Tuesday 31 January 2017

Our Wigtownshire - Jills of all Trades

This month's "Our Wigtownshire" features an article and photo about the Jills of all Trades on pages 42 and 43.  Anyone interested in reading the article should buy a copy!!  


Great photo Jills!!!!

Friday 27 January 2017

Isle of Whithorn Art Group

The Isle of Whithorn Art Group meets every Wednesday from 12.30 until 3pm at St Ninians hall in the Isle. The group continues to thrive with new members joining.

This is a relaxed group of people who are interested in the Arts and share their skills with each other over the weeks.

In a recent evaluation of the initiative, the following comments were made by some of the people that attend the group:

"It’s a friendly group where we exchange ideas and spend time a relaxing time pursuing our hobby.  It’s a great de-stresser."

"It has made a big difference.  We all do different things and bounce off one another.  We talk and meet up outside of the class so it’s very social.  I think my health, mental & physical, has improved greatly.  Thank you for the facility."

"A group to which I enjoy going to every week.  Something to really look forward to."
 


New members are always welcome and there is a small amount of artistic materials for people to use, but they will need to bring their own material if coming on a regular basis.

For further information, contact Building Healthy Communities on 01988 501111

Wednesday 18 January 2017

Login&Connect - new group

This new initiative at the Newton Stewart Centre (previously known as The Hut) in which members of the public come along, bring their laptops, tablets, phones and any other devices started last Wednesday and has continued successfully this week.

Total number of attendees over the last 2 weeks was 26 which is really good and shows that there is a need for this type of support in Newton Stewart.

Questions and advice sought included "how do I turn this on", "how can I set up an email address", "my family set this up but I don't know how to use it" "how do I download an app to speak with a friend abroad"... and so on!










The smooth running of the group would not have been possible without the input and support from the BHC volunteers and a potential volunteer.  We thank them for all their hard work and "IT knowledge"!

The Login&Connect group meet every Wednesday from 10.30am to 12.30pm.  Along side this initiative, we also run a Scrabble4Fun group.  People can do both on the day!

For further information on these initiatives, please contact Building Healthy Communities on 01988 501111.

SP Energy Networks

Take a look at the poster to see what help SP Energy Networks can give you, or someone you know, in the event of a power cut this winter!!


Tuesday 10 January 2017

Monday Club - Flower arranging with Nuala



Nuala's visit was a success.  When Nuala arrived, she explained she was not used to presenting and was very nervous but Nuala's passion for flowers and floral display came across as excellent.  The members of the Monday Club were enthralled by her dexterity! Nuala answered questions given by the Monday Club members and talked through her presentation explaining what she was doing and the flowers she was using. 
 At the end of the session, names of attending members were put in a "hat"and the two names drawn took home the displays home.

 

Nuala had shown a floral card display and a vase/floral foam display.

At our next Monday Club Meeting on 23rd January, we will have Eddie McGaw talking about his charity work in Kenya. Along with Pamela Paterson doing chair based exercise.

Hope to see you there!

Thursday 5 January 2017

New Initiatives from BHC Machars

Happy New Year to everyone from the staff at BHC in the Machars!!


There are 2 new initiatives starting next week in Newton Stewart, supported by Building Healthy Communities and the Machars Area Partnership.

The initiatives are "Login & Connect" and "Scrabble4Fun" and both are taking place on Wednesday from 10.30 - 12.30. at "The Hut" Newton Stewart, opposite the Library.

Who says you only get special offers at the supermarket?? For full details, click on the pictures below:


Dumfries and Galloway Carers centre

The Carers Centre activity sheet to promote Health and Wellbeing is now available. To view the activities available, click HERE.

Food Train - Newsletter and Events

Food Train have produced their Newsletter from all the areas of Scotland where it is actively operating. To view this newsletter, click HERE


Newton Stewart has its own set of meetings that are starting next week. To view the programme for this area, please click HERE.