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The Sunshine Scene    

ALL THE BRIGHTEST AND WARMEST NEWS FROM HOME MATTERS

‘HELLO’ to  all  our  lovely  friends  from  Gabby,  Lesley,  Helen,  Geraldine,  Mike  and  our  super  volunteers!  

Welcome  to  the  latest  edition  of  The  Sunshine  Scene!    

We’ve  had  a  busy  few  months  here  at  Home  Matters  with  lots  of  events  in  the  warm  summer  weather.  For  those  who  came,  we  hope  you  enjoyed  the  recent  summer  BBQ  and  

day  trip  to  Bewdley.    

 We  are  now  well  into  the  autumn  months  and  the  changing  of  the  leaves  is  a  beautiful  sight  to  see  which  of  course  signifies  the  countdown  to  the  dreaded  ‘C’  word...  Christmas!  The  team  have  been  busily  planning  a  party  and  activities  for  us  all  to  enjoy.  Let’s  all  make  

the  most  of  the  peace  and  quiet  before  the  festivities  descend  once  again!    

Wishing  you  all  good  health  and  happiness,  Gabby  x  

 The Sunshine Club  

Over  the  last  few  weeks  many  of  us  have  been  getting  together  every  Monday  and  Thursday  afternoon  for  some  fun,  games,  tea  

and  cake.  

  30th   July   2015   –   Today  we   reminisced   about  holidays.  Remembering  donkey   rides,   sticks   of  rock,   ice   creams   and  eating   fish   and   chips  from   newspaper,   and  sand  getting  absolutely  everywhere!   –   For  Lunch  we   had   fish   and  chips   with   a   wooden  fork   but   we   soon   gave  up   and   resorted   to  proper   cutlery.   Of  course   we   had   to   end  with   ice   cream   cones  with  sauce.    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

20th  August  2015  -­‐  Fun  and  Games  was  the  order  of  the  day  today.  We  played  games  which  required  us   to  burst   the  bubble  wrap   the   fastest   (Dolcie  was  a  whizz  at   this),   spoon   the  cotton  wool  balls  from   one   bowl   to   another   whilst   blindfolded   (Liz   was   by   far   the   fastest   but   there   was   a   bit   of  cheating  going  on),  word  games  (team  Johnny  and  the  Milkmaids  led  by  Ben  triumphed  over  Doris’s  Clan   but   it   was   close),   and   throwing   ping   pong   balls   into   a   net   balanced   precariously   on   top   of  Helen’s  head  was  a  huge  favourite  (all  we  can  say  is   it’s  a  good  thing  they  weren’t  golf  balls!)  We  ended  by  tucking  into  a  slice  of  birthday  cake  kindly  donated  by  Geraldine.  –  Thank  you  and  Happy  Birthday  Geraldine.  

 

10th   September   2015   –  We   had   the  most   enormous   lunch   today   but   very   tasty   and  we   didn’t   leave  much  either!  After   such  a  huge  dinner  we  were  grateful   that  Helen  didn’t  have   too  much  hard  work  planned   for   us.   We   spent   a   leisurely   hour   making   an   autumn   wreath   to   decorate   our   homes.   The  finished  wreaths  were  very  colourful.   It  made  us  think  of  all   the  sounds,  sights  and  smells  of  autumn  like  kicking  our  feet  through  piles  of  crunchy  leaves,  playing  conkers,  collecting  pine  cones  and  acorns  and  gathering  in  the  harvest.  The  season  of  mists  and  mellow  fruitfulness.  

 

 

The  Sunshine  Club  Summer  BBQ  and  Consultation  Event  –  13th  August  2015  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

The   team   headed   up   by   Gregg,   Jane   and   Gabby   donned   their   pinnies   and   barbecue   tongs   and  dished  up  mounds  of  food  including  sausages,  burgers,  marinated  chicken,  kebabs,  salad  and  chips.  There   was   Abi’s   enormous   homemade   trifle   which   had   taken   some   time   in   the   making   but  disappeared  in  5  minutes  and  as  ever  there  was  lots  of  cake.  The  day  provided  the  opportunity  for  the  team,  our  lovely  volunteers  and  fabulous  friends  and  their  families  to  sit  and  chat  and  you  gave  us  some  valuable  feedback  about  what  you  thought  of  the  service  and  what  we  do  well  and  what  we  could  do  better.  The  comments  were  complimentary  and  positive  and  we  all  felt  like  celebrating  but  none  more   so   than  Mike  who  got  up  and  entertained  us  all  with  his   singing,  dancing  and  Al  Jolson  impersonations.  Thankfully,  everyone  was  a  winner  in  the  raffle.    

The  Sunshine  Club  Day  Trip  to  Bewdley  -­‐  3rd  Sept  2015  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After  meeting  at  The  Barn  we  packed  ourselves  into  our  cars  and  set  off.  Geraldine  went  first  as  Abi  was  navigating  and  Dolcie  and  Doris  giggling  on  the  back  seat  were  encouraging  Geraldine  to  'hurry  up,  James  and  don't  spare  the  horses!'  Our  first  port  of  call  was  the  Severn  Valley  Railway  where  we  all  had  a  welcome  drink  in  the  café.  Diana,  David,  Joyce,  Ian,  Doris,  Abi  and  Helen  decided  to  take  a  short  trip  on  the  train  to  the  next  station  at  Arley  with  the  intention  of  jumping  on  the  next  train  coming  back  to  re-­‐join  the  rest  of  the  party  for  lunch  at  a  pub  in  Bewdley.  Best  laid  plans!  On  arrival  at  Arley  we  discovered  that  the  next  train  back  was  not  for  2  hours.  But  we  Club  members  can  always  find  a  ray  of  Sunshine  in  every  situation.  The  Arley  group  had  lunch  at  a  pub  near  the  station  and  the  Bewdley  group  went  for  a  walk  in  town  and  had  lunch  in  a  different  pub.  After  lunch  the  Arley  group  took  the  steam  train  back  to  Bewdley  and  headed  for  home.  The  Bewdley  group  had  a  walk  by  the  river  and  set  off  for  home  too.  We  may  have  ended  up  in  two  separate  groups  but  the  resounding  verdict  was  that  all  had  a  great  day.  

 Here  are  a  few  pictures  of  our  lovely  day  out:  

 

Celebrations  at  the  Sunshine  Club!  Over  the  last  few  months,  we  have  celebrated  birthdays,  and  Wedding  Anniversaries,  at  The  Sunshine  Club!  Here  are  a  few  photos  from  some  recent  celebrations...  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The  Aims  and  Objectives  of  The  Sunshine  Club  -­‐    Known  in  the  Health  &  Social  Care  field  as  CST  (Cognitive  Stimulation  Therapy),    is  to  provide  the  opportunity  for  individual  people  with  dementia  and  their  carers  to  attend  activity  based  sessions.    The  sessions  aim  to  stimulate  and  engage  individuals  with  little  emphasis  on  learning  but  greater  emphasis  on  the  social  benefits  of  being  in  a  group.    Sessions  are  frequent  and  informal  but  have  structure  and  a  focus.      We  aim  to  encourage  contentment,  confidence  and  positivity  to  reduce  social  isolation,  reduce  stress  and  anxiety,  thereby  improving  the  feeling  of  wellbeing  and  reducing  the  incidence  of  crisis.    Our  greatest  focus  is  for  the  individuals  to  feel  safe,  have  fun  and  to  feel  happy!  

 

Helen  celebrated  her  birthday  –  she  looks  rather  worried  ...  where  have  

the  rest  of  the  candles  gone?!  

Geraldine  celebrated  her  birthday  too,  she  is  looking  happy  to  be  21  

again!  

Gregg  and  Liz  shared  the  same  very  special  birthday  this  year.  All  we’re  prepared  to  say  is  that  it  ends  in  a  0!  

Last  but  not  least,  our  dear  friend  Ben  celebrated  his  birthday,  but  we  won’t  tell  

you  his  age!  

The Big Knit 2015  

 

Knitters, we need you! We’re thri l led to announce that The Big Knit campaign is

back for 2015. Age UK has been tasked with knitt ing 800,000 hats which wil l adorn innocent™ smoothie bottles next February!

The  Big  Knit   is  a   joint  campaign  between  Age  UK  and   innocent™  to  help  vulnerable  older  people.  You  knit  the  hats,  innocent™  drinks  wear  them  and  25p  of  every  drink  sold  will  go  to  Age  UK.      Every  bottle  sold  will  generate  a  25p  donation  from  innocent™  to  support  Age  UK,  helping  older  people  during  the  cold  winter  months.  

It's  really  simple:  

1.  Choose  your  pattern  from  our  knitting  patterns.  Alternatively,  why  not  try  out  your  own  ideas.    2.  Send  them  to  us  by  the  11th  December    3.  Keep  an  eye  out   in  stores   in  February  2016  when  the  hats  you’ve  knitted  will  be  sold  on  innocent™  smoothie  bottles!  

 How  the  Big  Knit  helps  older  people    With  over  a  decade  of  support  from  knitters  up  and  down  the  country,  The  Big  Knit  has  raised  vital  funds  to  support  local  and  national  winter  projects  to  help  older  people  keep  warm  and  well  in  winter  through  befriending  visits,  emergency  cold  weather  support,  warm  meals  and  other  vital  services.  The  Big  Knit  is  a  great  way  to  bring  people  and  communities  together.  Knitting  groups  have  been  held  up  and  down  the  country  for  people  to  get  involved,  share  patterns  and  have  a  cup  of  tea  or  two!  ‘The  Big  Knit  campaign  couldn't  happen  without  the  support  of  thousands  of  amazing  people  across  the  UK  who  take  part  and  knit  woolly  hats  to  adorn  innocent  smoothies  each  year.’      For  information  head  to:  http://www.ageuk.org.uk  

Keep  Warm  this  Aut  umn  and  Winter  

Winter  weather  can  be  a  worry  for  those  of  us  who  feel  the  cold  a  little  more  than  others.  As  we  get  older,  our  bodies  respond  differently  to  the  changing  temperatures  and  this  can  leave  us  more  vulnerable  in  cold  weather.    With  a  little  preparation,  and  by  following  some  simple  suggestions,  we  can  help  ourselves  to  stay  healthy,  safe  and  as  comfortable  as  possible  in  winter.  

! Consider  fitting  a  grab  rail  if  you  have  steps  at  your  front  or  back  door.  ! Keep  simple  cold,  flu  and  sore  throat  remedies  in  the  house.  ! Follow  up  your  GP’s  invitation  to  have  a  flu  jab.  ! Order  repeat  prescriptions  in  plenty  of  time,  particularly  if  bad  weather  is  forecast.  ! Ask  your  local  pharmacy  if  they  offer  a  prescription  pick-­‐up  and  delivery  service.  ! Keep  basic  food  items  in  the  cupboard  or  freezer  in  case  it’s  too  cold  to  go  shopping.  You  could  

also  do  your  food  shopping  online  and  get  it  delivered  to  your  door.  ! Eat  healthily  and  keep  as  active  as  possible.  ! It’s  a  common  misconception  that  sleeping  with  the  window  open  is  good  for  your  health.  In  fact,  

breathing  in  cold  air  can  increase  the  risk  of  chest  infections.  That’s  why  it’s  important  to  always  shut  your  bedroom  window  at  night.  

! Several  thin  layers  of  clothing  will  keep  you  warmer  than  one  thick  layer,  as  the  layers  trap  warm  air.  Clothes  made  from  wool  or  fleecy  synthetic  fibres  such  as  polyester  are  a  better  choice  than  cotton.  Start  with  thermal  underwear,  warm  tights  or  socks.  

! If  you’re  sitting  down,  a  shawl  or  blanket  will  provide  a  lot  of  warmth.  Try  to  keep  your  feet  up,  as  the  air  is  cooler  at  ground  level.  

! Wear  warm  clothes  in  bed.  When  very  cold,  wear  thermal  underwear,  bed  socks  and  even  a  hat  –  a  lot  of  heat  is  lost  through  your  head.  

! Use  a  hot-­‐water  bottle  or  an  electric  blanket  to  warm  the  bed,  but  never  use  the  two  together  as  this  can  be  dangerous.  Check  whether  your  electric  blanket  can  be  kept  on  all  night  or  whether  it’s  only  designed  to  warm  the  bed  before  you  get  in.  Get  it  checked  every  three  years  by  an  expert.  If  you  have  continence  difficulties,  talk  to  your  doctor  before  using  one.  

! Don’t  sit  or  stand  outside  for  long  periods,  as  you’ll  quickly  get  cold.  ! Keep  your  feet  warm.  Choose  boots  with  non-­‐slip  soles  and  a  warm  lining,  or  wear  thermal  socks.  ! Keep  a  battery-­‐operated  radio,  torch  and  spare  batteries  handy  in  case  there’s  a  power  cut.  ! Keep  a  list  of  emergency  numbers,  such  as  your  utility  companies,  by  your  phone.

 

   All of this advice and much more is available to download from: http://www.ageuk.org.uk/

Age UK have also produced some free winter health resources which you can download or can order.

If you are unable to download yourself you can alternatively Call Age UK Advice on: 0800 169 2081

                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

 

 

 

 

 

                                                   

                                               

10  Fun  Facts  about  Autumn  

1. Research  shows  that  babies  born  in  autumn  are  more  likely  to  live  to  the  age  of  100.  

2. Until  about  1500,  autumn  was  called  actually  called  “harvest”.  

3. A   study   in   the   journal  Perception   has   found   that   men   find   women   more   attractive   in   the   cooler  

seasons.    

4. A   “Harvest   Moon”   is   the   full  moon  closest   to   the   autumn   equinox.   Before   artificial   lighting,   such  

moonlight  was  essential  to  a  farmer’s  successful  harvest.  

5. There  are  only  two  days  of  the  year  when  you  can  stand  an  egg  on  its  end,  the  autumn  and  spring  

equinox.  To  do   this  you  will  need  an  egg.   (It  does  not  have   to  be  hard-­‐boiled.)  Place   the  egg  on  a  

hard,  flat  surface  on  its  largest  end.  Carefully  pull  your  hands  away  and  it  should  remain  upright.  

6. Several   cultures   have   ancient   traditions   that   coincide   with   autumn.   For   example,   the   Chinese  

celebrate  the  Moon  Festival  to  give  thanks  for  a  successful  summer  harvest.  

7. The   pumpkin   was   first   named   by   the   Greeks.   They   called   this   edible   orange   item   “pepon,”   which  

means  “large  melon.”  

8. The  world’s  tallest  tree  measures  more  than  360  feet.  It's  a  coast  redwood  –  evergreen,  and  lives  in  

California  and  is  only  a  few  feet  shorter  than  the  Empire  State  Building!    

9. Pumpkins  were  once  believed  to  get  rid  of  freckles.  

10. Here’s  a   fact   that  most  of  us  never   think  about.  Twins  born  during  the  Daylight  saving  time  could  

find   that   the   second   twin  born   is   actually   listed  as  being  born   first.   For   example,   twin  1   is   born  at  

1:50am  and  the  twin  2  is  born  at  2:00am.  But  because  at  2:00am  the  clocks  go  back  an  hour  the  twin  2  

will  be  listed  as  being  born  at  1:00am.  Twin  1  all  of  a  sudden  becomes  the  youngest  of  the  pair.  

Your challenge is to find as many words as possible whilst bearing in mind that each answer must:

• be at least 3 letters long • contain the central letter in the wheel • be spelt correctly

Can you solve the word wheel? There is a prize for the person who can make the most words from the available

letters in the wheel and making a 9 letter word, using each letter only once. Please let us know your answers.

   

 

 

 

 

       

   

L W L X X N C N J Y V I Q E F S A C Q O

V N D O A A L O E X O P A Y N V O Q X D

E M A N G F L T F J V C U R U Q J C M O

C G V I X F J V L N R N O F Z A G T W L

O R X U C A I G C E L C X O C S B M I N

W O N Q A M B R P Q A U P U M P K I N S

H B M E S P P V E C Y V S R Z K T E K M

B Z U R S D N O V E M B E R I U O P I Y

H I T H E X C R C V F J R S D V H S M S

E I U Z R V Z B P T C O N K E R S F F A

O A A F O B B M D L O I P L P F G L P Z

M K O P L A Z Z G H C B K W P B N T X Z

U X A R E B M E T P E S E E M T D R K E

N Z O P N Q R P V N A J T R S V A E U F

Q R I T P V N J G R P I N E C O N E S O

C D E P J L D R V V N K V E M X W S Q D

P A S B Q E E P E O D R M R Z S C K U E

E D Y Q Y X G S B D A B Z H L E G N F R

L P I N R Z H W R H B S S Z Y D G K G S

C Z R F O J R I D O Z Z A C Y O X Q F K

AUTUMN   LEAVES  TREES   ACORNS  

CONKERS   HARVEST  PUMPKIN   APPLES  CASSEROLE   LOGFIRE  SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER  NOVEMBER   PINECONES  EQUINOX    

Can you solve this Autumn-themed word search?

   Have  you  ever  tried  Sudoku?    

If  not  why  not  have  a  go?    The  puzzle  below  is  quite  an  easy  one,  but  we  can  always  put  a  harder  one  in  next  time  if  people  like  it  and  find  it  too  easy.  –  Let  us  know  what  you  think.  

 

Dates  for  your  Diaries    

Invitations  will  be  sent  out  soon  for  our  annual  Christmas  party  and  meal.      

Sunshine  Club  dates  over  Christmas      Thursday  Group      

             Monday  Group  

   

 

 

All   of   the   numbers   going  horizontally,   vertically   and  within   each   of   the   9   boxes  have  to  add  up  to  12.  

Just  have  a  go,  and  see  how  you  get  on!  

The  Sunshine  Club  will  meet  as  normal  on  Thursday  17th  December;  however  the  session  that  was  due  to  take  place  on  the  24th  December  (Christmas  Eve)  will  be  held  on  Wednesday  23rd,  from  11.30  -­‐  2pm  instead.    

 

 

 There  will  be  a  session  on  New  Year’s  Eve,  31st  December,  but  this  will  also  be  at  the  amended  time  of  11.30  –  2pm.    

 

The  Monday  session  will  be  held  as  normal  on  the  21st  December;  there  will  be  no  session  on  the  28th  December.      

 

   Sunshine  Club  meetings  will  recommence  as  normal  from  Monday  4th  January.  

 

In  Memory  of  our  dear  friend  Mary  Homer  

Mary,  one  of  our  cherished  Sunshine  Club  members,  sadly  passed  away  on  Sunday  27th  September  2015.  One  of  our  original  Thursday  session  attendees,  Mary  would  come  every  week  along  with  her  husband  

Benjamin  for  lunch,  fun  and  laughter.    She  will  be  missed  by  us  all,  but  we  have  lots  of  lovely  memories  to  share  and  to  treasure.  

A  strong  character  throughout  her  time  with  us  -­‐  what  Mary  wanted,  Mary  got!  We’re  hoping  that  Benjamin  will  continue  to  come  and  see  us  at  The  Sunshine  Club  where  of  course,  he  will  always  be  

welcome.  

What  better  way  to  remember  Mary  than  to  share  a  few  photos  from  her  time  with  us.    

                                           

                                                                           

 

 

 

   

These  lovely  words  were  provided  by  Mary’s  Husband,  Benjamin...    

 

Benjamin It only happens once in a while But it’s wonderful when it does

You meet a special person And life isn’t the same as it was.

For you know you’ve found Something really rare

That you’ll value all life through, And that’s exactly what happened to me

At the time that I met you.

June Mary Written by Mary and June Beddard, 1954.                                                                      

     

Mary, born 14th March 1931, and June, born 7th June 1933, were inseparable sisters who lived very closely for

their entire lives. Living next door to each other for most of their adult life, June sadly passed away on 25th August 2015, only 4 weeks before Mary who died on the

27th September 2015. Although sad for their families, it is a true show of their love for one another and a

blessing for them both that they did not have to live without each other, something that neither of them had

to experience during their lives.  

One  day  you  will  wake  up  and  there  won’t  be  anymore  time  to  do  the  things  you’ve  

always  wanted.  Do  it  now.  

  Don’t  cry  over  the  past,  it’s  gone.  Don’t  stress  about  the  future  it  

hasn’t  arrived.  Live  in  the  present  and  make  it  

beautiful.  

 

 

 

Some  thoughts  of  the  day  written  by  Benjamin  

Homer,  2015.  

                 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Getting  to  know  you!  

 

We   decided   it   would   be   fun   to   set   6   (ice-­‐breaker)   questions   so   we   can   get   to   know  everyone  a  little  better!      

Our  fourth  willing  volunteer  is  Sue  Round.  

1)  Describe   yourself   in   10  words   or   less.    Reflective,   funny,   caring,   loving,   generous,  forgetful,  considerate,  clumsy    

2) Who  would  you  like  to  be  stuck  in  a  lift  with  and  why?  I  would  like  to  be  stuck  in  a  lift  with  the  local  greengrocer,  with  my  months’  worth  of  shopping,  food  and  drink.  Why?  Food  and  drink  are  all  important  in  such  situations.  

3) What's  your  motto  in  life?    Time  is  precious,  use  it  wisely    4) What  is  your  favourite  song  and  who  by?  Annie's  Song  by  John  Denver    5)  Does   your   name   have   a   special   meaning   and   or   were   you   named   after   someone  

special?   I   was   named   after   my   dad's   sister,   the   Hebrew   meaning   to   my   name   is  "graceful  lily".    l'll  take  the  lily  part,  but  not  so  sure  about  graceful  (ha,  ha).  

 6) Name   one   funny   trait   you   have,   that   you  would   like   others   to   know.   I   have   a   few  

funny  traits,  one  is:    my  clumsiness,  (ha  ha)        Thank  you  Sue  for  taking  part,  and  hopefully  we  know  a  little  more  about  you  now.  

‘Getting  to  Know  You’  is  now  a  regular  feature  in  our  newsletter  and  so  if  you  would  like  to  put  yourself  forward  to  have  a  go,  just  let  Gabby  know.  Next  time  it’s  Lesley’s  turn!  

 

Autumn  by  John  Keats  Season  of  mists  and  mellow  fruitfulness,  Close  bosom-­‐friend  of  the  maturing  sun;  Conspiring  with  him  how  to  load  and  bless  

With  fruit  the  vines  that  round  the  thatch-­‐eves  run;  To  bend  with  apples  the  moss'd  cottage-­‐trees,  

And  fill  all  fruit  with  ripeness  to  the  core;  To  swell  the  gourd,  and  plump  the  hazel  shells  With  a  sweet  kernel;  to  set  budding  more,  And  still  more,  later  flowers  for  the  bees,  

Until  they  think  warm  days  will  never  cease,  For  Summer  has  o'er-­‐brimm'd  their  clammy  cells.  

 Who  hath  not  seen  thee  oft  amid  thy  store?  Sometimes  whoever  seeks  abroad  may  find  Thee  sitting  careless  on  a  granary  floor,  

Thy  hair  soft-­‐lifted  by  the  winnowing  wind;  Or  on  a  half-­‐reap'd  furrow  sound  asleep,  

Drows'd  with  the  fume  of  poppies,  while  thy  hook  Spares  the  next  swath  and  all  its  twined  flowers;  And  sometimes  like  a  gleaner  thou  dost  keep  

Steady  thy  laden  head  across  a  brook;  Or  by  a  cyder-­‐press,  with  patient  look,  

Thou  watchest  the  last  oozings  hours  by  hours.    

Where  are  the  songs  of  Spring?  Ay,  where  are  they?  Think  not  of  them,  thou  hast  thy  music  too  -­‐  While  barred  clouds  bloom  the  soft-­‐dying  day,  And  touch  the  stubble-­‐plains  with  rosy  hue;  Then  in  a  wailful  choir  the  small  gnats  mourn  

Among  the  river  sallows,  borne  aloft  Or  sinking  as  the  light  wind  lives  or  dies;  

And  full-­‐grown  lambs  loud  bleat  from  hilly  bourn;  Hedge-­‐crickets  sing;  and  now  with  treble  soft  The  red-­‐breast  whistles  from  a  garden-­‐croft;  And  gathering  swallows  twitter  in  the  skies.  

   

 

 

 

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