Update of Move More and TCAT programme initiatives in West Wigtownshire

The Stranraer section of Macmillan Cancer Support and Building Healthy Communities -Move More and T.C.A.T (Transforming Care After Treatment) are continuing to develop their healthy walking sessions.  Following on from a very enjoyable walk around Gala Hill which took in great views of the town and loch, last weeks walk took place at Ringdoo point.  Walk Leader Peter Ross, formerly of the Forest Commission explained and identified many of the trees and plants to everybody.  Everybody enjoyed good exercise and fun afternoon which concluded with coffee at The Cancer Drop In Centre and the usual excellent service from the centre's volunteers and staff. This weeks walk will as usual meet at The Cancer Drop In Centre at 1 p.m.. Walks usually take no longer than 90 mins.  All people affected by cancer, families and carers are very welcome to join us.

 

Monday 6th March will see some new activity.  Our new Tai Chi for Beginners Course, which is aimed at people affected by cancer will start in the downstairs studio of Stranraer Library. The session will last one hour and include light refreshments and time for a chat at the end.  This session starts at 6 p.m. and should help cater for requests from people who are not available through the day to get involved in our healthy activities.  In addition, The Bosom Buddies Group which has operated in the town in the past will reform with it's initial meeting at the NHS Locality Office at Galloway Community Hospital at 2 p.m. on the same day.  This meeting will last around an hour and will include a brief talk from a member of Macmillan's national team and an update on the Move More and T.C.A.T projects from the Project Development Officer, Gary Small. Otherwise, the activity will include discussions on how to progress this social/activity group set up by cancer survivors.  The organisers are keen to invite anybody affected by cancer in any way, female or

male to join them and help establish this group.

 

Our swimming sessions are continuing to develop well. Organiser Evelyn Lithgow would be delighted to have some new people join the sessions which take place at the Ryan Centre Pool at 2 p.m. every Tuesday.  Gentle Movement sessions are continuing to attract a good number of participants every Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Stranraer Library. Christine Nicholson and Evelyn Lithgow who lead this particular group would be delighted to welcome new people who would like to take part in this form of gentle exercise created by Macmillan Cancer Support

Belmont Wider Achievemts Programme - uptake Tai chi for health

For the second year running BHC West Wigtownshire  Tai Chi for Health Volunteers have been supporting the Areas Education "Wider Achievement Programme"  for Pupils.
 In 2016 the  Wigtownshire BHC facilitators supported the programme at Parks School in Stranraer ,which was a great success, And are pleased to be supporting this years programme at Belmont School ,Stranraer .

The children were provided a short History of the development of Tai Chi and where it came from,The benefits of practicing Tai Chi for Health , and observed a demonstration given by both Tai Chi for health  Facilitators, Robert Scott Hogg and James Ramsey


The programme is provided every Friday afternoon at the Scholl from Feb 17th  to the 24th March


It is hoped those participating will come along to take part in the organized World Tai Chi day   that is been planned in the community on the 29th April  to celebrate World Tai chi Day ,where everywhere in the world at 10am will present a Tai Chi exercise.  Further information will follow on this event in April

Bosom Buddies Meeting 6th March 2017

Hi Folks!

Our next meeting of Bosom Buddies is planned for the 6th March  in the community room at Wigtownshire  Health & Wellbeing Locality office , Victoria Place Stranraer

Bosom Buddies are a social / Activity support group for those who have or are experiencing cancer and for those who care or support loved ones.

We will be sharing ideas , about what the group would like to do over the forthcoming months and develop our activities and creativity

We warmly  welcome  any new members  to come along and have a chat , and look forward to seeing you all there  We will also have Alan Gow a Senior Macmillan representative who will join us and discuss local issues

New TCAT Swimming Group Started

As part of Building Healthy Communities regaining wellbeing / Transforming Care After treatment ( TCAT ) programme , we are pleased to announce that a newly formed group are participating in Swimming Exercises,  at  the Ryan leisure and Sports Centre Stranraer ,every Tue afternoon from  2pm -3pm , this free to participate   gentle exercise, is here to support those following their treatment and recovery from cancer, to help them regain control of their lives ,by  participating as a group in this gentle physical activity

New members are always welcome to come along and  have some enjoyable exercise ,a swim and opportunity for  a coffee and chat  afterwards,
for further information  contact Gary Small,  TCAT Management Worker, at Building Healthy Communities, locality office Victoria Place , Stranraer  Tel 01776700632

West Wigtownshire Building Healthy Communities - New Premisise

To make everyone aware Building Healthy Communities ( West Wigtownshire ) have now moved premises  , and are now based at the Health and Social Care locality office on Victoria Place ( The bungalows on the left  of the Galloway Hospital Car Park )


We look forward to meeting you all in our new premises .

West Wigtownshire Building Healthy Communities (BHC ) Tai Chi for Health - Lochans

Our  Tai Chi for Health group  has  a new Venue , Lochans Community Hall , the group meet every Wed at 11am - 1pm   and provide an hour  of Tai Chi  for Health Exercise , followed by a coffee morning for the group to socialise

We Welcome new members and the service is free so why not come along and find out more

New BHC Tai Chi for Health ( seated ) programe to commence at Thorneycroft Day Centre March 17

Building Healthy Communities West Wigtownshire are pleased to announce , working in Partnership with Thorneycroft Drop in centre  Stranraer  the development of an eight week pilot programme Tai chi for Health  ( Seated )
It is not everyone that is capable of standing to participate in Tai Chi for Health ,and our Volunteers facilitators have been listening to the needs of service users that they have been speaking with ,who would like to participate ,but due to lower body strength, feel unable to confidently


Tai Chi for health is an exercise that can be participated both standing and Sitting ,and with this in mind our facilitators have agreed to run a purely seated Tai Chi for health   8 week workshop as a pilot program to develop interest  in its long term needs

Margaret McCurdy ( Manager ) at the Thorneycroft  drop in centre  stated this will be a fantastic program for her service users , having had a taster session last year, the feed back was very positive , so we welcome the opportunity to work with Building Healthy Communities and provide our Facilities to accommodate the workshops


For further information please contact Murdo / Julie on 01776707757  or contact us at Health and Social Care Locality Office , Victoria Place , Stranraer.

Belmont Primary School Stranraer - introduction to Tai Chi for Health

 West Wigtownshire Building Healthy Communities(BHC )  Tai Chi Facilitators  will be this week ( Friday 17th Feb  ) providing a fun six week introduction to Tai Chi for health to the pupils at the School
The Tai Chi for health workshops are part of the Schools Educational wider achievement  programme presently been run through the year
This will be the second year the BHC facilitators have supported the schools wider achievement programme , having delivered last year at Parks Primary School ,which was enthusiastically enjoyed by all participating

Gentle Movement Exercises Stranraer Library

Macmillan Cancer Support and Building Healthy Communities are working together with NHS, Dumfries and Galloway Council and paths for All to deliver fitness and community initiatives for people affected by cancer. Macmillan have carried out an evidence based study which demonstrates real benefits in these activities for patients, their families and carers.As part of the local Move More programme, Gentle Movement sessions are available to anyone affected by cancer. These are taking place every Tue at 11am-12am and coffee/tea afterwards  at  Stranraer  Library 

                                           Gentle Movements Group Stranraer

The sessions are free. Anybody affected by cancer, relatives and carers are encouraged to attend.  Please contact the local coordinator Gary Small, Building Healthy Communities for further details. Gary can be contacted at The NHS Locality Office, Galloway Community Hospital, Stranraer, tel. no. 01776707757 or gary.small@nhs.net.

Group Reiki initiative commences March 2017 at Waverly Health Centre Stranraer

Building Healthy Communities   West Wigtownshire are pleased to announce the commencement of their Reiki programme for 2017
BHC Trained Volunteers in Reiki will be offering group Reiki sessions at the Waverly Heath Centre Stranraer


WHAT IS REIKI? -  Reiki” (ray-key) is Japanese for ‘universal life energy, and is also a word used to describe a system of natural healing, This tradition was founded by Mikao Usui in the early 20th century and evolved as a result of his research, experience and dedication.

 

We live in a world of energy that nourishes and maintains all living things. When this energy flows uninterrupted there is balance and harmony within and around us, and we experience a sense of well being.

 

There are many variations of Reiki, but in essence Reiki treatments can help the body emotionally or spiritually. It is a tradition that is open to any belief system. 

 

Reiki treatment is a process that anyone can enjoy in the normal course of their life. Reiki can be used alongside other conventional or complementary treatment and often helps to provide emotional support during recovery.


The method of receiving Reiki is simple. The recipient remains clothed and lies on a couch or sits on a chair and relaxes. The practitioner gently places their hands in a series of non-intrusive positions on or near the body. There is no massage or manipulation. The whole person is treated rather than specific areas. Sessions can take 45 minutes to an hour-and-a-half, depending on the client’s needs.


Dates and times of the group will be published soon  




For further information contact Murdo / Julie on 01776707757  or come along to the Health and Social Care Locality office Victoria Place Stranraer for further information

Move More Circuit Training at the Ryan Centre

Macmillan Cancer Support and Building Healthy Communities are working together with NHS, Dumfries and Galloway Council and paths for All to deliver fitness and community initiatives for people affected by cancer. Macmillan have carried out an evidence based study which demonstrates real benefits in these activities for patients, their families and carers.
As part of the local Move More programme, gentle circuit sessions are available to anyone affected by cancer. These are taking place every Wednesday at 12.30. p.m. at The Shok Gym, Ryan Centre, Stranraer and 2.30. p.m. at The Merrick Centre, Newton Stewart.  The instructor Jamie Greenhill has undergone extensive training with Macmillan Cancer Support and Dumfries and Galloway Council to deliver these sessions to people affected by cancer.

Instructor Jamie Greenhill with members of the Move More Stranraer Circuits Group at The Shok Gym, Ryan Centre, Stranraer.
The sessions are free. Anybody affected by cancer, relatives and carers are encouraged to attend.  Please contact the local coordinator Gary Small, Building Healthy Communities for further details. Gary can be contacted at The NHS Locality Office, Galloway Community Hospital, Stranraer, tel. no. 01776707757 or gary.small@nhs.net.

Live independently at home - Pop up home launched Stranraer

Loreburn Housing  working in Partnership with Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care , launched their "Pop in House" at Millburn Court ,Stranraer.
The house has been adapted to support independent living for people with dementia, sensory impairment and the elderly


The property has been decorated and furnished with equipment, interactive technology and communication tools to enable people to live safe and independent life

 The House is available for viewing to all of the community, families and  organisations who support people  who are elderly, with dementia, or sensory impairment


To arrange a booking  please contact Pamela Rice / Julie Robertson  on 01776707757 or come along to the Health and Social Care Locality office , Victoria Place Stranraer to arrange your visit