St Thomas Health Centre Cowick Street

St Thomas Exeter

Tel no. 01392 676669 Email stf@nhs.net

CO-ORDINATOR Denise Knowles

COMMITTEE OFFICERS Chairperson — Geraldine Philpott Vice-chairperson — Bryan Bennett

Secretary — Patricia Fay Treasurer — Max Hall

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Pat Bennett, Alice Carpenter

Pat & Doug Guy, Doreen Saunders, Win Wright, Trudi Barker and

Carol Matthews

PLUS 28 OTHER VOLUNTEERS WHO DO SUCH A GREAT JOB SUPPORTING THE

FRIENDS, PATIENTS AND SURGERY

FRIENDS OF ST THOMAS HEALTH CENTRE

A REMINDER TO EVERYONE KEEP WARM THIS WINTER

We welcome a New Volunteer

to the team ANN COLLINS

DATES OF THE NEXT FRIENDS MEETINGS

HELD AT 7.00PM IN THE SURGERY

OCTOBER 30TH

NOVEMBER 27TH

WITH GREAT SADNESS OVER THE LAST COUPLE MONTHS THE FRIENDS HAVE LOST THREE VALUED MEMBERS OF THE TEAM.

THEY HELPED AND SUPPORTED THE FRIENDS AND SO MANY PATIENTS OVER THE YEARS …... THEY WILL BE MISSED.

PAT ATHERTON, MARGARET TOOTELL & BARBARA BROMLEY

OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH THEIR FAMILIES

THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS ARE

The Friends of St Thomas Health Centre are a group of volunteers who provide help and support to patients

covered by St Thomas and Exwick Practices.

Some people are not aware of our existence or what we do, so we thought it would be a good idea to let you know a little about what the group has and is still

accomplishing. As you will see from this newslette r and future ones, the League of Friends support patients and the surgery in so m any different ways. They give

their time and energy to help other people. They do such a brilliant job.

If you would like to become part of the team or wou ld like further information about the Friends, please do not hesitate to contac t me on Exeter 676669

Denise Knowles—Co-ordinator for The Friends of St T homas Health Centre and Carer Support Worker

Becoming a Volunteer can be a worthwhile and reward ing experience

I n s id e t h i s i s su e :

Fundraising 2

Drivers Urgently needed

2

Draw 2

Monday Afternoon Get Togethers

3

Who make up the Friends

4

Condolences 4

Dates of Friends Meetings

4

CARERS WEEK EVENTS SUPPORTED BY THE FRIENDS

To recognize and acknowledge the care and support Ca rers provide a family member, friend or neighbour the League of Fr iends held an

afternoon tea / games and a day out to Buckfast Abb ey and Widecombe-in-the-Moor, which were enjoyed by all.

Friends of St Thomas Health Centre NEWSLETTER

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S E R V I C E S T H E L E AG U E O F F R I E N D S P R O V I D E

• LUNCH CLUB

• TRIPS

• TELEPHONE SUPPORT

• FUNDRAISING

• TRANSPORT

• SITTING AND BEFRIENDING

• PRESCRIPTION DELIVERY

• SOCIAL GET TOGETHERS

• SOCIAL CRAFT GROUP

• CARER SUPPORT GROUP

• TEAS / COFFEES IN THE HEALTH CENTRE DURING THE MORNINGS

• SUPPPORT FOR THE MEMORY CAFÉ

• LIFESTYLE GET TOGETHER

• WEIGH–IN AT THE SURGERY

VOLUNTEERS WEEK

THANK YOU LUNCH

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THANK YOU to all the

FRIENDS and to EVERYONE

who has supported

these events

Fundraising Over the years the Friends of St Thomas Heath Centre have worked really hard at raising money which has enabled them to purchase equipment and to support patients in the surgery and in the community.

SOME FUNDRAISING WAYS ARE:-

ANNUAL DRAWS

SALE OF TEAS / COFFEES IN THE SURGERY

SALE OF KNITTED ITEMS, BOOKS, HANDMADE CARDS, SOFT TOYS ETC

COFFEE MORNINGS

100 CLUB

DONATIONS

CHRISTMAS CARDS

DRIVERS URGENTLY

NEEDED COULD YOU HELP US

HELP OTHERS?

WE ARE LOOKING FOR DRIVERS TO JOIN THE FRIENDS

IF YOU FEEL YOU COULD HELP REGULARLY, ONCE A WEEK

OR ONCE A MONTH PLEASE LET ME KNOW

PETROL EXPENSES ARE PAID 45p per mile

ANNUAL DRAW

SATURDAY 1ST NOVEMBER at 10.30am

All the money raised will go towards buying a

BLOOD PRESSURE MACHINE FOR THE WAITING AREA

Tickets for the draw will be on sale from Saturday 4th October

1ST PRIZE — £100 Plus many more prizes

CHRISTMAS CARDS

NOW ON SALE

£2.95 PER PACK

MONDAY AFTERNOON SOCIAL GET TOGETHERS

Held at The Trefoil Lodge, Buddle Lane

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We are so pleased to say that the Monday afternoon Social Get Togethers have grown from strength to strength. Initially they were held on the first and fourth Monday of the month. We became aware that sometimes this was the only time that some patients got out of their homes and met other people.

With the financial support of the League of Friends and the help from the volunteers on the afternoons, the Social Get Togethers are now held EVERY MONDAY afternoon between 2.00pm to 4.00pm at The Trefoil Lodge in Buddle Lane (not Bank Holidays).

There is a small charge of £1 per person, which goes towards the cost of the hall, refreshments and activities. If you would like some more information about the afternoons, please contact me.

Denise Knowles - Co-ordinator and Carer Support Worker Tel 01392 676669 or stf@nhs.net

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EVERY MONDAY GAMES

Cards, Ludo, Dominoes, Scrabble, Quizzes etc

SOCIAL EVENTS HELD DURING THE MONTH

IN ADDITION EACH MONTH

“ I really look forward to

Monday afternoons. It

is the highlight of my week.”

2ND MONDAY

CARER SUPPORT GROUP

3RD MONDAY

SOCIAL CRAFT GROUP

4TH MONDAY

BINGO

When there is a 5th Monday in the month we also hold a

LIFESTYLE get together.

It is an opportunity to enjoy a cup of tea and meet other people who are trying to look at their lifestyle.

We talk about healthy eating options, exercise, relaxation etc.