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A friendly community of members helping each other
Covering: St Neots’ Postal Area of PE19
SATURDAY
5th October 2019
BRINGING SUNSHINE TO ST MARY’S CHURCH HALL 11am till 1.30pm n
With the colours of our logo
Come dressed in something yellow and/or orange or bring something yellow or orange with you Any unwanted items could be donated and sold
The best dressed will get a prize of 5 Tempo Credits.
and enjoy Tea/Coffee and Cake
Friends and Members Group Our friend’s group is on: 18th October 2019 - 11am to 1pm at the Priory Centre This is an opportunity to meet up with friends and make new friends whilst enjoying a cuppa and a good natter. Also, if not a member, this is
an opportunity to come along and meet the coordinator and other members and find out more about us before considering registering (which is free)
The time is fast approaching (A message from the Fire and Rescue) Remember, remember to celebrate safely! Bonfire Night can be plenty of fun for all of the family to enjoy, but with lots of potential hazards, it’s really important to keep you and your family safe. Help support your local community this year and go to an organised firework display instead of holding one
at home. If you do plan on using fireworks or lighting a bonfire at your own home, however, please ensure you consider our safety advice below: Fireworks: Only buy fireworks marked BS 7114 Light fireworks at arm’s length using a taper, stand well back and never go back to a lit firework Never throw fireworks or put them in your pockets or clothing Light sparklers one at a time wearing gloves, and place used sparklers in a bucket of water Never give sparklers to children under five It is illegal to sell fireworks to someone under the age of 18 or to light fireworks in a public place For more information on Firework Safety, visit: www.hse.gov.uk Bonfires: Do not light bonfires in unsuitable weather conditions, particularly when windy Do not leave bonfires unattended Keep a bucket of water or a hosepipe handy just in case Build bonfires well clear of buildings, garden sheds, fences and hedges Never use flammable liquids to start the fire Never burn dangerous rubbish such as aerosols, paint, foam furniture, rubber tyres, batteries, etc Before you light the bonfire, check that children and animals are not hiding inside and are a safe distance away Always consider the location of a bonfire or firework display, smoke drifting near or on to roads can have devastating consequences. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To find out if you are eligible for a free home fire safety check, call 0800 917 9994.
Whatever you buy online – please, first check easyfundraising 4,000 companies donate online whether shopping online, booking a
holiday, or switching suppliers on line - some give just pennies others £’s. Every penny helps raise money for the
TimeBank to continue - £100 raised so far! With our normal sources of funding drying up we need to find other ways to raise funds for
Administration, events etc. This is one way that helps
Christmas Dinner (BOOK your seat asap)
14th December 2019 – 1pm Apologies for asking… when the warmer days are still with us, but we need to confirm our booking as soon as possible. Each year we organise our Christmas Dinner for our members and associates to get together. This year we have chosen:
The Three Horseshoes in Gravely now under new management offering excellent food and service. The main course will be as a carvery, giving more choice. TRANSPORT COULD BE PROVIDED.
Call or Text to be sure of booking a seat. Contact us:
[email protected] or telephone 07590909057 Also see our Member friendly Data Base:
https://tol2.timebanking.org/stneots
3 Courses - £25 2 Courses - £22
Just one of the Benefits of being a TimeBanker We have members that have in the past been trapped in unwanted social isolation and might have been seen as a complex challenge and a drain on resources particularly where health reasons are involved. Lonely people’s health issues are often the result of social isolation rather than the cause, it has been proven that joining TimeBank can help - by being active in reaching out to the lonely we can increase their activity and provide companionship, just one of the aims of TimeBanking the world over
We have 76+ skills that members are offering, these are just five Companionship CV writing Cycle repairs Dancing Debt Advice
Not a member? – why not join? Our member friendly Data Base - You can manage your
own offers/requests, keep a check on your hours and see what other members are offering. TimeBanking is a Safety
net in case help is ever needed. Check us out before Joining at: https://tol2.timebanking.org/stneots/
Already a member? Your details are on the friendly Data Base already, so you just need to log-in by adding your email address and creating a password. Help is available online or I can also send you a printed members Guide for you to refer to, if you prefer. Phone 07590909057 or email: [email protected]
We attended The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin’s Flower Festival with a display created by one of our members. Just one of the many talents of our members
November 2th 2019 - our next Coffee morning Come along and enjoy: a Jacket Potato with various fillings to choose from plus tea/coffee and cakes.
The THAI Cooking demonstration Last month’s coffee morning was very well attended, and the tasters greatly enjoyed. Several people have since been interested in how the Thai sauces were made, therefore we’ve included the two menus used for those interested. AUTHENTIC THAI MASSAMAN CURRY PASTE Makes enough for 2 batches of this Massaman recipe adapted from Melbourne’s Chin Chin Ingredients: 2tbs fresh coriander, 2 red onions,3 Lemongrass stalks (white part only), 3 cloves of Garlic, 2 knobs of galangal (see notes), 10 dried red chillies soaked in boiling water and deseeded, Handful of peanuts, 2tbs Coriander seeds, 2tbs Cumin seeds and 5 cloves. Method: Start by chopping up the fresh ingredients super fine (Particularly the lemon grass and galangal) The smaller you get this, the better. If using a mortar & pestle…. Start by working the fresh ingredients and peanuts together until they start to break down, then add the spices. Keep working this (with well earned breaks in between) until a smooth paste starts to form. If using a food processer…. Add all ingredients to your processer and puree until smooth. If it needs a little help, add a splash of water and a pinch of salt and keep blending until paste forms. Kitchen Notes: To get the best result, head to your local Asian Grocer for your ingredients. Things like the coriander and lemongrass will be so much fresher and they’ll have fresh or frozen galangal. If that’s not an option, substitute galangal for ginger. Now you are ready to make your curry….
HOMEMADE THAI GREEN CURRY PASTE. Usually, the main reason to make homemade curry paste is because you just can’t get the same intense, fresh flavour in a jar. While that holds true for Green Curry Paste – the other very big advantage is that you can control the spiciness without compromising flavour or the signature green colour. 5 servings (51 calories) 4 green Cayenne pepper chilli’s – deseeded and chopped (note 1), 6 Thai green chilli’s Chopped (note 1) 2 red shallots/eschallots, chopped (Note 1), 2 Lemongrass stems, trimmed and finely chopped (about 2.5-3 tbsp) (Note 2), 2 tbsp galangal, grated (Note3) 5 cloves garlic, chopped, 2.5 tsp dried shrimp paste (Belacan) (Note 4). 2 tsp lime zest, grated, 1 tsp ground coriander. I tsp ground cumin, ¼tsp white pepper, ¼tsp turmeric, 2 tbsp chopped coriander/cilantro root and stem (Note 5), ¼ cup coriander/cilantro leaves, loosely packed, 2-3 tbsp water, as needed. Instructions: 1. Combine all ingredients except water in a powerful blender or food processor. Using a Vitamix makes the paste smoother. 2.Blend to a fine paste, scaping down the sides as you go. Add the water as required to help it blend (you may not need any as the herbs and chillies have moisture) Use this paste to make a Green Curry! Best to use immediately. Otherwise, refrigerate for up to 2 days, or freeze for one month. Notes: QUANTITY – makes enough curry paste for 1 quantity Green Curry which serves 5 people. 1) Spiciness: the green colour of green curry comes from the cayenne pepper which is not that spicy. The spiciness comes from the Thai green chillies. If you want a mild curry, skip the green chillies altogether. For a mild curry- just use 1. Using 6 makes it very spicy, but not outrageously so. It won’t blow your head off. 2) Lemongrass: Peel the tough green outer layers and use the white softer part. You’ll find the reedy layers can’t be finely chopped. 3) Galangal looks like ginger but is more citrusy and harder. You can find it in some grocery stores, if you can’t find it use the same amount of root ginger and the zest of 1 lime (in addition to what is already in the recipe) 4) Dried shrimp (Belacan) comes in small blokes. Just sort of crumble it to measure out, no need to rehydrate (per some recipes) Sold here on Amazon. DO NOT use shrimp paste in a jar – it will turn your green curry BROWN!! 5) Coriander/cilantro roots are commonly used in Thai cooking for terrific earthy coriander flavour in curries. In Western stores the roots are usual puny – also very dirty and hard to clean. So for practical reasons, we use a combination of roots and stems, then top up the flavour with leaves (this also helps the green colour) 51 Kcal/Carbonhydrates:10g/Protein:2g/Cholesterol: 28mg/Sodium: 390mg/Potassium: 67mg/ Fibre: 3g/ Sugar: 3g/ Vitamin C: 12.8mg/ Calcium:25mg/ Iron: 0.9mg.
More than 30 knives have been handed in across Cambridgeshire as part of a national knife amnesty which took place recently. Officers in Cambridgeshire joined others across the country in an operation to tackle a rise in knife crime. The week-long initiative, aimed at taking weapons off the streets and tackling associated offending, included an amnesty where members
of the public could hand in knives without fear of prosecution. Knife surrender bins were based at Thorpe Wood Police Station in Peterborough and Parkside Police Station in Cambridge. Knives could also be handed into any police station with an enquiry office across the county. In addition to this, test purchases - where someone under the age of 18 attempts to buy a knife to see if they are asked for identification - were carried out at more than 15 shops across Peterborough and Huntingdon. Two stores sold knives to the volunteers, who were under 18. One store failed to ask for ID. The other store challenged the person buying the knife for ID, but when they failed to produce some, still sold them it. The focus of the two operations was education and therefore advice was given to both of these stores, as well as positive feedback to the rest. Inspector Matt Snow said: “We are pleased that we were able to take a total of 31 knives off the streets of Cambridgeshire. “The test purchasing also offered the chance to educate stores on the dangers and risks associated with selling knives to anyone under the age of 18. It’s disappointing that two stores failed the tests, however continued working with them is ongoing to ensure the relevant checks are carried out. “Knives ruin lives and it’s important that all is done to tackle the issue. “Although the knife amnesty has ended for now, families and friends of people who carry knives are urged to encourage them to think twice, and consider the potentially devastating consequences of doing so. “If anyone is found to be carrying a knife in public, they could face a hefty fine and further prosecution by the courts.” Anyone who knows someone who carries a knife can report it anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org/. More information on knife crime is available on the force website.
Address: 6 Oak Drive, Huntingdon PE29 7HN 10am till 3pm or Phone: 0330 355 1285 Email us at: [email protected]
We are the independent champion for people who use health and
social care services in Cambridgeshire. Our job is to make sure that those who run local health and care services understand and act on what really matters to people. We listen to what people like about services and what could be improved. We share what people tell us with those with the power to make change happen. We encourage services to involve people in decisions that affect them. We also help people find the information they need about services in their area.
If you have a complaint about your GP or Hospital and wish to make it known - to improve the services, we receive …..
Tell Healthwatch they can help you and many others – phone, email or complete the form on their website: http://www.healthwatchcambridgeshire.co.uk/content/contact Not online: then contact our coordinator on 01480 404184 or 07590909057 and your complaint will be forwarded to them. Any information given will only be seen by the coordinator in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
ONE LEISURE with TEMPO CREDITS One hour helping another TimeBank member = 1 voucher which can be exchanged for….. BADMINTON OR SQUASH COURT HIRE - 1 VOUCHER ENTRY TO LEO’S FUN ZONE (SOFT PLAY) - 1 VOUCHER ONE SWIMMING SESSION - 1 VOUCHER PURE HEAT EXPERIENCE (SAUNA & STEAM ROOMS) - 1 VOUCHER RIGHT START 5 (FITNESS CLASS - A FUN, SOCIAL CLASS WITH
LIGHT TO MODERATE EXERCISE) - 1 VOUCHER CYCLONE START-UP (INDOOR CYCLING SESSION) - 1 VOUCHER ONE LEISURE St Neots and Huntingdon boasts an amazing array of facilities including a swimming pool offering lessons, a well kitted gym and fitness classes, and plenty of extra activities for kids including Leo’s Fun Zone! There’s a great café on site for when you’re worn out after exercise. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW? Please call ahead to book court hire quoting ‘Time Credits’. Check the website for classes and swim sessions. Free parking on site. New participants should contact the Sports Development team on 01480 387047. One Leisure St. Neots, Barford Road, Eynesbury, PE19 2SA - 01480 388700 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do individuals and families need to book in advance? YES Can groups attend if booked in advance? YES One happy member using her Tempo Credits We spent the day in London yesterday and went to the Tower of London using the Tempo credits. It saved us nearly £60, only 2 credits each, and I just went to the ticket office and the salesgirl knew all about the Credits and didn’t question them at all. I would recommend them to everyone. We spent so long there, also went to the Natural History Museum, that we will have to go again to visit St Paul’s Cathedral, again using the Tempo credits!
Contact the coordinator – there is a £25 deposit (£50 for wheelchairs and buggy) which would be returnable for members providing all in good order. Plus, we now have a buggy for temporary loan.
temporary
We are collecting mini jam jars, for those that are happy to donate those annoying 5p pieces – to help
us keep the TimeBank active. Each jar holds approx. £2.00
DO YOU KNOW A PERSON WITH SIGHT LOSS? SOMONE WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM KNOWING ABOUT TIMEBANKING? TBUK have now produced TimeBanking information documents in Braille. Please let us know and we can send the documents to them – 07590909057 text or phone or email [email protected]
Addenbrookes Hospital Appeal They want mainly RED knitted hats for their new babies. Must use NEW wool. BABY PATTERN B07 ‘Rosie’ ribbed baby hat in DK using No 10 needles. (To vary size slightly, use No 9 or No 11 needles. To avoid any pressure on delicate skin, seams must be as flat as possible. Each hat takes about 25gm wool, which must be new. The Rosie are happy to have variations on the theme of traffic lights, e.g. stripes, blocks, patterns,
pompoms, as long as the main colour is predominant) Cast on 84 stitches, relatively loosely - K2, P2 rib for 4” - Next row K2, P2tog to end of row (63 stitches) Next row K1, P2 Repeat to end of row - Next row K2, P1 Repeat to end of row - Repeat last two rows twice more. Shape crown K5, K2tog to end - Purl row - K4, K2tog to end - Purl row - K3, K2tog to end - Purl row - K2, K2tog to end - Purl row - K1, K2tog to end - Purl row - K1, K2tog to end of row. Cut wool leaving about 8” for sewing up. Thread the wool through the remaining stitches. Draw up tight and sew up hat, using the needle and wool making sure seam is as flat as possible.
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If you wish to exchange hours for Tempo Vouchers, contact the co-ordinator. Free entry into many venues across England and Wales in exchange for helping others
We are all Volunteer Members – giving our time freely. We raise our own funds and apply for funding from various providers:
We would like to thank all those that have helped us financially to continue helping others and reaching the success that we have. We couldn’t have done it without the
backing of organisations such as those below… See our website for all the organisations that have helped us over the years
If you wish to unsubscribhttp://www.healthwatchcambridgeshire.co.uk/content/contacte then phone
07590 909057 or Email: [email protected]
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