Bosum Buddies - Coffee Morning 5th April 2017

After our initial meeting re-establishing  Bosom Buddies group three weeks ago,  with over 20 people attending our first meeting  which was fantastic to see !

As was agreed that we organise a coffee morning  in a community setting where we can have a social  gathering and  some thoughts on what we would like to do over the coming months, Gary Small will also be providing some feedback from Alan Gow ( Macmillan  Cancer )  who attended our first meeting

Our coffee Morning has been arranged for 5th April  at 11am at Brambles,  on the industrial estate and we look forward to seeing you  all there   

Tai Chi For Health - Macmillan TCAT Evening classes Stranraer Liblary

Building Healthy Communities  (BHC) West Wigtownshire Are pleased to announce our first Evening classes of Tai Chi for Health,  supporting the  Transforming Care After Treatment (TCAT ) programme in the locality


The Tai Chi for health is facilitated by two wonderful Volunteers  Jane Brown and Alex Allison ,who are trained facilitators by the Paul Lam institute of Tai Chi for health.
The one hour event each week is free and available to anyone who has experienced cancer or recovering from cancer ,families and those cared for by loved ones

The group meet every Monday Evening 6pm -7pm at the down stairs studio in the library in Stranraer
For those not so steady on their feet ,a seated form of the Tai Chi for Health is also accommodated  within the delivery


We finish our evening sessions  with a coffee/ tea and biscuit  , and we warmly welcome new members to come along


For further information please contact  Gary Small TCAT  / Move More development worker (West ) at Stranraer Locality Office , Victoria  Place , Stranraer , Contact Tel No 01776700632 or email gary.small@nhs.net   .




   

Community Development "Show and Tell " Event 28th March North West Recource Centre Dumfries

Building Healthy Communities held a Community Development " Show and Tell event" this Wednesday at the North West Resource Centre in Dumfries 

The days events  were introduced by Michelle McCoy ( Joint Interim Director Public Health, NHS D&G ) who presented the aims of the days events ,and introduced our Guest Speakers,

 Jeff Ace , Chief Executive, NHS Dumfries and Galloway ,who provided a reflection of the last six months ,The successes and the challenges ahead as we move into a new model of care and promotion of health and Wellbeing within our communities and the roles we all have to meet the future

Mary Black, (Assistant Director of Public Health, Health and Social Wellbeing ,Public Health Agency Northern Ireland  ) provided a very interesting  presentation in how the Community Development approach is delivered in Northern Ireland within their own Health and Social Care  programmes, and how cross border opportunities to learn from each other were to be seen as beneficial to the learning process

Jeff Ace 

Michelle McCoy & Mary Bell

                  

                                                                                          

 

Paul Nelis  ( Development Manager, Scottish Development   Centre ) highlighted a Scottish perspective in Community Development , and Phrased D&G NHS in having a community development organisation such as Building Healthy Communities ,who hold a wide range of experience and delivery programmes that support those in the community experiencing inequality and need ,which other Regions do not have.

Paul Nelis 

Those attending had an opportunity to visit the "Market Stall" , set up where   Building Healthy Communities  Volunteers showcased their respective projects and initiatives and the work of  Health and Wellbeing Teams  across the region, which provided a great opportunity to share approaches ,learn from each other and share ideas   

A presentation  demonstration on Tai Chi for Health was provided by  Building Healthy Communities Tai Chi Volunteer Facilitators , who explained the  Background  to  the development of the specific Tai Chi for Health, that  they all deliver within the communities across the region   

      

   

 

  We can not forget to mention the Community Café and its Staff at the North West Resource Centre who provided an outstanding quality of lunch for all the attending Guests and participants at the days events

We would like to thank everyone who provided their time and support in the delivery of the event and its successful day, 

With a Grateful thank you  to our Speakers  Jeff Ace , Mary Black and Paul  Nelis who provided thoughtful reflections to reflect on and inspire as we go forward together   

 

 



Building Healthy Communities AGM 21st April 2017

Building Healthy Communities ( West Wigtownshire ) will be holding their Annual General Meeting on the 21st April at stranraer Library at 11am  -1pm , this will be followed by an Area partnership committee meeting to discuss future planning  for the Area Partnership and proposed Action Planning programme for 2017/2018
proposed agenda will be posted in the fourth coming week

Beat The Street Launches its new Walking clubs

BHC Move More Walkers dont get dettered by wet weather

West Wigtownshire Building Healthy Communities  Macmillan Move More  Path walk initiative met today at Stranraer Cancer Drop in centre ,and although the weather was poor,  a significant number of the group turned out for the Friday  afternoon path walk ,which was delightful to see.

Although the weather was not great  the group enjoyed a stroll through the woods of the bypass ,and enjoyed a general discussion on life events and life in the community

Once the hourly walk was completed, the group returned to the Stranraer Cancer Drop on centre at the Galloway Hospital ,where a hot cup of coffee/ tea was eagerly accepted and  appreciated

  

 

 The project initiative is free for those effected by Cancer, the group meet every Friday at 1pm  at the Stranraer Cancer Drop in Centre  at the Galloway Hospital  Stranraer  ,and the walks are facilitated by Trained Macmillan Cancer Path walk facilitators


For further information or if you are interested in coming along and join the group for a Friday afternoon Walk  please get in touch with Gary Small, Move More Development Officer ,Tel 01776700632 or 01776 707778 - Email: garysmall@nhs.net   

D&G Through the Lens - Raise funds for D&G Blood Bikes

Dumfries and Galloway through the lens are a photography enthusiast , who promote the region through their Social media forum on Face Book , with an aim to promote the beauty of the landscape of D&G and promote the Art of photography and their experience with those in the group


The group have just promoted their first book, with images provided by their artists, from across Dumfries and Galloway, Funds raised from the purchase of the book, were donated to D&G Blood Bikes to support the tremendous work that they do.
The cheque was provided at Easterbrook Hall to mark the first anniversary of the D&G through the Lens forum

The Blood Bike team provided a presentation on the work they do across the region ,their range of volunteers  from Bike riders to Control volunteers who provide the emergency  contact information link between Hospital emergency and identifying Riders  to go where they are needed ,to transfer Blood or  other vital   requirements to save life
D&G Blood Bikes are looking for any volunteers that may wish to assist across the region to becoming control volunteers to assist the team ,and will be provided with training  

World Tai Chi & Qigong day 2017

 West Wigtownshire Building Healthy Communities  (BHC )  Tai Chi for Health ,would welcome everybody to come along on Sat the 29th April to celebrate World Tai Chi and Qigong day  , this event is celebrated around the world at 10am.
This year our event will meet at the episcopal church in Stranraer (and pending weather conditions we may have a practice session outside ) We welcome anyone who practices Tai Chi or Qigong ,and those who may be interested to find out about the benefits of there arts that support health and Wellbeing  

 

SCDN - Have a look at their new updated Web Site !

Scottish Community Development network ( SCDN )  is a member led organisation, for community workers / community development workers, paid or unpaid, full or part time, from the community, voluntary or public sectors, who support the principles and practice of community development. SCDN is open to anyone with an interest in community development in Scotland.

Membership of SCDN remains free at this time. If you haven't yet taken out membership you can do so by clicking on the  SCDN  link to the right of our page  . Benefits of being a member include:

Have a strong, collective, grassroots voice within Community Development across Scotland competitive
Be part of a strong, dynamic forum to share experiences, exchange information and debate practice and policy issues
Receive up to date information on relevant policy developments
Discounted rates at SCDN events and conferences
Opportunities to link with like-minded people
Be first to find out about local and regional events to share practice issues

Tom Promoting our Move More Programe in Wigtownshire

Rhins Mens Shed ( Stoneykirk ) Taken off !

It is great to see the old community Hall in Stoneykirk  has a new life , The Rhins Men's  Shed group have been hard at work in developing the hall and establishing a base for their group members, the workshop has a full range of tools and resources which they are busy developing Garden furniture 

from waste wood and material donated to the group by the communality 

 

The workshop

The group always welcome new members and if people need transport their is always members with transport who are happy to pick you up and bring you home at the end of the day , so why not come along and see what you can join in with, or just come for a chat and a coffee and read a paper !

we are presently renovating the disabled toilets and also putting a computer room in to help people how to use the internet , so if you have any skills or would like to learn some come on along to the Rhins Men Shed  where you will get a warm welcome from us all