Community Care Magazine for Elderly and Disabled: GAZETTE No.72

Free for You

Continuing the celebrations of 30 years of providing live-in care services throughout the UK we are giving away four copies of '1001 Pearls of Wisdom' by David Ross.

The book is described as 'Wisdom, wit and insight to enlighten and inspire'. To receive a copy please ring 01603 764567.

Replacing Cheques

The Payments Council recently set 31st October 2018 as the date when the use of cheques will cease. However, this date is currently not set in stone and the final decision on the date will be taken by the Council in 2016.

Saving Seeds

This year the cost of a packet of seeds has been from about £2.00 upwards, quite a cost if you want several vegetable and flower varieties.

So to save money for next years seed sowing, it is an idea to save your own seeds from this year's results. Saving seeds, not only saves you money but can be a little bit of fun!

In the vegetable world peas and beans are relatively easy to collect and keep in a dry place until next year, but drying a few tomato, pepper or cucumber seeds on a saucer will also give you seeds for next year.

We all have Vinegar in the Cupboard

Vinegar is an inexpensive product and in the present financial times there are many ways in which it can be used rather than buying more expensive items. Below are a few suggestions:

• To give a shine to your hair add a couple of tablespoons to your final rinse. (Your hair will not smell of vinegar!)

• If your shower head is in need of a clean. Unscrew it and leave it to soak in vinegar overnight. Next morning just rinse through with hot water.

• Sprinkle vinegar around the edges of children's sand trays, on paths and patios to keep cats away.

The first stretch of the underground line, called The Metropolitan Line, opened in London in 1863. It ran for almost four miles.

Today it has over 250 miles of track and 80 miles of tunnels.

Every day over three million people travel on the trains which are served by 275 stations of which only 29 are south of the river.

Enjoy the Sun

Enjoying the sun of a summer day is something we all want to do. However, for people who are less mobile a day in the sun can have its dangers.

A few precautions can make the difference.

• Use sun protection of at least Sun protection Factor 15.

• Wear a hat. A hat with a four inch brim will enable neck, ears, eyes, forehead, nose and scalp to be protected.

• If taking antibiotics ask your chemist for advice as to whether they or any other medication you may be taking will influence how long should sit in the sun.

• Wear comfortable clothing to cover up areas of skin that may easily burn. Darker clothing provides more protection than light colours by preventing more UV rays from reaching your skin.

• Drink water or fruit juice regularly to prevent dehydration.

The potato had been introduced into Ireland in approximately 1650 and by the 1780's was the staple ingredient in the family diet for the majority of the Irish population.

The growing of a potato crop was easy. The first year the potato was planted then at harvest, the next years crops were seeded by leaving some of the present year's crop in the ground. There was little maintenance and the crop would usually provide food for all the family with any surplus being sold for income.

However, in the 1840's the blight attacked the potato crop and the consequences became very serious. Farmers, who raised potatoes as a commercial crop, had to release their workers who as a result not only lost their job but their tied accommodation as well.

In 1849, 90,000 were evicted from their homes and the number went up in the next year of 1850 to 109,000.

The most serious effect was concerning the number of people who died of starvation. The estimated number of people who died in the years 1846 to 1851 is 750,000 and many people, including orphan children, emigrated to Great Britain, the USA, Canada and Australia in an attempt to survive.

The Three Lions

During the World Cup the stores were full of football products 'supporting' the English football team. Most of them had the official badge which had three lions displayed.

The three lions have a significance related to the following:

• A single lion for the Royal Coat of Arms was adopted by Henry II when he became King of England in 1154.

• During the reign of Richard I (Richard the Lionheart) between 1189 and 1199 he used the three golden lions (sometimes described as leopards) on their scarlet background as a powerful symbol of the English Throne during the time of the Crusades.

• The motto of England and the Sovereign is "Dieu et mon Droit" (French for 'God and my right') and was first used by King Richard I in 1198 and adopted as the royal motto of England in the time of Henry VI.

The Women's Institute was formed in 19l5 and is now the largest women's organisation in the U.K. having 211,000 members in 6,800 WI branches.

Reusing Plastic Water Bottles

How often do we purchase a bottle of water when out and about, take the bottle home and fill it up again for drinking the next day?

It had water in it, so refilling it with water is ok? Not if the bottle has not been washed out thoroughly with warm water, detergent and a brush.

This is even more significant in the warmer weather when bacteria which can cause diseases can grow easily on the moist openings of plastic water bottles.

Sharing a plastic water bottle is also not a good idea as germs and bacteria easily pass from one person to another sharing the same drink.

Some restaurants now automatically provide bottles of plain water as a service which they refill for each guest. You may want to ask next time, when the bottle was last washed!

Winston Churchill Quotes

Lady Astor: "Winston if you were my husband I would flavour your coffee with poison."

Churchill: "Madam, if I were your husband I should drink it."

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."

Bessie Braddock: "Winston, you're drunk."

Churchill: "Bessie you're ugly but tomorrow morning I shall be sober."

Going on Holiday in the UK and would like to have a Wheelchair?

Going on holiday with limited space means that very often taking a wheelchair means something else has to be left behind!

There is an answer. The British Red Cross provides wheelchair hire and short-term loans of equipment in almost 1000 outlets in the UK, helping tens of thousands of people every year.

To find out the outlet nearest to your holiday destination visit: http://www.redcross.org.uk and put in the postcode to obtain the local office.

Tips for Wheelchair Gardening

Gardening from a wheelchair can be made easier and more enjoyable by using one or more of the following tips:

• Make your gardening tools less 'slippery' by sticking Velcro, foam or pipe insulation wrap on the handles.

• Ask your OT if wearing a wrist splint would be of benefit when gardening and if other aids and equipment are available for your individual need.

• Attach to your chair a bag that can carry the tools you need. Raised beds will enable you to access, plant and harvest easier.

• To make your garden more interesting, grow climbing plants on a trellis for easy maintenance e.g. roses, sweet peas, runner beans, training tomatoes, etc.

• A hose pipe can be attached to a wall for easy watering.

• Window boxes, containers, all can be used for either vegetables or flowers.

The Loss of a Pet

C.A.L.L.L. is an organisation that cares and understands the loss of a pet. It provides someone to talk to and offers support at a time of sorrow.

C.A.L.L.L. stands for Companion Animal Loss Listening Line and they can be contacted by ringing 0115 8402737. The website is: http://www.calll.co.uk

Thanks...

A big thank you to Rachael Dengu for helping out at a very difficult time of day with reference to an emergency placement.

Able to Cook - On Sale Now!

A collection of over 100 recipes from celebrities who have links with Norfolk and from people who are closely connected to Able Community Care.

The book is produced by Able Community Care as part of their 30th Anniversary celebrations. All profits are being divided equally between Age UK Norfolk and Connects & Co. (a Norfolk Charity which helps young carers).

Cost per copy including delivery is £8 in the U.K. and £11.50 outside the U.K.

You can order online at: http://www.uk-care.com/abletocook.html or by sending a cheque to the address below.

Please make cheques payable to "Able Community Care" and send to The Old Parish Rooms, Whitlingham Lane, Trowse, Norwich, Norfolk NR14 8TZ.

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