Looking Back – Part 2 Welcome to the second part of my looking back at some of the issues I’ve mentioned in my Newsletter pieces during my time with DAG. This time I will cover March 2016 – June 2017. In March 2016 I reported how someone had stopped me in Sainsbury’s to make a donation towards our appeal for support following our financial crisis, and thanked Cathy Harland as she stepped down from her Trustee role. In April I was remarking on changes to Motability – there have been more since then! May’s piece highlighted our parliamentary constituency being the one with the lowest success rate for PIP application successes at just 27%. I paid tribute to Chris Roberts and Jean Fairey, in June, following their deaths. Thanks were expressed in July to Volunteers Mike B, Mike S & Emma, and Vicky Millson

August 2017 ISSUE 230

DAG News Newsletter of Whitby, Scarborough & Ryedale Disability Action Group

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was welcomed as she took on our Mobility Equipment Hire Service. The result of the EU Referendum and England football team’s debacle at Euro 2016 both received mentions in my piece in August, whilst in September it was Jean Fairey’s legacy, and the income (£1,000+) from two fund-raising days which made the news. The difficulties for disabled people in using public transport was in my piece in October. Whilst I was in hospital for my triple heart by-pass Mike Hutchinson, DAG’s Chair, ably deputised for me and talked of DAG’s future (November) and the danger of telephone scams (December 2016/January 2017). I returned for the February issue paying tribute to Margaret Trowsdale for all she had done for DAG as a Passenger Assistant, whilst in March Hilda Wray’s donation made it into my piece, along with Roger Cohen’s retirement from driving the minibus. In April we celebrated the success of Scarborough & Ryedale Community Cycling achieving the Duke of York’s Community Initiative Award – we still work closely with them on our Befriending through Sport project. May 2017 saw me celebrating the surprise continuation of Scarborough Borough Council’s funding for our Welfare Benefits Advice service, and in June I mentioned the DAG Day (26

th August) and announced my retirement.

Phew! There it is. A quick look back at 3 years through my Newsletter pieces. And so to the future…..I can announce that Ian Peck, formerly of Coast & Vale Community Action, and someone I have known for over 10 years, is to be interviewed about being my successor. If he is appointed, please welcome him as you did me. I am sure that he would bring a new and fresh approach to DAG. Thank you to everyone reading this for giving me the privilege of being part of DAG since 2014. Now, who is going to pass me my pipe and slippers?.....Ha! Ha! Only joking of course. Richard

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Make A Difference

“Fairness does not mean everyone gets the same. Fairness means everyone gets what they need.”

Use Your Experience And Life Skills

“I stand for disability rights:- accessibility, safety, community acceptance, independent living and quality of life, full and active participation in society, equal access to education and employment”. (origin unknown)

Keep Our Local, Well Respected Charity On A Sound Business Footing

“Growth is never by mere chance. It is the result of forces working together.”

Make Sure Our Strategic Plans Continue To Enable Us To Help Our Community

“Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.”

Join Our Team

DAG seeks to enable disabled people to live as independently as possible, making informed choices through access to services and information.

Become A DAG Trustee! Interested? Contact the DAG office by Thursday 31st August 2017 for more details.

Quotes: Rick Riordan, Author; James C Penney, founder of Penneys Stores; Steve Jobs, Co-founder of Apple.

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DAG Updates

The DAG office, and the Mobility Equipment Hire Service will be closed on Monday 21st August 2017 (Regatta Monday) and on Monday 28th August 2017 for the August Bank Holiday, . Business as usual from 9am, Tuesday 22nd August, and 29th August 2017.

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The DAG Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday 19th September 2017, 11.30am at Church House Centre, Flowergate, Whitby. Everyone welcome. Tea and coffee provided. Please note that you must be a paid up Member of Whitby, Scarborough & Ryedale DAG to vote on any resolutions, or to stand for election as a Trustee for 2017-18.

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Come along to our Books & Bakes Fundraiser

On Saturday 26th August 2017 At Dock End, Whitby 10am – 4pm

(opposite Specsavers)

Book Stall, Cakes and Preserves Stall ,

And Tombola

Contact the DAG office if you can donate items for sale or can help on the day.

IMPORTANT

Please make sure that all baked/ cooked items are wrapped, sealed and labelled with a list of ingredients. Thank you.

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Roadshow Bus coming to Whitby

The Roadshow Bus, providing people with information about dementia and our local services, will be visiting Whitby on

16th and 17th August 2017 on Quayside, 10am-4pm

If you know anyone who may be interested in talking to a Dementia Support Worker, or you have any questions about your own memory or what support is available to you locally, call in to the bus on 16th or 17th August. No appointment is necessary. Our team of Dementia Support Workers will be on hand over both days. We look forward to meeting you. Dementia Support Team (Scarborough, Whitby & Ryedale) If you are unable to come along to our Roadshow, we can also be contacted at our local office on 01723 500958.

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Whitby Civic Society The lectures are all on the third Monday of the month at the Coliseum, from at 7:15pm. August 21st ‘Yet another walk around Whitby in photographs’ presented by Neil Williamson.

The Whitby Cardiac Support Group meets every third Wednesday of the month. For details: Tel 01947 601547

Sleights Activity Group - third Tuesday every month’ 10.30am-12.30pm

Whitby Practice Dementia Clinic - third Tuesday of every month, 1pm-4pm

Scarborough Singing for the Brain - every Wednesday, 1.30pm-3pm

Scarborough Activity Group - second Monday of every month, 2pm-4pm

Filey Activity Group - last Tuesday of every month, 2pm-4pm

Filey Practice Dementia Clinic - second and fourth Thursday of every month 10am-1pm

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Businesses Can Be Dementia-Friendly

Hardly a day passes without some mention in news reports of the number of people in the UK being diagnosed and living with dementia. Organisations such as the Alzheimer’s Society, and locally the Dementia Action Alliance are working hard to make our organisations, services, businesses, villages and towns more dementia friendly.

How can we make a difference? DAG Member, Ian Lawson told us about the Dementia Friendly Business Guide – a toolkit on working towards becoming a dementia friendly organisation. His report has been edited due to space. The full version is available from the DAG office.

“On Tuesday 9 May 2017, the Programme Partnerships team launched the Dementia-Friendly Business Guide with the support of ambassador Angela Rippon CBE, in conjunction with the Prime Minister's Champion Group.

The purpose of the guide is to help businesses get started on becoming a dementia-friendly organisation. It provides tips, guidance and signposting to best practice resources and tools to help businesses become more dementia-friendly and highlights how small changes can go a long way in supporting both customers and staff alike. All businesses can contribute to tackling the social and economic impact of dementia and can make a big difference for people with dementia and their carers by making a commitment to become more dementia-friendly. And, becoming a dementia-friendly business can also bring economic benefits.

To order/download your copy of the guide go to https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/forms/form/267/en/order_form_dementia_friendly_businesses_guide”

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Diana Richardson Cleaning Service

For all your domestic requirements

Cleaning Ironing

Shopping

Covers Whitby and surrounding villages. Reasonable rates.

Ring Diana on 01947 602477 or 07870 321 477

FOR SALE

DAG has a number of donated useful items that need to be rehomed. Donations for theses items are welcome. Unless stated otherwise, the items have been pre-used. Items can be viewed at the DAG office.

Sidhil Dynamic Cushion with pump. Excellent condition. Can cost £200 new. Donor would like a reasonable donation to DAG for this item.

Adjustable bed Grab Rail Bath Board & fixings—never used Transfer Bath Bench Campingaz portable flush chemical toilet - brand new 3 & 4 wheeled Rollators Handy Utility Bags for zimmer frames - brand new Straight and angled Grab Rails - steel

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Advertise your Item for Sale/ Item Wanted. We request a donation to DAG of £2.00 per month.

SHOPPING & LAUNDRY SERVICES

We collect your list, deliver your shopping with your itemised till receipt. We can also unpack and put your shopping away for you. Contact Paul on: 01947 604839.

Your laundry will be collected from your home, washed, dried and even ironed. Contact Eileen on: 01947 606104.

There is a small charge for these services.

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UNIT B3, ST. HILDA'S BUSINESS CENTRE, THE ROPERY, WHITBY, YO22 4ET

Telephone/Fax: 01947 825555 Mob: 07584220247 E-mail: info@allcare.co.uk Website: www.allcare.co.uk

Mobility Scooters and Wheelchair Sales – Servicing – Repairs

Accessories – Hire

Stair Lifts Installation - Servicing -

Repairs

Authorised Dealer Insurance and Warranties. All work guaranteed

Part-Exchange considered

For a FREE, no obligation home demonstration, contact Colin Thirkill

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information in this newsletter. However, Whitby, Scarborough &

Ryedale DAG can accept no liability whatsoever for any matters in

any way connected or arising out of use of this information. No

recommendation is implied by the insertion of such information.

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