Kite - June 2010

VOYAGE
THE KITE
June 2010
THE KITE
VOYA GE
June 2010
UNDERSTANDING INDIVIDUAL NEEDS
Special points of
interest:
Langley Wildlife Project open day
•
Holiday safety
•
Art competition
winners
rabbits
Update from
George
and in the same enclosure
•
was
to
see
running
free
amongst the picnic tables
•
Fabulous feedback
•
Service users
interviewing
•
Penpal finder
•
Farm walk
•
delightful
there were two orphaned
Bleu du Maine lambs, who
are currently being bottlefed. The lambs were very
frie ndl y
a nd
clearl y
who
lives
at
Douglas Quinn declaring the project Northfield House was sat
with
Lizzy,
a
open, applauded by Stephen Rees down
beautiful beige and grey
Health and
Safety
3
Art competition
results
4
T
he sun, quite rightly,
rabbit, on his lap.
shone brightly when
that he loved visiting the
the Langley Wildlife Project
Project as it is really relaxing
was officially opened on 5th
among the animals and he
May by Douglas Quinn, CEO.
visits it one day every week.
He
The project, which is the
Recipe Page
14
16
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Wordsearch
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Inside Story
Inside Story
Artist’s Corner
18
Inside Story
Inside Story
particularly
He said
liked
the
Dave Williams, who works
at
House,
spinning Alpaca wool.
also
for
many
Langley
House
was
He
more local services who are
plans to pass this craft on to
regularly
local
welcomed
there.
Many months of hard work by
a team of dedicated
2 people
service
Special
encourage
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•
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and
and
other
projects. Dave will keep Kite
to become a reality.
2
readers
2
things are progressing.
•
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Guests
were
invited to choose names
for them and these were
decided
when
service
users from Drakes Place
pulled the winning names
a hat; Pepsi and
suggested
Barnaby
Stanton,
by
who
lives at Langley House.
Next
to
Cherry,
a
them
lovely
was
white
pony who, courtesy of The
Conquest
Centre
Disabled
Riders,
making
a
for
was
guest
appearance.
there
short
were
attractive
their stuff.
walk
away
four
very
hens
strutting
Service users
at Langley House are able
to
enjoy
delicious
free
range eggs, which they
points
of interest:
them to
start
tapestries
•
users
has allowed this fledgling idea
informed
of
how
collect themselves.
Surely the stars of the
show have to be Wilma
and Betty, the Kune Kune
Over 180 people attended
3
the open day; these included
In
the
two
next
enclosure
Inside Story
4
service users and staff
from
were
Inside Story
20 different services,5 parents
pygmy goat kids. They were
Inside Story
delight.
A
the service users at Langley
but
everyone’s
rabbits.
brainchild of Stephen Rees, is
a fantastic facility for not only
Congratulations
appearance,
to
Cola
Renton rocks
Inside this issue:
an
much
Caption describing picture
out orof
graphic.
enjoyed being petted.
Jon,
made
and local people.
They were
6
newly
understandably
arrived
rather
shy
able to explore the facility and
and initially hid at the back
meet the array of animals,
of their pen.
many of them being rescue
temptation of food proved
animals, who live there.
too much and they soon
It
However, the
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Bungalow, who assisted with
Continued from page 1
the
open
day,
Operations
pigs, who were simply adorable;
Director, Selina Wall and last
friendly, slightly muddy and very
but
greedy. Absolute darlings!
Stephen Rees.
At
1pm
everyone
gathered
by
no
means
least,
Emma!
Douglas summed up the day
‘It was a great pleasure to be
involved in the opening of the
Douglas then walked down
Langley
House
Wildlife
above the newly dug lake to
to the lake where he released
Project. This is a terrific initiative
watch Douglas Quinn cut the red
two
ribbon and declare the second
planted
phase of the Project officially
commemorate the opening.
open.
Muscovy
a
ducks
and
and is going to bring so much
tree
to
enjoyment and pleasure to a
great many people. I would like
to repeat what I said on the day;
Douglas conveyed his
admiration of the Project and
Guests were then treated to
sincere thanks to everyone who
paid special thanks to Mickey
a delicious hog roast lunch,
has been involved, you have
Moore, Kevin Dyke, Marc Vickery,
thankfully well out of sight of
done a fantastic job and I felt
Jennie Neale, June Lewis, all of
Wilma
extremely privileged to be part of
the staff at Langley House for
thanks to Emma Lewes from
their continued support, the staff
The Bungalow for baking 150
and
delicious cakes.
service
users
from
The
and
Betty!
Special
Well done
it – well done!’
UNDERSTANDING INDIVIDUAL NEEDS
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Health and Safety
Holiday safety
I
t’s that time of year again
for everyone to go on
neighbour
away from life’s stresses. No
time
that
you
be acceptable. Try to take the
eat out in local restaurants.
with them if possible.
Heat
• Wherever you are going on
up on the area first, as
whether it be food poisoning or
much for your security as
crime, to name but a few. Here
for tips on what to see.
of
but
hygiene
utmost care when choosing to
risk,
form
foods,
going away and leave a key
holiday it’s worth reading
some
new
are
is
always
of year, there
unfortunately
standards may not necessarily
relax and enjoy the sun and get
what
the
effective order.
• Tell a relative, friend or
their holidays, taking time to
matter where you go, or even
that smoke alarms are in
and
combined
humidity
with
abroad,
alcohol
and
new foods, can cause minor
stomach upsets! It is strongly
recommended that you drink
water regularly in order for
are a few simple tips to ensure
yo u
that the relaxing and fun is not
especially in the hot conditions
Once You Are There
to
keep
hydrated
and check as soon as you get
compromised.
• Familiarise yourselves as best
you can in the area you are
Before You Leave
there if the tap water is safe to
drink.
stopping. Make sure you keep
• Make sure you have the
new
European
a
list
of
helpful
and
Health
emergency numbers and ask
Insurance Card (EHIC) if
on arrival for the locations of
you
a
places such as the nearest
are
travelling
European
Union
to
While
Staying
Away
in
Unfamiliar Buildings
Walk your escape route(s)
•
member
hospital, or consul. Always
and find your final exit
country - it will ensure that
try to avoid risky areas (often
doors. Remember having
you have easy access to
flagged up by guidebooks),
a fire plan is even more
healthcare in that country.
especially
important when you are
• Make sure all passports or
visas are up to date - take
all
documents
incl udi ng
with
yo u r
you,
t ra v el
insurance details.
by
yourself
and
alone, tell someone where
you are going and when you
personal belongings such as
your holiday can provide
handbags and cameras when
you with health advice and
you are out and about and
any
we recommend that you only
vaccinations
or
precautions if necessary.
• Try
to
turn
off
Check
•
position
of
Fire
Alarm Call Points and fire
will be back.
• Always watch out for your
• A visit to the GP prior to
in an unfamiliar place.
after dark. If you do go out
fighting equipment.
Read the fire instructions
•
displayed in your room
and at reception.
Ask where the assembly
•
take with you the cash you
point is in case of fire, so
will need for that day and
people will know you are
all
gas
leave what possible valuables
safely outside.
are
not
you won’t need in a safe
running
place. Remember to lock your
Using this advice will help
whilst you are away and
door at night and when you
to ensure that you have a
turn
go out during the day, as you
thoroughly enjoyable holiday
would at home.
in a more safe and healthy
appliances
required
off
electrical
that
to
and
be
unplug
appliances
all
not
needed.
way.
Food and Drink
• Ensure
windows
all
doors
and
are
locked
and
HAVE FUN!
We all look forward to trying
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Art Competition Winners
1.
Patterns
1st
Ashmore Unit, Pindar Oaks
2nd Jonathan Au, 48 Cedar Road
3rd Sally Winsper, 48 Cedar Road
2. My Garden
1st Zoe Woodcock, Redbank House
2nd Anne Marie Massey, Sanderling House
3rd Harry Williams, Chard Manor
V
oyage’s third annual art competition proved to
be more popular than ever, with over 170
entries. The judges, Douglas Quinn, John Hall and Sue
Evans had a very difficult task in choosing the winners as
the standard of artwork was incredibly high.
Every entry was displayed in the corridors at Group
Support office for judging; the added colour to the
offices was so well received that the entries are still on
display for all of our visitors to enjoy.
3. Pop Stars
1st Group Entry, Garfield Grange
Highly Commended
Well
done
2nd Anne Marie Farnaby, Saxon Lodge
Stuart Mills, The Bungalow
everyone
3rd Aaron Wilson, St Edmunds
Group Entry, Slough Resource Centre
entered
4. Summer
1st
Emma Davies, Huish House
Gary Norman, The Knowls
Alex Crawford, East Farm Cottages
2nd Wendy Bird, 237 Coleman Street
Judith Alcock, 36 West Street
3rd Group Entry, Isleworth Resource Centre
Vanessa Cooper, Garfield Grange
5. Famous Buildings
Richard Owusu, Ross Cottage
1st Barry Stewart, Treddinoch
Phillip Archer, 48 Hafod Road
2nd Christine Chapple, Garfield Grange
Douglas Marsh, 11 Lane End
3rd Goodiey Mahajan, Isleworth RC
Pauline Gipson, Redbank House
6. Scenery
1st Jane Walters, 48 Cedar Road
2nd Matthew Ryan, Saxon Lodge
Adam Slocombe, 48 Hafod Road
Andrew Holder, 43 Hamstead Hall
Road
Sarah White, Chestnut Grange
single
one
been
to
who
every
has
greatly
admired.
Best service
award jointly
awarded to:
Saxon Lodge and
Isleworth Resource
Centre
UNDERSTANDING INDIVIDUAL NEEDS
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Update from George
W
the
e are delighted
to
latest
bring
news
from
George Rogers, the young
wheelchair athlete who we
continue to sponsor.
Hi Voyage,
you
Sorry I haven’t been in touch very recently but as
you know I went into surgery on the 1st of Feb
I’ve had growth plates fitted in to my knees and
the backs of my legs lengthen. Well, it went well
but afterwards I had some unexpected nerve pain
so for six weeks I was in utter agony. Then I
went to Southampton hospital and they gave me a
new drug called gabapapentin and that made me
much better. My physio is in full flow now and I’m
starting to focus on building muscle and I’m doing
at least 3 hours a day. I’ve started walking again
with help of my trusty Kaye – walker. Without
being on my feet the surgery would be a waste, so
it was brilliant. Thanks to your money we’ve
managed to get a rehabilitation pedal exerciser
which has really helped get the strength back
into my legs which has enabled me to take my
first steps for a very long time. Thank- you so
much you’ve helped me a lot. I’ve been off school
for 2 months and I’ve just started back now but
I’ll be part time for quite a while. It will be long
time before I can bend my knees into the position
for my racing chair so I think I’ll be out for most
of the season which is really disappointing. Also
it was very hard missing the marathon but I just
have to keep looking into the future.
Last time I spoke to you I told you I was in 2
swimming galas. They went really well and in the
first one I got 2 bronze and one gold medal and it
was just before my surgery, so I got the thrill of
competing one last time before the surgery.
I can’t wait to get back into competing and
hopefully I’ll be back with more sporty news very
soon I hope!
George
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Service users E-learning
M
materials
any people have asked completed forms need to be
Once logged on, the service
whether the e-learning returned to the Cannock office
user will be able to complete
can
be
accessed
by for processing. We aim to enter
service users, as they would be an new
invaluable
training
resource
users
onto
the
the Foundation Food Safety and
system
Foundation Health and Safety
for within five days of receiving the
courses. Once the training has
form.
many individuals.
been completed certificates will
be issued. If the certificate has
Service users will not be able
The Learning and Development
not been received within six
Department are really pleased to to access the training through
weeks
announce that following agreement the service’s El-Box, but can
training,
with Thirdforce, service users, who gain access by logging onto the
may
wish to do so, can access training website www.aimsperform.co.uk
number below.
of
completing
the
be
the
Cannock
contacted
Office
on
the
on Food Safety and Health and using their own or the service’s
Safety through the Aims Perform computers with their username
System.
and password. The username
will be made up of using the first
wishes to four letters of the service users
access the training they may need surname and first four numbers
If a service
support
in
user
completing
an
E- of their date of birth. The
Learning Registration/Deletion password is the service user’s
form (which are being distributed full eight digit date of birth as
to all services on 26th May, along supplied on the form.
with an explanatory memo). The
The first 50 service users to
complete
their
training
will
receive a complimentary pen
supplied by Thirdforce.
Finally,
queries
if
there
regarding
are
the
any
above
please contact Candida Eele or
Claire Richards at the Cannock
office on 01543 437354.
Sarah meets a soap star
H
Mews
ello my name is Sarah
from
Dixon I live at The
was very nice and chatted with
in
who
lives
at
Smallwood, has adopted
an Orang-utan at nearby
has
us for a while. We were over
the moon to meet her, we
housemate, went on holiday to
wanted everyone to see our
Blackpool at The Bond recently
photo with her.
membership
Monkey
World
for
to
the
rest of the year.
Monkey World. Christian’s
Here is a lovely photo
Orang-utan is called Joly
of Christian showing off
and he regularly visits her.
his
Christian
certificate
donation
paid
to
a
£30
the
organisation and he now
She
Myself and Sarah Hart, a fellow
Christian adopts an Orang-utan
hristian Richards,
Street.
Northumberland.
and met Catherine Kelly, Becky
C
Coronation
official
adoption
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Fabulous feedback
S
ervice users and staff from Redbank House
recently enjoyed a holiday on the Isle of
Wight where they met some lovely people.
Chris
Hamlyn, manager at Redbank House was delighted
to receive a letter from their new friends and has
asked if we will print this in the Kite. We are very
pleased to do so and many thanks to George and
Norma Dixon for taking the time to write a letter
praising Redbank’s staff and service users.
Dear Madam
My wife and I have just spent a long weekend at the Seagrove Hotel I.O.W, we were with C.B Tours with a party
of 49 (22nd to 25th April 2010) We always have a wonderful time at this hotel but in all sincerity our weekend
shared with your carers and family was by far the most enjoyable ever.
Our party are unanimous in our praise for your carers and family. The carers love and duty of care was so evident,
hence the family were so happy and had a wonderful time. I know I speak for all our party when I say to
experience such a joyous weekend gives us all more faith in the human race. The thought of not sharing their
company again would sadden us. We pray we all meet up again sometime in the future. We sincerely hope your
party enjoyed the weekend as much as we did and will cherish (as we will) the time we spent together. We were
asked to keep in touch by phone, letter and a visit to your house, with your consent and to be arranged with you.
We hope a visit can be arranged when all seven of the family and five carers are present. I understand that may
not be possible knowing the family spend time with their families and that not all the carers will be on duty.
I will close now asking you to pass on our praise, love and affection to the carers and family (the family being so
happy due to the carers).
With all our love and affection, God bless you all
George, Norma and C.B Tours
Getting to know you
W
olverhampton
the previous Friday
and
so it was a good
Walsall
and
opportunity to let
Beechtree House had a
their families know
getting to know you day
they
Supported
on
Living
Saturday
15
th
May.
are
off
to
Prestatyn in North
Families all met for the
Wales
first time and got to know
th
13
on
August
for a week.
each other.
A good day was
All service users had a
had by all as you can
great day. They have all
see from the photos
booked a holiday together
attached.
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The Bungalow’s latest project
W
and
ith
the
getting
the
days
sunflowers and marigolds. As
longer
everyone
snowdrops
loves
flowering, Spring is truly
at
The
Bungalow
strawberries,
we
are
growing those too!
on its way! About time as
well after the winter we’ve
We have been out and
just had! Exciting news at
bought lots of new tools so
the Bungalow; with the
everyone can join in the fun.
funds we won last year
Hopefully
from being placed 2
nd
amongst
residents we have a budding
in the
We have lots of plans for it,
most innovative home at the
including growing vegetables
Alan
Titchmarsh
Voyage
such as new potatoes, beans
Don.
Here
and
Stuart,
Staff
Awards,
we
Achievement
now
have
a
raised bed for our garden.
carrots,
as
well
as
i, Alison and Danny
us. We both raised £14 each.
here!
After
We would like
the
swim
we
all
had
to tell you about our sponsored
something to eat. We enjoyed
charity swim. When we got to
taking part and we both were
the complex we all wore our
pleased we helped raise money
pyjamas and got our pictures
for charity. We hope to do more
taken.
our
charity swims in the future to
sponsored swim which we got
help raise money for different
our staff members to sponsor
charities.
We
then
did
Bollywood Night
T
our
his is 43 Hamstead
fantastic night.
Hall Road’s photos for
Bollywood
night
to
celebrate Vaisakhi.
Here are Val,
Andrew and Ray
proving what a
We cooked traditional foods,
wore traditional clothing and
listened to Bhangra, we had a
great
had!
time
we
is
Tanya
or
a
Monty
photo
and
of
Donna
showing our efforts so far.
flowers including nasturtium,
Treddinoch’s fundraisers
H
our
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UNDERSTANDING INDIVIDUAL NEEDS
Colin’s first time interviewing
Report by Sheralee Davies
listened to what they had to
say. It was good and I enjoyed
C
olin
Emmens
chosen
was
by
a cup of coffee afterwards.
the
tenants of Highlands Lodge to
I liked them all, we had to
represent them on the panel
choose one to be the manager.
to
interview
for
a
new
manager .
The candidates were on this
occasion all internal and the
inter view s
were
secondment
to
successful
fo r
a
give
the
candidate
the
opportunity to develop in the
manager’s role.
The
and
the
operations
manager
outgoing
manager,
Caroline Woodroffe, made up
the rest of the panel.
what
We chose Kathy - she said
she was going to help us try
Colin
said
This is
about
the
experience:
new things and listen to what
we had to say.
I would like to interview
again. I enjoyed it”.
Colin had questions planned
with other tenants and he asked
smooth handover and is looking
them
forward to working with Colin
to
each
candidate.
commented
presentations
on
and
He
their
questions
asked by other members of the
panel. Colin is pleased to say
that Kathleen Rackley was the
successful
and his fellow tenants.
candidate
and
was
“I said good morning and
offered the secondment. Kathy
asked them questions from my
will work alongside Caroline and
paper. I watched the show and
the team for a week to ensure a
Caroline is off to pursue other
opportunities and will be missed
by all the tenants, staff and
everyone involved with Highlands
Lodge; she has been a great
friend
and
advocate
well for the future.
Just the job for Derek
candidates.
This was a job that Derek
took to be very important
and he had his own questions
prepared as he took his place
among
the
interviewers.
panel
of
Derek greeted
the prospective staff with a
friendly handshake and made
them
Derek and Michele with a prospective candidate
feel
asking
T
his
been
a
busy time at The
W i ndbo u n d
recruits
has
to
show around. We were all
thankful
that
we
had
wi th
new
Derek Preece on the panel
interview
and
to interview some of the
for
the
tenants and everyone wishes her
questions.
at
his
ease
before
important
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Social Care Association offer
Penpal finder
R
egular readers may recall
that
in
our
April
edition
Scott Brown from Barrington House
asked us to help him find a penpal.
We were pleased to forward four
letters to Scott from various services
around the country.
We have now had requests from a
couple of service users to help them
find penpals—please see their details
opposite.
If you would like to write
to
of these
either
people
please
contact Sue Evans at the Lichfield
Darren is 23, he is tall and thin and has brown hair and brown
eyes. Darren enjoys swimming and attends his local youth
club.
Darren says “I am looking for a pen friend someone who I could
chat to and keep in touch either on the phone or by writing a
letter. I live independently with three other men in a house in
Cannock. In the house I live there are staff who support me
and help me to live as independently as I can. I like to listen
and dance to music. I like swimming and gardening and during
the week I go to various clubs where I meet up with my friends
and we chat, sing and dance.”
office and she will pass your details
on.
Alternatively, if you would like us
to find you a penpal, please send us a
letter stating your interests and a
little about yourself and we will try to
match you up with a friend.
Cathryn is 48 and she lives in Birmingham with three other
tenants. Cathryn’s birthday is on 21st April.
Cathryn describes herself as a shy and nervous person but
she would dearly love to write to people in other Voyage
services.
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Delightful day in Dundee
Imrie, got on the train to Dundee.
When we got there we took some
pictures of me at the Discovery
Boat. We then went into the shop
where I bought a few postcards to
send to my family. After that we
went for lunch at Pizza Hut which I
enjoyed very much, I ate lots of
pasta. Then we had a walk around
the shops and I bought a few
personal goods. It was then time
to go and meet my family at the
H
i my name is Jacks. I
would like to tell you
about my day out to Dundee. Me
and my support worker, Karen
train station and I went home for
the weekend as I enjoy spending
time with my family. It was a
great day and I look forward to
doing it again in the future.
Holiday pamper fun
A
lex, Kirsty, Kelli and Lisa
from
Rhodelands
enjoyed a lovely girlie holiday
away
together
where
they
spent their time pampering
themselves in the health spa
and hitting the shops for a
spot of retail therapy.
An amazing time was had
by all!
Birds fly into Pindar Oaks
Report by AM
D
Centre
the patients were able to pet
erek, Chris and Ben
him.
from the Birds of Prey
memorable and enjoyable day.
visited
Pindar
They
all
had
a
Oaks
recently to give the patients
If any services would like
and staff the opportunity to fly
Derek and his team to visit
the birds.
them and give them the chance
to fly these lovely birds please
They took an Eagle Owl, a
Barn Owl and a Harris Hawk.
Harry the rabbit went too and
call him on 07887 562898.
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Evening stroll on the farm
Report by Paul Barnes
H
ave you ever fancied
visiting a real working
farm and having the chance to
meet the farmer and find out
more about what he does? There
is now an opportunity for you to
do this as part of an exciting new
project that has been launched by
L.E.A.F.
And
(Linking
Farming).
called
Environment
The
project
is
“Let Nature Feed you
Senses” and is now available free
with special areas left alone for
nature. The ancient woodland
was very interesting with wild
bluebells and primroses growing
everywhere. On the way back
from the woods we saw the
sheep and the cows and calves
with Henry explaining all about
them. Our visit lasted around
two hours we had a lovely
evening stroll and learned a lot
about farming and nature.
of charge to all our services .
If you would like to arrange
A group of service users from
Bronte View and Three Sisters
arranged a visit recently to a
grassland
farmer
who
keeps
Aberdeen Angus cattle and a flock
of cross breed sheep and had a
really
good
arrived
explained
time.
Henry
what
When
the
was
we
farmer
going
to
happen and what we were going
to see. We went to see his bulls
first then had a walk to the woods
and down to the river. Henry
explained how he looks after the
animals
and
also
is
keen
to
encourage wildlife on the farm
a visit for your service you can
contact
L.E.A.F.
on
02476
413911 or The Sensory Trust
via
the
the
internet
p r oj e ct
or
email
c o -o rd in a t o r
J a m e s
T a y l o r
mailto:[email protected]
who will put you in touch with a
host farmer near to you. There
are a wide variety of farms
hosting visits with all sorts of
things to see and do. There are
some
farms
with
specialist
facilities for people with limited
mobility. I hope that you enjoy
your
visit
as
much
as
we
enjoyed ours!
A colourful farewell from The Windbound
staff, residents and
worked
hard
to
Andrew
Radmall,
family
send
off
who
has
been a resident for nearly ten
years and is moving to a self
contained flat to be more
independent.
We
all
celebrated his time with us
T
he Windbound has said
with an array of photos and of
farewell to one of its
course his favourite film and
residents by having a vibrant
music. He also had a Jungle
party, themed Jungle Book and
Book
music from Mamma Mia. The
crafted by Richard Peter’s kind
cake
that
was
hand
and clever wife. Though he will
be missed, you can see he was
sent off with us all wishing him
the best for a bright future.
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Bridge House news
2
The garden is looking bright
010 has seen lots of new
and
wonderful
things
and
cheerful
with
lots
of
happening at Bridge House; we
colourful spring plants. We are
have given the house and garden
also
a well deserved makeover.
patch, in which we will be
planning
growing
Our lounge walls are beautifully
a
potatoes,
vegetable
runner
beans, beetroot and tomatoes.
adorned with artwork that our own
We are also running our
service users have painted. See
Bridge House is also now the
proud
owner
exercise
of
room,
our
very
which
own
has
an
exercise bike, a rowing machine
and also a walking machine, which
most service users here at Bridge
House are all enjoying very much,
gro wi ng
and also the staff, which makes it
competition with a prize for
all a bit more fun for everyone to
own
for yourself.
the winner.
s u nflo we r
become fit and
healthier ready
f o r
t h e
summer.
Darren’s swimming success The lost glasses
swimming
recently
and
been
have
taking
part in three swimming
competitions
competed
I
in
have
breast
stroke, front crawl and
backstroke.
some
of
I
the
won
breast
stroke, front crawl and
backstroke
competed
in
races
I
and
as
you can see from the
photo
these
are
the
medals I have won.
I swim for a club
called the Otters Club
M
been
y name is Darren
which
Edwards I have
Cheslyn Hay.
living
at
Cannock
Road for six months. I love
is
based
in
W
e are pleased to publish Adrian
Dunn
from
Rhodelands
story about Marco.
latest
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Congratulations to….
...the following people for achieving their NVQ2:
Paul Booth - Bramley Grange
Leon Hodgkiss – 235 Rugeley Road
Stacey Davies – Elliott House
David Abe-Johnson – Saddlers Place
Eva Keen – South Highnam
Catherine Finch – 130 Station Road
Dennis Lowe – Fenney Lodge
Patience Fordjour – 17 Walsworth Road
Kerry Salt – Derwent Cottage
Samantha Thomas – 1 Church Road
Sheila Barwick – Bronte View
Cecelio Lappao – Derwent Cottage
Emily Lansell – 37 Copsewood
Yvonne Mambo – 804 Walsall Road
Adrian Bray – Barley Close
Lawrence Tasker – 48 Hafod Road
Robert Payne – Barley Close
Sarah Pickering – Marner House
Sherry Peppard – Drakes Place
Rojan Jacob – 804 Walsall Road
Sonya Watson – Three Sisters
Dennis Adams – Agricola House
John Wilkinson – Hall Farm
Rebecca Horton – Theoc House
Lewis Collins
- 93 –95 St Edmunds Church Street
...the following people for passing their NVQ3:
Theresa Flynn – Bramley Grange
Nathan Whorton – Elliott House
Julie Hargreaves – Bramley Grange
Stacey Summers – 14 Sutton Meadows
Tracey Smith - 14 Sutton Meadows
Susan Turner – Maltby Supported Living
...the following person for passing her NVQ4:
Laura Vernon – The Lawns
Election news - our service users make their choice
H
ere
at
Red
Lisa, Stephen and Danielle
of
had a meeting with Ellie
our six residents decided
before they left where they
that they would, for the first
were
time, like to vote a party
information that they would
into Government using the
need
well
Liberal Democrats because she is not
Great British voting process.
informed and independent
keen on Gordon Brown or the Labour
choice.
Party.
House
The
three
given
to
make
all
a
the
With an X marking the
spot
Lisa,
Stephen
and
Lisa was so interested in
Danielle were supported by
what
Ellie and Libby when they
Government
went into Ilkeston Town Hall
that she decided that she
and made their decisions on
would write them a letter
who to elect. Ellie had been
explaining to them why she
researching
made the decision to back
Democrat’s,
the
Liberal
Conservative’s
and Labour’s policies and
the
had
Labour
to
them in their campaign.
offer
C
athryn Wilkinson, who lives at
Upland
Road,
went
to
the
polling station to vote for the first time.
Cathryn
decided
to
vote
for
the
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Renton Rocks
at St Catherines and Highfields in
Report by Kim Milne
Cambridge.
R
Court
The party was held at the
came
Montague here in Huntingdon –
runner up in
enclosed are our photos.
most
improved
service
she
was unable to attend the party.
enton
the
Unfortunately
Well
in
done
Chris and
staff.
2009.
Staff
Chris Whiteman
and
tenants
partied
the night away to celebrate on April
23rd, joining them at the party were
family members; a good night was
had by all.
Christine Whiteman managed the
service at the time, however she
has now moved on to ventures new
Parkbrook de stress
Report by Jo Sidwell
W
e
have
h a d
recently
s o m e
decorating done at Parkbrook,
which
made
some
of
our
furniture look out of place and
it was looking tired as we have
had it for six years. We realise
we are in a recession and are
always
looking
at
ways
to
Anyway we went ahead and
you wish to “de stress” the
“de stressed” our sideboard
furniture, otherwise the staff
and a television cabinet which
may wonder what you mean!
was kindly donated by Croft
House. We used the paint the
painters had left and all it cost
us was a few pounds for new
knobs for the drawers and
doors.
manage our budgets and as
We thought you would like
we are living in a throw away
to see the results, as we are
society we wanted to make
very
use of the furniture we had. So
enhance our lounge and make
we thought what can we do?
Parkbrook look unique from
Ellen the housekeeper said
we can “de stress”. Well I
proud
of
how
they
homes with the original pine
furniture.
thought at first I was working
If any of you want any tips
everyone to hard, until she
on how to “de stress” give us a
said
ring on 01889 591778. Do say
it
technique.
was
a
painting
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West Farm Cottages Recipe Page
PKU Orange and Pineapple Dessert from Jenny Parkinson & Neil Devine
Ingredients
Base:
50g Butter
1 box Juvela low protein
cookies, crushed
25g Demerara sugar
Topping:
100g Juvela low protein
mix
75g Caster sugar
1pt Orange juice
1pt Pineapple juice
Directions
low protein mix,
sugar and a little of
1. Melt the butter in a
pour over the biscuit
the orange juice to
pan and stir in
make a smooth
cookies and sugar.
paste.
2. Transfer mixture
5. Allow to cool and
base and chill for two
hours until well set.
4. Heat the remaining
into a cake tin
juice until boiling
pressing down firm
then add the paste,
and chill well.
stirring all the time.
6. Carefully remove
from the cake tin and
decorate however
you wish.
Simmer gently for 3
3. To make topping,
– 4 minutes.
mix together the
Sudoku
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he answer to last month’s cathedral cities wordsearch is Lichfield and Derby.
This month’s puzzle contains the names of various drinks. The answer, which will
be revealed when all the words have been found, is the name of a very popular soft drink which
is often used as a mixer.
The answer will be in next month’s edition.
Understanding individual needs
VOYAGE
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Lichfield
WS13 6QD
Phone: 01543 442510
Fax: 01543 442511
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ext month…..
- Health and safety advice
- Service user stories
- Recipe page
- Plus news and stories from our services
The July edition of the Kite will be
issued on 30th June
We’re on the web
www.voyagecare.com
Artist’s corner
T
beautiful
his
month’s
Corner
Artist’s
entry
tapestry which
is
a
was
sent in by Beverley Rankin from
Athelstan Court in Sunderland.
Well done Beverley; this is a
lovely piece of work!
If you would like to see your work
featured in Artist’s Corner please send it to
Sue Evans at Garrick House, 2 Queen
Street,
Lichfield, WS13 6QD
[email protected]
or email