St Leonard’s St News
Edinburgh Branch Newsletter
Download December 2011 Newsletter (pdf)
In this edition…
- Thankyou to volunteers
- Holidays in Strathyre
- D Cafe
- Myra Smith
- National Dementia Strategy
- …and more
The AGM of Alzheimer Scotland took place on Friday 4 November and it was lovely to see Kathleen Birchall being acknowledged for her work over many years in organising the Strathyre holidays. As Kathleen has now asked to be relieved of this work (though still continuing as an office volunteer) it is fitting and timely that her commitment was recognised and she received an Individual Recognition Award. Many thanks, Kathleen, from all those who have benefited from time at Strathyre.
We are pleased to have been able to recruit a successor to Kathleen, Fiona Ashton. Fiona is new to Alzheimer Scotland and is looking forward to getting to know everyone involved with Edinburgh Branch. She is already in post and has begun the task of organising the holidays for next year.
Holidays in Strathyre
Every year Edinburgh Branch arranges holidays at The Sir Andrew Murray House in Strathyre, for people with dementia and their carers. Referrals for the 2012 season are welcomed from professionals, as are self-referrals. This year’s post -holiday evaluation forms gave proof of very happy guests.
The holidays depend on volunteers who go away for the week, plan and prepare meals, organise outings and generally provide moral support. New volunteers are always needed – training is provided in Food Hygiene, Moving & Handling and Health & Safety.
For enquiries or suggestions about the holidays, or for volunteering, please contact Fiona Ashton at the Branch on 0131 667 6289 or email her at edinburghbranch@alzscot.org.