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ENGAGE
AGE UK LINCOLN & SOUTH LINCOLNSHIRE MAGAZINE WINTER 2019
IMPROVING
THE LIVES OF
OLDER PEOPLE
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019
NEWS + HEALTH & WELLBEING + COMPETITIONS + TRIPS + HELP AT HOME + WHAT’S ON
ENGAGE WELCOME ENGAGE CONTENTS
WELCOME events were vast, from
CONTENTS
skydiving, the Lincoln Your Letters................................................................06
10k and a Diamond Ball
to name just a few. Our News From Lincoln ................................................07
Christmas parties were a
fantastic few days as ever – News From Boston..................................................08
do not miss our gallery and
feature on page 14. A Day In The Life Of - Care..................................09
Don’t miss our “Your
Letters” feature this month, Volunteering..............................................................10
we love to hear from you so
MEET please feel free to write in
and share your experiences
Fundraising................................................................11
THE TEAM… or concerns. Park Street Yoga......................................................12
We are full of hope and
Park Street Christmas...........................................14
inspiration as we move
06 08
Editor
Tel: 01522 696000
forward into the New New Library of Information & Services......15
Email: Melanie.Meik@ageuklsl.org.uk
Year and continue to look
for new ways to deliver Keeping Warm This Winter................................15
Age UK Lincoln and our services and reach
more people. Loneliness...................................................................16
14
South Lincolnshire
Head Office The Winter months
36 Park Street always put additional strain Fire Safety...................................................................18
on loneliness and isolation
Happy New Year!
Lincoln
UK network but across the particularly in older people Winter On The Allotment...................................19
A
LN1 1UQ
Tel: 01522 696000 charity sector on the whole, and this Winter we are
s we review as funding cuts continue,
Email: i nfo@ageuklincoln.org.uk all seeking to make a Park Street Recipe..................................................19
our last year costs increase and
of delivering difference. Our national
Publisher demands on our services campaign is highlighting Wiltshire Farm Foods............................................20
Lance Print Ltd
services and continue to grow.
support to older people that “ No one should have
1st Floor Tailby House Our challenges and no one to turn to”. That we Sills and Betteridge...............................................23
Bath Road and consider our plans for targets were evident on
2019 it’s very clear to see as an organisation are here
Kettering the walls of Park Street. Writing Competition.............................................17
that 2018 was a year of for older people and their
NN16 8NL Those who visited our families offering a wealth of
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Tel: 01536 334 226 challenge, a year of change centre will have seen our Members Puzzle Page..........................................18
Email: m
ike@lanceprint.co.uk and a year for opportunity. Information and advice and
thermometers on the wall services. – Take a look at
Web: www.lanceprint.co.uk 2018 was a year of for indicating our challenges to
celebration as it marked the article on page 16.
reach 600 new customers As we enter 2019 may I
Designer our charities 60th year of raise £60,000 and recruit re iterate that we are here,
Amanda Robinson delivering services and 60 new volunteers. At
support to the older people if you know someone that
Printer
the end of the year, the would benefit from our vast
of initially Lincoln and figure for new customers
Lance Print Ltd
the surrounding area and array of services please
Tel: 01733 390564
exceeded for new don’t hesitate to put them in
latterly Lincoln and the customers was 4047 - this
entire area that is South touch with us.
is 3447 more people than
Lanceprint Lincolnshire. This is due
to the closure of one local
we anticipated coming to us Michele Jolly
for help. Chief Executive Officer
This magazine is produced on behalf of Age UK
Lincoln & South Lincolnshire by Lance Print Ltd. All
Age UK and our merger I am delighted to say of Age UK Lincoln
rights are reserved by the charity and no part of
this publication may be reproduced in whole or in
with another to create that new volunteers we & South Lincolnshire
part without the written permission of the charity.
Age UK Lincoln & South Lincolnshire will accept
Age UK Lincoln & South recruited reached 107
Lincolnshire as we are now To keep up to date with the latest!
no responsibility for, or necessarily agree with, any
almost doubling our
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claims made or views expressed in this publication,
Follow us on our social media pages:
nor does the mention of any product, service or
advertisement imply a recommendation by Age UK
known. This is a trend that target. Our fundraising
Lincoln & South Lincolnshire.
Reg. Charity No. 1078539
we are seeing all too often, thermometer was the
not only across the Age slowest to rise but our
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Support Services
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which include vacuuming, dusting, polishing, change bedding,
home laundry and ironing, kitchen and bathroom.
Specialised cleaning is also available.
Gardening & Handyperson Services -
Our gardeners can support with a range of tasks to help
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and planting. Our Gardeners can also help with fence &
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can visit weekly, fortnightly or monthly to meet your
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Please call 01522 696000 Or visit: ageuk.org.uk/lincolnandsouthlincolnshire or
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ENGAGE NEWS ENGAGE NEWS
YOUR LETTERS NEWS FROM LINCOLN
Here at Engage Dea r Sir
A Fa bu lou s eve nt, T h e Di a mon d Ba ll.
Wh at ca n we sa y ot h e r t h a n a h u g e t h a n k
Intergenerational Afternoon
magazine we want to you for a n a bsolute ly fa bu lou s eve ni n g. T h e Tea and Bowling.
hear from you! Share I write to te ll you h ow de lighted I a m atte ntion to det a il wa s a m a zi n g.
organise and host a ‘Generation
your experiences,
to co m e to Ag e U K Li n col n & Sout h We were delighted T’ party; inviting members of
comment on an
Li n col n shire's Pa rk St re et Ce nt re. T h e We h a d a fa nt a stic eve ni n g wit h ou r frie n ds to be approached the local elderly community
m ea ls a re we ll pre se nted t h e st aff a re wit h de liciou s food. Sh a m e my h u bby wa s too
article or tell us frie n dly a n d h e lpfu l a n d polite. bu sy wi n ni n g on t h e po k e r t a ble to joi n m e for
by Lincoln Minster to come into school to enjoy
an afternoon of tea, cake and
what you would like a da n ce to ou r son g! School regarding a the company of pupils. To get
to see more of in I fe e l re la xed wh e n I go t h e re. T h e re a re group of students our idea off the ground, we
Engage magazine!
lots of frie n dly pe ople a n d I h a ve m et N ext yea r's date is a lrea dy i n ou r di a ry wanting to provide needed some funding. So, with
m a n y nice n e w pe ople to soci a lise wit h. the support of Compassionate
a n d I'm circu lati n g to frie n ds wh o
cou ld n't joi n u s t his yea r.
an afternoon tea for a Lincoln, I was invited to attend
Here are some of your M rs J Britton group of older people. the ‘Big Soup’ in Lincoln at
T
which I bid for, and won, a
letters and our star M rs T R edfea rn
he organiser of this pot of money to put our idea
letter this month. event was a young into action!
person called Emily Unfortunately, we struggled
and we asked her what to find enough people who
inspired her to create this event. could actually physically make
“Hello! My name is Emily. I it into our school. However, a
am a Year 10 pupil at Lincoln phone call to Age UK Lincoln &
– re u nited Minster School. Inspired by the South Lincolnshire solved our
S isters initiatives I had been involved
in with Compassionate Lincoln
problem. They offered us their
activity hall as a venue and a
(a community based social group who we could visit and
action group), I approached host afternoon tea for. With
“I wou ld lik e to sh a re h ow t h e ce nt re Mrs Muir, one of our teachers all plans in hand, we visited
at Pa rk St re et brou ght fou r siste rs at school, to see whether there the Friday Bowls Group for
tog et h e r. My two siste rs M a rga ret was anything we could do in an afternoon of indoor bowls
a n d Sylvi a f irst st a rted co mi n g to t h e school to support the work and tea! After much coaching
ce nt re for Z u m ba cla ss. M a rga ret Compassionate Lincoln do. from Bert and the other
a s k ed Bre n da is sh e wa nted to joi n She said yes, and the idea ‘professionals’, we began to play
t h e si n gi n g grou p a n d t h e y bot h for a school social action group some games!
reg u la rly atte n ded t h e cla sse s. was born! I got together a I have to say, I think me
Afte r a cou ple of mont hs my siste r team of other pupils from and the other pupils have a
su gg e sted I joi n too so n ow we across the year groups who long way to go before we are
a ll m e et eve ry Tu e sda y a n d afte r said they would be keen to as good as the bowls group!
be involved and, as a result, After a few hearty games, we
si n gi n g we a ll h a ve lu n ch tog et h e r i n
we formed Compassionate then hosted our afternoon
t h e cafe". Minster - a school social action tea. We really enjoyed being
group working alongside able to sit with members of
T h e Pa rk St re et ce nt re h a s brou ght u s Compassionate Lincoln. the group and chat with them.
a ll tog et h e r a ga i n. si n ce ou r M u m We had various The cakes were good and the
died, we h a d a ll drifted a pa rt a n d meetings with members of conversation even better! We
n ow eve ry Tu e sda y we m e et a n d Compassionate Lincoln to are now making plans to visit
sh a re so m e ti m e a s Siste rs. T h e ce nt re identify what sort of projects again after Christmas and hope
h a s pla yed a h u g e pa rt i n bri n gi n g u s we could become involved to be able to fundraise for the
ba ck tog et h e r. with. They highlighted to us group to help them to buy new
how loneliness is a real issue in bowls mats as the ones they
Ch risti n e, Bre n da, M a rga ret a n d Sylvi a Lincoln amongst the elderly so have are water damaged.
we thought this would be the We are also having secret
Our star letter writer wins tea and cake group we would like to help. indoor bowls training but
for all 4 ladies in Park Street Eatery. We decided that we would sshhh, don’t tell them!”
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ENGAGE NEWS ENGAGE CARE
NEWS FROM BOSTON A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AGE UK LINCOLN & SOUTH
LINCOLNSHIRE HOMECARE ASSISTANTS
R
Working in care is “The fear of falling is their the only people they see look into receiving help
HORTICULTURAL SHOW affle sales and
entries raised
• Winner of the flower
section John Jaques for a rewarding and
greatest fear, so I like to
chat with them about
regularly and look forward
to seeing us. One service
from Age UK Lincoln &
South Lincolnshire.”
£300. We received his dahlias varied role. the changes that may be user told me “It’s better than Mrs Carr now has a visit
The Age UK Horticultural show takes place 63 entries across happening around them in a 5 star hotel.” For me, I need from a Homecare Assistant
every year in Boston and invites anyone to several categories including • Winner of cookery We spoke to a couple of our Lincoln, for example how the nothing more than to know 4 times a week, assisting
enter their item in a variety of categories for vegetables, cakes and crafts. Lisa Wilson for her Homecare Assistants from University is growing and we have done all we can with personal care and
Victoria sponge the Care & Support Services how the city is evolving, or to ensure our service users also bringing conversation
judging by experts. • The Best in Show who Department and visited one we chat about the news and are happy safe and well and laughter. “It makes it
received the Rodney • Winner of Arts & Crafts of our service users to find current affairs.” cared for.” so much easier for Stanley”
Issaac Trophy was John section Janet Bull for her out more about what they “Working with Age UK quotes Mrs. Carr of her
Jaques for his dahlias hand knitted garment do and what a difference Lincoln & South Lincolnshire, What do you feel is the husband of 72 years who
they make. I feel very valued. I love that biggest misconception in turn adds that “getting
• Runner up was Janet Bull • Winner of young childrens we are a very person centred about being a Homecare stockings on is a nightmare!”
for her knitted garment section Stacey Zealand Maria Miles Age UK Lincoln organisation. We do not Assistant? Mr Carr continues, “We
& South Lincolnshire, go rushing in and have to “People seem to have the couldn’t be as we are;
• Winner of the vegetable The event was sponsored by Homecare Assistant provide care in 15-minute impression that working together, happy, living at
section John Jaques for Vertu Honda (Boston) and held slots. We provide a good in care is an untrained, home and this relaxed and
his carrots at Johnsons Garden Centre on Maria what inspired you service and have the time unskilled & unrewarding comfortable, without the
8th September. to go into a role as a to also chat with the service job, this is not the case. help of Age UK Lincoln &
Homecare Assistant? user, which is so important. In fact, it is actually quite South Lincolnshire and not
“I had trained and worked as It is very rewarding to be the opposite.” to mention we also visit
a Nurse in my 20’s, and later able to help our elders “We spoke with Mr and Park Street every day for
mostly as a district nurse. remain in their own homes Mrs Carr about having care a hot meal and we attend
Later in life I thought about for as long as possible, in a at home provided through sequence dancing too. It
going back into nursing on safe and happy atmosphere.” Age UK Lincoln and South really has changed our lives
PHOTO LEFT TO RIGHT
Garden Centre Manager Tania, Lisa Wilson, Stacey Zealand, John Jaques,
a Return to Nursing course. Lincolnshire. Mrs Carr has for the better”
Matthew Hodgekinson (Vertu Honda), Mayor of Boston Councillor Judith However, to get started I Julie Duckering Age been having receiving
Skinner, Janet Bulls representative, and Amanda Wilson. needed over 200 hrs of care UK Lincoln & South care from our Homecare
work. I applied to Age UK Lincolnshire – Homecare Assistants since a fall 4 years
Lincoln & South Lincolnshire
Boston and Moulton Christmas Parties
Assistant ago where she injured her
as a Homecare Assistant hip. Mrs Carr was offered
and I was so impressed with Julie what inspired you nursing home care but
the training and the care to go into a role as a wanted to stay independent
We held two Christmas meal catered by certificate, that I decided not Homecare Assistant? at home so the couple
Rumblin Tums of Boston to apply to do the Return
Christmas parties in and also participated it a to Nursing and stayed
“It has always been in my from Lincoln decided to
nature to be caring and
the Boston and South fun Christmas quiz with a with Age UK Lincoln & I just wanted to make a
Holland area, for guess the artist performing South Lincolnshire.” difference to people’s
Christmas songs. Both days
One at Richmond were supported by Calders What do you find most
lives enabling them to
live as independently as
House and one at and Grandidge by donating rewarding about your job? possible in their homes. I
Moulton Community sponsorship and also their “I have always enjoyed had worked as a teaching
time to help serve meals on working with older people. I
Centre who all received the day alongside our team enjoy listening and chatting
assistant previously and
was new to care when I
a three-course meal.
E
of volunteers. with each person in their joined Age UK Lincoln and
veryone took part in own home. Providing South Lincolnshire”
a fun Christmas quiz personal care is only part
and were entertained of the job, it also involves What do you find most
by local secondary engaging with our elders rewarding about your job?
school Tower Road Academy. and finding out what is “The most the most
The second meal was at going on in their world. rewarding part of my work
Moulton Community Centre Some of my service users are is knowing I have made that
where 35 people attended. no longer able to get out of difference to the people I
They received a traditional the house anymore and tend provide care for. For some
to stay indoors.“ service users we may be
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ENGAGE VOLUNTEERING ENGAGE FUNDRAISING
VOLUNTEERING FUNDRAISING
THE VOLUNTEER AWARDS As well as volunteering in the
restaurant, he has recently
volunteering and befriending
at our organisation as it
The James Bond
themed Diamond Ball
warm everyone up and a
full set of tracks chosen by
completed a 3-week training was then. ticket holders had the dance
Our annual volunteer this team and between them course at Clip Learning in Val thought that – Celebrating 60 years! floor full!
A
they cover 7 hours a day, 6 A charity auction featuring
awards took place days a week. Each one of
Gainsborough, on Customer Befriending was something
dazzling evening of
Service, Hospitality and that she would really like a shark dive, a session in a
in November at the volunteers have pulled Food Safety. Adam is a great to get involved in, and she entertainment was Typhoon Simulator, a signed
Park Street. together, to ensure there is ambassador for Volunteering began to volunteer for us, enjoyed by over England shirt, Vivienne
E
always at least one volunteer & for Age UK Lincoln and initially travelling around on 150 people at this Westwood handbag, brand
ach year this is with a member of staff at all South Lincolnshire. her motorbike to get from year’s Diamond Ball held at new ipad plus other unique
a celebration of times, swapping and doing place to place! We asked Val The Hilton in Lincoln. lots excited bidders, and a
our Volunteering extra shifts, including giving Volunteer of the Year 2018 - how many people she has The evening started with diamond necklace sparkled
department and up their Saturdays. Nothing Margaret Bamforth provided the Befriending a performance from Felicity its way around the room for
a recognition of the value is too much trouble, and the This award is for the Service to over the last 42 Sings and a sparkling drinks our Diamond Raffle. A grand
our volunteers have to our volunteers are quite happy volunteer who has shown years. The answer we finally reception with a view over total of £3,368 was raised.
organisation. to do a variety of necessary outstanding commitment agreed upon was over 40 the city. Ticket holders were Don’t miss this year’s Big
We currently have around tasks” – Amanda Jones to volunteering for our people (there were too serenaded with a selection Top themed Ball – tickets
170 volunteers, volunteering Shop Manager organisation. Margaret is many to remember exactly). of Bond movie songs while are available now call
across 16 volunteering With thanks to Mandy very conscientious and loyal, The longest period she enjoying a glass of bubbles 03455 564 144 or email our
opportunities. It may be Ilses, Margaret Cocksedge, and despite giving so much befriended one gentleman and gathering with friends Fundraising coordinator
surprising to know that on a Chloe Howell, Steve Johnson, time to our organisation who she befriended for and colleagues. AD Hall Melanie – Melanie.meik@
monthly basis, our volunteers May Rutherford, Eve Beer, she remains unassuming 25 years. photography captured our ageuklsl.org.uk
collectively give around 1200 Dawn Plant , Lyn Wootton, and always willing to take glamorous ladies and gents We were delighted
hours of their time to Age UK Mo Desa, Tony Leggett, direction and be open to dressed to impress. for the second time to
Lincoln & South Lincolnshire. Jane Vella. new suggestions. She is The room for the evening receive a cheque from
Time is the most precious a great example of how was a Bond themed backdrop Sills and Betteridge from
resource we have in our lives Volunteer Line Manager of volunteers can become with playing card and their fundraising efforts
and our volunteers give it the Year: Polly Smith mentors for other volunteers diamond centre pieces, dice throughout the year, the
freely to help and support “We couldn’t wish for better, to help them get involved and chocolate Poker chips support of local businesses
others. Our volunteers bring she cares, she listens to with volunteering. and tuxedo themed napkins. is vital in our work in the
skills, advice, experience, what you have to say. She is A casino and cocktail bar local community.
friendship, vision, leadership, fantastic with customers, and Age UK LSL Lifetime Service offering the “ James Bond” or Jennifer Lowe from Sills
and inspiration but it’s their always says THANK YOU” Award - Val Morris “Miss Money Penny” cocktail and Betteridge presented
precious time they give that This award goes to a added to the atmosphere. the cheque to Fundraising
makes them so important Trustee Board Member of volunteer who has been Fraudio the band who and Marketing Coordinator
to us. the Year - Stewart Featherby volunteering as a Befriender played an acoustic set to Melanie Meik
This volunteer has been for Age UK Lincoln & South
Receiving 5 year volunteer Treasurer for Age UK LSL Lincolnshire, for over
awards were: for over nine years. He is 42 years.
Caroline Davidson, John a massive support to the Val Morris came to Lincoln
Bryant, Joy Kingsley- Executive Team and offers a from a town near Dusseldorf,
Smith, Dennis Andrews, logical and sound voice to in the Rhineland, Germany,
Jennie Skidmore, Pamela the Board of Trustees. 64 years ago, to learn English,
Killingsworth, Duncan His opinion is valued by whilst working as an Au
Sawyer, Andrew Kingsley- all and his commitment to Pair. During her first year in
Smith, Jane Taft the Charity is welcomed and England, Val met her future
appreciated on all levels. husband and consequently
For 10 years of volunteering never returned to Germany
services awards were Age UK LSL Make a to live. Val heard about our
presented to: Difference Award - Adam Befriending Service, when
Bryan Sephton, Pauline Wood she attended a meeting
Preston, Susan White This volunteer always has in 1976 at St George’s
a smile on his face and Church Lincoln, where a
Volunteer Team of the Year always approaches his representative from Age
2018 - #1 Age UK LSL Shop volunteering with a positive Concern came to talk about
“There are 11 volunteers in can do attitude. how to get involved with
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ENGAGE PARK STREET ENGAGE PARK STREET
sessions to their specific needs “it’s the friendliest thing I’ve doing the same thing over and diaphragm, the body takes in
and requirements. ever done”. Enjoying a well- over again and expecting a more oxygen which helps with
We interviewed Audrey balanced diet is also key to different outcome. Having an tissue repair and makes us feel
Bartle, aged 95 years who Audrey’s health and wellbeing open mind and open heart is more energised.
has been doing yoga for 40 and her secret weapon is a essential if we want to expand As students learn how to
years and continues to enjoy teaspoon of honey and apple and grow. Experimenting with move the body in a more
practicing her moves with our cider in a morning! “Yoga different movements, having creative aware way, they feel
Yoga instructor Sally Worth. arrived in Britain in the 1970’s. an inquiring mind and being more alive, and awaken to new
10 years ago, Audrey moved Today we see it being offered prepared to make changes is possibilities. Yoga is a process
house and found herself in some hospital facilities, necessary for progress to be of empowering people to find
missing yoga due to there nursing homes and here made. Shift can happen!
being no class in her area. at Age UK Lincoln & South We work on Yoga mats, so
Lincolnshire. I began my sometimes we will be coming
YOGA
practice in those early days, down into a kneeling or seated
when I was in my late 20’s position. For people unable to
when it was the new kid on get down on the floor or up
the block! Today I still feel very from the floor, I always adapt
privileged to have discovered the postures to movements
it so early on in my life, as it has using or misusing our bodies improve. The best reward from a chair. I will always
become my mainstay for the and our mental abilities. All of for a yoga teacher is when find a way round an injury or
past 40 years. us have tight and sometimes someone says at the end of a difficulty. No-one is left out.
The yoga I practice now painful areas and this can class things like “I can lift up I finish the class with a
YOGA FOR HEALTH AND WELL- is very different to what I did
in my 20’s and 30’s and 40’s.
be due to many factors, but
particularly to the stresses
my arm easier!” or “My back
doesn’t hurt anymore!” or “I
relaxation, either lying on the
floor, with knees bent if more means and ways of helping
BEING IN OUR LATER YEARS I think it has become softer, and strains of everyday life.” feel stronger and freer and comfortable, or again seated themselves improve their own
She continued to practice at more intuitive and I listen How can we release these lighter.” or “I slept really well on a chair. The relaxation is health and well-being.
Yoga – a practice for digestion, disturbed sleep home but approached Age UK more to my body’s needs tensions and tightness and after class.” the icing on the cake, my yoga In my 20’s, after only my
and it can help to keep joints Lincoln & South Lincolnshire from my heart and not my discover a more relaxed I start my classes here students tell me. second or third lesson of
mind and body, for steady and flexible, maintain and asked us to consider head. In many ways it has and so a more fluid way at Age UK Lincoln & South The benefits or rewards of Yoga, I knew this I wanted to
any body, any age healthy bones and muscles holding a yoga class here. become deeper, simpler and of moving? How can we Lincolnshire with some consistent Yoga practice are do with my life, to share with
and regulate blood pressure.” rediscover our potential to breathing practices sitting in a
and any ability. Yoga has grown in
Fortunately, we were able to more effective. manifold. It helps with not others the benefits and joy
facilitate this and have been Initially it was about move and be fully alive? chair. This starts the process of just physical pain and tension I felt, in being able to move
popularity in recent years running the class ever since. learning the different postures “For me, the way of turning or “tuning” inward. We but also with mental pain my body and expand my
We asked our Yoga and many older people don’t Audrey tells us that she has or asanas as they are called achieving this is through Yoga call it Golden Thread Breath. It and tension, depression and consciousness. I decided to
come to yoga until they are and this is what I hope to put is a short practice focusing or
teacher Sally to share in their 60s/70s and many say
experienced many benefits and seeing what my body anxiety. It helps realign the train with the British Wheel of
from yoga, including improved would do. The pose was the across to my Yoga students. concentrating on lengthening spine and gives more freedom Yoga and attained a Teaching
her experiences they wish they had started balance and mobility. One of focus or goal. Over the years, My aim in my classes is to help the out-breath and feeling to movements that we Diploma which took several
and her love for sooner. There are yoga the main benefits personally I have noticed that this is people discover through Yoga a longer slower deeper in- perform regularly in everyday years. I continue to attend
classes for every age group. movements a way of freeing breath. This also helps relax
teaching Yoga. for her is the friendships not necessary and it is more life, such as walking or getting workshops and teacher
Y
Here at Park Street, we have she has developed through about letting go of wanting up the body that will release the mind. up a flight of stairs. training to develop my skills
oga teaches us to a range of ages from 50 to a mutual love of yoga – to ‘do’ the pose and instead’ pain, tension and stiffness. I then start with some The techniques you learn and hone my knowledge
stop and be present, 95! Our groups are suitable feel ‘the pose’. I work from a We find that in freeing up simple joint releasing on your yoga mat, you take of the different ways and
to be “in the moment” for complete beginners, and more receptive frame of mind the body, we also free up the movements, maybe seated into everyday life. You have approaches to achieve the
and to check in with Sally our yoga teacher has and focus on letting my body mind. Mental blocks dissolve or standing. We gently move a better quality of sleep for very best we can be today. It
ourselves our bodies and 30 years of experience. She release into the pose, letting as we dissolve the physical joints and muscles so we can longer the night of your is awesome to discover how
our emotions. It increase our gets to know all of her class it grow more organically from ones. When you teach connect the mind to the body. daytime yoga class. Breathing marvellous our bodies and
mobility and suppleness and as individuals and tailors all the inside so it feels more someone a new movement As one lady said to me in her is improved. Every cell of minds are, and what they can
just 10 minutes a day can natural. I am learning not to you are a catalyst for them to first yoga class “It is about the body needs oxygen. By achieve given the right tools
make a significant difference dictate what I, the ego, wants connect to the brain, to notice knowing where all your bits exhaling deeper which means and information.
to body and mind. my body to do, but rather feel an unhelpful, old, outworn and pieces are!” bringing awareness to the Om Shanti.
Our Yoga class at Park Street what the body is able to do habit and try something new. We need to be able to
is one of our most attended today. This is the way I tend We forget that, it is the brain sense where we are able to
classes. Yoga is inclusive and to practice and therefore that controls the muscles and move and where there are
each person attending the teach nowadays. thereby movement. restrictions. It is only in being
class can take it at their own The sages say that all we Every class is different. aware of something that we
speed and to their own ability. need to do is learn how to Every students’ needs will can do something about it. If
Yoga can be performed sitting, stand well, walk well, sit well be personal to them and we are aware, we can choose
standing or lying down, with a and lie well. Most of the time those needs can change from to learn a different habit or
variety of positions (Asanas). we do all of these badly! Yoga week to week. With patience, different way of approaching
“Yoga can help with a range gives us the means to cultivate persistence and regular the challenges we face in life.
of ailments including, poor an awareness of how we are practice, things can and do The definition of insanity is
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ENGAGE PARK STREET ENGAGE FEATURE
PARK STREET KEEPING WARM THIS NEW LIBRARY OF
WINTER - FREE HOME INFORMATION
CHRISTMAS PARTIES SERVICES AVAILABLE
Our legendary vocal performers, entertained
ENERGY CHECKS
support by telephone, email,
Christmas parties our guests. There was Are you or someone you Age UK are working with EON Are you looking and web chat. Live operators
dancing in the aisles and lots know over the age of 65 to offer home energy checks
were in full swing for of laughter and festive fun. and either which include:
for a service or ARE available Monday to
support within Friday 2.00pm to 7.00pm and
3 days in December Our dedicated team of • Have an income below Installing free energy Saturday 10.00am to 2.00pm.
as we catered for volunteers served meals £16,190 per annum? efficiency equipment your community? The site OFFERS an online
alongside Lincoln Fire and • Suffer from respiratory including lightbulbs, socket
approximately 350 Rescue who kindly donated problems, arthritis or timers and radiator panels
NEW Library of directory of providers
and services, alongside
people over the 3 days. their time to help. have mobility issues? Advice on keeping Information and information and advice
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traditional
Other guests included the • Live in a property that is warm and well during the Services available content pages. Following
Mayor and other members hard to heat? winter months. the initial launch of the
Christmas lunch of the Civic Party. Father
with Live Chat. AGE service, there will be an
was served with all Christmas arrived every day UK Lincoln & South ongoing programme to
of the trimmings to distribute gifts to everyone Lincolnshire – trading develop the amount and
and of course sprouts! that attended and we had For further information, or to as LINCS2ADVICE
scope of information held
Tipples of Sherry were a special appearance from on the directory. Future
kindly donated and served Peter Pan and Wendy from
make a referral please contact a are working in development of Connect
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School Choir, our very own wallet for care users, and
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incolnshire County
The website can be
Council Adult Care
and Community accessed at:
No one wants to Wellbeing together
with Lincolnshire NHS
https://lincolnshire.
connecttosupport.org/
have now launched
live in a cold home their partnership online
Library of Information and
Every winter 24,000 older people die
in the UK as a result of cold weather.
Services called Connect to
Support Lincolnshire.
Age UK offers home energy
checks, which include: Connect to Support
• Installing free energy efficiency Lincolnshire IS NOW
equipment including draught providing people with a
excluders and radiator panels.
• Advice on keeping warm and
range of options on how
well in winter. care, support, health and
community services can
be accessed. Alongside the
website, it offers remote
If you are concerned about an older
person, refer them to Age UK for a
free* home energy check:
Contact the
Technical Team
on
03455 564 144
*This service is free, however funding is limited to older people
who are at risk of cold related illnesses.
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ENGAGE LONELINESS ENGAGE COMPETITION TIME
AGE UK LINCOLN & SOUTH
LINCOLNSHIRE & AGE UK LINDSEY
WRITING AND POETRY COMPETITION 2019
If you are aged 50 or over on 1st January 2019 and live in
Lincolnshire then this competition is for you
The 2019 competition offers writers and poets alike
the following 5 titles to choose from:
1. Mother Nature - Winter to Spring
2. The unwanted gift
3. Am I old?
LONELINESS NO ONE SHOULD 4. What the dog did
5. The show must go on
HAVE NO ONE PLEASE SEE LEAFLET FOR ENTRY FORM - PLEASE SUBMIT THIS FORM WITH YOUR ENTRY NO LATER THAN FRIDAY 27TH APRIL 2019
WRITING & POETRY
COMPETITION 2019
judging the five best essays/
poems from each of the
your local Age UK after the
closing date.
Please read the competition
rules on the back of
Loneliness is one of the 1.4m chronically lonely older to voluntary services and Our Information and Advice
Age UK Lindsey and two Age UK’s in Lincolnshire this leaflet .
people in England, and many community activities by department, a free service
greatest public health more across the rest of the 2023, also known as ‘social accessible to all is also
Age UK Lincoln & South will be put forward for 1st Prize
Lincolnshire are pleased final judging. Sponsored by Lance Print Send your entry to your local
challenges of our time, UK. For people in later life, prescribing’. This will refer crucial as we help older
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Theresa May has said. loneliness can define their patients to activities such as people to discover the things
in the annual writing and This year each Age UK will voucher and the Marie Fox the back of this leaflet. If you
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lives and have a significant walking clubs, art groups and available to them, which select 5 finalists and the Memorial Cup (held for are not sure which Age UK
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NOTES FOR ENTRANTS
the Loneliness Dinenage said, ‘Loneliness Age UK Lincoln & South life. This includes taking part with published Lincolnshire postal address.
The competition is open to
Strategy, can be detrimental to our Lincolnshire currently in activities at our Park Street The winning entry may be author James Hazel A
anyone over the age of 50 on
the Prime Minister said: health and it’s unacceptable supports around 4,000 Activity Centre and joining awarded at local level at Presentation Day will be Thank you for taking
1st January 2019 and residing
‘Loneliness is a reality for too that so many people still people a week through our weekly friendship group. the discretion of each Age held in the autumn for the part and good luck with
in the county of Lincolnshire.
many people in our society suffer in silence from this the various services we UK. You will be notified by County Winners. your entry!
In the preliminary round of
today, it can affect anyone social injustice.’ offer. We use evidence and To find out
of any age and background. Evidence shows that data to create services that
Across our communities loneliness can be as bad combat loneliness through more about our RULES Entries will be typed and sent 6. Only one essay/poem Age UK Lindsey
there are people who can for the health as obesity or influencing, campaigning services and 1. The competition is open to to you for authorisation to per entrant. The Old School House Manor
go for days, weeks or even smoking, and is associated and service provision.. You how you can get any resident in the county of be submitted. Entries may be House Street Horncastle
a month without seeing a with poorer physical and can help combat loneliness Lincolnshire aged 50 or over e-mailed by contacting the 7. The entry must not have Lincolnshire, LN9 5HF
friend or family member.’ mental health amongst and isolation by fundraising involved, visit our on 1st January 2019 relevant Age UK been printed or published Tel: 01507 524242
Statistics show that up older people. In particular, and contributing towards website at previously.
to a fifth of all UK adults loneliness makes you our Befriending Service. One 2. The subject matter must be 4. The competitor’s name & Age UK Lincoln & South
feel lonely most or all of the twice as likely to develop of our Befrienders can visit one of the listed titles. address should not appear 8. Age UK reserves the right Lincolnshire
time, and GPs are seeing Alzheimer’s disease, as well and help alleviate loneliness www.ageuk.org. anywhere on the essay/ to publish the entries. Lincoln office
1-5 people per day that are as other damaging health for one day from a £5.00 uk lincolnsouth 3. Essays/Poems must be no poem. Entrants should 36 Park Street
suffering from loneliness. impacts including heart donation. That’s £20.00 for lincolnshire/ longer than 1,750 words. complete the application 9. The closing date for the Lincoln, LN1 1UQ
Around 200,000 older disease and strokes. a volunteer to visit once a Essays/Poems over 1,750 form on the reverse side of competition is Friday 27th Tel: 03455 654 144
people haven’t had a Theresa May has week for a month, to prevent words may be disqualified. this sheet and attach it to April 2019. Boston Office
conversation with a friend announced that all GPs in loneliness and the poor or call us on Typewritten work is preferred their essay/poem. Chantry House
or relative in more than a England will be able to refer physical and mental health 03455 564 144 but handwritten entries are 10. Please send your entries 3 Lincoln Lane
month. In fact, there are patients with loneliness that it provokes. acceptable and must be clear 5. The competition is to your local Age UK Boston, PE21 8RU
and legible. intended for amateurs. Tel: 01205 364161
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ENGAGE FIRE SAFETY ENGAGE ON THE ALLOTMENT
WINTER ON THE ALLOTMENT PARK STREET EATERY
- JOHN HOWARD, ALLOTMENT Beef Stew & Dumplings
LEAD VOLUNTEER
Staying warm during Dan Moss – Prevention and checks which help protect
Protection Manager, says: thousands of people
the winter months can “We all want to stay nice and throughout the county
be difficult for all of us. warm this winter but our each year. Depending on
priority is that everyone does your circumstances, these
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this safely. A quick way and checks could be carried Here are some helpful tips PREPARATION TIME – 30 MINUTES
easy way to heat a room is to out by firefighters and to help use your portable COOKING TIME –2 HOURS
e try our best
THIS WILL SERVE 4/5 PEOPLE
to conserve use a portable heater but it prevention staff and include heater safely:
warmth in our is important to make sure it fire safety advice and can • Make sure heaters are
INGREDIENTS FOR STEW
houses and put is in good condition and you offer connections to different at least one metre away 1lb stewing beef
on an extra layer of clothes – follow our safety advice. services which could from everything e.g. 2 chopped white onions
or two. However you choose “There are lots of different help improve your health furniture, clothes, curtains 1 swede (diced)
to heat your home and keep types of heaters which can and wellbeing. or bedding. 2 parsnips (chopped)
warm, it is important to do be used. It is important to Lincolnshire Fire and • Turn off heaters when 1 beef stock cube (any variety)
it safely. Not just for yourself know the positives and Rescue’s ultimate goal is to you’re asleep or leave 1 pint of boiling water
but for others around you. potential risks of each type. help you stay safe and well the room. gravy granules to thicken
“Looking at the slow down the process of
When it’s freezing outside, For example Halogen heaters in your own home so, please • Don’t move the heaters the composting. We are
an extra portable heater can set objects on fire if they contact them to discuss what whilst they are on. allotment on a INGREDIENTS FOR DUMPLINGS
hopeful that by the spring 4oz plain flour
can be used to give a room are too close. could be best for you. Call • Don’t use them to dry your
“By following safety 01476 565441 or visit www. clothes as they could easily
winter’s day there is we will be able to spread our 1tsp baking powder
a quick boost but the trusty homemade compost on to 3oz suet
heater you’ve had for years advice and the manufacturer lincolnshire.gov.uk/lfr for catch fire. still plenty going on.” the beds in the polytunnel Cold water to mix
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might not be as trusty as you information you can keep more details. • Make sure the heaters where our winter lettuce,
think. Give it a quick check yourself warm and well cannot be easily ost of the raised snap peas and rainbow PREPARATION - IMPORTANT
before you use it to check to this winter. Keeping warm is important knocked over. beds have a green chard currently grow for Wash hands before and after handling raw meat
see if it is damaged or worn “Here at Lincolnshire in order to help prevent • Use the wall socket to plug manure crop consumption over the use separate utensils and chopping board for
Fire and Rescue we hope illnesses such as colds and in the heater instead of an planted in them. winter months. raw meat
in any way. If there is any
that everyone has a safe flu. Safe and Well – Safe and Green manures are fast- Our strawberries have
damage, it will need to be extension lead
growing plants sown to cover been moved to their new 1. Put the kettle on to boil
repaired by a professional or Winter season.” Well checks are a free service • We recommend oil
bare soil, this helps to protect bed and because of spells of 2. Finely chop the onions
it might just be time to invest The fire service also available to people living filled radiators as a safer
the soil over the winter mild weather new growth 3. Dice the swede into 1cm cubes
in a new one. offers free Safe and Well in Lincolnshire. heat source. months, the foliage from can already be seen in 4. Dice the parsnips into 1cm cubes
the plants smothers weeds, the crowns. 5. Chop the stewing beef into bite size pieces
and their roots prevent soil The leeks and celery have 6. Add the beef stock to 1 pint of boiling water and
erosion. In early spring we now finished but we had a stir until dissolved
will dig these plants back into bumper crop from both beds.
the ground while still green One thing I will be doing START COOKING
and they will return valuable over the next couple of 1. Add the beef stock to a large pan, along with the
nutrients to the soil and months is talking to the chopped beef, onions, swede and parsnips.
improve soil structure. chef at Park Street Eatery to 2. Cover with a lid and bring to the boil over a
Other beds have now been plan our crops for 2019. It is high heat.
planted with kale, sprouting essential that our produce 3. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for
broccoli and perpetual makes it to the kitchen of our around 2 hours leaving the lid on.
spinach, which we will restaurant and our customers 4. Once cooked, use the gravy granules to thicken
continue to grow and harvest get to enjoy our home according to taste.
throughout the season. grown produce.
The compost heap is MEANWHILE MAKE YOUR DUMPLINGS...
Next year we also plan to
undergoing the process of 1. Preheat the oven to gas mark 5 (190oC)
grow more cut flowers for
being turned; we do this to 2. Mix together flour, baking powder and suet.
display and propagate more
add air to the contents, which 3. Slowly add small amounts of water until the
plants to sell. Therefore, for mixture forms a thick dough.
is necessary for composting the rest of the Winter I will be
to occur. In some cases, it 4. Roll the mixture into small balls.
browsing seed catalogues in 5. Place the dough balls on a baking tray and cook
can help to accelerate the a warm place, and dreaming for 30 minutes.
process. We are also very of abundant fruit, vegetables
aware of managing the and flowers. SERVE THE STEW AND DUMPLINGS WITH FLUFFY MASHED
moisture of the heap – being POTATOES OR IN A BOWL WITH WARM CRUSTY BREAD.
too wet or to too dry will To be continued…
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Simon Breeden
Legal
LegalMyth MythBusters Busters Associate Solicitor
This month; Personal Injury Claims Specialist in all personal injury matters including road traffic
accidents, workplace accidents, slips & trips, medical negligence,
assault and abuse claims.
Common Myths about Personal Injury settle claims until they have made a full recovery or until a firm medical prognosis has been
given. The reason for this is that any settlement is “full and final” and other than in exceptional
Accidents happen, but when another party causes you to suffer injury, life-changing or other- circumstances it is not possible to apply for further compensation at a later date if a client does
wise, ‘sorry’ is often not enough. Personal injury claims can secure your future and make sure you not recover as expected. In cases where liability is admitted we can apply for an interim payment
are compensated for your injury and any losses you may have suffered as a result. Here we will of damages – this is essentially an advance payment of damages and can help with any financial
discuss 6 common misconceptions regarding claims. pressures a client may face as a result of their accident. The amount of the interim payment is
simply deducted from the final damages payment at the conclusion of the case.
Myth 1 – If I lose my case I have to pay legal costs
Myth 5 – My accident happened at work, so my employer is automatically at fault
Home
We pursue claims under “no win, no fee” agreements which are sometimes called conditional fee
If you have a disability, a We provide a range of services to help people to
live safely and independently at home, including
agreements. Under these agreements we will not charge you for our services if you lose your
case. You are therefore able to pursue a claim without any financial risk. At our initial meeting we
will take time to explain the funding arrangements to you in detail in order to ensure that you are
In any accident claim we need to be able to prove that somebody else was at fault. If you have an
accident at work we need to be able to show that your employer has done something wrong –
for example your employer may have failed to provide you with safe work equipment or may
home adaptation can help
happy. have failed to provide you with appropriate training in order to enable you to do your job safely.
property adaptations, improvements and repairsMyth 2 – If I have legal expenses insurance on my motor or home insurance policy, I Myth 6 – If I make a claim against my employer I will lose my job
Adaptations
will have to use the solicitor they choose for me
you get around safely and and a new daily living aids online shop. Many clients are unaware that they have the benefit of legal expenses insurance. We will
therefore ask you to provide us with copies of your insurance policies in order that we can clarify
Clients are often concerned about making a claim against their employer and we will be able to
discuss any concerns at our initial meeting and provide reassurance. Although our initial contact
may be with your employer it is important to remember that all employers must have insurance
with confidence, making a
in place and it is their insurers who will deal with the claim once it has been notified to them.
For further information:
the position for you. Many legal expenses insurers will insist that you use their nominated
solicitor. We do not consider that your interests are best served by such an arrangement. The Your employment rights are not affected as a result of you bringing a claim.
solicitor nominated by your insurers will almost certainly not be local to you. You will not
world of difference to your
therefore have the benefit of being able to meet with your solicitor at any time during the case.
call 01522 516300
The nominated solicitor will usually require you to provide your information by filling in forms.
We are always happy to meet with clients at any time during a case to discuss progress and deal S B
with any queries. Residential Property Commercial Law
daily life. We can adapt your or email info@lincshia.org
or visit www.lincshia.org
Myth 3 – If I am unhappy with my solicitor, I can’t transfer my claim to another firm
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home to help you manage,
We are often approached by clients who are unhappy with their current solicitors and want us to
take over their case. We are always happy to try and help clients who find themselves in this
Divorce & Separation Dispute Resolution
situation. We may suggest that in the first instance you speak with your current solicitor in order Family Mediation Agricultural Law
to see whether the difficulties can be resolved. We may also request your file from your current
Personal Injury Claims Debt Recovery
for example, steps and solicitors in order that we can carry out a full review before advising you on the best way ahead.
We will always act in your best interests and provide you with honest advice which will help you
to reach the best decision for you.
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stairs and/or access kitchen Myth 4 – I will have to wait a long time to recieve any compensation
We progress all claims as quickly as possible however every claim is unique and the amount of
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Common Myths about Personal Injury
Home adaptations Sills & Betteridge are specialists in Personal Injury claims for road traffic accidents, accidents at work, slip and trip accidents,
you can trust independence confidence
assault and abuse claims and medical negligence. Look out for our regular column in future editions of this magazine.
Accidents happen, but when another party causes you to suffer injury, life-changing or other-wise, ‘sorry’ is often not enough. Personal
An award-winning local charity with over Injury claims can secure your future and make sure you are compensated for your injury and any losses you may have suffered as a result.
12 years’ experience in delivering home Here we will discuss 3 common misconceptions regarding claims.
adaptations for people with mobility Myth 1 – If I lose my case I Myth 2 – I have Legal Myth 3 – I will have to wait will never fully recover. In cases
issues. have to pay legal costs Expenses Insurance on my a long time to receive any where liability is admitted we can
apply for an interim payment of
motor / home insurance, compensation
• Specially-designed and stylish bathrooms We pursue claims under “no win, and I have to use their
damages – this is essentially an
advance payment of damages
and kitchens, access ramps and stairlifts. no fee” agreements which are
panel of solicitors We progress all claims as quickly and can help with any financial
sometimes called conditional as possible however every claim pressures a client may face as a
• Expertise in adaptations for people with fee agreements. Under these
Whilst some insurers insist that is unique and the amount of time result of their accident. The amount
agreements we will not charge it takes to achieve a settlement
dementia and sensory impairment, and in you for our services if you lose
you use their nominated solicitors,
depends on a number of factors
of the interim payment is deducted
from the final damages payment at
‘future proofing’ homes. Twitter @LincsHomeIndep your case. You are therefore able
some do allow you to choose a local
solicitor. We can make enquiries on such as whether the third party the conclusion of the case.
Facebook /LincolnshireHomeIndependenceAgency
to pursue a claim without any
your behalf. If they do insist that admits liability, the extent of the
• Whether you intend to fund an adaptation financial risk. At our initial meeting
LinkedIn /LincolnshireHomeIndependenceAgency injuries and the recovery time.
yourself or would like advice on funding
we will take time to explain the
finding arrangements to you in
peace of mind
you use their solicitors, you can
opt not to use your Legal Expenses We do not advise clients to settle
Insurance and choose a local firm claims until they have made a full
options, we’re here to help. detail in order to ensure that you
who can act for you on a No Win No recovery or until a firm medical Our clients
rate us
are happy. prognosis has been given, if you
Fee basis. 4.5 out of 5
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Contact our friendly team for more information:
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For a free initial consultation please call Alison Hurton on
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