Charity 10km Walk
Club of Guildford District
www.guildforddistrictrotary.org.uk
See website for route map & Sponsorship forms
Shalford Park • Sunday 15th May 2016
Save the date!
Come and join us for the Annual Rotary
Club of Guildford district sponsored walk/
run. You don’t have to do a thing, except
find sponsors and take part on the day for
your chosen charity. We have taken care of
everything else for you.
So download the map and entry form from
our website www.guildforddistrictrotary.
org.uk, complete the form and bring it with
you to Shalford Park by 9:30 for a 9:45 start
on 15 May.
The walk finishes around 12:30 - 1:00pm.
It is a flat and well marked route, suitable
for families as well as more experienced
walkers. Refreshments are available at
Shalford Parkand drinks are supplied on
the route of the walk.
WALK for TALK
Why not organise a team for us?
It’s totally free to take part and you can
even bring your dog.
All the money you raise will go directly to
TALK. It couldn’t be easier.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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The Waitrose Community Matters Scheme
In/around Walton on Thames
1) Hersham - Molesey Road, Hersham
Centre, KT12 4HL
2) Weybridge - 62 High Street,
Weybridge, KT13 8BL
3) Esher - 105 High Street, Esher, KT10
9QE
4) Cobham -16 Between Streets, Cobham,
KT11 1AF
Please drop a nomination form into as many Waitrose stores as you can. The
more people who nominate us, increases our chances of being selected.
Waitrose Locations in Surrey
In/around Woking
1) Woking-1 Goldsworth Park Centre, Denton Way, Woking, GU21 3LG
2) West Byfleet - 60 Station Approach, West Byfleet, West Byfleet, KT14 6NE
3) Burnt Common - Portsmouth
Road, Woking, Woking, GU23 7JY
4) Guildford - Worplesdon Road,
Guildford, GU2 9UY
6) Weybridge - 62 High Street,
Weybridge, Weybridge, KT13 8BL
In/around Ashford
1) Staines -Two Rivers Retail Park, Mustard
Mill Road,Staines, TW18 4WB
2) Egham -Church Road, Egham, Egham,
TW20 9HZ
3) Hampton - 72 Oldfield Road,Hampton,
TW12 2HQ
In/around Guildford
1) Guildford town centre,York Road
Guildford, GU1 4QG
2) Guildford - Worplesdon Road,
Guildford, GU2 9UY
3) Godalming- 11-14 Bridge Street,
Godalming, GU7 1HY
4) Burnt Common - Portsmouth Road,
Woking, Woking, GU23 7JY
5) Woking-1 Goldsworth Park Centre,
Denton Way, Woking, GU21 3LG
6) West Byfleet - 60 Station Approach,
West Byfleet, West Byfleet, KT14 6NE
GU16 7JD
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TALK Fundraising
THANK YOU, EAGLE RADIO
TALK was the lucky recipient of a £1000 grant from Eagle Radio Trust in
February, when the Trust celebrated its 20th anniversary. The celebrations
were made even more noteworthy because the trust doubled the initial amount
awarded when it came to the presentation. Pictured receiving the cheque
[centre] are TALK fundraiser and marketing coordinator Jo Matthews and
Chairman Richard Moule, flanked by breakfast radio presenters Peter Gordon
and Bev. The money will be used to provide more art therapy for our groups.
Ways to fundraise for TALK
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Become a TALK Supporter – could you host a coffee morning and raise funds for TALK?
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Donate directly via Virginmoneygiving •
Leave a legacy in your will •
Make a regular gift by completing a standing order form
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Recycling - request an envelope from Recycling for Charity or via the
Group Leaders. TALK is account number C57994. Website
www.recycle4charity.co.uk
Fundraise whilst you shop via
www.easyfundraising.org.uk
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Supermarket Nominations – please keep nominating us as a charity in Waitrose and Asda with
their green token schemes. The more we nominate the more often we will be chosen.
ASDA branches in our areas include: ASDA Feltham, ASDA Sheerwater, ASDA Woking.
Waitrose branches include Goldsworth Park, Egham, West Byfleet, Woking, Weybridge and
Godalming.
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Request a Home Collection box and donate your loose change.
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Banks – do you know anyone who works for a bank? A lot of companies run an employee
charity match funding service, which means if we raise £500 they will match it and give us
another £500. So if you do know anyone, could you let me know? Thank you.
Fundraising and Marketing Enquiries
Contact Joanna Matthews Telephone 07718 425952 Email [email protected]
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KEEP
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HELPING STROKE RECOVERERS WITH COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES
We acknowledge with thanks the
following donations:
Margaret and Percy Woods
in memory of Mrs Helyar
John & Jennie Coope in aid of the
Walton Volunteers’ party
In memoriam donations for
Dennis Court (Ashford Group)
Friends of the Vyne
Friday Swimmers
Guildford Duplicate Bridge Club
Stephen & Judith Mogford
Santander Community Plus
CSIS
We need volunteers for
TALK Street Collections
in 2016
7th May Tesco - Ashford
21st May Tesco - Sunbury
9th July Brooklands - Weybridge
If you can spare an hour on any of
these dates, please contact
Tricia Golding for further details.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07866375848
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We welcome the following new
volunteers:
Sophie Badham – Walton
Elaine Wieland – Knaphill
Louise Dent – Ashford
Carolynn Stephens –
Guildford PM
Rosie Foxx – Guildford PM
And congratulate those who celebrate
anniversaries of their time with us:
5 Year Anniversaries
Margaret Bennett (Guildford AM) –
January 2016
Hilary Winfield (Guildford AM) –
January 2016
10 year anniversaries
Christine Allen (Walton) –
November 2015
15 year anniversaries
Elizabeth Bigg –
January 2016
Pop it in the Box for TALK
This year we have raised over £2000 just
by being selected as Waitrose Green
Token “ Community Matters “recipients.
Not only is this is great for awareness of
TALK but also a brilliant way of raising
funds. So if you could nominate TALK in
as many Waitrose stores as possible, we
increase our chances of being chosen.
TALK NEWSLETTER - MARCH 2016
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