January 2015 Free Newsletter

New Year New beginnings Health and well being

Mind Folkestone amp District

p5

New Memory Makers

p6

Contents

2

Editors Note 2

Better outside then inside 2

Folkestonersquos History Dementia Friends

3

4

Mind Folkestone amp District NHS Health Trainer

5

SHEDS Memory Makers

6

7

Winter Fayre Quiz

7

8

Better outside then inside

Now this is not for all you hard-core fitness people out there Irsquom sure the winter weather doesnrsquot dampen your love for fitness but if you are anything like me I go from being quite active in the warmer months to only going out if I really have to come winter time cocooning myself indoors at much as possible But staying indoors isnrsquot beneficial for your health it can leave you at greater risk of all the illnesses doing the winter rounds Now whether you are suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or you had one to many mince pies at Christmas or are just feeling a bit out of sorts making yourself go out and about gives you a chance to get some fresh air which is good for both the body and mind Now I not talking about stepping out in neon lycra running gear (although the choice is yours) but wrapping up warm and going for regular walks or a bike ride anything that gets the blood pumping For those suffering from SAD getting yourself outside as opposed to the gym is that the sun (although not shinning) can still give you that all important vitamin D and exercise releases a hor-mone called endorphins which make you feel happy and we can all do with a bit of that on a grey day Along with triggering happy hormones those of us trying to shift that Christmas indulgence or who have made the new yearrsquos resolution to loose some weight exercising in the cold burns more calories because you need to move faster and constantly to remain warm Regular exercise along with a healthy diet can help keep your immune system boosted to help you fight off the coughs and sniffles so make sure you are still eating plenty of fruit and veg With a little perseverance regular exercise gives you more energy and helps you sleep better all of which makes a healthier happier you Maybe you could get outside with your partner or a friend even if you tell yourself you will just go out for 15 minutes once yoursquore out (hardest part out of the way) you will be surprised how long you will stay out for Look at planning your route so you can end up at a cafeacute you can reward yourself with a hot drink as incentive Be sure to wrap up warm and be safe but give it a try

New Year New You I donrsquot tend to make News Yearrsquos resolutions as such rather than give something up I try and challenge myself to try something new Last year that was new food some of which I will not be trying again With the shortest day now gone we can start to look forward to longer days spring fashions (although I donrsquot think the weather has got the memo just yet) and maybe even a little bit of sunshine This addition of our newsletter is looking at both physical and mental health and more updates on some of the things we have been up to in the past year

Ed

8

Savour Everyday Moments Pause now and then to smell a rose or watch your children at

play Study participants who took time to ldquosavourrdquo ordinary events that they normally hurried through or to think back on pleasant moments from their day showed significant increases in happi-ness and reductions in depression

Avoid Comparisons While keeping up with Joneses is part of British culture comparing our-

selves to others can be damaging to happiness and self-esteem Instead of comparing ourselves to others focusing on our own personal achievement leads to greater satisfaction

Put Money low of the list People who put money high on their priority list are more at risk

from depression anxiety and low self-esteem The more we seek satisfaction in material goods the less we find them there

Make friends treasure family Happier people tend to have good families friends and sup-

portive relationships itrsquos not enough to be the life of the party if yoursquore surrounded by shallow ac-quaintances We donrsquot just need relationships we need close ones that involve understanding and caring

Smile even when you donrsquot feel like it It sounds simple but it works happy people see the

possibilities opportunities and success When they think of the future they are optimistic and when they review the past they tend to savour the high points Even if you werenrsquot born looking at the glass as half-full with practice a positive out can become a habit

Say thank you like you mean it People who keep gratitude journals on a weekly basis are

healthier more optimistic and more likely to make progress toward achieving personal goals Peo-ple who write gratitude letters to someone who made a difference in their lives score higher on hap-piness and lower on depression and the effect lasts for weeks

Give it away give it away now Make altruism and giving part of your life and be purposeful

about it Helping a neighbour volunteering or donating goods and services results in a helpers high and you get more health benefits than you would from exercise or quitting smoking Listening to a friend passing on your skills celebrating others successes and forgiveness also contribute to hap-piness Those who spend money on others reported much greater happiness than those who spend it on themselves

3

Established during the ldquoA Town Unearthedrdquo project (wwwatownunearthedcouk) the Folkestone Peoples History Centre research group has put together a new pro-gramme The Edges of History winterspring 2015 Meetings and talks take place on Thursday evenings from 630mdash8pm at the FPHC offices 65-69 The Block Mill bay Meetings are informal opportunities to learn more and discuss new ideas and findings and usually include a talk or presentation and discussion All meetings are FREE so you can go along an join in February 12th Eve McBride Some thoughts on Anglo Saxon Art March 12th Andy Seaman Anglo Saxon Saints (Dept of Archaeology Can-terbury Christ Church University) April 16th Andrew Richardson (Canterbury Archae-ological Trust) The Dover Hill Cemetery In addition to our monthly meetings they un-dertake research projects Their current projects are Kentish Antiquarians The Histo-ry of Folkestone Museum Anglo Saxon Art If you are interested in joining in with our research or coming along to meetings please contact Lesley Hardy on les-leyhardycanterburyacuk

Folkestonersquos History

7 Things Science says will make you happy

4

You may have seen the advert with the celebrities singing ldquoI get by with a little help from their friendsrdquo well the good news is any-one can become a dementia friend Being a dementia friend isnrsquot about volunteering or fundraising (although you can still do that if

you want to) itrsquos about understanding a bit more about dementia and the small things you can do to help people with the condition This could be helping someone find the right bus or being patient in a till queue if someone with dementia is taking longer to pay It all helps We at Shepway Volunteer Centre are very proud to announce that Donna Dryland and Mark Connorton from our office are now Dementia Champions What is a Dementia Champion I hear you ask A Dementia Champion is someone with excellent knowledge and skills in the care of people with dementia They are an advocate for people with dementia and a source of information and support for co-workers They will have an understanding of the change process from a theoretical and practical perspective A champion is self-motivated motivates others and acts as a role model in the delivery of person centred care Dementia Champions can make a difference to developing dementia care If you are interested in becoming a Dementia Friend our Dementia Champions can come and give an information session which takes approximately an hour at the end of which you will get a Dementia Friends badge and booklet and most importantly knowledge Please call the office if you would like to become a Dementia Friend on 01303 259 007

We had yet another successful Volun-teerrsquos Thank You Andy and Mark deco-rated the hall beautifully and Donna or-ganised a lovely buffet and a fun raffle It was really nice for us as staff to meet so many of our hard working dedicated vol-unteers face to face as so often the only contact we have is via the telephone It was also lovely to see our volunteers get-ting to know each other Thank you again

to all our Drivers Befrienders Of-fice staff Club amp project volun-teerrsquos and Gar-dening team

Centre Club and Deja-Vu have a Christ-mas lunch each year This year was a lit-tle bit different as Donna (club organiser) Mark amp Andy (Centre staff) decided they would take on the challenge of cooking for the ladies and volunteers themselves It turned out to be the right decision as it was a grate success with everyone enjoy-ing themselves and not a burnt potato or soggy sprout in sight The question now is will they be able to top it this year The challenge has been set

Dementia Friends

Volunteers Thank You Club Christmas

Folkestone and District Mind is an independent charity which provides support information and advice to anyone resi-dent in the Shepway area who has experienced or is experiencing mental distress For over 20 year the Mind Resource Centre has offered a friendly informal and safe environment We endeavour to im-prove the quality of life for our members offering individual recover planning peer support and therapeutic courses We provide support for people to recover and live their lives on their own terms Everyone has a contribution to make and has a voice to be heard regardless of their mental health The Resource Centre is located in the heart of Folkestones Creative Quarter The Centre provides the base for our Community Service and operates as our administrative headquarters Facilities within the centre consist of offices and counselling facilities kitchen and cafe area Creative Minds room incorporating arttextiles and fully equipped music room in addition to a large community space which is also used by members for social activities and is used as a venue for meetings and training by other local organisations and group Access to our service is by membership only Membership is free and entitles members to take part in centre based ac-tivities eg textiles music arts and crafts plus out-of-centre social activities including day trips clay workshops horse-riding horticulture etc Some activities are free and for others including meals there is a charge Most of our activities are subsidised To see our wide range of activities please refer to our Wellbeing Programme page at wwwfolkestonemindorguk We are very pleased to be working with Shepway Volunteer Centrersquos Sheds project who are using our Social Room 3 days a week supporting British ex-servicemen and those within the Gurka community too Dover Counselling Services are also using the Social room every Thursday for counselling If you reside in Shepway are aged 18 and over and are experiencing mental health problems and feel our services would be of benefit to you you may contact the Centre directly by phone letter or email to apply for membership or via your GP If you are already in contact with the mental health services in this area you may apply via those services or via the local Social Services department or your care worker can put you in touch You may also be in contact with the IAPT (Improved Access to Psychological Therapies) who can also refer Mind Resource Centre 3 Mill Bay Folkestone CT20 1JS Reg Charity No 1089472 01303 250090 contactfolkestonemindorguk Mon ndash Fri 930am - 130pm Social Time Mon - Fri 130pm ndash 3pm Groups wwwfolkestonemindorguk

Health trainers help people to develop healthier behaviour and lifestyles in their own communities They offer practical support to change their behaviour to achieve their own choices and goals Who they are They are a team of professionals who work with people from the local commu-

nity to make positive lifestyle changes to improve their long-term health and wellbeing What they do They offer free confidential one-to-one support to help patients make positive lifestyle

changes They work in the most deprived areas of Kent to reduce health inequalities They offer up to six free sessions of support encouragement and practical assistance in local venues They work with you to establish what changes you wish to make to develop a personalised behaviour change

plan and to provide support and encouragement to enable you to achieve your goals Issues they can help with include accessing local services - physical activity - healthy eating -

healthy weight - stopping smoking - alcoholdrugs concerns - reducing stress - sexual health con-cerns

Opening times Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm Phone 0300 123 1220 (option 3) Email

kchthealthtrainersnhsnet You can also be referred by your GP Check out ldquoKent Health Train-ers Meet the life changers on You Tube

5

NHS Health Trainer

Contents

2

Editors Note 2

Better outside then inside 2

Folkestonersquos History Dementia Friends

3

4

Mind Folkestone amp District NHS Health Trainer

5

SHEDS Memory Makers

6

7

Winter Fayre Quiz

7

8

Better outside then inside

Now this is not for all you hard-core fitness people out there Irsquom sure the winter weather doesnrsquot dampen your love for fitness but if you are anything like me I go from being quite active in the warmer months to only going out if I really have to come winter time cocooning myself indoors at much as possible But staying indoors isnrsquot beneficial for your health it can leave you at greater risk of all the illnesses doing the winter rounds Now whether you are suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or you had one to many mince pies at Christmas or are just feeling a bit out of sorts making yourself go out and about gives you a chance to get some fresh air which is good for both the body and mind Now I not talking about stepping out in neon lycra running gear (although the choice is yours) but wrapping up warm and going for regular walks or a bike ride anything that gets the blood pumping For those suffering from SAD getting yourself outside as opposed to the gym is that the sun (although not shinning) can still give you that all important vitamin D and exercise releases a hor-mone called endorphins which make you feel happy and we can all do with a bit of that on a grey day Along with triggering happy hormones those of us trying to shift that Christmas indulgence or who have made the new yearrsquos resolution to loose some weight exercising in the cold burns more calories because you need to move faster and constantly to remain warm Regular exercise along with a healthy diet can help keep your immune system boosted to help you fight off the coughs and sniffles so make sure you are still eating plenty of fruit and veg With a little perseverance regular exercise gives you more energy and helps you sleep better all of which makes a healthier happier you Maybe you could get outside with your partner or a friend even if you tell yourself you will just go out for 15 minutes once yoursquore out (hardest part out of the way) you will be surprised how long you will stay out for Look at planning your route so you can end up at a cafeacute you can reward yourself with a hot drink as incentive Be sure to wrap up warm and be safe but give it a try

New Year New You I donrsquot tend to make News Yearrsquos resolutions as such rather than give something up I try and challenge myself to try something new Last year that was new food some of which I will not be trying again With the shortest day now gone we can start to look forward to longer days spring fashions (although I donrsquot think the weather has got the memo just yet) and maybe even a little bit of sunshine This addition of our newsletter is looking at both physical and mental health and more updates on some of the things we have been up to in the past year

Ed

8

Savour Everyday Moments Pause now and then to smell a rose or watch your children at

play Study participants who took time to ldquosavourrdquo ordinary events that they normally hurried through or to think back on pleasant moments from their day showed significant increases in happi-ness and reductions in depression

Avoid Comparisons While keeping up with Joneses is part of British culture comparing our-

selves to others can be damaging to happiness and self-esteem Instead of comparing ourselves to others focusing on our own personal achievement leads to greater satisfaction

Put Money low of the list People who put money high on their priority list are more at risk

from depression anxiety and low self-esteem The more we seek satisfaction in material goods the less we find them there

Make friends treasure family Happier people tend to have good families friends and sup-

portive relationships itrsquos not enough to be the life of the party if yoursquore surrounded by shallow ac-quaintances We donrsquot just need relationships we need close ones that involve understanding and caring

Smile even when you donrsquot feel like it It sounds simple but it works happy people see the

possibilities opportunities and success When they think of the future they are optimistic and when they review the past they tend to savour the high points Even if you werenrsquot born looking at the glass as half-full with practice a positive out can become a habit

Say thank you like you mean it People who keep gratitude journals on a weekly basis are

healthier more optimistic and more likely to make progress toward achieving personal goals Peo-ple who write gratitude letters to someone who made a difference in their lives score higher on hap-piness and lower on depression and the effect lasts for weeks

Give it away give it away now Make altruism and giving part of your life and be purposeful

about it Helping a neighbour volunteering or donating goods and services results in a helpers high and you get more health benefits than you would from exercise or quitting smoking Listening to a friend passing on your skills celebrating others successes and forgiveness also contribute to hap-piness Those who spend money on others reported much greater happiness than those who spend it on themselves

3

Established during the ldquoA Town Unearthedrdquo project (wwwatownunearthedcouk) the Folkestone Peoples History Centre research group has put together a new pro-gramme The Edges of History winterspring 2015 Meetings and talks take place on Thursday evenings from 630mdash8pm at the FPHC offices 65-69 The Block Mill bay Meetings are informal opportunities to learn more and discuss new ideas and findings and usually include a talk or presentation and discussion All meetings are FREE so you can go along an join in February 12th Eve McBride Some thoughts on Anglo Saxon Art March 12th Andy Seaman Anglo Saxon Saints (Dept of Archaeology Can-terbury Christ Church University) April 16th Andrew Richardson (Canterbury Archae-ological Trust) The Dover Hill Cemetery In addition to our monthly meetings they un-dertake research projects Their current projects are Kentish Antiquarians The Histo-ry of Folkestone Museum Anglo Saxon Art If you are interested in joining in with our research or coming along to meetings please contact Lesley Hardy on les-leyhardycanterburyacuk

Folkestonersquos History

7 Things Science says will make you happy

4

You may have seen the advert with the celebrities singing ldquoI get by with a little help from their friendsrdquo well the good news is any-one can become a dementia friend Being a dementia friend isnrsquot about volunteering or fundraising (although you can still do that if

you want to) itrsquos about understanding a bit more about dementia and the small things you can do to help people with the condition This could be helping someone find the right bus or being patient in a till queue if someone with dementia is taking longer to pay It all helps We at Shepway Volunteer Centre are very proud to announce that Donna Dryland and Mark Connorton from our office are now Dementia Champions What is a Dementia Champion I hear you ask A Dementia Champion is someone with excellent knowledge and skills in the care of people with dementia They are an advocate for people with dementia and a source of information and support for co-workers They will have an understanding of the change process from a theoretical and practical perspective A champion is self-motivated motivates others and acts as a role model in the delivery of person centred care Dementia Champions can make a difference to developing dementia care If you are interested in becoming a Dementia Friend our Dementia Champions can come and give an information session which takes approximately an hour at the end of which you will get a Dementia Friends badge and booklet and most importantly knowledge Please call the office if you would like to become a Dementia Friend on 01303 259 007

We had yet another successful Volun-teerrsquos Thank You Andy and Mark deco-rated the hall beautifully and Donna or-ganised a lovely buffet and a fun raffle It was really nice for us as staff to meet so many of our hard working dedicated vol-unteers face to face as so often the only contact we have is via the telephone It was also lovely to see our volunteers get-ting to know each other Thank you again

to all our Drivers Befrienders Of-fice staff Club amp project volun-teerrsquos and Gar-dening team

Centre Club and Deja-Vu have a Christ-mas lunch each year This year was a lit-tle bit different as Donna (club organiser) Mark amp Andy (Centre staff) decided they would take on the challenge of cooking for the ladies and volunteers themselves It turned out to be the right decision as it was a grate success with everyone enjoy-ing themselves and not a burnt potato or soggy sprout in sight The question now is will they be able to top it this year The challenge has been set

Dementia Friends

Volunteers Thank You Club Christmas

Folkestone and District Mind is an independent charity which provides support information and advice to anyone resi-dent in the Shepway area who has experienced or is experiencing mental distress For over 20 year the Mind Resource Centre has offered a friendly informal and safe environment We endeavour to im-prove the quality of life for our members offering individual recover planning peer support and therapeutic courses We provide support for people to recover and live their lives on their own terms Everyone has a contribution to make and has a voice to be heard regardless of their mental health The Resource Centre is located in the heart of Folkestones Creative Quarter The Centre provides the base for our Community Service and operates as our administrative headquarters Facilities within the centre consist of offices and counselling facilities kitchen and cafe area Creative Minds room incorporating arttextiles and fully equipped music room in addition to a large community space which is also used by members for social activities and is used as a venue for meetings and training by other local organisations and group Access to our service is by membership only Membership is free and entitles members to take part in centre based ac-tivities eg textiles music arts and crafts plus out-of-centre social activities including day trips clay workshops horse-riding horticulture etc Some activities are free and for others including meals there is a charge Most of our activities are subsidised To see our wide range of activities please refer to our Wellbeing Programme page at wwwfolkestonemindorguk We are very pleased to be working with Shepway Volunteer Centrersquos Sheds project who are using our Social Room 3 days a week supporting British ex-servicemen and those within the Gurka community too Dover Counselling Services are also using the Social room every Thursday for counselling If you reside in Shepway are aged 18 and over and are experiencing mental health problems and feel our services would be of benefit to you you may contact the Centre directly by phone letter or email to apply for membership or via your GP If you are already in contact with the mental health services in this area you may apply via those services or via the local Social Services department or your care worker can put you in touch You may also be in contact with the IAPT (Improved Access to Psychological Therapies) who can also refer Mind Resource Centre 3 Mill Bay Folkestone CT20 1JS Reg Charity No 1089472 01303 250090 contactfolkestonemindorguk Mon ndash Fri 930am - 130pm Social Time Mon - Fri 130pm ndash 3pm Groups wwwfolkestonemindorguk

Health trainers help people to develop healthier behaviour and lifestyles in their own communities They offer practical support to change their behaviour to achieve their own choices and goals Who they are They are a team of professionals who work with people from the local commu-

nity to make positive lifestyle changes to improve their long-term health and wellbeing What they do They offer free confidential one-to-one support to help patients make positive lifestyle

changes They work in the most deprived areas of Kent to reduce health inequalities They offer up to six free sessions of support encouragement and practical assistance in local venues They work with you to establish what changes you wish to make to develop a personalised behaviour change

plan and to provide support and encouragement to enable you to achieve your goals Issues they can help with include accessing local services - physical activity - healthy eating -

healthy weight - stopping smoking - alcoholdrugs concerns - reducing stress - sexual health con-cerns

Opening times Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm Phone 0300 123 1220 (option 3) Email

kchthealthtrainersnhsnet You can also be referred by your GP Check out ldquoKent Health Train-ers Meet the life changers on You Tube

5

NHS Health Trainer

Savour Everyday Moments Pause now and then to smell a rose or watch your children at

play Study participants who took time to ldquosavourrdquo ordinary events that they normally hurried through or to think back on pleasant moments from their day showed significant increases in happi-ness and reductions in depression

Avoid Comparisons While keeping up with Joneses is part of British culture comparing our-

selves to others can be damaging to happiness and self-esteem Instead of comparing ourselves to others focusing on our own personal achievement leads to greater satisfaction

Put Money low of the list People who put money high on their priority list are more at risk

from depression anxiety and low self-esteem The more we seek satisfaction in material goods the less we find them there

Make friends treasure family Happier people tend to have good families friends and sup-

portive relationships itrsquos not enough to be the life of the party if yoursquore surrounded by shallow ac-quaintances We donrsquot just need relationships we need close ones that involve understanding and caring

Smile even when you donrsquot feel like it It sounds simple but it works happy people see the

possibilities opportunities and success When they think of the future they are optimistic and when they review the past they tend to savour the high points Even if you werenrsquot born looking at the glass as half-full with practice a positive out can become a habit

Say thank you like you mean it People who keep gratitude journals on a weekly basis are

healthier more optimistic and more likely to make progress toward achieving personal goals Peo-ple who write gratitude letters to someone who made a difference in their lives score higher on hap-piness and lower on depression and the effect lasts for weeks

Give it away give it away now Make altruism and giving part of your life and be purposeful

about it Helping a neighbour volunteering or donating goods and services results in a helpers high and you get more health benefits than you would from exercise or quitting smoking Listening to a friend passing on your skills celebrating others successes and forgiveness also contribute to hap-piness Those who spend money on others reported much greater happiness than those who spend it on themselves

3

Established during the ldquoA Town Unearthedrdquo project (wwwatownunearthedcouk) the Folkestone Peoples History Centre research group has put together a new pro-gramme The Edges of History winterspring 2015 Meetings and talks take place on Thursday evenings from 630mdash8pm at the FPHC offices 65-69 The Block Mill bay Meetings are informal opportunities to learn more and discuss new ideas and findings and usually include a talk or presentation and discussion All meetings are FREE so you can go along an join in February 12th Eve McBride Some thoughts on Anglo Saxon Art March 12th Andy Seaman Anglo Saxon Saints (Dept of Archaeology Can-terbury Christ Church University) April 16th Andrew Richardson (Canterbury Archae-ological Trust) The Dover Hill Cemetery In addition to our monthly meetings they un-dertake research projects Their current projects are Kentish Antiquarians The Histo-ry of Folkestone Museum Anglo Saxon Art If you are interested in joining in with our research or coming along to meetings please contact Lesley Hardy on les-leyhardycanterburyacuk

Folkestonersquos History

7 Things Science says will make you happy

4

You may have seen the advert with the celebrities singing ldquoI get by with a little help from their friendsrdquo well the good news is any-one can become a dementia friend Being a dementia friend isnrsquot about volunteering or fundraising (although you can still do that if

you want to) itrsquos about understanding a bit more about dementia and the small things you can do to help people with the condition This could be helping someone find the right bus or being patient in a till queue if someone with dementia is taking longer to pay It all helps We at Shepway Volunteer Centre are very proud to announce that Donna Dryland and Mark Connorton from our office are now Dementia Champions What is a Dementia Champion I hear you ask A Dementia Champion is someone with excellent knowledge and skills in the care of people with dementia They are an advocate for people with dementia and a source of information and support for co-workers They will have an understanding of the change process from a theoretical and practical perspective A champion is self-motivated motivates others and acts as a role model in the delivery of person centred care Dementia Champions can make a difference to developing dementia care If you are interested in becoming a Dementia Friend our Dementia Champions can come and give an information session which takes approximately an hour at the end of which you will get a Dementia Friends badge and booklet and most importantly knowledge Please call the office if you would like to become a Dementia Friend on 01303 259 007

We had yet another successful Volun-teerrsquos Thank You Andy and Mark deco-rated the hall beautifully and Donna or-ganised a lovely buffet and a fun raffle It was really nice for us as staff to meet so many of our hard working dedicated vol-unteers face to face as so often the only contact we have is via the telephone It was also lovely to see our volunteers get-ting to know each other Thank you again

to all our Drivers Befrienders Of-fice staff Club amp project volun-teerrsquos and Gar-dening team

Centre Club and Deja-Vu have a Christ-mas lunch each year This year was a lit-tle bit different as Donna (club organiser) Mark amp Andy (Centre staff) decided they would take on the challenge of cooking for the ladies and volunteers themselves It turned out to be the right decision as it was a grate success with everyone enjoy-ing themselves and not a burnt potato or soggy sprout in sight The question now is will they be able to top it this year The challenge has been set

Dementia Friends

Volunteers Thank You Club Christmas

Folkestone and District Mind is an independent charity which provides support information and advice to anyone resi-dent in the Shepway area who has experienced or is experiencing mental distress For over 20 year the Mind Resource Centre has offered a friendly informal and safe environment We endeavour to im-prove the quality of life for our members offering individual recover planning peer support and therapeutic courses We provide support for people to recover and live their lives on their own terms Everyone has a contribution to make and has a voice to be heard regardless of their mental health The Resource Centre is located in the heart of Folkestones Creative Quarter The Centre provides the base for our Community Service and operates as our administrative headquarters Facilities within the centre consist of offices and counselling facilities kitchen and cafe area Creative Minds room incorporating arttextiles and fully equipped music room in addition to a large community space which is also used by members for social activities and is used as a venue for meetings and training by other local organisations and group Access to our service is by membership only Membership is free and entitles members to take part in centre based ac-tivities eg textiles music arts and crafts plus out-of-centre social activities including day trips clay workshops horse-riding horticulture etc Some activities are free and for others including meals there is a charge Most of our activities are subsidised To see our wide range of activities please refer to our Wellbeing Programme page at wwwfolkestonemindorguk We are very pleased to be working with Shepway Volunteer Centrersquos Sheds project who are using our Social Room 3 days a week supporting British ex-servicemen and those within the Gurka community too Dover Counselling Services are also using the Social room every Thursday for counselling If you reside in Shepway are aged 18 and over and are experiencing mental health problems and feel our services would be of benefit to you you may contact the Centre directly by phone letter or email to apply for membership or via your GP If you are already in contact with the mental health services in this area you may apply via those services or via the local Social Services department or your care worker can put you in touch You may also be in contact with the IAPT (Improved Access to Psychological Therapies) who can also refer Mind Resource Centre 3 Mill Bay Folkestone CT20 1JS Reg Charity No 1089472 01303 250090 contactfolkestonemindorguk Mon ndash Fri 930am - 130pm Social Time Mon - Fri 130pm ndash 3pm Groups wwwfolkestonemindorguk

Health trainers help people to develop healthier behaviour and lifestyles in their own communities They offer practical support to change their behaviour to achieve their own choices and goals Who they are They are a team of professionals who work with people from the local commu-

nity to make positive lifestyle changes to improve their long-term health and wellbeing What they do They offer free confidential one-to-one support to help patients make positive lifestyle

changes They work in the most deprived areas of Kent to reduce health inequalities They offer up to six free sessions of support encouragement and practical assistance in local venues They work with you to establish what changes you wish to make to develop a personalised behaviour change

plan and to provide support and encouragement to enable you to achieve your goals Issues they can help with include accessing local services - physical activity - healthy eating -

healthy weight - stopping smoking - alcoholdrugs concerns - reducing stress - sexual health con-cerns

Opening times Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm Phone 0300 123 1220 (option 3) Email

kchthealthtrainersnhsnet You can also be referred by your GP Check out ldquoKent Health Train-ers Meet the life changers on You Tube

5

NHS Health Trainer

4

You may have seen the advert with the celebrities singing ldquoI get by with a little help from their friendsrdquo well the good news is any-one can become a dementia friend Being a dementia friend isnrsquot about volunteering or fundraising (although you can still do that if

you want to) itrsquos about understanding a bit more about dementia and the small things you can do to help people with the condition This could be helping someone find the right bus or being patient in a till queue if someone with dementia is taking longer to pay It all helps We at Shepway Volunteer Centre are very proud to announce that Donna Dryland and Mark Connorton from our office are now Dementia Champions What is a Dementia Champion I hear you ask A Dementia Champion is someone with excellent knowledge and skills in the care of people with dementia They are an advocate for people with dementia and a source of information and support for co-workers They will have an understanding of the change process from a theoretical and practical perspective A champion is self-motivated motivates others and acts as a role model in the delivery of person centred care Dementia Champions can make a difference to developing dementia care If you are interested in becoming a Dementia Friend our Dementia Champions can come and give an information session which takes approximately an hour at the end of which you will get a Dementia Friends badge and booklet and most importantly knowledge Please call the office if you would like to become a Dementia Friend on 01303 259 007

We had yet another successful Volun-teerrsquos Thank You Andy and Mark deco-rated the hall beautifully and Donna or-ganised a lovely buffet and a fun raffle It was really nice for us as staff to meet so many of our hard working dedicated vol-unteers face to face as so often the only contact we have is via the telephone It was also lovely to see our volunteers get-ting to know each other Thank you again

to all our Drivers Befrienders Of-fice staff Club amp project volun-teerrsquos and Gar-dening team

Centre Club and Deja-Vu have a Christ-mas lunch each year This year was a lit-tle bit different as Donna (club organiser) Mark amp Andy (Centre staff) decided they would take on the challenge of cooking for the ladies and volunteers themselves It turned out to be the right decision as it was a grate success with everyone enjoy-ing themselves and not a burnt potato or soggy sprout in sight The question now is will they be able to top it this year The challenge has been set

Dementia Friends

Volunteers Thank You Club Christmas

Folkestone and District Mind is an independent charity which provides support information and advice to anyone resi-dent in the Shepway area who has experienced or is experiencing mental distress For over 20 year the Mind Resource Centre has offered a friendly informal and safe environment We endeavour to im-prove the quality of life for our members offering individual recover planning peer support and therapeutic courses We provide support for people to recover and live their lives on their own terms Everyone has a contribution to make and has a voice to be heard regardless of their mental health The Resource Centre is located in the heart of Folkestones Creative Quarter The Centre provides the base for our Community Service and operates as our administrative headquarters Facilities within the centre consist of offices and counselling facilities kitchen and cafe area Creative Minds room incorporating arttextiles and fully equipped music room in addition to a large community space which is also used by members for social activities and is used as a venue for meetings and training by other local organisations and group Access to our service is by membership only Membership is free and entitles members to take part in centre based ac-tivities eg textiles music arts and crafts plus out-of-centre social activities including day trips clay workshops horse-riding horticulture etc Some activities are free and for others including meals there is a charge Most of our activities are subsidised To see our wide range of activities please refer to our Wellbeing Programme page at wwwfolkestonemindorguk We are very pleased to be working with Shepway Volunteer Centrersquos Sheds project who are using our Social Room 3 days a week supporting British ex-servicemen and those within the Gurka community too Dover Counselling Services are also using the Social room every Thursday for counselling If you reside in Shepway are aged 18 and over and are experiencing mental health problems and feel our services would be of benefit to you you may contact the Centre directly by phone letter or email to apply for membership or via your GP If you are already in contact with the mental health services in this area you may apply via those services or via the local Social Services department or your care worker can put you in touch You may also be in contact with the IAPT (Improved Access to Psychological Therapies) who can also refer Mind Resource Centre 3 Mill Bay Folkestone CT20 1JS Reg Charity No 1089472 01303 250090 contactfolkestonemindorguk Mon ndash Fri 930am - 130pm Social Time Mon - Fri 130pm ndash 3pm Groups wwwfolkestonemindorguk

Health trainers help people to develop healthier behaviour and lifestyles in their own communities They offer practical support to change their behaviour to achieve their own choices and goals Who they are They are a team of professionals who work with people from the local commu-

nity to make positive lifestyle changes to improve their long-term health and wellbeing What they do They offer free confidential one-to-one support to help patients make positive lifestyle

changes They work in the most deprived areas of Kent to reduce health inequalities They offer up to six free sessions of support encouragement and practical assistance in local venues They work with you to establish what changes you wish to make to develop a personalised behaviour change

plan and to provide support and encouragement to enable you to achieve your goals Issues they can help with include accessing local services - physical activity - healthy eating -

healthy weight - stopping smoking - alcoholdrugs concerns - reducing stress - sexual health con-cerns

Opening times Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm Phone 0300 123 1220 (option 3) Email

kchthealthtrainersnhsnet You can also be referred by your GP Check out ldquoKent Health Train-ers Meet the life changers on You Tube

5

NHS Health Trainer

Folkestone and District Mind is an independent charity which provides support information and advice to anyone resi-dent in the Shepway area who has experienced or is experiencing mental distress For over 20 year the Mind Resource Centre has offered a friendly informal and safe environment We endeavour to im-prove the quality of life for our members offering individual recover planning peer support and therapeutic courses We provide support for people to recover and live their lives on their own terms Everyone has a contribution to make and has a voice to be heard regardless of their mental health The Resource Centre is located in the heart of Folkestones Creative Quarter The Centre provides the base for our Community Service and operates as our administrative headquarters Facilities within the centre consist of offices and counselling facilities kitchen and cafe area Creative Minds room incorporating arttextiles and fully equipped music room in addition to a large community space which is also used by members for social activities and is used as a venue for meetings and training by other local organisations and group Access to our service is by membership only Membership is free and entitles members to take part in centre based ac-tivities eg textiles music arts and crafts plus out-of-centre social activities including day trips clay workshops horse-riding horticulture etc Some activities are free and for others including meals there is a charge Most of our activities are subsidised To see our wide range of activities please refer to our Wellbeing Programme page at wwwfolkestonemindorguk We are very pleased to be working with Shepway Volunteer Centrersquos Sheds project who are using our Social Room 3 days a week supporting British ex-servicemen and those within the Gurka community too Dover Counselling Services are also using the Social room every Thursday for counselling If you reside in Shepway are aged 18 and over and are experiencing mental health problems and feel our services would be of benefit to you you may contact the Centre directly by phone letter or email to apply for membership or via your GP If you are already in contact with the mental health services in this area you may apply via those services or via the local Social Services department or your care worker can put you in touch You may also be in contact with the IAPT (Improved Access to Psychological Therapies) who can also refer Mind Resource Centre 3 Mill Bay Folkestone CT20 1JS Reg Charity No 1089472 01303 250090 contactfolkestonemindorguk Mon ndash Fri 930am - 130pm Social Time Mon - Fri 130pm ndash 3pm Groups wwwfolkestonemindorguk

Health trainers help people to develop healthier behaviour and lifestyles in their own communities They offer practical support to change their behaviour to achieve their own choices and goals Who they are They are a team of professionals who work with people from the local commu-

nity to make positive lifestyle changes to improve their long-term health and wellbeing What they do They offer free confidential one-to-one support to help patients make positive lifestyle

changes They work in the most deprived areas of Kent to reduce health inequalities They offer up to six free sessions of support encouragement and practical assistance in local venues They work with you to establish what changes you wish to make to develop a personalised behaviour change

plan and to provide support and encouragement to enable you to achieve your goals Issues they can help with include accessing local services - physical activity - healthy eating -

healthy weight - stopping smoking - alcoholdrugs concerns - reducing stress - sexual health con-cerns

Opening times Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm Phone 0300 123 1220 (option 3) Email

kchthealthtrainersnhsnet You can also be referred by your GP Check out ldquoKent Health Train-ers Meet the life changers on You Tube

5

NHS Health Trainer

6

Centre Club For older or disabled people who may feel socially isolatedand would like to make some new friends You can be sure of a warm welcome with lots of different activities to enjoy guest speakers outings quizzes games and lots more Deacutejagrave vu Memory Club Do you worry about your memory Are you concerned about someone you care for Would you like the chance to chat to people who feel just like you Yoursquoll find therersquos a big hearted welcome with refreshments provided at no extra cost Friendly helpful people will be on hand to help with activities and games Healthcare professionals will also be available to answer any questions you may have Help with transport can also be arranged Please ask a member of the Shepway Volunteer Centre team New members are always welcome at all of our clubs Deacutejagrave vu and Centre Club take place on alternate Fridays from 10am to 1230 For more information please contact Donna on 01303 259007 or

email officevolunteershepwaycouk

The word SHED for most people congers up the image of a wooden building in the garden for keeping your gardening equipment in but here in Folkestone there is a dif-ferent type of SHED this one is a location for ex-military personnel and their families to get peer support advice and learn new skills Current members of the newly formed group include ex-serving Gurkhas British and South African ex-service men along with former forces personnel from the Middle East Mark Connorton from our office has been organising the setting up and running of the project Mark said ldquowhen someone has received a physical injury it is normally quite clear that they have a disability but people who are suffering post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) which a lot of ex service personal suffer with it is not so evidentrdquo With the SHED project the aim is to bring these ex service personal together with like minded people to give support and understanding that they may not get from other areas of their life it has been found that the only people who really understand what its like to live with these issues are people who have suffered them One of the many real is-sues for some ex service personal is that they join up straight after leaving school having never needed to pay council tax worry about bills or learn how to budget eve-ryday life can be quite difficult when they are medically discharged We have had some people give up their time and come and talk to them about these things but would love to be able to teach practical skills as well The other aspect thatrsquos really im-portant to Kent SHEDS is that our Gurkha veterans and their families feel part of our community The Nepalese women are learning craft skills including how to use sew-ing machines that the SHED program managed to borrow The Nepalese women would like to take western clothing and give it an oriental twist Ideally when they have finished what they are doing they will be able to sell the clothes in their craft shop in Cheriton Folkestonersquos arm of Kent SHEDS is desperately in need for someone with carpentry skills who could spare some time to teach us how to use the equipment and if anyone has a sewing machine at home they donrsquot use we could really make use of it

SHEDS

7

Memory Makers We are half way through our second term with our new story tellers and students We started off with afternoon tea and games for everyone to start getting to know each other in a relaxed environment From the first project many of the students wanted to do it again but it was only fair that other students got to have a chance at this wonder-ful experience Two students Lee and Shay loved the project so much that they would not take no for an answer so they pestered their teachers into letting them be a part of this second project It was decided that Lee and Shay would take on a new role as student liaison volunteers so they could impart what they had learned to help the new groups with making the memory books We also had a reunion of the first group as requested by both students and storytellers it was lovely to see what this experience had meant to all involved

Sudoku Challenge Solution

Winter Fayre

On November 22nd

2014 we held a Winter Fayre In total we raised over pound600 which

will help us maintain the high standards we have achieved with our community

work Ourselves aside we would not have had the success without the support of

the people in the community and other local organisations who braved the weather

Folkestone WI SANDS British Heart Foundation Manor View Nursery Hi Kent

Age UK Hythe amp Lyminge Epilepsy HERE and Folkestone amp District Mind We also

had independent members of the community and the ladies from

Walmer Baptist Church Knitting group who came and manned

their own stalls so a BIG THANK YOU to you all We are looking

forward to having even greater success this year and hope that

everyone will come out again to join us

Sudoku

Solution page 7

Quiz

1 In what country is Mount Vesuvius lo-

cated

2 What part of a horse would you exam-

ine to tell its age

3 What was the surname of Juliet in

Shakespearersquos Romeo amp Juliet

4 Who wrote the musical lsquoOliverrsquo

5 Which fairy tale character slept for 100

years

6 In which country was the first car radio

made

7 Who invented the microphone

8 Which sport is know as the Sport of

Kings

9 How many keys does a standard full

size piano have

10 Which famous British castle is an ana-

gram of lsquoin swordrsquo

11 Which rock band did Brian May belong

to

12 In which year was the film Casablanca

released

8

1 Italy 2 The teeth 3 Capulet 4 Bart 5 Sleeping

Beauty 6 The USA 7 Emile Berliner 8Horse racing

9 88 10 Windsor 11 Queen 12 1942

Quiz Answers

Want to Advertise your Business Get in touch now

Quarter page half page and full page ads

available 01303 259007

officevolunteershepwaycouk

Dates for the diary

February 22nd - Indoor Boot FairmdashCapel-le-Ferne Village Hall Ending 8th May - WW1 ExhibitionmdashFolkestone Town Hall April 24thmdashArt MartsmdashFolkestone Town Centre

Befriending Do you know someone who is isolated and would like to have a visit for an hour a week or would you like to be that friend for an hour a week if so contact us for more infor-mation about befriending on 01303 259 007 or look at our website wwwvolunteershepwaycouk

Sudoku

Solution page 7

Quiz

1 In what country is Mount Vesuvius lo-

cated

2 What part of a horse would you exam-

ine to tell its age

3 What was the surname of Juliet in

Shakespearersquos Romeo amp Juliet

4 Who wrote the musical lsquoOliverrsquo

5 Which fairy tale character slept for 100

years

6 In which country was the first car radio

made

7 Who invented the microphone

8 Which sport is know as the Sport of

Kings

9 How many keys does a standard full

size piano have

10 Which famous British castle is an ana-

gram of lsquoin swordrsquo

11 Which rock band did Brian May belong

to

12 In which year was the film Casablanca

released

8

1 Italy 2 The teeth 3 Capulet 4 Bart 5 Sleeping

Beauty 6 The USA 7 Emile Berliner 8Horse racing

9 88 10 Windsor 11 Queen 12 1942

Quiz Answers

Want to Advertise your Business Get in touch now

Quarter page half page and full page ads

available 01303 259007

officevolunteershepwaycouk

Dates for the diary

February 22nd - Indoor Boot FairmdashCapel-le-Ferne Village Hall Ending 8th May - WW1 ExhibitionmdashFolkestone Town Hall April 24thmdashArt MartsmdashFolkestone Town Centre

Befriending Do you know someone who is isolated and would like to have a visit for an hour a week or would you like to be that friend for an hour a week if so contact us for more infor-mation about befriending on 01303 259 007 or look at our website wwwvolunteershepwaycouk