The Jenner Centre – DD9 Connections Issue No 35
We’ve been a little quieter over the summer, but the numbers are picking up and there are always new people coming to join our various activities and services. We have an outside agency which is increasingly holding sessions for their clients.
Joyce continues to make a world of difference to those who come for her excellent Footcare. Her repeat appointments are now into the end of October/early November.
People come from all over Angus to the Hearing Aid service because they know that they can drop in on a Tuesday or Friday morning and will be seen without an appointment; so we have clients from Montrose or Forfar who appreciate that fact. You’ll see further on in the magazine that Kings Cross has begun at drop-in service for hearing aid batteries and servicing. It is said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. It looks as if our service is being “imitated” elsewhere.
Our two support groups, Dementia Carers and Cancer Support continue to be well attended and much appreciated.
Seated Exercise continues well under Jean’s guidance although last week there was a minor disagreement about playing the Elvis CD! I think in the 60s you were either an Elvis fan or a Cliff fan. There’s always a lot of laughter and fun and we only do what we can manage comfortably. It’s amazing how many different ways you can exercise your hips and shoulders, knees and feet so we don’t get bored!
Thank you to everyone who brought jam jars to the Jenner Centre. It’s now time for me to get jam making – plenty of fruit on the trees but if you have a glut, frozen fruit from last year or just can’t get round to using it, pop it in to the Jenner Centre. The donations for the jams and jellies help us to keep providing services for you.
Together with the Cancer Support Group, the Jenner Centre is holding an afternoon tea party on Friday 28th August at 2 o’clock to raise funds for Breast Cancer Research. The proceeds from this tea party will help power life-changing science and support, and bring us closer to a future where everyone with breast cancer lives, and lives well. Come along and enjoy scones, cakes and a cup of tea. To make it a bit more special we’ll be bringing out the pretty tea sets, so thank you to the charity shops and others who have lent us the china and cake plates. Donations for the raffle will be gratefully received and I hope to see you at the Jenner Centre on the 28th of August.
Maureen’s story of her early childhood in Anne Terrace has prompted others to reminisce and share with us their early years. Janet’s description of going to school with the snow on the ground makes you think how nowadays schools are closed because of the snow. Janet has also given me a history of St Drostans which will feature in future magazines. There must be many more of you who would be happy to share your memories of times gone by.
Come along to the Makers Market at the City Hall on the 22nd of August and see one of our crafters give a patchwork demonstration. She will be raffling the end result and donating the proceeds to the Jenner Centre.
Last time, we asked whether you had any household, baking or gardening tips which might be of interest to others. An example of the tips which appeared in the 1950s Sunday Post included “how to make clothes pegs last longer”. The tip was to put new ones in cold water, bring to the boil, allow to cool and dry before using, they won’t snap or break so easily! Also “the best way to use a hot water bottle in bed”: stand your stone hot water bottle on end under the blankets, and the heat spreads through the bed. Who would have known?
If you can think of any way that you might like to get involved with the Healthcare Group, either volunteering, learning how to cut toenails or providing another service to the community please get in touch.
Moira Robertson,
Trustee, Brechin Healthcare Group