The Lifeboat
February 2013
South Cornwall
Branch
Monthly Magazine
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Cover picture:
This picture is called Woman Blue Eyes,
but how about having your picture on the
front cover of our magazine?
Inside the Lifeboat
this month
MS News
Page 3 Chief Executive Simon Gillespie to
join British Heart Foundation.
PIP and DLA: changes announced
by Government
Page 4 Young Carers
Stories for 60th Birthday of MS
Society Page 5 ESA benefits assessment still not
working
Volunteer survey coming soon Page 6 What we do
MS 60th Birthday Page 7 Chiropodist vouchers
House money boxes
Sponsored Walk
Peter Noon
Common sense Page 8 How the internet began part two
Calendars Page 9 Quiz page Page 10 Quiz page
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Are you or do you know someone who is photogenic and could
look like Marches front cover picture? You don’t have to be good
looking, just photogenic!
The photos need to be in high resolution and we would be happy
to arrange a photo shoot, just let us know who and we will do the
rest.
This picture was my
second choice for
the front cover, it’s
the lovely February
Snowdrop.
Page 11 Read-A-Thon news
Page 12 Events application
Page 13 Poem by Sue Creese
Page 14 Jaspers new years eve party
Page 15 Megan’s page
Page 16 Youth group
Page 17 Cabaret
Page 18 South Cornwall Events
Page 19 Information page
Back by popular demand
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Chairman’s Report
Editors Note
As it looks that
the general
meeting is going
to return the
same committee
for one more year, it is time for some of you
started thinking of ways you can help us.
At our Christmas lunch I gave out
invitations to those who attended for
people to help us. Can you help? have you
got skills that can improve the branch. If
you are good at working with computers
why not contact Mike May? Have you had
a financial background? why not contact
Malcolm Thorne? Have you got the gift of
the gab? why not contact me! Secretarial
skills are always needed and we need you
all to help us. To finish, I have as you know,
a Personal Budget to help look after Lin.
Well our PA's have said they are willing to
help anyone in our branch in anyway they
can. So if you want help in cleaning, being
taken out shopping etc. they are going to
be able to help you. I can if needed recruit
more PA's from their work colleagues as
some work for agency's. This is not run
from our Branch as employment laws and
restrictions would have to be followed but
as private individuals. If you want to take
advantage of this initiative please contact
me. Now sit back and enjoy this fantastic,
interesting and the best magazine in the
whole country, mm I bet I have left out
some of the praises given to me by Jasper.
He is such a creep and no wonder Malcolm
keeps him in our magazine .
MikeMikeMikeMike
Hello everyone,
It’s February already and
Christmas/New Year
seems a long time ago.
I can foresee many
changes in 2013 with the
awareness project in the
balance and the need for a higher branch
profile within our communities there is
much work to be done.
February is the time for decisions, positive
action and a strategy that will give the best
for our members. I will report on
developments in Marches magazine.
On a lighter note Jaspers New Years Eve
party seems to have gone well, but don’t
try this at home!!
I am looking forward to receiving your
responses to the front cover picture project,
remember that it is your magazine so your
picture should be on the cover.
Send me your photos or get in touch so
that we can arrange a photo shoot, your
pictures must be clear in high resolution to
be enlarged to fit on the front cover.
I must apologise to the youth group, last
month I reported that they had raised
£158.00 when it was actually £358.00, well
done to you all, that’s really good as the
group has only been running 6 months.
I hope you are all going to the Cabaret in
March, this is an exception deal. Free for
people with MS and one carer, £5.00 for
others, see page 17 for details.
By the time you read this Mike Georges
table top sale will be upon us, please
support this venture, Mike works tirelessly
for our branch, lets support his efforts.
You will see on page twelve an application
for events in 2013, these events will only be
held if there is a response from you so it is
important that you take the time to indicate
which ones you would like to attend.
Please fill in the box relating to your
requirements it helps us to get it right.
I hope you enjoy your February magazine!
MMMMaaaallllccccoooollllmmmm
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News from the MS National Centre
Chief Executive Simon Gillespie to join
British Heart Foundation
PIP and DLA: changes announced by
Government
MS Society Chief Executive
Simon Gillespie is leaving
the MS Society to become
Chief Executive of the British
Heart Foundation (BHF).
Simon has provided strong
leadership for the MS
Society since becoming
Chief Executive in July 2006, and has
helped the charity achieve a step change in
the quality and breadth of its services.
Chairman Hilary Sears said:
“I’d like to thank Simon for the significant
contribution he has made in improving the
lives of people affected by MS and wish
him the very best in his new role.
“A key characteristic of his leadership has
been his determination to ensure people
affected by MS are at the heart of
everything we do. He has raised the volume
of the collective voice of people with MS
and has played an integral role in increasing
our research spend and our public profile,
while also introducing new, robust
governance arrangements that have
ensured the charity is fully transparent and
accountable.”
Simon will leave the MS Society in mid-
February, replacing the outgoing chief
executive of the British Heart Foundation,
Peter Hollins, in April.
The MS Society will be considering the
arrangements to appoint a new chief
executive as a matter of priority.
The Government yesterday announced
rates, regulations and criteria for the new
disability benefitPersonal Independence
Payment (PIP)– which will eventually
replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA).
PIP rates
Like DLA, PIP will also support people
with the increased costs of living with a
disability. There will still be two parts, but
they will now be called ‘daily living’ and
‘mobility’.
However, the lower rate for the care
component of DLA will be scrapped.
There will only be two rates for the daily
living and mobility components of PIP, and
they will pay the same as the middle and
higher rates of DLA.
People currently receiving low rate
support for their care on DLA who still
qualify for PIP will see an increase in the
amount of money they get - but PIP is
stricter in some areas than DLA, and
some people are likely to miss out or see
their payments reduced.
Benefits shake up
Everyone on DLA will need to reapply for
PIP, and the Government has estimated
that around 600,000 will be removed from
the disability benefit in the shake up.
The MS Society has been working hard to
ensure the Government recognises the
needs of people with MS in the new
assessments. They’ve included a number
of key considerations in their plans – our
campaigns blog, to be published next
week, will give more detail. Two key areas
announced were:
• more consideration given to a broader
number and type of aids and appliances
people with disabilities might need
• more consideration given to people with
fluctuating conditions who need to
reapply for disability benefits following a
flare up of symptoms
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Importantly, the government also
announced that the main reassessment
phase for PIP will now be delayed until
October 2015. Those with indefinite or
lifetime awards of DLA will not be
reassessed for PIP until this time.
But we’re still not happy with the approach
being taken to assess people with
fluctuating conditions like MS. We will
continue our fight to make the assessment
as fair as it can be for people with the
condition.
Get involved
You can play a vital role in helping us make
PIP fairer for people with MS. To get
involved with join our campaigns
community at: www.mssociety.org.uk/campaignscommunity.
If you are under 18 and have a family
member with MS, you may be giving them
extra help and support.
If you are you may have heard of the term
'young carer' which is often used to refer to
children and teens in your situation.
You might be caring for brothers or sisters,
doing housework, cooking, shopping,
helping them get dressed or move about
the house.
Lots of people 'help out' at home, but if
you're giving lots of care and it's causing
you problems, or you just need some
information about living with MS, there is
help available.
There's an MS Society publication, 'MS in
your life: a guide for young carers', which
might help.
You may also want to take a look at a
couple of websites for young carers:the
Children's Society Young Carers
Initiative and the Princess Royal Trust for
Carers young carers site.
The MS Society Young Carers Fund offers
grants to young carers, or young people
who have extra responsibilities because
someone in the family with MS.
Young Carers
We give grants of up to £300 to young
people up to the age of 18, to pay for
things like school trips, music lessons or
sports equipment. have a look at
the financial support for carers page for
more information.
If you have any worries or questions you
can call us on free on 0808 800 8000.
MS StoriesMS StoriesMS StoriesMS Stories
People affected by
MS are at the
heart of the MS
Society and the
heart of our anniversary. To mark 60 years
of the MS Society, we’re collecting and
sharing the stories of people affected by
MS since 1953.
We already have some stories and at the
start of next year we’ll begin to make them
available so branches and support groups
can use them.
The types of stories we’re collecting
include:
• When I was diagnosed
• When I first contacted the MS Society
• How life has changed since MS diagnosis
• How life has changed since 1953
• Memories of the MS Society
• Or any other kind of story
We’re also asking people affected by MS to
look to the future and tell us about their
hopes for MS and the MS Society.
Download the MS stories form to share
your story or to collect stories at your
branch
MS Society birthday packsMS Society birthday packsMS Society birthday packsMS Society birthday packs
In 2013 we’ll be adding some “anniversary
sparkle” to our existing events across the
organisation.
MS Week, nation council meetings, national
fundraising events and the MS Awards will
all showcase the stories of people affected
by MS. In the spring, branches and support
groups will receive birthday packs full of
materials to help add sparkle to your plans
for 2013.
Stories for 60th Birthday of MS Society
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ESA benefits assessment still not working
Professor
Harrington, who is
undertaking an
independent
review of the Work
Capability Assessment on behalf of the Government,
says some progress has been made to
improve the failing system - but more
needs to be done.
In his third report, he claims that the speed
of improvements is slower than he would
have liked, and while the DWP has
committed to change and improvement,
Atos - the company that carries out the
Work Capability Assessment (WCA) – have
done less to improve their role in the
system.
The findings apply to people in England,
Scotland and Wales who are being
assessed for Employment Support
Allowance.
In the report Harrington recommends:
• the Department for Work and Pensions
monitors Atos more closely decision
makers should actively consider the need
to seek further evidence in every
case – or be prepared to fully justify their
decision
Recommendations must go further
The MS Society’s Director for Policy and
Research, Nick Rijke, said:
“We share many of the concerns raised in
Prof Harrington’s review, but his
recommendations do not go far enough.
“Too many people with MS tell us horror
stories of stressful experiences of Work
Capability Assessments, from misleading
assessor reports to inaccessible
assessment centres. To make sure
assessments improve, Atos should not just
be monitored more closely, but should face
financial penalties for poor performance.
“Snapshot face-to-face assessments often
fail to recognise the impact of fluctuating
conditions such as MS, so we support the
call for more evidence to be sought in such
cases – but it’s vital this evidence is
collected as early as possible in the
process and properly considered.
“We also want future reviews to look at
rates of reassessment, to prevent people
with long-term conditions such as MS
being subjected to multiple and onerous
assessments when they are not necessary.”
Volunteer survey coming soon
In January 2013 we ran a UK wide
volunteer survey and we want to hear from
you.
The survey is your chance to share your
experience of volunteering with us, and to
make sure your views are heard. What you
say will help us better support all our
volunteers and make important decisions
about how we develop volunteering at the
MS Society.
We first ran our volunteer survey in 2009,
asking you about your opinions and
experiences. In response to what you said
we made some changes. For example,
we:
• developed a new committee handbook
for branches and national support
groups
• appointed a Learning & Development
Manager for volunteering
• Launched a new volunteer news and
resources website.
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Have your sayHave your sayHave your sayHave your say
In 2013, we want to hear from as many of
our volunteers as possible - it doesn’t
matter how long you have volunteered with
us or what your role is.
Copies of the survey will be sent out to
volunteers by post or email in January
2013. You will also be able to complete the
survey on this website.
Any questions?
Contact the volunteering team on
020 8438 0944
or
email [email protected]
To mark our 60th anniversary, we have
created a special logo to be used on our
materials throughout 2013 – from 1
January to 31 December.
The 60th logo contains the main MS
Society logo within it, so you don’t need to
use both the 60th logo and the main MS
Society logo at the same time.
We’ll only be using the 60th logo on
materials and in places where we know it
won’t last past the end of 2013. For
example, we’ll use the 60th logo on a
poster about an event in June 2013,
because the poster will no longer be used
in 2014. However, on a booklet about a
branch or service we’ll use the main MS
Society logo as it will be used past the end
of 2013.
Thank you to everyone who took part in
choosing this logo.
What we do
We fund research, give grants, campaign
for change, provide information and
support, invest in MS specialists and lend
a listening ear to those who need it.
MS research:
£133 million
invested in world
-class MS
research since
1956
Better treatments and services:
Fighting for what you’re entitled to.
Better MS care: Investing nearly £6
million in MS nurses since 1999
Financial help
for people
affected by
MS: Giving
2,000 grants
every year
The best MS information: Online
information and an award winning
series of publications on all things MS
Fantastic fundraising: A range of
fundraising events and ideas to suit
everyone, and full support for amazing
MS Society fundraisers
Local support: 350 branches all over
the UK supporting people in their area
Phone and email support: Award
winning helpline and email support and
information
Resources and funding for
professionals: Courses and resources
for health and social care professionals
MS events and
courses: Free
learning and
information
events to meet
other people affected by MS and learn
to manage your condition.
Online support: Over 20,000 people
affected by
MS
support
each other
in our
online
community.
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Chiropodist vouchers
We have two chiropodist’s who are willing
to take our vouchers so give them a call:
Stephen C Bloor DPodM, MChS, HPC Reg
RunRight StepFree Clinic
The Angel Centre
Tyacke Road
Helston TR13 8RR
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved
old friend, Common Sense, who has been
with us for many years.
No one knows for sure how old he was,
since his birth records were long ago lost
in bureaucratic red tape.
He will be remembered as having
cultivated such valuable lessons as:
⇒ Knowing when to come in out of the
rain;
⇒ Why the early bird gets the worm;
⇒ Life isn't always fair;
⇒ And maybe it was my fault.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound
financial policies (don't spend more
than you can earn) and reliable strategies
(adults, not children, are in charge).
His health began to deteriorate rapidly
when well-intentioned but overbearing
regulations were set in place. Reports of a
6-year-old boy charged with sexual
harassment for kissing a classmate; teens
suspended from school for using
mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired
for reprimanding an unruly student,
only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost ground when parents
attacked teachers for doing the job
that they themselves had failed to do in
disciplining their unruly children.
It declined even further when schools were
required to get parental consent to
administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a
student; but could not inform
parents when a student became pregnant
and wanted to have an abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the
churches became businesses; and
criminals received better treatment than
their victims.
Common Sense took a beating when you
couldn't defend yourself from a burglar
in your own home and the burglar could
sue you for assault.
Common sense
House money boxesHouse money boxesHouse money boxesHouse money boxes Do you remember
these money boxes?
They have raised in
excess of £800.00
and we thank all
those that are still putting in their pennies, if
you require more money boxes, just ask
and we can provide.
Thank you all again.
It’s a great way to
support your branch,
keep up the good
work!!
Age UK : Staff, volunteers & families have
held a sponsored walk in aid of the four MS
branches in Cornwall & raised a grand total
of £832.20.
We are most grateful to them for our share
of this amount which is £208.05.
Sponsored Walk
House money boxes
Peter Moon
It is with regret that I report the death of
Peter Moon. Peter died on the 22nd
December, with his daughter having MS he
was a great supporter of our branch and
also a dear friend of Betty Oxley who was
a previous newsletter editor.
Peter was a South Cornwall treasurer
some years ago, he died at the age of 87.
Our condolences go to his family and
friends.
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2013 Calendar
We still have stocks of the 2013 Calendars
and they are only £4.00 each. If you wish to
purchase them please send a cheque for
the correct amount, depending on how
many you require. Please make cheques
payable to: MSS South Cornwall.
Send your cheque with your delivery
address and quantity required to:
Malcolm Glister
Whispering Winds
Crellow Hill
Stithians
Nr Truro
TR3 7AQ
And he then insisted that drums be made
to work only with Brother Gates'
drumsticks.
And Dot did say, "Oh, Abraham, what we
have started is being taken over by others."
And Abraham looked out over the Bay of
Ezekiel, or eBay as it came to be known.
He said, "Therefore, we need a name that
reflects what we are."
And Dot replied, "how about Young
Ambitious Hebrew Owner Operators."
"YAHOO," said Abraham. And because it
was Dot's idea, they named it YAHOO Dot
Com.
Abraham's cousin, Joshua, being the
Gregarious Energetic Educated Kid (GEEK)
that he was, soon started using Dot's
drums to locate things around the then
known world. It soon became known as
God's Own Official Guide to Locating
Everything (GOOGLE).
And that is how it all began. And that's the
Gospel truth.
Amen.
How the internet began part two Common Sense finally gave up the will to
live, after a woman failed to realize that
a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She
spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly
awarded a huge settlement.
Common Sense was preceded in death,Common Sense was preceded in death,Common Sense was preceded in death,Common Sense was preceded in death,
⇒ by his parents, Truth and Trust,
⇒ by his wife, Discretion,
⇒ by his daughter, Responsibility,
⇒ and by his son, Reason.
He is survived by his 5 stepbrothers;He is survived by his 5 stepbrothers;He is survived by his 5 stepbrothers;He is survived by his 5 stepbrothers;
⇒ I Know My Rights
⇒ I Want It Now
⇒ Someone Else Is To Blame
⇒ I'm A Victim
⇒ Pay me for Doing Nothing
Not many attended his funeral because so
few realised he was gone.
Judy ReedJudy ReedJudy ReedJudy Reed
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February quizFebruary quizFebruary quizFebruary quiz January Quiz answersJanuary Quiz answersJanuary Quiz answersJanuary Quiz answers
Thought of the Month
"Anger is the feeling that makes
your mouth work faster than your
mind."
Target
£2,000.00
Actual
to date £849
Money Boxes
Happy birthday to:
21st Crystyn Day
21st Louvaine Chinn
26th Jamie Nankervis
27th Keith Shirley
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What’s this mystery object?
Bingo numbers called in: Bingo numbers called in: Bingo numbers called in: Bingo numbers called in:
January January January January 10, 26, 43, & 61
FebruaryFebruaryFebruaryFebruary 52, 90, 76, & 85
March March March March 5, 30, 46 & 67
AprilAprilAprilApril 13, 49, 23, & 73
May May May May 79, 45, 16, & 28
JuneJuneJuneJune 65, 18, 41, & 87
July July July July 57, 3, 8, & 69
August August August August 83, 59, 71, & 20
SeptemberSeptemberSeptemberSeptember 38, 63, 75, &1
OctoberOctoberOctoberOctober 33, 77, 55, & 89
NovemberNovemberNovemberNovember 51, 86, 48, & 35
DecemberDecemberDecemberDecember 11, 32, 53, & 68
January 13 January 13 January 13 January 13 81, 31, 15, & 25
February 13 February 13 February 13 February 13 40, 22, 78, & 36
1 Jive Talking
2 How Deep Is Your Love
3 I Started A Joke
4 Stayin Alive
5 Nights On Broadway
6 To Love Somebody
7 Massachusetts
8 Words
Unscramble all the letters to reveal well
known pairs 1 YUAALR / DHERL
2 RYR / MEOJT
3 LIEB / NLB
4 PEPL / TRPAES
5 KIEFF / RNKO
6 LALC / KJIJ
7 KBUBE / LCLA
8 YYGAEL / ACENC
The best cure for sea sickness
is to sit under a tree.
~ Spike Milligan
Can you spot the 9 differences?
Poetry CornerPoetry CornerPoetry CornerPoetry Corner
January
mystery
object
My wife and I were sitting at a table at her
high school reunion, and she kept staring at
a drunken man swigging his drink as he sat
alone at a nearby table. I asked her, "Do you know him?" "Yes", she
sighed, "He's my old boyfriend.... I
understand he took to drinking right after
we split up those many years ago, and I
hear he hasn't been sober since." "My God!" I said, "Who would think a
person could go on celebrating that long?" And then the fight started...
The old boyfriend
When the cat lies in the sun in February
She will creep behind the stove in March. Of all the months of the year
Curse a fair February If it thunders in February, it will frost in April If February gives much snow
A fine summer it doth foreshow
Which one of the following is the celebrity
above: Ali Larter, Sharon Stone, Cameron
Diaz or Diane Kruger?
You have a string like fuse that burns in
exactly one minute. The fuse is
inhomogeneous and it may burn slowly at
first, then quickly, then slowly and so on.
You have a match, and no watch. How do
you measure exactly 30 seconds
Brain teaser
If toast always lands butter-side down and
cats always land on their feet, what
happens if you strap toast on the back of a
cat? 10
Read-A-Thon news
The list of schools taking part is growing all the time with schools booking
in for this year.
Others that have completed the Read-A-Thon said they would take part
again. Schools Taking Part:Schools Taking Part:Schools Taking Part:Schools Taking Part:
Cape Cornwall, St Just (completed)
Darite CP School, Liskeard (completed)
Lanivery School, Bodmin (completed)
Kehelland school, Camborne (completed)
Devoran School, Devoran presentation on 21st Jan
Gulval school, Penzance (completed) St Mary’s C of E start on 31st January
St Mary’s Roman Catholic 17th January Family groups at: Lanivet and St Buryan There are school children who want to take part but their schools are not, in these cases
we can supply the Read-A-Thon packs to parents who can and have in some cases
formed reading groups outside of the school environment. If you would like to take part in this way please contact me and I will set you up with all the
necessary resources.
Malcolm Glister
Feeling down and miserable about not having someone to help you achieve the little things you used to do so easily?
My name is Sharon and will help you achieve those little things again and more, I will help you become happy again.
As an introductory offer I can give a discount for you to see how we can to work together !
10% off first visit.
Telephone Mike: 01872 862031 Working with a client to make some home made cakes
Just for You
Qualified PA’s at the ready.
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In our annual programme
Please return this slip with your comments to:
Malcolm Glister
Your comments are important to us! Whispering Winds
Thank you. Crellow Hill
Stithians
Nr Truro
TR3 7AQ
South Cornwall Branch Events 2013South Cornwall Branch Events 2013South Cornwall Branch Events 2013South Cornwall Branch Events 2013
Dates for these events are to be advised: This programme
is subject to support from branch members therefore dates
will only be set after sufficient interest has been shown by
returning the slip for each event. If sufficient interest is
shown a venue and date can be published, we do not wish
to book venues for non attendance. Event 1 Table Top sale at Mike Georges - 2nd February - To book a table please
phone Mike (01208 862031) This is a table top sale not a craft fayre. Event 2 Annual meeting - 16th February 2.00pm at the Carnon Inn, Carnon downs Event 3 Seminar for potential committee volunteers: March Event 4 Get together’s April and October Event 5 Computer awareness and parts sale May Event 6 Bingo afternoon June Event 7 Auction July Event 8 Quiz and games night August Event 9 Magazine tombola Event 10 Wine and cheese party September Event 11 Carwinion open day September/October
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by Susan Creeseby Susan Creeseby Susan Creeseby Susan Creese
Dear Malcolm/Monthly magazine
Hi All
Thank you for keeping me going
over 2012 and into 2013.
On December 1st 2012 the MS
centre had another finance
support day.
I took my 3 grandchildren, and
they had the most amazing day
thanks to Holly and others,
(Holly the inspiration for the
poem).
On Christmas day when I was in
respite, (when I saw long term
friends). The songs flowed, the
Cornish donated pasties ate, the
stalls, lucky dips - my grandson
eleven, winning after shave
cream and a bottle of booze
Ha!, along with MS carers
inspiring my seven year old
grandson into giving a
performance, helping him along
to become the rock star life style
he aspires too!
Yours as ever x
Sue Creese MS member
Poetic Justice
(And not real you understand)
Lesley and Paul play the strings, pulling a cord
Holly and Banjo pluck in tune
With Wind and the Willows
Blowing along with a tuba
Magical moments at Christmas time
Sounds of British movement when all are tucked in bed
How Santa fooled you all, into thinking he was dead
Rock on Santa Clause, Rock on…
Making merry by candle light when sparks will fly
Burning misdemeanours
Go Santa go, just hold on very tight
It's going to be very bumpy ride under those cold Cameron lights
The year to come will be a daunting task
With poor little children dying everywhere
Fat cats don't care - So why should `I`
But I'm not fat nor a cat, becoming feral maybe?
Tiger Lily blooming, booming out into another country
The Red Sea looks good this time of year
But I need to get past another port of call
Or just sail in a boat, onto any other shore
Where the seas take you anywhere, most hopefully
My new year's resolution this time of year
Is to be happy, naughty and maybe even a little sexy
Stuff to being honest, stable and in a grotto mangier with
Little baby Jesus'
Drinking booze and smoking weed but not any skunk and Nancy
Types, just playing along for the cameras'
Don't you know?
Joking and jiving to a jovial song -
How I wish this were true
But I'm stuck in that mangier
And so bloody honest, it's so untrue
Can't smoke, it makes me sick
That religious red wine extracts my mind
And being on crutches, definitely is not sexy
But sailing away onto the seven seas most definitely is!
@ Susan Creese 25.12.12
Thanks Susan, great input to Thanks Susan, great input to Thanks Susan, great input to Thanks Susan, great input to
the magazine.the magazine.the magazine.the magazine. Why not send in your poems, Why not send in your poems, Why not send in your poems, Why not send in your poems,
stories or comments? They all stories or comments? They all stories or comments? They all stories or comments? They all
make the magazine a better make the magazine a better make the magazine a better make the magazine a better
issueissueissueissue
Recipe’s
How about sending me your recipe’s for publication in our
magazine, there must be lots of you out there with some
delicious ingredients for making sweets, cakes,
sandwiches, quick meals and desserts. Send them in to me and I will publish them for all to try, we
could even have a competition with a prize for the tastiest recipe.
Don’t delay, get them off to me now!!
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Your
Message board
Innocence is bliss!!Innocence is bliss!!Innocence is bliss!!Innocence is bliss!!
A little three year old boy is sitting on the
toilet. His mother thinks he has been in
there too long, so she goes in to see what's
up.
The little boy is sitting on the toilet reading a
book..
But about every 10 seconds or so he puts
the book down, grips onto the toilet seat
with his left hand and hits himself on top of
the head with his right hand.
His mother says: "Billy, are you all right?
You’ve been in here for a while."
Billy says: "I’m fine, mummy... I just haven't
done it yet."
Mother says: "OK, you can stay there a few
more minutes. But, Billy, why are you hitting
yourself on the head?"
Billy says: "It
works on the
tomato sauce
bottle!"
Sadly your message board is empty
I have just received the
pictures from my new
years eve party, we had a
great time as you can
see. Of course nothing
but tea passed my lips.
Oh Arthur, what atrocious behaviour! Yes
dear, put Cedric to bet immediately while I
go and see what’s going on.
Arthur joins the party
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MeganMeganMeganMegan
I walked through the big entrance doors I
used to hate with a passion. It’s been 10
whole years since I had seen this place. A
place where I spent 5 years of my life,
learnt most of the things I know now, met
the greatest friends anybody could ask for,
and still couldn’t stand. I made my way to
the main hall, I took a step in and all of the
memories came flooding back to me, from
the first day of year 7 to the very last day of
my mainstream education.
The Reunion
The laughs, the fights, the tears and the
happiness everybody had shared here.
Everyone turned to face me they had all
changed so much, the nerds everyone had
picked on now looked completely different
without the big glasses, spots and braces,
the cool kids had now turned into business
women and lost all of their swag, the
regulars well they hadn’t changed much
they still looked well… regular, and best of
all the idiots that are also known as my best
friends all pulled stupid faces as I beamed
at them from across the room.
I made my way towards them and pulled
each and every one of them into a long
tight hug. After chatting for a while we
decided to go and get a coffee and go to
the same shops we used to go to when we
were 14. We ALL had nicknames I was
baby, my best friend was sporty, and the
others were scary, posh and ginger. Yes we
were massive fans of the spice girls I think
it’s fair to say we were small fans…. Ok, ok
big fans but who cares. After a few hours of
shopping we all swapped numbers and
went our separate ways…. God! I had
missed these girls!
South Cornwall branch MS
Youth Group West “Making Sense”
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Bodyshop Party
The youth group held a bodyshop party on
Friday 18th January 2013 at The
Commercial Hotel in St Just by kind
permission of Mr Paul Woolcock. Nikki was
given a make over much to the amusement
of those present. A total of £46 was raised on the night and
we would not only like to say a big thank
you to Paul for allowing us to use his
premises free of charge but also to Karen
for again doing the party for us, to Mrs
Lindsey Harry for her kind raffle donations
and a huge thank you must go to those
who came out on a horrid night to support
us. Thank you all!!!!
Nikki Jenkin
Snow is falling
Noses are cold
One single footprint in the snow
Winding down the roads
Merry laughter fills the air
And
Noisy children playing everywhere.
A poem from Lauren
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Fire ‘n’ Ice
Please indicate number of wheel chair
spaces required: - Number
An evening with
Open to all and free for people with MS, plus one carer and £5.00 for all others.
Don’t miss this opportunity, you may not get another at this price
The Details :
Venue: To be held at the Membly Hall Hotel Cliff Road, Falmouth TR11 4NT on the 2nd
March 2013
The Meal: Two course meal, Roast Chicken with dessert (Vegetarian option).
Programme: 7.00pm for 7.30pm Meal Entertainment from 9.00pm till at least
11.00pm
Entertainment: Fire ‘n’ Ice - popular Duo plus star guest Laura Raffle in aid of MS plus Lucky ticket draw.
Total Price: Free for people with MS, plus one carer and £5.00 for all others.
A special rate of £35.00 per adult and £15 per child under 11 bed & breakfast is
available, quote Fire ‘n’ Ice when booking. (Hotel Tel No 01326 312869) If you wish to attend please complete the return slip below and send it with your
remittance to:-
Malcolm Glister Whispering Winds, Crellow Hill, Stithians, Nr Truro, Cornwall TR3 7AQ
Tel: 01209 860754 Email: [email protected]
Please make cheques and orders payable to MSS South Cornwall (do not send cash). You
will receive confirmation of purchase and the tickets will be held on the door for you on
arrival unless you state otherwise.
Important Notice:
There is only one month to go before the cabaret, If you are intending to come
to the cabaret, please let me know as soon as possible. Remember this is Free to people with MS and one carer and only £5.00 to all
others!!
Your name and address (printed) ………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………...
………………………………………………………………………………………………...
I would like tickets for the Fire ‘n’ Ice Cabaret on 2nd March 2013
No of people with MS No of carers
Other
February 2013February 2013February 2013February 2013: Valentine disco 4 -11 year
olds, Preparation for Easter coffee morning,
making cards and craft items.
March 2013March 2013March 2013March 2013: Outing to Paradise Park
Preparation for Easter coffee morning,
making cards and craft items.
April 2013April 2013April 2013April 2013: Easter coffee morning with
cakes and goodies
May 2013: May 2013: May 2013: May 2013: Summer BBQ and Car boot
sale
South Cornwall Youth Group West
activities
South Cornwall Branch
events 2013
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In next months Lifeboat magazine: Members pages & Magazine Bingo Youth Group page MS News Megan’s page Branch events Read-A-Thon news
Events taking place at Merlin MS Centre Dates for these events to be advised: Table Top sale at Mike Georges, 2nd Feb
Seminar for potential committee volunteers
Get together’s
Computer awareness and parts sale
Bingo afternoon
Auction
Quiz and games night
Magazine tombola
Carwinion open day
Wine and cheese party
The need to know message centre
Your choice of activities Look out for the application slip on page 12
take the opportunity to give us feed back
on your requirements.
FebruaryFebruaryFebruaryFebruary
In February The Glendorgal Hotel at
Newquay will be the setting for our Bond
inspired night of glitz and glam!
There will be fun casino tables, dinner and
entertainment and of course the chance to
dress up to the nines. Details to be
confirmed.
Bond Night in aid of the Merlin MS Centre
The Hotel Victoria, Newquay will be hosting
an evening of glitz and glam on Saturday
March 2nd 6.30pm onwards. There will be
a 3-course Dinner, bar, fun casino tables
and live Jazz music.
The night will also include a Millionaire's
auction which will allow you to bid on the
fantastic auction lots using the chips won
during the night.
Ticket price TBC Merlin MS Centre are looking for willing and
friendly volunteers to help with their
supermarket collection days throughout the
year and throughout the county. If you think
you can spare an hour or two to help then
please get in touch with the centre on
01726 885530.
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Chairman: Chairman: Chairman: Chairman: Mike George
Telephone: 01872 862031
email: [email protected]
Treasurer: Treasurer: Treasurer: Treasurer: Malcolm Thorne
Telephone: 01209 717237
email: [email protected]
Address Coomar, 3 Chenoweth Close, Camborne
Cornwall TR14 7JR
Voucher Admin Officer: Voucher Admin Officer: Voucher Admin Officer: Voucher Admin Officer: Jackie Thorne
Telephone: 01209 717237
email: [email protected]
Secretary: Secretary: Secretary: Secretary: Christine Sargent
Telephone: 01209 315386
email: [email protected]
M S Support : M S Support : M S Support : M S Support :
Telephone: 01872 274911
Carer’s Officer: Carer’s Officer: Carer’s Officer: Carer’s Officer: Neville Reed
Telephone: 01637 875823
email: [email protected]
Branch Profile manager and Magazine Editor: Branch Profile manager and Magazine Editor: Branch Profile manager and Magazine Editor: Branch Profile manager and Magazine Editor:
Malcolm Glister
Telephone: 01209 860754
email: [email protected]
Branch Web manager: Branch Web manager: Branch Web manager: Branch Web manager: Mike May
Telephone: 01872 272 957
email: [email protected]
Membership: Membership: Membership: Membership: Betty Alderton
Telephone: 01872 270901
email: [email protected]
Minute Secretary: Minute Secretary: Minute Secretary: Minute Secretary: Moe Fisher
email: [email protected]
Branch Safety Officer and Youth Team: Branch Safety Officer and Youth Team: Branch Safety Officer and Youth Team: Branch Safety Officer and Youth Team: Nikki Jenkin
Telephone: 01736 787089
email: [email protected]
Events CoEvents CoEvents CoEvents Co----ordinator ordinator ordinator ordinator Carol Batchelor
Telephone: 01326 373464
email: [email protected]
Fund Raising Manager Fund Raising Manager Fund Raising Manager Fund Raising Manager Vacant
Branch contact details:Branch contact details:Branch contact details:Branch contact details:
Llawnroc, Mount Carbis Road,
Redruth, Cornwall,
TR15 2LD
Tel: 01872 274911
www.mssociety.org.uk/southcornwall Satellite eventsSatellite eventsSatellite eventsSatellite events
1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month:
Trelowarren Arms, Budock Water,
Falmouth, between 11.00am and
2.00pm approx. Coffee and/or lunch.
Open to all. Last Tuesday of each month: Last Tuesday of each month: Last Tuesday of each month: Last Tuesday of each month:
Helston & Lizard Group meeting:
Wheal Dream Restaurant, Helston
from 11.00am to approx 2.00pm.
Lunch at discounted rate. Every Thursday: Every Thursday: Every Thursday: Every Thursday:
Yoga at the Well Being Centre,
Nance Lane, Churchtown,
Illogan. 11.00am to 12.15pm. with
Carolyn Smith by appointment only. Every third ThursdayEvery third ThursdayEvery third ThursdayEvery third Thursday
Carers meeting at Mike George’s Useful contacts:Useful contacts:Useful contacts:Useful contacts:
MS National Centre: 02084 380 700
MS Helpline: 0808 800 8000
Care Direct: 0800 444 000
NHS Direct: 0845 4647
Editors Contact detailsEditors Contact detailsEditors Contact detailsEditors Contact details:
To send in articles or comments.
Malcolm Glister
Whispering Winds, Crellow Hill,
Stithians, Nr Truro,
Cornwall, TR3 7AQ
South Cornwall Branch Information
Need help or advice, call our
support number 01872 274911
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