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Portsmouth

Road News

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Bursledon

Road News

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Rose

Cottage

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Graduation

Ceremony

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Upcoming

Events 2013

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Staff Related

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Christmas Card Design Competition Winner

And the Winner is.......... Scott

Congratulations to Scott for his Christmas Card design entry.

Scott has made a very festive and creative card design.

There is a stocking for Scott and all the Service Users that Scott lives

with. Scott was presented his prizes by

Crystal!

Congratulations again to our budding new artist.

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Staff News Portsmouth Road would like to congratulate Zakia Doogan on passing

her probation. Seniors at Portsmouth Road would like to say a big thank you to all at Portsmouth Road for their outstanding work and help arranging cover at various services.

Staff seemed to have enjoyed Christmas Meal on 3

rd December 2012

at the Mill House.

House News All service users enjoyed Halloween Party

Organised by Rose Cottage. Bonfire night was spent at Royal Victoria Country Park.

Had various Christmas Meals organised by Day Services.

SH – is enjoying attending Trico Day Service on Monday where she does crafts projects, visits Country parks, and other recreation and leisure centres. She also enjoys her weekly beauty sessions. Recently attended a Pamper Day at The Grand De Vere Spa Facilities.

MD – is enjoying attending Trico Day service on Mondays and Green House Day service on Fridays. At Trico MD improves his cooking skills, does craft projects, uses computers or MD attends various activities like visiting country parks or the museums.

At Green House MD helps run allotments, is a part of recycling, gardening and woodland management, MD also attends basic workshop activities.

SS- is attending Workmobility Car restoration Centre on Fridays. In November SS celebrated his 50

th Birthday.

Happy Birthday!

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Staff News Michelle Hammond recently increased her hours from 15pw to 22.5pw – Wendy would like to thank Michelle for her obvious enthusiasm and commitment, but also congratulate her for overcoming many obstacles to achieve her goal of working with adults with learning disabilities. Many thanks to our regular bank staff for stepping in to fill the gaps, sometimes at very short notice. All their efforts are much appreciated. And of course, many thanks to the whole staffing team at Bursledon Road for their work throughout the year to keep the service running as smoothly as possible.

House News EG has started Rosemary Conley classes and is steadily losing weight as a result. For the last 2 weeks, she has received a certificate for being the person to lose the most weight during the week.

EG also went on her holiday to Centre Parcs 5-9

th November and spent her time walking

and doing activities such as going to the ‘Owls Experience’ and ten-pin bowling.

SS has started attending new Day Services in Southampton (St Denys and Freemantle), which she appears to be enjoying. The day services include Drama, Cooking, art, basketball plus much much more. SS attended the Hexagon Monday-Friday for 2 years, so this is a change she requested and has been looking forward to.

SH Has attended the new drop–in centre at St Andrew’s Church in Eastleigh and has been attending coffee mornings in Eastleigh where she meets her friends, SH has also attended Mencap AGM and party and went to the QE2 Carol Concert.

All three would jointly like to share that they all attended a Halloween Party, a Christmas Party and also another party on the 6th January at the QE2 also a new TV has been purchased by the ladies for the House.

They would also like to share what they have to look forward to, they will be attending the Mayflower theatre in January to see Jack in the Beanstalk.

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Rose Cottage News In October, Rose Cottage held a Halloween Party. The activity cabin was decorated as a haunted house, everyone wore scary costumes and we played spooky Halloween themed music. Everyone who attended commented about how much they enjoyed themselves, especially the dancing and the food. David and Debbie did a great job arranging the party, sending out spooky invitations and putting up the decorations. Thank you to everyone who came and we look forward to seeing you again next year!

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Graduation Ceremony

The big day came on Wednesday 21st November 2012 when

Karen Williamson, Sandra Rowley and Jane Lockey Graduated from Southampton Solent University Sandra and Karen have studied on a part time basis for five years to finally obtain a BA (Hons) in Business Studies. Jane Lockey has studied for three years also on a part time basis to obtain an HND in Business Studies. The day was wet and cold although the three ladies concerned were glowing with pride and achievement of finally reaching their personal goals of academic success. We as a company would like to congratulate them on their success.

Jane is now a couple of months into her Degree on Business Management and we wish her good luck. Here are some selective photos of the day. Thank you to all for sharing your day with us.

Help For Heroes Fun Day

Venue: Hoglands Park

Date: 2nd February 2013

Time: 9am—6pm

REFRESHMENTS: The jerk hut (Caribbean food) Lucy's cup cakes (Freshly made and designed on the day) Hot & Tasty burger van (hot food and drinks) NM Catering (crepes, hot donuts and ice cream all made freshly on the spot) Henni's sweet treats (Freshly made cakes and sandwiches)

STALLS: Raffle with great prices to be won, Tombola, Children book's, Baby clothes Body shop, Art & murals and face painting, Jamie at home, Pandora style jewellery Mimicks face painting, Fbs uk ltd laptop stall, Sock monkeys ENTERTAINMENT: TKD south tae kwando show, The stir of echo's (acoustic folk / blues) Rich from remote control (cover band), The slur (Cover band, indie) Fire engine from St Mary's fire station, Southampton Choral Society (choir) SO16 Troopers, Solent ravens cheerleading squad RIDES AND INFLATABLES: Trampoline bouncers, Chardanelle inflatables, Pickles bouncy castle + ball pool

Upcoming Events for

2013

The Art House Above Bar Street, Southampton Tel: 02380 238582

Groups: Knitter Natter & British Sign Language

Knitter Natter—Bev From February Every Friday The Art House are inviting you to go along with your Knitting, Sewing, Crochet or crafts project and have a chat and a cuppa! Some materials, needles, patterns, wool etc are available and Bev who runs the group is on hand to help. This Event is by Magic Hat, which means you pay what you can afford The Suggest around £3.00. This group session is usually held on the ground floor with easy access, sometimes the session may have to be moved, Please contact Bev on the above number for times of session and location in building.

British Sign Language—Tony There is also a group for anyone wanting to learn sign language, these are held by Tony on a Wednesday between 6.30pm & 7.30pm. This Event is also by Magic Hat so runs on donations. This group is held on a regular bases and This group session is held on the first floor with stairs as only access. Refreshments— There are refreshments the Cafe is open before the groups and during the breaks. The Art House ask that you do not bring in your own food and drink.

Wrap Up and Race Wrap up and Run Southampton 10k will take place on Sunday 17th March 2013. Take part and raise vital funds for Age UK’s spread the warmth campaign. Spread the warmth was launched in response to the needless deaths of more than 200 older people per day in the cold weather. Our aim is stop unnecessary suffering and preventable winter deaths. Register for the Wrap Up and Run Southampton 10K Contact: 10k@ageuk.org.uk or call on 0800 169 8787 Visit website: http://www.ageuk.org.uk/get-involved/events-and-challenges/10k-races/wrap-up-and-run-southampton-10k

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Staff Related News NVQ & Study News Good luck to the following people who are just starting the following courses! NVQ 2 - Lesleigh Hampton, Andrew Walker, Karen Oliver IT Level 2— Russell Chisnall, Stuart Smith, Jane Lockey, Lesley Jenner, Sophia Halder Matt Reeves-Smith, Andrew Dixon, Deborah Mallett IT Level 3—Karen Williamson, Sandra Rowley, Elaine James Continual Good luck to those completing their NVQ 3 Dean Godden, Josephine Maina, Sarah Jones, Morwenna Young, Wendy Chalmers New Starters We would also like to wish the following new comers all the best on their new roles. Alex Crosley, Barry Newman, Andy Hopper, Sasha Hutton, Amy Sillence, Tina Bihmaden, Charles Dibigo, Travis Dean, Julie Beaney, Nelson Dupute, Terry Anderson, David Dobbins, Michael Welch, Laura Shotter, Sophie Wale, Chloe Corke, Philip Rowe, Paul Eastham, Cleopatra Salimu, Katie Humphries, Elizabeth Shillaker, Jonjo Holcroft, Leanne Barrett New Job Roles: Lesley O’Connell Senior Support Worker

We wish all the best for the future in all of their roles.

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Thank you to those who took the time to write an article for this edition. This is a great opportunity to share your success & experience with your colleagues in other areas of the service and shed some light on what you do, and promote your own particular service. If you think you want to share some news then please get in contact with me. Crystal Barnard— crystal.barnard@wrcl.co.uk or Tel: 02380 878870