Text Box: GOING HOME WITH SUPPORT FOR CARERS 
VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY REQUIRED
Children in school?  Retired? Time on your hands?
Are you looking for a way to support others in the community?
Then you may be able to help us!
We are looking for caring and responsible volunteers, to support people following hospital discharge. Full training will be given, travel and out of pocket expenses are paid. Volunteers can give as much or as little time as they have to spare.
For further information on how you can become a volunteer for Carers, contact the Service Co-ordinator on 01243 870757 or 07709 406 472

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The County Library Van visits the area on the 2nd and Last Friday of each month, stopping at:

Nyewood Village: 11.45am —12.05pm. & later at the Parsonage Estate: 12.15pm—12.45pm.

Looking for Village Halls Activities Information or perhaps just Local Clubs

and Societies Information, then “CLICK” the picture

ON-LINE LIBRARIES:- Here are a few local on-line reference libraries and all freeeeeeeeeeee!

http://www3.hants.gov.uk/library/reference-online.htm  Hampshire County Councils Web Library we have found to be very good.

A really good Dictionary & Thesaurus site is http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ 

http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/libraries-and-archives/libraries/online-services/electronic-library/

A long name we agree but well worth a visit

EVERYONE HAS HEARD OF THE

 “SAMARITANS”

BUT NOT EVERYONE NEEDS TO

“SPEAK” TO THEM

BUT IN CASE YOU EVER FEEL YOU

NEED SOMEONE WHO CAN JUST

“LISTEN”

WHO WILL NEITHER SIT IN, NOR PASS

“JUDGEMENT” ON YOU

CLICK THE PICTURE NOW!

AS SOMEONE ONCE SAID,

“ITS GOOD TO TALK”

LOCAL STAGECOACH BUS TIMETABLES http://www.stagecoachbus.com/timetables/919293Timetable_190206.pdf

Countryliner Bus Service Timetable { Monday - Friday } CLICK HERE: http://www.countryliner-coaches.co.uk/timetables-detail.asp?id=90

Countryliner Bus Service Timetable { SATURDAY-ONLY}  CLICK HERE: http://www.countryliner-coaches.co.uk/timetables-detail.asp?id=91

 DoRiS buses Book by calling 01730 815518 or use the  on-line booking facility or http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/content/roads-and-transport/public-transport/community-and-rural-transport/doris.en  now there's a mouthful of a website address!

Bus Transport in West Sussex Midhurst Area 2010 Link:

YOUR LOCAL “GOOD RESTAURANT GUIDE” RIGHT HERE
along with the
Good Food Guide in West Sussex, Surrey & Hampshire.
This GOOD RESTAURANT GUIDE & GUIDE TO GOOD FOOD

is by reproduced by kind permission of Midhurst Pages — Midhurst Town Community & Violet Designs your creative Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom and Home Office designer, they just try harder to give exceptional service and prices so don't miss out.

http://www.violetdesigns.co.uk/good_food_guide.htm      http://www.mulberrysbistro.co.uk/

PARADOX TIMES  REALLY MAKES YOU THINK ABOUT THE LIFE

WE LEAD THESE DAYS!

When you are feeling that Life is all to much of a RUSH these days poor a glass of wine or a good cup of tea if that’s what you would prefer  Then DOUBLE-CLICK the Poppies and reflect on the short slide-show

It will make you THINK

It will make you SMILE

It will probably make you EMPATHISE with its sentiment what it WILL DO is make you REFLECT on our modern lives and PROMISE YOURSELF to RETHINK what is REALLY IMPORTANT LIFE is for LIVING so SLOW-DOWN and ENJOY IT. You most certainly wont get a chance to do it all over gain!

South Downs Tae Kwon-Do (SDTKD) are part of the T.A.G.B the TaeKwonDo Association of Great Britain. The T.A.G.B is Europe's single largest association with in excess of 25,000 students & 450 schools in the UK alone. SDTKD teaches the Korean martial art ITF style.

 

With lessons in Midhurst and Pulborough (Worthing starting in 2008) for children (aged 5 years upwards) for families and adults alike, come along and find out more, after all it’s a great way of relieving stress, getting fit, meeting new people and having some fun! CLICK the link to find out more http://www.sdtkd.co.uk/

Need help with small repairs in your home?  Then what about this idea!

Anchor Staying Put works in partnership with Chichester District Council and West Sussex County Council Adult Services. 

The aim of our service is to carry out adaptations and repairs to older and disabled home owners so that they can remain comfortable, safe & secure. 

Anchor Staying Put took over from Southern Focus Trust in July 2007, but the office had been open for over six years.

The HANDYPERSON SERVICE,  helps with small repairs, like replacing tap washes, taking down & putting up curtains, hanging pictures, mirrors, shelves and so many, other, small jobs.  ALL Our HANDYPERSON are CRB checked and had many years experience.

The HANDYPERSON SERVICE is funded by the partners and the charges we make. 

We would like more people to use the service and we would like your help your local community take advantage of this

marvellous service by putting up this notice on your notice board.  Or if not can we can along and put the notice up.

 A very useful and well received service.

      Annette Wise

Agency Manager. Tel: 01243 539988. Anchor Staying Put, Theatre House, Theatre Lane, Chichester. PO19 1SR.

It is often expensive and difficult to find someone you trust to help with small jobs. Anchor Staying Put Small Repairs service provides help and assistance to older and disabled people to carry out small routine jobs.

Please call us now on
01243 539988.

          Keep warm & well this winter and save money on your fuel bills

There are hundreds of homes across the country that will not be able to afford to keep adequately warm at a reasonable cost this winter.

Fuel poverty means a household needs to spend more than 10% of its income on fuel in order to maintain a satisfactory heating regime.

Among the causes of fuel poverty are; low household income, inefficient or expensive heating systems, poor insulation or expensive fuels.

Rebecca Jones, the Fuel Poverty Co-coordinator for West Sussex, said: “With the increase in energy prices this year more and more people will find  it hard to heat their home within budget. We need to make sure everyone can afford to keep their homes warm and stay healthy so I hope people reading this article will also pass the information on to friends and neighbours. There is financial assistance available to all householders to make their winter more comfortable.”

Our simple guide below tells you how to keep warm, save on heating bills and make your house more energy efficient.

Insulate your home – Loft and cavity wall insulation are good means of trapping warmth in the home, as most heat is lost through these areas. You could also hang a thick curtain on front and back doors and use draught-proofing strips.

Over 70? -  Lucky you! You can now have your home insulated free with loft and/or cavity wall insulation by any energy supplier. Just call your supplier and tell them you are over 70 – it’s that simple.

Apply for heating or insulation grants and discounts– There are lots of discounts, offers and grants available from the larger energy suppliers and the Government for heating and insulating your home. Contact the Energy Saving Trust Local Advice Centre free on (0800 512 012 for impartial, local advice. Remember that even if you aren’t receiving benefits you can still get discounts on insulation.

Warm Front - a government-funded scheme set up to make homes warmer and more energy-efficient. If you are in receipt of certain benefits or allowances you may be eligible for a substantial grant for central heating.  To find out if you qualify call free on (0800 072 9006.

Eat for warmth – Regular hot meals and hot drinks provide warmth and energy. But remember to boil just the water you need.

Keep moving – Any activity, even vacuuming, gets circulation going and makes you feel warmer. So spread chores out through the day.

Dress appropriately – Wrap up warmly, indoors and out, ideally several layers of thin clothing.

Keep your home at the right temperature – Hang thermometers in the living room and bedroom and keep temperatures between 18 and 21o C (65 and 72o F). Regulate your hot water to no higher than 60o C (140 o F).

Keep warm at night – Wearing the right clothing to bed is as important as wrapping up outdoors. Don’t forget to draw curtains at dusk to keep in the warmth.

Sleep with your windows closed – Cold air on the head at night will increase blood pressure increasing the risk of stroke or heart attacks.

Let damp air out –and keep lids on pans to prevent condensation and mould growth. Warm air can hold more moisture than cold.

Get a flu jab – The flu virus changes every year so get your jab EVERY YEAR.

Winter Fuel Payment – Everyone over 60 should claim the Winter Fuel Payment. The Winter Fuel Payments helpline is (0845 915 1515 (text phone 0845 601 5613). You can use this helpline for any queries you have about Winter Fuel Payments.

 Check your entitlements – Contact the Pension Service. They can visit you at home and provide personal advice & identify benefits which over 60s are eligible for( 0845 60 60 265 (text phone 0845 60 60 285).

Priority Service Register - There are many free products and services designed to make life easier for older or vulnerable people, provided free by your energy supplier. Very importantly, this includes advance notice of electricity supply breaks and priority re-supply – important if you rely on medical equipment or a stair lift at home. It also provides a password protection scheme to protect you from bogus callers and access to cheaper tariffs from some of the energy suppliers.

Contact Energywatch, the gas and electricity watchdog for more information (0845 906 0708) or call your energy supplier

 

For more information on keeping warm and well in your home, and how to save money on fuel bills contact: Nicola Winser CDC’s Home Energy Efficiency Officer on 01243 534690 or email energy@chichester.gov.uk.

 

Web Editors Note:- Looking for the best price “HEATING OIL” why not have a look @ http://www.boilerjuice.com

£5 for 12 issues is outstanding value in this day & age AND it’s all put together printed, then delivered each month by a loyal band of volunteers & all under the guidance of a dedicated team including:- Editors in Chief:

Elizabeth Brown. Bracken Wood. Rake Hanger, Hillbrow, Liss. Hants. GU33 7NP.  Telephone: 893112. or Email: rakehanger2@aol.com 

Terry Bell. Exchange House. Rogate. Petersfield. GU31 5HQ. Tel: 01730 821381 or Email: Kathleen.bell@tesco.Net.

Treasurer: Ian Merry. Fyning Twitten. Fyning Lane, Rogate. Petersfield. GU31 5DJ.

Distribution: Rosemary White 01730 ~ 821368 & Harriet Heslop 01730 ~ 821311.

Advertising: Gillian Davis. Tetherdown. Fyning Lane, Rogate. Petersfield. GU31 5DJ. Telephone: 01730 ~ 821083.

Email: gmd-gmd@hotmail.com

Text Box: NOW THAT’S A GOOD IDEA! “ICE” 
In Case of Emergency    
We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory. If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to call. 
Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency? 
Hence this 'ICE' (In Case of Emergency) Campaign.
The concept of 'ICE' is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As mobile phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name 'ICE' ( In Case Of Emergency).
In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital Staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialling the number you have stored as 'ICE'.
For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc. or perhaps you could put ICE Son, ICE Dau, ICE Mum, ICE Bro, ICE Sis. etc,
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www.rogate-rake.org is run for the village communities of Hillbrow ~ Rake ~  Rogate ~ Terwick

Village sign, Rogate The Rogate-Rake Village Website

British Red Cross Home from Hospital Service this free service may help you!

The British Red Cross Society offers an excellent service that helps those who have recently been discharged from hospital or a care home.  We can organise a volunteer to give practical and emotional support to those living alone or those who are caring for someone.  The service lasts between 4-6 weeks to help people get back on their feet and regain their confidence.

How do we help? The scheme covers the Western area of West Sussex and includes Bognor, Chichester, Southbourne, the Witterings, Selsey and villages north of the Downs such as Petworth, Midhurst and as far north as Loxwood.   We offer a range of services including companionship or 'pop in' visits, shopping, light housework, assistance with preparation of light meals, dog walking, collecting prescriptions, encouragement and confidence building etc.

Volunteers needed: We are always looking for volunteers.  We offer comprehensive training and a rewarding volunteering experience.   We have regular ‘get togethers’ and work very much as a team. 

If you would like to find out more about this scheme or how to become a volunteer, then please contact us at one of the numbers below.

The British Red Cross Home from Hospital Service has offices at: Charity number: 220949

Forum House, Stirling Rd, Chichester PO19 7DN. Tel: 01243 77485. Email: Scartey@redcross.org.uk

And also: Market Place, Petworth, West Sussex GU28 OAL. Tel: 01798 344992 . Email: Jpafford@redcross.org.uk