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Cambridgeshire Older
People’s Enterprise
December 2019 - January 2020
Newsletter 149
In this Issue
1 Editorial
2 Talking Together
3 Membership form
4 Trustees
5 Wordsearch
6 COPE Fens trip
7 Driving over 70
8 Scam update
9 Digistart
10-11 A Trip to Mali
12 Save the Whales
13 Recycling
14 Recipe
15 Christmas memories
16 Knitting
17 Breathing and singing
18 Adverts/St Ives Group
19 Activities, events
20 Regular meetings
Correspondence address:
COPE
St Luke’s Community Centre,
Victoria Road
Cambridge CB4 3DZ
Telephone: 01223 364303
www.copecambs.org.uk
Funded by:
COPE
Registered Charity No. 1110887
Editorial It’s amazing how quickly the years go by when you have reached the latter
years of life. Time seemed to stand still before I was 21, but has been
accelerating ever since, now it’s reached hyper speed. Even so we at COPE
try and get as much done as possible, this year we have continued to
campaign against loneliness, against the loss of the free TV licence, and
ensured authorities are aware of the difficulties facing older people in this
digital age, with its minimalisation of services especially Post Offices, Banks
and Buses. We will continue next year to bring your problems to the
attention of local and national governments and whatever authority forgets
the needs of older people. We will also be starting a trial of Talking
Together in January, and trust that sufficient members will register for this
project. Details are on page 2.
Thanks to all those Members who have answered the questionnaire which
will enable us to ensure that your needs and problems are known to the
necessary authorities and governments. Thank you for your help. And thank
you to all those volunteers who support COPE. One volunteer who
continues to provide sterling service in spite of her age is Trustee Alice
Zeitlyn, who not only helps COPE but many other charities. Recently, she
retired as leader of the Cambridge Macular Society Support Group. Alice is
a frequent contributor to our Newsletter, and one of her articles is on page
16. Another contributor is new member, Alicja Barton, two of whose
articles appear in this Newsletter.
Enjoy your Christmas Lunches with COPE at Bar Hill and St Ives and
wherever else you may having a Festive lunch or dinner.
I and all the Trustees and Volunteers wish all our members a Very Merry
Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year
David Bailey
HAPPY CHRISTMAS to
all our members, their
families, carers and
friends, and a very
happy and healthy New
Year from your COPE
team.
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TALKING TOGETHER
Happy birthday to all members celebrating in December and January
COPE is pleased to announce a new initiative: TALKING TOGETHER.
Offering telephone based discussions, this programme will bring participants together with other older
adults for engaging and challenging conversations about topics of shared interest. Each group will be
facilitated by skilled leaders from organizations that include Wicken Fen, the National Trust sanctuary,
and Kettle’s Yard, the Jim and Helen Ede house and gallery dedicated to contemporary art. We will
also focus on poetry and the history and unique character of Cambridge.
You may choose from four weekly discussion groups of forty-five minutes per session. Meeting by
telephone on Monday and Thursday afternoons throughout January 2020, they each will be limited to
eight members and a facilitator. Registration will be taken on a first come first served basis. If you
cannot be accommodated in this initial round, your information will be retained and you will be
included as we move forward with subsequent groups.
Enrolment is free, but registration is required.
Discussions to be held on Mondays - January 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th.
1:00pm: Wicken Fen. Led by Peter Green, a specialist in ecology and agricultural history, this group
will consider Wicken Fen as a sanctuary for rare breeds and species, its role in preserving historical
aspects of fen life and as an environmental champion.
2:15 pm : The Poet’s Corner. Presented by Liz Willams, a poet and author , the group will examine
poetic styles, subjects and particular poets, those who are well known as well as others who have
enjoyed less attention. The group will share reactions to the works as well as experiences and ideas
which result from the readings.
Discussions to be held on Thursdays - January 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th.
1:00pm : Kettle’s Yard: Presented by museum staff, this series will introduce different artists during
each session to explore their artwork, lives and connection to the gallery , the Edes and their family
home.
2:15pm: Looking at Cambridge: Mike Petty, noted historian and lecturer will explore the city,
major events and daily life through generations enabling the sharing of experiences and memories.
To enquire and register, please contact the COPE office: 01 223 364303 or by email at:
Registration will be accepted during the month of November through until Friday 20th December. We
look forward to having you participate in these exciting conversations!
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DONATIONS Once again, thanks for all the donations, both monetary and raffle prizes, which are very much appreciated. With the monetary donations, would you please fill in the ‘gift aid’ section of the application form. Peter Murfitt, Treasurer
Data Protection Act Limited information is recorded on our computer in respect of those who receive this Newsletter and/or contact COPE. Basic information only is held; a list of names, postal and/or email addresses used for the preparation of address labels or electronic delivery or for reference purposes by Officers of COPE. This information will not be communicated to third parties without your express permission. Unless COPE is advised to the contrary we will assume that you have no objection to your basic information being recorded.
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Open to all residents of Cambridgeshire over 50, and to carers and “Friends of COPE” as Associate Members any person,
whether or not he or she is aged 50 or over. By completing and returning this form, you are giving COPE
permission to hold your personal details on their database.
The Olive Golding Room
St Luke’s Community Centre, Victoria Road Cambridge CB4 3DZ Phone; (01223) 364303
email; [email protected] Registered Charity No. 1110887
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COPE FORUM
Cambridgeshire Older People’s Enterprise
Trustees (2018/2019)
David Bailey,
COPE Chairman Peter Murfitt
Alice Zeitlyn Jennie Jenks
Doreen Ryan Ken Lovett
Donation Form
I would like to make a donation of £_______
I DO NOT pay UK Income Tax I DO pay UK Income Tax Please tick the box above applicable to you I would like Cambridgeshire Older People’s Enterprise (COPE) to treat as Gift Aid this donation, all future donations and previous donations within HM Revenue and Customs time limits, until I notify COPE otherwise* Please tick this box if you would like COPE to reclaim from HM Revenue and Customs the tax you have paid
Please sign below and print and date underneath Signature_________________________________ (BLOCK CAPITALS BELOW PLEASE) First Name_________________________________ Surname_________________________________ Address__________________________________ _________________________________________ _______________________Postcode: Date____________________________
The Olive Golding Room
St Luke’s Community Centre, Victoria Road Cambridge CB4 3DZ Phone; (01223) 364303
email; [email protected] Registered Charity No. 1110887
*Notes i. You can cancel your declaration any time by notifying COPE ii. If in future your circumstances change and you no longer pay Income Tax, please notify COPE iii. Please notify COPE if you change your name or address whilst the declaration is in force. iv. I confirm by signing this form that I am a UK taxpayer and under-stand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax in the current tax year than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations, it is my responsibility to pay any difference
Many thanks!
Disclaimer Whilst every effort is made to ensure in-
formation is accurate at the time of going
to print, no responsibility can be accepted
for loss or damage caused by published
information found to be inaccurate.
Submissions for our February/March 2020
issue must be received no later than Fri-
day 27th December.
Deborah Katznelson Brian Reynolds
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Word Search
Last month’s solution
AIM
Place the 27 three character ‘tiles’ in the left-hand Grid to the CORRECT spaces in the right
hand Grid relating to CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR TERMS containing NINE letters horizontally
and in alphabetical order
COPE 2020 CALENDAR
We have a number of 2020
Calendars which show the PHOTOS
from the competition entries
displayed at the AGM.
The Calendars cost £5 each and are
available from the St Luke’s
Community Centre Office. They will
also be available at the COPE Bar
Hill and St Ives Christmas Lunches.
DECEMBER 2019/JANUARY 2020 BHm 1219/0120
A C E E R S N D E
A T E E T I N G S
B E T F I R N G S
C E L G R E R E I
C K I H E M R R Y
C R A H L E S T O
D I T I O N T L E
E B R M I S T O E
E P L N B E T R A
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COPE Trip: The Great Fen Project
On the day of the trip in September the weather forecast had promised rain during the day but we
were lucky and we had fine weather all day.
We left Milton Park and Ride at 9.30am and after an hour’s drive we arrived at the Wildlife Trust
Countryside Centre which is at Woodwalton Fen. We were greeted by one of the Warden’s, Helen
Bailey, who, whilst we had coffee and biscuits explained to us at some length about the history and the
present day work taking place at the Great Fen. The Countryside Centre at Ramsey Heights is home to
the Great Fen office and the team’s schools and community work. The Centre is surrounded by a small
nature reserve with short, gentle walks on grass paths and beside ponds. The nature reserve can be
visited at any time. Their varied projects cover a habitat restoration; future flood protection; creating
wet meadows; managing dykes, ditches and drains; community bird migration; guided walks and land
purchases and restoration. A lot of emphasis is placed on the educational visits for local school children
whose activities include pond dipping, mini beast hunting, sweep netting, den building, learning about
plants and understanding how the food chains work.
Whilst we were there we
were shown bird hides and
we followed grass paths
through the reeds, watched
dragonflies among the
ditches and the displays of
Marsh Harriers. We were
also shown how the dykes
and ditches were managed
by moving water around to
areas where it needs to be
retained and sometimes
drained. The trust has
created a variety of walks
that explore the different
Fens. At Woodwalton Fen
we could see Bittern and
Marsh Harriers as well as
Purple Emperor butterflies
and rare Tansy Beetles.
Holme Fen is home to over
500 species of fungi.
The Fens cover over thousands of years of history from seeing prehistoric bog oak to the last resting
place of a World War 2 Spitfire.
We took various walks close to the Centre and at lunch time we said our farewells to the staff and
made our way into the village of Ramsey and to the Jolly Sailor pub where the landlady provided us all
with an excellent lunch. Afterwards several of us strolled around the village and at mid-afternoon our
coach arrived to pick us up and take us home. It had been a wonderful day out and we had learnt so
much about our local habitat of the Fens.
Jennie Jenks
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Driving over 70
What are the Rules?
Article from The Mature Times, September 2019
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Scam Advice from Police
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Scam Letter & Digistart
Debbie Drew, Partnership Support Officer of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire & Peterborough,
sent us this letter regarding a scam that was nearly successful!
“Hi everyone I have been aware of a scam that has some worrying consequences. This scam happened
to someone I know in Huntingdon and they have given me permission to share.
This person received a call from the MET Police (not really) who were looking into some fraud and
money laundering. They ask the person lots of questions about their bank accounts, asked the person
to swear an oath that they would not discuss with others, told them to call 999 and verify the call was
genuine (the person stayed on the line).
Ultimately the person withdrew monies from their account and then were asked to take it to
Paddington (this they were unable to do) then it was suggested they take it and buy a watch with it in
Cambridge (this they were unable to do) so they suggested that they take it to the local police station.
At this point the person got stroppy on the phone and the person who had received the call realized
something was up and went to the police.
Nothing was lost other than a bit of pride and the worry about how much detail had been given out.
Be aware the police will never ask for bank details or monies from you.”
Digistart is Back!
From Stephen Nolan, The Perse School
I am writing to invite you to The Perse Upper School for our fortnightly Digistart group, which starts
on Friday, 1st November 2019. Digistart is open to members of the public who would like assistance
with computer or technology problems, or those looking to make the most of their devices. Our Sixth
Form students will be happy to help with problems, large and small, on an individual basis. Each student
works with same one or two members of the group over the course of the year, wherever possible.
Digistart will run from 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm on the following Friday afternoons with refreshments
provided. You will be met at Reception by our students, before being escorted to one of our
computer suites. You are welcome to bring your own devices.
If you would be interested in attending the Digistart group, please contact Jill Brown on
[email protected] or 01223 403913. You do not have to attend every session but please make us
aware of your availability as there is often a waiting list for places. If you know of anyone else who
would be interested in attending Digistart, please share these details with them. All enquiries should be
directed to Jill Brown using the contact information above.
The Digistart group will meet on the following Fridays in 2020:
17th January; 31st January; 14th February; 6th March; 20th March.
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A Trip to Mali
TO THE VILLAGE OF DARSALAM VIA TIMBUKTU You know what it's like, a holiday brochure arrives in the post and over breakfast you flick through it
hoping something will grab your interest. Well imagine your loved one finding a trip to Timbuktu, and
getting really excited saying "I remember reading about Timbuktu as a child, I thought it was a fabled city."
Wow", said Hugh. "We can go there on holiday". Coincidently we had been sponsoring a child in a village
called Darsalam in Mali, so I asked "as we are in Mali can we go and visit our young boy Karim and his
family?" As you can imagine a trip plan was being hatched.
We have sponsored a child through Plan International for many years,
but had often wondered if £15.00 a month can really make any
difference, and were intrigued to see for ourselves. We did however
wonder if visiting was a good idea or should we simply give the money
to the charity? As you can probably guess by the title we decided to go
to Mali, visit Timbuktu and Darsalam.
Our journey to Timbuktu was full of adventure and wonder, and was
our first trip to Sub-Saharan Africa. However nothing prepared us for
the welcome we received at the village of Darsalam. We found the
whole village waiting for us and we were welcomed with wonderful
gifts of baskets full of local food and tools, and were officially welcomed
by the Chief and his Council. There was drumming, singing and dancing,
and we were asked to introduce
ourselves. Then there were
speeches of welcome in which it
was said that although there were differences between us, there
are also many similarities, and we can care about each other and
be friends. It was very touching and emotional. We soon realised
that the celebration was about something much bigger than our
arrival - it was about the village, where some other children were
also sponsored, but we were the first to visit. Our visit allowed
the whole village to show what had been achieved and say thank
you to us, on behalf of all Plan sponsors.
After the formal ceremony we went with Karim and his
family to visit their home where we were introduced to
each member of the family before we all sat down to eat
lunch together. We may not have spoken the same
language, and communication through an interpreter can be difficult, but this didn’t stop us all enjoying ourselves,
and judging by the laughter a good time was had by all.
After the meal we were shown around the family
compound. We saw their home and, although they had
few possessions, they were very proud to show us what
they had.
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A Trip to Mali
We were then given a tour of the village and the various facilities
made possible by Plan support such as: the latrines; the fresh
water wells; the mill; the adult literacy centre; and the school. We
both thought it was a lovely village, very well cared for and
prosperous, by local standards.
The people who lived there seemed very industrious and this was
confirmed by the Plan staff who said it was a hard working village.
They also explained to us that the community provided the labour
to build all the facilities and were responsible for the maintenance
and upkeep. It was clear they all undertook this with real pride.
We were introduced to the teachers at the school and
learnt about the progress being made. We also met the two
volunteer Plan coordinators in the village, who clearly
relished their role in the whole process and proudly
showed us their ‘office’ and files. The English teacher told us
about the village reforestation plan, under which every one
of the 550 pupils at school is responsible for the care and
watering of a tree planted around the village. We were
invited to plant a tree each and Karim, and his twin sister
Salli, agreed to look after them for us.
Our wonderful day ended with long farewells, and a long drive back to the small town of Kita where we
were staying the night, prior to returning home via the capital Bamako. If you would like to know more
about sponsorship through Plan International UK, visit their website at www.plan-uk.org
Alicja Barton
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Save the Whales, Save the World
In the 19th Century, whales were on the way to being wiped out. They had been hunted long
before,but then they became the main source of oil to illuminate homes and buildings, which led
to whaling being on an industrial scale. At its height, whaling involved 800 ships and led to the
drastic near extinction of whales.
But whales were saved by the invention of the kerosene lamp (1857) and the discovery of the
first oil field in Pennsylivania (1859). Whale oil did not keep well and smelt, unlike petroleum.
Nowadays 100 million barrels of oil are consumed per day, and if we take into account other
fossil fuel useage, 37.1 billion tons of carbon dioxide enter the atmosphere every year. Oil saved
the whales, but is now endangering the planet.
It now turns out that we should restore whaling to pre-whaling times. A recently published study
by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) noted that “when it comes to saving the planet, one whale is worth thousands of trees”. The reason being that whales accumulate carbon in their
bodies during their lifespan of 60 years, during which each great whale sequesters 33 tons of
CO2, which ends up when the animal dies at the bottom of the sea.
In addition, phytoplankton thrives on the iron and nitrogen found in whale excrement. “These
microscopic creatures not only contribute 50% of all oxygen to our atmosphere, they do so by
capturing an estimated 40% of all CO2 produced by mankind” according to the IMF study. The
IMF authors suggest an urgent moratorium world wide on whaling, and ensure the whale
population is allowed to build up from the present 1.5 million to nearer the 5 million that existed
before extensive whaling.
The killing of whales may have virtually stopped, but pollution of the oceans through the dumping
of plastic waste is still leading to whales who unwittingly ingest this rubbish being unnecessarily
killed.
This is based on an article in the November 2019 Geographical magazine by Marco Magrini.
David Bailey
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Recycling
Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme is back and bigger than ever! Arthur Rank Hospice Charity will be running their
annual Christmas Tree Recycling scheme once again in
January, along with the support of the council, Just
Helping and numerous local businesses and
volunteers. On Thursday 9, Friday 10 and Saturday 11 January
2020 their team of volunteers will be collecting trees
from postcodes CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CB22,
CB23 and CB24 and in exchange they welcome a
donation to the hospice. The trees are then taken to the waste management
park near Waterbeach for composting. If you would like your tree to be collected, or if you
can spare a few hours to volunteer, visit arhc.org.uk/treerecycling or call the Hospice fundraising team
for further information on 01223 675888. After costs, 90% of the monies raised will go to the Hospice and the remaining 10% will be donated to
other local charities. Last year the Hospice’s volunteers collected 1800 trees and raised over £26,000! Feel good about saving
yourself the hassle of disposing of your tree and take part! Registrations close at 1pm Wednesday 8
January 2020.
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Christmas Cocktails
FUZZY NAVEL
1 shot of vodka 1 shot of Peach Schnapps (or other peach
liqueur)
6 shots of fresh orange juice
1 slice of orange
ice cubes.
Place five cubes of ice in a cocktail shaker and add the vodka, Peach Schnapps and
orange juice. Shake well, then strain into a
cocktail glass. Decorate with a slice of orange.
CHRISTMAS PUNCH • ice
• 200ml (1/3pt)
vodka
• 200ml (1/3pt)
cranberry juice
• 200ml (1/3pt)
clementine juice
• 6 tsp brown sugar (optional)
• 300ml (1/2pt) soda water
• 150g (5oz) fresh cranberries
• small bunch fresh mint, leaves picked
- Fill a large jug or punch bowl with the ice. Add the
vodka, cranberry and clementine juice and stir to
combine.
- If you want to add a little sweetness stir in the
sugar and mix until dissolved.
- Top up with the soda water and garnish with
the cranberries and mint leaves.
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Christmas Memories There is nothing like the smell of Pine or Oranges take me right back to my childhood memories of
Christmas. My family came from Eastern Europe (and Scandinavian Countries) we always celebrated
Christmas Eve. Christmas is celebrated on Christmas Eve because a Christian liturgical day always starts
and ends at sunset. Christmas Eve is therefore celebrated on 24th while Christmas morning is celebrated
on the 25th
I was around 6 years of age: We lived in a small community in Oxfordshire, it was Christmas Eve and the
whole village, children and parents, were assembled in the village hall. Father Christmas was sitting on a
chair on the stage. He had a very large sack stuffed with wrapped presents. I was with my mother, my
sisters and brothers. The excitement was mounting as children were called to the stage to receive a
present from Father Christmas. I could not see my father anywhere, I was getting anxious that he would
miss all of the excitement. Where could he be!
When we moved to a city Christmas became more of a private family occasion. We would wake early on
Christmas Eve. We would eat a light breakfast and fast for the rest of the day until the evening. We, my
sisters and brothers, would spend the day with our father decorating the Christmas Tree, while our
mother was busy in the kitchen preparing our evening meal.
We always had a large real fir tree which would stand in a pot in the corner of the sitting room which we would decorate. We each picked a rosy red apple and tied a loop of black cotton around the stalk and
took it in turns to choose where to hang it on the tree. Next we added walnuts into which we would
spear a match stick, this took some doing, and sometimes our father needed to whittle a match end into
a point. We would then tie a loop around the match stick to hang them on the tree. We would open a
large tin of Roses chocolates and again loop black cotton around the twisted end of the chocolates and
hang them on the tree. Next came the beautiful hand blown glass baubles. We would carefully unwrap
them and hang them on the tree. The last thing to be placed on the tree were the candle holders. They
had something like a peg clip which would be pinched in to place on the end of a branch, this was
something for which our father took charge. He would then place a real candle into the clasp of the clip.
The fully decorated tree, to me, looked magical and meant that Christmas really had arrived. We made
paper chains and hung them around our sitting room.
Soon it was time to set the table for our dinner, plus an extra place for any unexpected visitor. As the
cooking aromas wafted throughout the house we would all get excited. Is it time yet? We would ask and
our mother would say, "let me know when you can see the first star."
We would be sent upstairs to wash and change into our Sunday best clothes and when we came
downstairs our meal would be served. We would have a 7 course feast: Soup; Two fish dishes, one cold
and one hot; and two desert dishes. I am now struggling to remember what else was served!
When we finished eating and chatting, we would all go into the sitting room and we would find that
Father Christmas had snuck in and piled up Christmas Presents under our tree. Father would light the
candles and we would sing Christmas Carols and then open our presents. We would play games. We
would all go to midnight mass. If we were lucky it would snow on us all the way home.
Christmas seems to come around so quickly these days, expensive and very commercial. I say keep it
simple and I look forward to the smell of pine and oranges.
Alicja Barton
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Knitting
I have been knitting for nearly 90 years! I find it a peaceful, useful and a productive hobby.
I was taught knitting by a Danish lady who came to London in 1930 to improve her English. Marne came
from a farming family where knitting, crochet, weaving and embroidery of a high standard were regarded
as essential in a girl's education.
During the war I knitted for the forces. Navy wool for the Navy, khaki wool for the army and Air Force
blue wool for the RAF was given to civilians in exchange for pullovers, gloves and socks, etc.
After the war and marriage I knitted for the family – baby clothes, gave way to school pullovers and
cardigans. My husband had a sweater that had extra long sleeves that he needed and could never find in
shops.
Soon after moving to Cambridge in 1957 I saw an
advertisement asking for help in knitting Shetland shawls.
This opportunity led me into the intricacies of regional
knitting. Shetland – no seams; Fairisle – mixing colours; Arran – fancy cable stitches.
After my husband died in1979 I had some time on my hands
and joined a Craft group in, what was then, the Folk
Museum where we made items to sell in the shop. My
contribution was striped bees I found the pattern from an
article in the Cambridge Evening News about a group of Histon knitters who had made a success of
knitting these small 'favours'. I knitted them in football-club colours and took orders. I once had a
customer from the Folk Museum who ordered 10 bees in black and yellow stripes for a stall selling
honey!
A few years ago this group migrated to the Museum of Technology where my bees are in demand in their
shop. At about the same time I started a 'Knit and Natter' group at the Stir Coffee Shop which opened in
Chesterton Road just a stone's throw from my home. Experienced knitters bring their own work –
complicated toys, beautiful cot blankets or more personal items. Those who want to learn to knit are also
encouraged to join the group. We meet on the first Thursday of each month from 2.00–4.00 pm I could
not resist a notice that came in the Arthur Rank Hospice Cambridge Newsletter for people to join the
'Knits of the Round Table'. We meet on the third Thursday of the month from 5.30 – 7.00 pm to make
items to sell in their shops. ARHC needs to raise £2 million pounds annually to keep going and this is one
way to help. At my first meeting I mentioned that my speciality was finishing off other people's unfinished
or discarded knitting. This was greeted with open arms and I was presented with two large bags of
beautifully knitted squares that needed sewing together. I was able to make eight knee blankets in many
combination of colours with these squares.
I never know what Chris Barker, the organiser of the 'knits' will have for me. Last month it was another
large bag of kitted hats of all shapes, sizes and colours that needed to be sewn together. Luckily they do
not take long to do! I have been told that another bag awaits me!
I am always reminded when I start that any item of knitting begins with ONE loop and grows and
develops from this beginning. Is this philosophical thought something that makes knitting such a productive and enjoyable activity!
I am sure that other members of COPE also have a hobby that they love doing. Please do share it with us
and tell us what you do and why you enjoy it.
Alice Zeitlyn
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Singing
Do you have breathing difficulties? Did you know singing can help?
Why singing? Research has shown that singing helps people with lung health problems to breathe
better. The British Lung Foundation runs training courses to enable singing teachers to run ‘Singing for
Breathing’ classes for people with lung health problems such as COPD, IPF and asthma.
How does it work? People with lung problems often have difficulty breathing out effectively. The
exercises singers use to achieve a stronger and more sustained out-breath can be really helpful, as can
techniques for releasing tension. People learn to make the best use of the lung capacity they have, and
over time people find they are breathing better without having to think about it.
Where does it happen? Singing for Lung Health leader Kay Barrett runs the Cambridge Singing for
Breathing group at Brown’s Field Centre in Chesterton on Thursday afternoons. The group is a project
of Cambridge community music charity Talking in Tune.
What is included? Each session starts with an opportunity for tea and chat. After a short guided
relaxation, Kay will guide you through a selection of exercises and lead everyone in singing two or
three easy to learn songs.
Who can come? Anyone with a breathing difficulty living in Cambridge or the surrounding area is
welcome to attend. You can bring a partner or friend along too. Please don’t worry if you feel you are
not a singer! Or maybe you were once a singer, but feel you have lost your voice. The focus is much
more on what it feels like than what it sounds like, and on having fun. Any harmonious sounds we
happen to make are a useful by-product, but are not the main aim of the group!
What does it cost?
Members are invited to give a suggested donation of £3.50 per week, or whatever they can afford,
which helps with running costs.
You can find out more and see a short video about the Cambridge group at
www.singingforbreathing.wordpress.com
If you have any questions or would like to give singing for breathing a try, please contact
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St Ives Group Please Note that the
Meetings will be held from
October onwards in the
Corn Exchange, The Pavement,
St Ives PE 27 5AG
St Ives Xmas Lunch is at the
Golden Lion (next to Free
Church Hall) on Friday 13th
December
Contact Angie: 01480 300726
Or Carol: 01480 394673
For a Fully Inclusive rate of £13.50
(£13.00 for 5+ hours
For COPE Members ONLY a Minimum Service of 2 hours
Fortnightly (usually 2 hours weekly)
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Arbury Artists Watercolour Painting Art Classes: Tuesdays 10am– 12noon at Buchan Street Centre, Cambridge.
Contact Celia Conway 01223 523 680
Abbey Leisure Centre Complex Astroturf, CB5 8NT. Supervets football.
Contact [email protected] 01223 576412 Sunday Community walk 11.00am contact Helen 01223 240271
Barrington Forget-me-not club Meets fortnightly on a Thursday.
Tel. Jim Burton 01223 870192 or email [email protected]. All welcome.
Cherry Hinton Church End WI meets every Monday. If you are interested in joining or want information,
contact Margaret on 01223 249247 or [email protected] Cherry Hinton Friday Friends: group for senior citizens offering knitting, crafts, scrabble and cards 1:30 - 3pm every
Friday at the Family Centre, Fishers Lane, CB1 9HR. Contact Nic or Jo Boyns 01223 561139 Cherry Hinton Leisure Centre Contact [email protected] 01223 576412
1 Ol’ Boys Club Mondays 2-4 pm for cards, dominoes, scrabble, chess, curling and darts.
2 ‘Young At Heart’ Women’s social group. Open to all women 50 plus every Friday 2-4.00pm.
3 Walking Football for Senior Us. Thursdays 9-10 am.
4 Community walks Monday 10.30 (term time & ladies only), Wednesday 11.30 contact Helen 01223 240271
Cambridgeshire Companions: A social club for the single over 50s Contact Celia Conway - 01223 523680
Cambridge Hard of Hearing Club: Meet at 2.00pm on the last Thursday of the month at Meadows Community
Centre, St. Catharine’s Road, Cambridge CB4 3XJ.details from www.cambsHOHClub, or text Sally on 07815
513605,or email: [email protected]
Coton Village Hall: Garden Club Contact Margaret Skempton 01954 211588 Meet 1st Monday September –April
at 7.30 pm. Internet Club Thursdays 9.30am-12pm Contact Carolyn Postgate 01954 211033 email:
[email protected]. Coffee Mornings Wednesdays 10am –12pm Contact Carolyn Postgate 01954 211033
Ely Library Activities - Scrabble, creative Tuesdays, local studies, arts and crafts.
Contact for all activities: 0345 045 5225, Alvina De-La-Mare, [email protected];
St Luke’s Knitting Group: Meets 1st and 2nd Wednesday of each month. A convivial gathering over a cup of tea at
St Luke’s Centre. All welcome, it doesn’t matter if you cannot knit or crochet.
Telephone for information Judith Crowe - 01223 357627
Dogs On Prescription: Refreshments provided while you chat and cuddle dogs, for those who don't have regular
access. Weekly Thursdays 3.30-4.30 at Baptist Church Family Centre CB1 9HR Tel 07709 844216
Chesterton Knitters meet on the 1st Thursday of each month 2.00-4.00pm (except August). Stir Café (Hawthorne
Way and Chesterton Road) it is in the old Polish supermarket opposite the Spar. Wool, needles and patterns will be
provided. Bring your own work if you wish. We can teach you if you do not know how!
Telephone Alice - 01223 357395 for details.
Comberton Friendship Club: meet on 2nd Thursday of each month 2.30 p.m. at Comberton Village Hall.
Telephone Sue Allin - 01223 262990
Godmanchester Churches Together Tuesday Coffee Morning: Contact Tony Goodwin- 01480 700814.
Grovebury Ladies club meet Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm Arbury Community Centre, Campkin Road Cambridge
Contact Barbara Watts on 01223 570707
Hiam Sports & Social Club, Prickwillow, Ely. Ballroom Dances 3 times every month, Tea Dances every
Thursday. Contact: 01353 688 269 (club) 07842 146308 email: [email protected]
Meadows Bowlers (Carpet), Meadows Community Centre, Arbury Road. Every Thursday 2-4 pm £3 per
session incl Refreshments. Contact Alan Hedges 01223 364968
Papworth Wheelchair Tennis Coaching runs every Tuesday morning from 11 – 12 noon. Rackets will be
provided. Contact the coach Diane on 07964 839688 or email [email protected]
Rampton Tea Club for the over 60s at Rampton Village Hall, alternate Tuesday afternoons 2.30–4.30pm. Telephone
Sylvia Beaumont - 01954 252043 for date of next meeting.
St Augustine’s Community Centre, Café 99, Richmond Road., Cambridge. Open Monday, Wednesday and
Friday Mornings from 10.30 to 12.00am.
Victoria Homes Victoria Road bring and buy coffee morning 10.00 first Saturday of the month.
Wesley Church Lunch Club: meets on Fridays at Christ’s Pieces, Cambridge.
Freshly cooked two-course meal at a moderate cost. Telephone Sheila Jackson - 01223 352115
Whittlesford Music Club: at the Lettice Martin Centre – telephone John Lester - 01223 847877
Wimblington Film Club: for details telephone Pat Hart: 01354 740654 or visit:
www.wimblingtonfilmclub.org.uk
Wisbech St Mary Community Centre: Friendship Club meets fortnightly on Thursdays, 2pm for 2.30–4.30.
Telephone Sandra Watts - 01954 411873.ll.
Activities and Events
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COPE Events, Activities and Outings Please contact the COPE Office for further information: Tel: 01223 364303 COPE, St Luke’s Community Centre, Victoria Road, Cambridge CB4 3DZ.
COPE in Cambridge City
The Wednesday Social Group
Doreen Ryan - 01223 364303 The Olive Golding Room, St Luke’s Community Centre,
Victoria Road, Cambridge CB4 3DZ
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month 10.30am to 1.00pm
The Evelyn Charnley Memorial Lunch Club
Peter Murfitt – 01223 364303 Queen Edith Chapel, Wulfstan Way, Cambridge, CB1 8QN
12.00 (Noon) – 2.00 p.m. every third Wednesday
Bring and Share Lunches
Book exchange, children's books sale, and £1 Raffle with donated prizes.
Everyone is welcome. December 18th The Crofters
January 15th The Pye Story (Roger Crabtree)
COPE in Huntingdon 10.30 to 12.30 Corn Exchange, The Pavement, St Ives, PE27 5AG
Meetings held on second Friday of each month
Entry is £2.00 to help meet costs of these meetings and includes refreshments and the celebrated £1 Raffle with donated prizes. COPE membership is free and members are
encouraged to bring friends, carers and partners. Everyone is welcome.
PLEASE NOTE : As from October, Meetings are held in the Corn Exchange
December 13th: Christmas Lunch at the Golden Lion St Ives
January 10th: Alan Butler “Post Codes and Sat Navs”
February 14th: Mike Petty “Mr Pickwick”
COPE 2020 CALENDAR
We have a number of 2020 Calendars which show the PHOTOS from the
competition entries displayed at the AGM.
The Calendars cost £5 each and are available from the St Luke’s Community
Centre Office. They will also be available at the COPE Bar Hill and St Ives
Christmas Lunches.
