A Message From the Manager WWAG Magazine

Issue 6
WWAG Mag
azine
Realising Recovery & Mental Wellbeing
February & March 2014
A Message From the Manager
Special points of
interest:

Foreword by
Roger

Combat Stress

Useful Tips

Events

Important
Numbers
Inside this issue:
Advocacy
2
Combat
Stress
Roger’s son
Valentine’s
Day Tips
3
Moon Walk
Community 4, 5
Events
Valued
Voices
Back Page
Contacts
6, 7
8
www.happyvalentinesday2014wallpapers.com
Here we have another
Newsletter packed full of
information and tips so
please enjoy.
As Lead Provider of
Community Connections
Mental Health Services in
Surrey we have an
obligation to support
and encourage user-led
groups. Beginning in April
2014, many of WWAG’s
groups will become userled, so we will be looking
for even more
volunteers. This is an
opportunity for existing
and new groups to
become your very own.
WWAG will assist with
any training courses
necessary. WWAG would
like to encourage you to
become the organisers
of these groups and
eventually and where
appropriate, take them
out into the community
for everyone with mental
health issues to enjoy
and benefit from as part
of their recovery. An
example of this could be
a WWAG user-led
‘Coffee in the
Community Group’ in
many parts of Elmbridge.
WWAG will help and
support the
transformation of existing
groups and help begin
new groups. WWAG staff
will help investigate
suitable locations.
Again as ‘Lead Provider’
we have a duty for early
intervention and to help
any adult with mental
health issues in the
community. WWAG is also
commissioned to provide a
friendly place to help avoid
that more critical stage of
secondary mental health
care. ’Coffee in the
Community’ groups could
provide information,
speakers and a warm and
caring environment where
everyone is made to feel
welcome. User-led groups
belong to everyone; we all
have a role to play,
whether it’s befriending,
collecting money,
organising and/or steering.
The ethos of user-led
groups could, in time,
extend to many WWAG
activities.
WWAG has an exciting
year ahead.
Now changing the
subject completely: I would
really like to take this
opportunity to thank John
Stoker for all his hard work
as WWAG’s Advocate.
John has left WWAG’s
employment and has
acquired a fulltime post
with SEAP. However,
thankfully, he will still be
holding an Advocacy clinic
for WWAG members on
Thursdays in the WWAG,
Walton Office. There is
more information about
John’s new role on page
2. Thank you for all your
great work John!
On a personal note
and to keep you up to
date: My youngest son,
Ben, has now been given
the all clear from his 2013
battle with cancer.
He is back working
full time and is now
also doing his bit to
raise money for
Cancer Research
UK. Please read
more on page 2 or
give donations to:
www.justgiving.com
/Ben-Coleman6
Thank you all for
your good wishes.
Also on page 3 you
will read about
Shirley who will be
doing a Moon Walk
to raise money for
Cancer Research.
Good Luck Shirley!
Finally I would like
to thank all WWAG
staff and volunteers
for their great work
and special thanks
go to Toni Breen for,
not only taking over
the WWAG
accounts from Tina,
but also many of the
new referrals. This
means that Tina and
myself are able to
concentrate on
other projects.
Thank you Toni, we
really don’t know
what we would do
without you—you
are a STAR!
I hope you all enjoy
your read
Roger Coleman
Manager
WWAG
WWAG
Wellness With A Goal
Page 2
John the Advocate
WWAG is delighted to
announce that John
Stoker has moved on to
full-time paid work with
SEAP advocacy service.
WWAG hasn’t
received specific
funding for its
advocacy work for
some time now. So
Over the past few
months, WWAG has
seen a rise in referrals
from ex-service men
and women and it’s
really opened our
eyes to the complexity
of their difficulties.
After bravely serving
our country and
seeing things that we
couldn’t even begin
to think of, we realised
that specialised help
would be needed. We
now have a
wonderful contact at
Combat Stress called
John Marham and, if
Ben Coleman
Further to Roger’s
introduction, page 1,
Ben says, “Cancer
Research UK is a great
charity and one of the
largest around. As some
of you may know over
the summer I got
'lumped' with cancer
myself and had to
endure two operations
and 3 months of
chemotherapy. the
amount of hard work
and care that went into
my wellbeing during the
experience makes me
want to give back
something. “
We at WWAG are
thrilled to bits for Ben
and his family that he
Roger and Tina were
investigating other
options for funding this
important service.
A meeting was had with
SEAP to this end. However
they currently had a
vacancy for an
Advocate. An
introduction was agreed.
you are a veteran,
serving military
personnel or a
member of their family
and need help, then
we thoroughly
recommend you
contact him. John is a
veteran himself and so
understands the
difference between
civilian life and life in
the service. Apart from
many other feathers in
his cap, John is also a
qualified CPN and is
extremely attentive
and caring. John
explained to us that a
veteran can mean a
person that has served
for as little as one day!
John had a successful
interview and is now
employed by SEAP as an
Advocate. Thankfully
John will still run a clinic
at WWAG every Thursday
from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
WWAG is really excited
for John and we look
forward to the new
John will be able to help
you with confidential
advice on any mental
health issues including,
anger, depression and
confusion.
If you, or someone you
know, would like to utilise
these services then
please contact Tina at
WWAG for an
appointment to see
John, or contact
Combat Stress directly
on: -
Tel: 0800 138 1619
(24 hour helpline)
Text: 07537 404 719
[email protected]
www.combatstress.org.uk
has now received the ’all
clear’. Roger coped with
the worry of his son and
continued working fulltime for WWAG.
Thankfully, Roger and
his family were able to
help Ben through his low
times; he had the best
mental health experts
ever!
Ben has been doing a
Dryathlon for Cancer
Research UK throughout
January.
Ben, you have been an
inspiration to us all—thank
you for sharing your story.
Any donations to Cancer
Research will be much
appreciated.
www.dryathlon.org
partnership working with
SEAP. John will now only
be available for WWAG
advocacy work on a
Thursday (booking
required) but he will be
available through the
week for any NHS queries
or complaints through his
new place of work-SEAP.
Another great charity for
veterans (or those currently
serving and their
dependants), is the Royal
British Legion. The charity
offers many services including
confidential advice on
money issues (debt, benefits
etc.) and even has a handy
man service!
Please take a look at their
website to see how they can
help you:
www.britishlegion.org.uk
Or call their Contact
Centre helpline on
0808 802 8080 from 8am to
8pm, 7 days a week (calls
are free from UK landlines
and main mobile networks)
for all enquiries.
Kingston Peer Support Group
WWAG recently had a meeting with Jason, the
facilitator of a peer support group in Tolworth
Hospital. WWAG doesn’t cover the Tolworth or
Surbiton area, however, these areas are far
more accessible to some of our Elmbridge
community members, (such as Thames Ditton
and Long Ditton) and we would therefore like
these areas to be aware of it. The only criteria
for attending the group is that you must have
been through some sort of therapy.
If you would like to know more, then please
contact Jason on:
Tel: 0208 391 4886;
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.kingstonpsg.wix.com/peer-support.
WWAG
Wellness With A Goal
Page 3
Surviving Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a time when we can
show our love and appreciation to the
one we care about. If we are on our
own however, it can also make us feel
quite lonely and leave us wondering
www.furallover.com
why we haven’t got that special
someone to share the day with. On the other hand,
some of us are content with being on our own and
wouldn’t have it any other way. Anyway I have listed
ten tips that you may find useful on Valentine’s.
1. Valentine’s Day is about love so why not show
yourself a little love by pampering yourself. Get your
nails done or have that hairstyle that you wanted. If
money is a problem, then pamper yourself with a soak
in the bath and do your nails. (Not just for ladies. Men
can give themselves a manicure or pedicure!)
2. Invite a friend/s round to watch a film.
3. Write cards or letters to those special people in your
life. Maybe to your mum or dad, sister or brother or to
anyone else that makes your life that little bit easier.
4. Remember that you are not the only one who will be
spending the evening on your own, there are plenty of
us out there who are single and alone.
5. With regards to the above tip, why not find those
who will be on their own and organise an evening out
(or in). This doesn’t have to be expensive either if you
all share the cost.
6. Rather than focusing on what you haven’t got, try
focusing on what you do have and who in your life
makes it that little bit special? Maybe you could write
them a thank you letter.
7. Volunteer! By helping someone else, you are also
helping yourself to fight off that loneliness. There are so
many charities that could use your help.
8. Why not take a bunch of flowers to your local
hospital or other organisation that has really helped
you. The nurses and doctors do an amazing job to
keep us all well, both mentally and physically.
9. Visit an elderly/unwell/lonely neighbour and offer to
spend some time with them.
10. For some of us however, our mental health problem
can mean that we don’t enjoy socialising. This could
be due to social phobia, agoraphobia, trauma etc. But
this doesn’t mean that we should miss out! Why not
write yourself a love letter expressing all your lovely and
valued qualities. Tell yourself how well you are doing
under the circumstances, and give yourself a pat on
the back. You could say something like, “Dear Me, I
don’t tell you often enough, but I really appreciate
your kindness to others/ the effort you are making in
your recovery….. Etc. etc.
The Moon Walk London 2014
Many of you know Ian Doy, the
caretaker for the Joseph Palmer Centre. Well, in
2011 his wife Shirley was called up at the age of
49 for her first ever mammogram and was
diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer with
lymph involvement. Over the next two years she
had chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy and
IV Herceptin treatment. Shirley said that, “during
this time the consultants, nurses, reception staff
and all the other staff at The Royal Marsden,
Sutton were amazing.
I wouldn't be here today without the research
and advances in medication that charities help
fund.
I am determined to be fitter and
healthier than I have ever been and would like
your support in achieving this goal by walking
the walk and raising lots of money, please give
generously.”
Shirley has created a website page because
she wants to make a difference. “I'm inspired by
the work that Walk the Walk do, so I wanted to
raise money for them as part of my participation
in The Moon Walk London 2014.
Please help me help them by giving whatever
you can using the 'Give Now' button. The more
people that know about Walk the Walk, the
greater their impact, so please also spread the
word by sharing my page with your friends and
family. Thank you in advance for your generosity,
it means a lot!”
http://wtwalk.org/MoonWalkLondon2014/
shirley
Community Centres
Claygate
Cobham
Hersham
Molesey
Thames Ditton
Walton
Weybridge
01372 463476
01932 596031
01932 246267
0208 979 5773
0208 398 5921
01932 247549
01932 844391
Please note:
Age is not an issue! All are welcome.
There are many events and outings
happening so please check with your
nearest centre to find out more!
WWAG
Wellness With A Goal
Page 4
Live Music at Sullivan’s
Wine Bar
6th Feb – Robbie Lee
13th Feb - The Brackets
15th Feb - Mike Dobie
20th Feb - Elliot Frisby
27th Feb - Z Benz
Time: 8.30pm or 9pm
(for Thursdays)
Where: 39/41 Church
Street, The Quadrant,
Weybridge, KT13 8DG
Phone: 01932 850545
Please mention ‘all
about Weybridge’
website when calling.
LGBT (Lesbian Gay
Bisexual Transsexual)
History Month 2014
celebrates Musical
Passions
When: Tuesday 4
February - Saturday 1
March 2014
Where: Display at
Surrey History Centre,
130 Goldsworth Road
Woking, Surrey GU21
6ND (Free)
Time: During normal
opening hours
Evening Indoor Clear
Round Show Jumping
This is a public
Equestrian event.
When: Wed 5 Feb
Where: Merrist Wood
College, Surrey GU3
3PE
More Info:
horseeventsuk.com/
horse_event
February Community Events
New Boots Line Dancing
Modern Line Dancing for
beginners/improvers
When: Wed 5 Feb,
Wed 12 Feb, Wed 19
Feb, Wed 26 Feb,
Wed 5 Mar
Where: St Johns
Cornerstone centre,
Camp hill road, West
Byfleet,
Surrey KT14 6EH
Time: Evenings
Cost: £5
Phone: 07835837038
Joe Longthorne
When: Thursday 6 Feb
Where: Epsom
Playhouse, Ashley
Avenue,
Epsom Surrey KT18 5AL
Time: 8:00pm
Cost: £20
Contact: 01372 742555
More Info:
www.epsomplayhouse.
co.uk
ADDLESTONE Over 30s
40s & 50s PARTY for
Singles & Couples
When: Friday 7th Feb
Time: From 9pm till 1am
Where: Abbey Moor Golf
Club, Clubhouse, Green
Lane, Addlestone, nr
Weybridge, Surrey KT15
2XU
Phone: 0800 313 4441
(Freephone)
Cost: £8
Elmbridge Cycle Group
When: Sunday 9th Feb
Meeting Place: The Hand
& Spear Pub near
Weybridge Station
Time: 11:00am
More Info:
www.elmbridgecycle.org
Lunchtime Jazz
In aid of Shooting Star
When: Thursday 13th Feb
Where: The Winning Post,
Chertsey Road (A316),
Twickenham TW2 6LS
Time: Doors open
11:30am, Music 12
midday - 2.30pm
Cost: £9
Phone:: Tony 020 8894
4218
Email: kayandtony@blueyo
nder.co.uk
Bookends: Simon &
Garfunkel Tribute
When: Friday 14th Feb
Time: Please check with
venue
Where: Riverhouse, Manor
Road, Walton-on-Thames,
KT12 2PF
Phone: 01932 253354
Charity Race Night
RNLI Charity
When: Saturday 15th Feb
Where: Weybridge
Conservative Club, 70
Church Street, Surrey
KT13 8DL
Time: 8:00pm
Brooklands Winter Classic
Breakfast
Sunday morning Breakfast
Club
When: Sunday 16 Feb
Where: Brooklands
Museum, Brooklands
Road, Weybridge,
Surrey KT13 0QN
Cost: Adults & Seniors £12,
Children (5 - 12yrs) £6,
Phone: 01932 857381
More Info:
www.brooklandsmuseum
.com
A huge thanks to all the
websites used, especially
‘allaboutweybridge’
and
Music on the Green
Lunchtime Concerts
When: Wed 19th Feb
Where: Christ Church,
Church Street, Esher,
Surrey KT10 8QS
Entry: Free Entry with
sandwiches included!
Donations welcome
Times: Light lunch from 12.45
pm: Concert from
1.10 to 1.50 pm.
More Info: [email protected] / christchurch@e
sher.org
Elmbridge Local Committee
for Surrey County Council
Open for Residents to
Attend
When: Mon 24th Feb
Where: : Council Chamber,
Elmbridge Civic
Centre, Elmbridge Borough
Council, Esher, Surrey
KT10 9SD
Time: 4:00pm
Contact:: Cheryl Poole,
Community Partnership &
Committee Officer
Live Music &
Entertainment at Red Bar
& Restaurant
When: Throughout Feb
Where: 105 Queens Road,
Weybridge, Surrey KT13 9UJ
Phone: 01932 850 222
Please mention all about
Weybridge website when
calling.
WWAG SAYS:
“Don’t forget to
check your local
Community Centres for even
more social events
and activities!”
(See page 3 for contact details)
Elmbridge.gov.uk
WWAG
Wellness With A Goal
March Community Events
ADDLESTONE Over 30s 40s
& 50s PARTY for Singles &
Couples
When: Friday 7th March
Time: From 9pm till 1am
Where: Abbey Moor Golf
Club, Clubhouse, Green
Lane, Addlestone, nr
Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2XU
Phone: 0800 313 4441
(Freephone)
Cost: £8
Austin Morris Day
All types of Austin & Morris
vehicles will be on display
When: Sunday 9th March
Where: Brooklands
Museum, Brooklands
Road,
Weybridge Surrey KT13 0QN
Cost: Adult £11.00 Senior
Citizen/Student £10.00
Children (5-16) £6.00
Children under 5 FREE
Phone: 01932 857381
More Info:
www.brooklandsmuseum.
com
Lunchtime Jazz
In aid of Shooting Star
When: Thursday 13th March
Where: The Winning Post,
Chertsey Road (A316),
Twickenham TW2 6LS
Time: Doors open 11:30am,
Music 12 midday - 2.30pm
Cost: £9
Phone:: Tony 020 8894
4218
Email: kayandtony@blueyo
nder.co.uk
Music on the Green
Lunchtime Concerts
When: Wed 19th March
Where: Christ Church,
Church Street, Esher,
Surrey KT10 8QS
Entry: Free Entry with
sandwiches included!
Donations welcome
Times: Light lunch from
12.45 pm: Concert from
1.10 to 1.50 pm.
E-mail: [email protected] / christchurch
@esher.org
Page 5
7:00pm Tai Chi
Imber Court
Call 0208 398 1267
8.30pm Quiz Night On
Tuesdays
FRIDAYS
The Hand & Spear Pub, Old
8.00pm Dance Ceroc
Heath Road, Weybridge,
King George's Hall, Esher
KT13 8TX
01932 828 063 Please mention 8.00pm Folk Dancing club
all about Weybridge website
at St Peters' Church Hall,
Getting on Line—One
when calling
Walton Road, West
Click at a Time
Molesey call 0208 398
Beginners Course
WEDNESDAYS
3231 or 0208 397 3739
When: Thurs 6th March &
6:00pm-7:15pm and
Thurs 27th March
8:00pm Resident DJ at
Where: Farnham Library, 7:30pm-8:45pm Beginners
Red Bar & Restaurant
Vernon House, 28 West Pilates Course St Mary's
Where: 105 Queens Road,
Church Hall, West
Street, Farnham,
Weybridge
Molesey Term time only
Surrey GU9 7DR
Phone: 01932 850 222 Please
Small group class
Cost: Free
mention all about Weybridge
Contact Alison on 07717
website when calling
Phone: 0300 200 1001
343968 or email:
More Info:
SATURDAYS
[email protected]
www.surreycc.gov.uk/
10:00am
Chelsea FC
getonline
7:45pm Church of Our
Saturday
Club
Lady, Hampton Court Way:
Imber
Court
Ember Choral Society
Call 0208 398 1267
rehearsals (new members
www.educationworld.com
Mum2mum Market
BUY top quality pre-loved
baby and children’s goods
at a fraction of the high
street price
When: Saturday 8th March
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Cobham Village
Hall, Lushington Drive,
Cobham, Surrey KT11 2LU
Cost: £2 (Free after 11:30)
More Info:
www.mum2mummarket.
co.uk
TUESDAYS
welcome, no voice test!)
call 01932 781462
REGULAR EVENTS:
MONDAYS
20.00 First Monday in the
month, ten months a
year: Esher Molesey
Garden Society
meetings with lectures.
St Nicholas Church Hall.
Members Free
(membership is £5 per
household) Visitors £1.
Zumba Fitness Class
6:30pm-7:30pm
St. James’ Parish Hall
(Just behind Barclays
Bank), Weybridge
KT13 8DE
Cost: £5
www.mundolatinouk.com
LUV2MINGLE 30+
MEETUPS
Monthly on Mondays
The Winning Post
A316 Chertsey Road,
Whitton, Twickenham,
Middlesex TW2 6LS
More info: Luv2Mingle
Over 30’s Meetups
Patchwork Quilting in
Weston Green.
Alternate Wednesdays /
Tuesdays during the day
Call Mary Stewart on 0208
398 1740
THURSDAYS
7:45pm - 8:15 Molesey
Modern Sequence dance
group at Mole Hall, Bishop
Fox Way.
Call Albert on
0208 941 1053
8:00pm Dance Ballroom at
Imber Court call 0208 398
1267
8:00pm Ladies Night Live
Music & Entertainment at
Red Bar & Restaurant
Where: 105 Queens Road,
Weybridge, Surrey KT13 9UJ
Phone: 01932 850
222 Please mention all
10:30am
Dog Training Classes
Imber Court
Call 0208 398 1267
8:00pm Resident DJ at
Red Bar & Restaurant
Where: 105 Queens Road,
Weybridge
Phone: 01932 850 222 Please
mention all about Weybridge
website when calling
SUNDAYS
10:00am Ju Jitsu
Imber Court
Call 0208 398 1267
Open Mic Nights
At Sullivan's Wine Bar
Weybridge, KT13 8DG
Monthly On Sunday Eves
Time: 8pm until 10pm
Tel: 01932 850545
Please mention ‘all about
Weybridge’ website
about Weybridge website
when calling
Evenings: live music gigs at
The Cardinal Wolsey,
Hampton Court
www.gamespot.com
WWAG
Wellness With A Goal
Page 6
Valued Voices
Volunteering
Volunteers do a fantastic
job and they are an
integral part of many
charities and community
activities. If you would like
to volunteer for WWAG,
then please let us know. A
few of our groups are
going to be turning into
user-led and so we
would really like your
help. We will
support
all our volunteers with
relevant training courses
and give continued
support and
encouragement
throughout.
If you would prefer to
volunteer elsewhere in the
community, then please
contact Voluntary Action
Elmbridge, Residents'
House, Community Walk,
Esher, Surrey, KT10 9RA or
email:
[email protected]
Tel: 01372 463 587
Fax: 01372 462 111
V.A.E. have many
opportunities for you to
choose from.
Puzzle Time
Across:
Down:
2 A London football team
4 Most famous playwright
6 The area represented by
an MP
8 The state television
channel
9 The most westerly point
of English mainland
11 London stands on the
river .....
13 Unit of currency
14 Large county in northern
England
16 The water between
England
and France
18 Right-wing political party
21 Prince William's wife
22 South-eastern county
24 One of London's airports
25 Capital of Northern
Ireland
26 Glasgow's river
1 Left-wing political party
3 The water between
Britain and Holland
5 He's heir to the throne
7 Capital of Scotland
8 Highest mountain in
Britain
10 Capital of England
12 A channel port
15 The Queen
17 City on the Mersey
18 Capital of Wales
19 There are 100 of them
in a pound
20 City on the Tay
23 River at Newcastle
Oxymorons
The crazy world of the English
language:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Plastic glasses
Clearly misunderstood
Christian Scientists
"Now, then ..."
Same difference
Alone together
Act naturally
Good grief
Found missing
Terribly pleased
If you know of any other
oxymorons or other strange
phrases in the English language,
then why not drop me a line!
Puzzle courtesy of www.discoveryeducationalsoftware.co.uk/worksheets_e.htm
Actual Newspaper Headlines
1. Reagan Wins On Budget, But More
Lies Ahead
2. Squad Helps Dog Bite Victim
3. Stolen Painting Found By Tree
4. Two Soviet Ships Collide, One Dies
5. Two Sisters Reunited After 18
Years In Checkout Counter
6. Red Tape Holds Up New Bridge
7. Astronaut Takes Blame For Gas In
Spacecraft
8. Kids Make Nutritious Snacks
9. Air Head Fired
10.Hospitals are Sued By 7 Foot
Doctors
11. Include Your Children When Baking
Cookies
12.Drunk Gets Nine Months In Violin
Case
One to make you Smile
1) You are reading this.
2) You are human.
3) You can’t say the letter ”P”
without separating your lips.
4) You just attempted to do it.
6) You are laughing at yourself.
7) You have a smile on your face and
you skipped No. 5.
8) You just checked to see if there
is a No. 5.
9) You laugh at this because you are
a fun loving person & everyone does
WWAG
Wellness With A Goal
Page 7
Road to Recovery (Part 3) — by Ron
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
What three colours make up the
Irish flag?
What type of tree do
leprechauns supposedly live in?
According to the legend, how
did St. Patrick drive the snakes
from Ireland?
What is the longest river in
Ireland?
In which North American city is
the river dyed green each
March 17th?
Where can you find a
leprechaun and his pot of gold?
Handyman Gardener Dog Walker
Answers
3.
Ireland
the same forwards and
backwards?
2. What goes round the
world but stays in a
corner
3. What starts with a ‘P’,
ends with an ‘E’ and has
thousands of
letters?
4. What begins with T,
Page 7—Quiz
Racecar
A stamp
The Post Office
A teapot
2.
What sort of mother
might you find in an
oyster?
What sort of mother
might you find in a
pyramid?
Who sang the 1976
number 1 single
“Mamma Mia”?
…And who sang the
original version of the
1965 hit “California
Dreamin’”?
Please come along and
show your support on
Wednesday 26th February
and Wednesday 26th
March. Tea and coffee
provided free of charge!
1. Which vehicle is spelt
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
Ron has also very kindly
offered to take over the
‘Writing for Fun’ group from
John, which we are thrilled
to bits about.
Quiz
Page 7—Mothers’
1.
Mother of Pearl
2.
Mummy
3.
ABBA
4.
The Mamas & Papas
Mothers’
We would like to take this
opportunity to thank Ron
for sharing his recovery tips
with us.
Page 7—Ireland
1.
Green, White, Orange
2.
Hawthorn
3.
By banging a drum
4.
The river Shannon
5.
The river Chicago, in
Chicago
At the end of a
rainbow
1. Shopping - If you have
the money, shopping
can be a tonic. Save for
that special buy and
even better if you can
get it in the sales.
2. Holiday - they are a
bonus if you can go
cheaply or in a group to
save money. Nothing like
getting away and
leaving your problems
behind.
3. Volunteering - Helping
people less fortunate
than yourself not only
helps them, but can
boost your own esteem.
Seeing people with
problems worse than
yours can be an eye
opener.
6.
Please find below part 3
of Ron’s recovery tips.
Answers
If you need help with your garden
now that spring is on its way; or if you
need some painting and decorating;
or if you have a dog that needs
walking, then WWAG knows just the
man!
Laurens is reliable, hard-working,
friendly and just a really lovely guy.
If you would like to utilise any of his
services, then please contact the
WWAG office and we will put you in
touch with him.
Websites for Mother’s Day E-Cards
 www.birthdayecard.com/category/58/
Mothers_Day_ecards.html
 www.123greetings.com/events/mothers_day/
 www.jibjab.com/ecards/mothers_day
 angelwinks.net/mothersday-smtable.html
Postcards from the British Library http://ecards.bl.uk/
WWAG
Wellness With A Goal
WWAG
Wellness With A Goal
“Hello” is the most
powerful word against
loneliness.
― Unknown
“Opportunities are
never lost;
someone will take the
ones you miss.”
― Andy Rooney
“Everyone you meet
deserves to be greeted
with a smile.”
― Andy Rooney
“Under everyone's hard
shell is someone who
wants to be appreciated
and loved.“
-Andy Rooney
“Being kind is more
important than being
right .“
-Andy Rooney
“Just one person saying
to me, "You've made
my day!" makes my
day.”
-Andy Rooney
The mind is everything.
What you think you
become.
-Buddha
Important Telephone Numbers
Samaritans Main Number
Samaritans, Addlestone
Samaritans, Surbiton
NHS Crisis Helpline (Out of Hours)
NHS 111
Alcoholics Anonymous
Anxiety UK
Beat (Beating Eating Disorders)
British Assoc. of Anger Management
CAB Walton, Weybridge & Hersham
Carer Support Elmbridge
Combat Stress
CornerHouse
Counselling Partnership (The)
CRUSE
CYA (CAMHS Youth Advisors)
Depression Alliance
Eating Disorders Association
Elmbridge Borough Council
First Steps
Hub Walton (The)
Joseph Palmer Centre
KCA Surrey (Psychological Therapy)
Mary Frances Trust
Men’s Advice Line
New Thoughts-Psychological Support
North Surrey Domestic Abuse Services
Surrey Domestic Abuse Helpline
PACE (Mental Health for LGBT Community)
RASASC (Rape & Sexual Abuse Support)
Rethink www.rethink.org
Richmond Fellowship
SADAS (Southern Addictions Advisory Service)
SAVI (Association for Visual Impairment)
SEAP Advocacy
Self-harm Network
Sleep Matters Helpline (6-8pm daily)
SOLACE (Sexual Assault Referral Centre)
Surrey Coalition of Disabled People
Surrey Disabled People’s Partnership
Surrey Drug & Alcohol Care
Travel Matters (IT Training)
08457 909090
01932 844444
020 8399 6676
0300 456 83 42
111
0845 769 7555
08444 775 774
0845 634 1414
0345 1300 286
01932 248660
01932 235770
0800 138 1619
01483 757461
01932 244070
0844 477 9400
07896 248244
0845 123 2320
0845 634 1414
01372 474474
0808 8010325
01932 220450
0208 873 4300
01483 728316
01372 375400
0808 801 0327
0300 012 1048
01932 260690
01483 776822
020 7700 1323
01483 546400
0300 500 0927
0845 250 0053
01483 590150
01372 377701
0330 440 9000
0800 622 6000
0208 994 9874
0845 5196168
01483 456558
01483 750973
0808 622 5000
01737 789997
Please take a look at www.wwag.org.uk and
www.allaboutweybridge (charities)
to find out more about WWAG
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Wellness With A Goal
Realising Recovery & Mental Wellbeing
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Lead Provider of Community Connections Mental Health Services in Elmbridge
Therapeutic Groups, Social Activity, Community Links, Promotion, Information, Training & Employment Initiatives,
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