Not only has the Print Unit recently got a new Manager inthe form of Paul Bishop, but they’ve also got a new name –Print Services! The re-branding is part of a new marketingplan aimed at raising awareness of the services on offer andincreasing the amount of work produced for both internaland external customers.

Print Services New Year, New name, New look

FACIL IT IES DIRECTORATE

ISSUE 34 WINTER 2005news

Welcome

Welcome to the Winter issue of FDNews and the final edition of 2005.

What a fantastic year it’s been for FD.There have been many reasons tocelebrate over the last 12 months,most recently a successful graduationand awards for many of our staff (seeWell done to), and our significantinvolvement in the Entente Floralesuccess.

Print Unit is becoming Print Servicesand many changes and improvementsare afoot for the new year. So we havemuch to look forward to in 2006, andas usual, we will keep you informed ofwhat’s happening in FD.

So all that’s left to say is a very MerryChristmas to all FD staff, and aHappy New Year to you when itcomes. Here’s to another great yearahead for all of us!

Jennie Bond

Claire Hamilton

Georgina Kersey

Gill Turner

Editorial Team

Copy deadline for the Spring issue is 3 February 2006

Indeed, 2006 promises to be an excitingand challenging time for Print Services.Significant pieces of equipment are due forrenewal, along with a new software systemfor customers to submit jobs electronically.The Print policy for the University will beimplemented with the aim of reducingcosts, improving service levels andefficiency, and increasing utilisation of

Print Services. There are also plans forimproved signage to Print Services and amore customer friendly reception.

Look out for lots more things to comefrom Print Services in 2006 including thenew-look University calendar andwallplanner, a new Print Services brochure,a new external website and the PrintServices Roadshow!

In 2004/05, the Unit printed 16.5 million pieces of paper generated from 9,500 jobs.

Print Services only use paper from sustainable sources.

Print Services can provide you with free handy scrap pads for your desks give them a call on4541 to order.

To order a 2006 calendar or wallplanner call Paul Bishop on extension 4541.

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Start the Christmas break in style at the staffparty open to all University staff, family andfriends. The party will take place in the HUBS onFriday 23 December, 8.00pm till 2.00am. Thisis your chance to get into the party mood and letyour hair down to tunes from the last fourdecades, so don’t miss out on all the usual funand frolics!

The cost is still only £2 per head and this priceincludes a free drink!

It’s party time!

Dates for your diary 2 0 0 5/6Friday 23 December Staff Christmas Party, HUBS, Students’ Union Building

Week of 17 January Teamtalk

Thursday 19 January An Evening with Derek Dooley, Pennine Lecture Theatre

Friday 17 February An Evening with Lord Broers, Pennine Lecture Theatre

Week of 21 February Teamtalk

Tuesday 7 March Local Joint Consultative Committee

Week of 14 March Teamtalk

Sunday 19 March Dan Porter’s Testimonial Rugby Match

Drink offers on the nightBottle of VK - £1.65... Bottle of Carling - £1... International bottled beers - £1.80... Smirnoff and Red Bull/Mixer - £1.60... Bottles of wine - £5.99Hot snacks will be available to purchase on the nightSmoking is only allowed in pods A and C*FREE drink - bottle of Carling, VK or a soft drink

Tickets are just £2 including a FREE drink* available fromMain Reception, City CampusMain Reception, Heart of the Campus, Collegiate Crescent CampusHUBS Shop, Paternoster RowTickets are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.For group bookings, please contact Students’ Union finance office on 4142 / 4143

Start the Christmas break in style, forget aboutwork, get your glad rags on and dance thenight away to music from the 60’s, 70’s and80’s at the Sheffield Hallam staff party.

Friday 23 December - 8.00pm – 2.00am HUBS, Paternoster RowOpen to all Sheffield Hallam staff, family and friends

It’s gonna be a lot of fun!

Don’t miss out - get your tickets from• Main Reception, City Campus

• Main Reception, Heart of the Campus,Collegiate Crescent

• Steeleys Catering Outlet, Psalter LaneCampus

• HUBS Shop, Paternoster Row

Tickets will also be available on the dooron the night until 10.00pm.

Please note, smoking is only allowed in pods A and C

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Dan Porter, Sport OperationsManager, was diagnosed withcancer on 27 May 2005, threeweeks after his partner Kerrygave birth to their son Joe.The tumour was extremely rare and wassituated behind his right eye. Theoperation, carried out a month later toremove the tumour, took 20 hours and fivespecialists and left Dan without one eye,some of his upper palate, and most of thenerves in the right hand side of his face.Dan then underwent six weeks ofradiotherapy which finished at the end ofSeptember. Throughout his illness Dan’spositive attitude has amazed everyone whoknows him. He was back in the gym (SportHallam of course) as soon as possible after

his operation and then again once hisradiotherapy was complete.

If any of you know Dan you will know howmuch sport, and in particular rugby, meansto him. Dan has played rugby since he wasseven and most recently was captain forSheffield RUFC right up until he wasdiagnosed with the disease. This is why hewants to show his appreciation for WestonPark and Hallamshire Neurological Unitby organising a testimonial rugby match toraise money for them.

The rugby match will be played on 19March 2006 at 3.00pm and will befollowed by a dinner, which will alsoinclude a charity auction. Staff will be ableto buy tickets for the dinner and details ofthis will follow on the staff intranet and inTeamtalk in the New Year.

FD is supporting Dan by giving all moneyraised from charity events between nowand March to his campaign. If any of youwould like to get involved with the event orknow anyone who would like to sponsorany part of it, from the meal to the shirts,then get in touch with Dan on extension4395 or e-mail d.porter@shu.ac.uk

Have you ever felt that youneeded a boost? That you arestuck in a vicious cycle of poorlifestyle and want to break it?Perhaps you just want to turnover a new leaf after the NewYear? SHUWellness may be able to help. It’s afree service which means staff could get akick-start to a better, fuller and improvedquality of life. It gives you time out toreview your health and lifestyle and takeaction to ensure your continued wellbeing.What’s more it’s free, confidential, in worktime and tailored to your needs.You couldbenefit from

• access to expert lifestyle information• lower risk of illness and disease• increased energy levels• more confidence• reduced stress levels• feeling better

Help can range from an informal chatabout your health to a full health andfitness service.

1,000 places are available for Universityemployees and many FD staff have alreadyexpressed an interest. The first Wellness

sessions will last about one hour and willbe available at Collegiate Crescent or Citycampuses. Follow-up services will beavailable in the form of workshops, shortcourses and one-to-one lifestyle advice toprovide expert support in areas such asexercise, nutrition, smoking cessation andstrategies to deal with stress. Of coursewhat is discussed is between you and theWellness staff, who are based in theFaculty of Health and Wellbeing, but oneof the actions you may be advised to take isto join Sport Hallam. If this is the case youcan get your 12 month Gold membershipfor half price. Don’t worry if you’re alreadya member and you get referred though,because we’ll add an extra six months toyour membership free so you don’t missout on the offer.

Many of you may have already been intouch, but if not you can register yourinterest and receive future informationabout SHUWellness at the websitehttps://staff.shu.ac.uk/shuwellness or e-mailshuwellness@shu.ac.uk or send it to/dropin at SHUWellness, CSES reception,Collegiate Hall.

Sheffield Barbarians v Dan Porter’s FOC XV

Well, well, well what’s all this then?

Dan with baby Joe

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Sporting students who competeat national or international levelcould be going for gold in the2012 London Olympics thanksto two exciting schemes, HallamElite and TASS. Both schemessupport outstanding youngathletes throughout their time atUniversity by helping thembalance studies and work withtheir athletic training.The Hallam Elite scheme, supported bySport Hallam, Hallam Sports Union andthe Centre for Sport and Exercise Science,gives students free access to all Universitysports facilities and programmes,mentoring by a member of University staff,free fitness assessment, sports sciencesupport and access to subsidisedrepresentative opportunities.

The Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme,or TASS as it is better known, awardsscholarships and bursaries to talentedathletes who are committed to combiningtheir sport and education and who areselected by their sports NationalGoverning Body. It aims to reduce thedrop-out of talented athletes from sportand supports and develops today’s talentfor sporting success in the future.

The launch event, organised by staff fromSport and Recreation and the SportsUnion, took place in November atCollegiate Crescent Campus. The athleteswere presented with a free Sport Hallam12 month Gold Card by former SheffieldUnited forward Wayne Allison and wereintroduced to the services and facilitiesavailable through the schemes.

Future potential stars at the event includewomen’s javelin athlete Jo Blair, who is oneof the Hallam Elite athletes. She said

‘Hallam’s a great University for athletes,and the Elite Programme is a greatopportunity to enhance my performanceby using the fantastic facilities at theUniversity.’

Frazer Wilford, a rising rugby star at theUniversity, said,

‘This is really helping with my motivation.It makes you train harder and set targetslike reaching the Olympics. British athleticsneeds to maintain interest from all levels,there are thousands of students, but onlyreal dedication can get you there.’

Frazer Johnson, TASS Co-ordinator added,

‘It’s terrific that the University supportsthese initiatives which are invaluable to thestudent athlete. It reflects well upon theinstitution itself and demonstrates a realcommitment to Sport at Sheffield Hallam.’

Hallam Elite and TASS Launch Event

Some people are famous…and some people have famous names

Receiving Gold from Sheffield United’sWayne Allison

If you’re a fan of Saturdaymorning TV, CD-UK to beexact, you may have noticed amember of FD staff appearedon the programme in October.Michael Jackson, not the Kingof Pop but Sport Hallam’sSenior Fitness Instructor,stepped into the spotlight withthe new face of the Saturdaymorning music show, JohnyPitts.Although the real Michael Jackson is betterknown for moon-walking rather than iron-pumping, Michael ‘Mick’ Jackson washappy to hit the weights instead of the highnotes for the ITV programme.

The spoof sketch about life as thenamesake of the singing superstar wasgreat for Sport Hallam and the Universityas it showed off our facilities in the bestpossible way on national TV and Micktook it all in his stride.

One of our editors caught up with Mick tosee how he found the whole experience.

‘It was a bit nerve-wracking at first,’ Mickexplained, ‘but I soon got into it. I love myjob here at Club Hallam so I don’t thinkI'll be swapping it for a TV career just yet’.

As the programme was screened duringthe University’s busy enrolment period itdid have some positive knock-on effects forSport Hallam.

‘We got loads of students booking in fortheir gym inductions and specificallyrequesting Michael Jackson, and yes, therewas the odd request to sing along the waytoo!’ said Mick.

In fact Mick’s most frequently askedquestion is ‘Can you sing?’ and his reply‘I’m a gym instructor, not a singer’.

Finally we asked has the ‘famous name’been a benefit or a hindrance along theway. Mick is pleased to say it has alwaysbeen positive ‘having a famous namesakeworks for me - it helps people rememberme.’

Sport Hallam fitness instructor JohnWagstaff also made an appearance in thefollowing week’s episode of CD-UK.

Michael (Mick) Jackson pumps someiron for Kids TV

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Catering staff at CollegiateCrescent Campus joined inthe fun to celebrate 100Years of Education on 13October. Millers restaurantwas decked out in ‘streetparty’ style with bunting andballoons as part of theUniversity’s centenarycelebrations.

With authentic musicplaying, and a ‘schooldinner’ menu served by staffin Victorian costumes, it waseasy to be transported backin time!

Joint ConsultativeCommittee

Please sir can I have some more…

Catering staff take a trip down memory laneStudents and staff enjoy theparty atmosphere

Could you represent FD Staff?

Would you like to discuss issues that matter tostaff with staff from the management and theUnions?

Could you come to just one meeting every threemonths?FD’s Local Joint Consultative Committee has now been set upand is looking for staff representatives, ideally from across FD andincluding the support areas. If you are a staff representative it willmean presenting the views of staff in FD at meetings and feedingback to them about what was discussed. If you’d like to nominateyourself as a staff rep or find out more about what it means,contact the following people who are management reps -

Kathryn Brewin (extension 3465)

Fiona Griffiths (extension 4912)

Richard McGloin (extension 4575)

Nigel Thurlow (extension 2460)

Alternatively contact Lisa Sedman our HR advisor on extension3955.

A sad farewellto DianeWe said a sad and untimelygoodbye recently to our colleagueDiane Havenhand, who passed away unexpectedly. Diane worked for SecurityServices and her colleagues have submitted thispoem in her memory.

A poem by Alan Shepherd

Diane was there, for all that be,Instantly caring, that you could see,At times sharing, your thoughts, and views.Not putting them aside, where they could hide,Ever halving your problems, not easy for some,With confidence, and esteem she was aglow,Emotions would always come first,Mothering all others, she never forgot,Inside her heart, there was a lot,Still waiting for her, to come down them stairs,Smiling and laughing, ever aware,You gave so much, and took so little,Out there you’ll always be the best,Up high in heaven, God bless you rest.

Security staff hope to name a star in Diane’smemory, and also put up a plaque as a tribute to her.

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You would expect nothing lessfrom Conference Co-ordinatorErika Clegg and husbandDavid, who jetted off toSingapore, the Maldives andDubai following their recentwedding. Here’s Erika’s accountof their fantastic trip...The journey began when we boarded our10.00am flight bound for Changri Airport,Singapore. We arrived at 8.00am local time(4.00pm UK time) the following day for afive night stay at the Pan Pacific Hotellocated on Raffles Boulevard.

After unpacking, our first port of call wasRaffles Hotel for a ‘Singapore Sling’! Wevisited Boat Quay and Clarke Quay,walked through the cluttered streets thatmake up Chinatown and sampled life inLittle India. We shopped and then shoppedsome more in the many air conditionedmalls, David isn’t normally a ‘shopper’ butfound it was a welcome break from the37°/90 per cent humidity on the streets ofSingapore! We boarded the MRT (theunderground network) and headed toOrchard Road for more shopping andsightseeing where we even witnessed anoutdoor ‘aerobathon’… 37°, it can onlyhappen in Singapore! We also cruised alongthe Singapore River which is guarded bythe half-fish, half-lion ‘Merlion’ statue.

Our next destination was Male Airport, fora relaxing stay in the Maldives. On arrivalwe were met by private speedboat transferto Kurumba Island. Kurumba is a picture-perfect, palm fringed tropical paradiselocated in the North Male Atoll, its nameis derived from the coconut trees that growthere in abundance. The island has amixture of 180 bungalows and villas allwithin a pace or two from the beach. Afterhaving our welcome midnight cocktail we

were transported by beach buggy to room174, our home for the next 10 nights. Thefollowing morning we opened the doors ofour villa to find what can only bedescribed as paradise, boy it was hardgetting up every morning! Armed with ourmap of the island we found our way to therestaurant for breakfast and familiarisedourselves with the facilities, this didn’t takelong as a slow walk on the beach aroundthe island took just 20 minutes! The islandhas seven restaurants in total including thefantastic Ocean Grill, the Italian GoldenCowrie, the Indian Kurumba Mahal, theLebanese Al Qasr and the Chinese MingCourt. There is also the heavenly KurumbaSpa (which I can personally recommend)and for the more energetic the PADIcertified dive school.

Our most hectic day in the Maldives wasspent island hopping. We were taken byspeedboat back to Male Airport to board aseaplane (or Maldivian Air Taxi) which was

Travellers’ talesA honeymoon organised to perfection!

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absolutely brilliant. The plane flew overNorth Male Atoll, including Kurumba, sothat we could take photos and then after a15 minute flight we landed by the side of araft in the middle of the Indian ocean (theraft was about 8ft square. It was very oddbeing on a raft surrounded by water as faras the eye could see. Then after a fewminutes a speedboat appeared to take ussnorkelling on a sandbank which wasamazing; we saw butterfly fish, angel fish,parrot fish, rock cod, unicorn fish andtrumpet fish to name but a few. I think Ican appreciate what Robinson Crusoemust have felt like now all alone on adesert island, well minus a speedboat,snorkel and mask of course! From here wevisited Rihiveli Island on the South MaleAtoll, and, after having a drink, it was timeto wade across to the uninhabited island ofKuda Bandos where our barbecue lunchwas prepared and waiting. Going across ataround midday the water was around kneeheight and coming back at around 3.00pmit was waist height, I was so pleased to beover 5ft tall! From Rihiveli we carried onto a fisherman’s island, and it wasinteresting to see how the Maldivians live,but it was also quite sad as this island hadbeen quite badly affected by the Tsunami,even now, some 11 months later, thedevastation can be seen. Then it was timefor our final journey back to the raft wherethe seaplane was waiting to return us toMale Airport.

We also spent some time in Male with ourtour guide, Sheriff. Male is the smallestcapital city in the world and has lots to see.We toured around the Presidential area, tothe largest mosque in the world, throughthe colourful (and surprisingly smell free)fish market and the market selling spices,fruit and vegetables. I was sad when it wastime to leave our little paradise island and

take the last trip back to Male Airport forour Emirates flight to Dubai.

When we arrived in Dubai, we discoveredthat the airport is so huge that it takes a 15minute coach drive to reach arrivals toreclaim your luggage. We checked into ourhotel, the Emirates Towers, and discoveredwe had been upgraded to a suite on thetwenty-first floor – it was massive, I couldhave quite easily stayed in there until it wastime to leave! But no, off we wentsightseeing once again; it was very hot butnot as humid as Singapore had been.

Dubai was everything I expected it to be,very rich and opulent. Even if the placeyou want to get to is ‘just across the road’you have to get a taxi as there is no wayyou can get across the eight lanes of traffic.We planned in advance where we wantedto eat each night and set about makingreservations as the weekend in Dubai startson Thursday so advance bookings are agood idea. We spent our first day onJumeirah Beach, and another daysightseeing in the many different souks

(open air markets) and we sailed along theDubai Creek by abra (water taxi). Ourfinal day was spent relaxing around thepool, lunching and then we left the bustleof the city behind us to sample themysterious desert and an ‘ArabianAdventures’ trip to the desert for a ‘DuneSafari’. After a thrilling 4 x 4 ride over therolling dunes and almost tipping over onseveral occasions, we saw camels resting attheir camp in the Dubai DesertConservation Reserve, and we watched thesunset over the rippling sand whilstenjoying a sumptuous buffet.

After almost three weeks away our fantasticHoneymoon had come to an end, as allgood things unfortunately do. Guess whereI’m hoping we’ll be spending our secondanniversary, or first if we are lucky enoughto win the lottery!

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Gill Turner, JumpstartCommittee chair, and myselfwere recently asked to speakabout the Jumpstart scheme at aconference in Bristol called‘Orchestrating Change’. Theevent, held by the LeadershipFoundation for HigherEducation, was concerned withstaff development and wasattended by staff trainers.As I’m sure you already know, Jumpstart is10 years old this year. When we were askedto run a workshop at the conference andtell others from all over the country about

the success of the scheme, being veryproud of Jumpstart, well, we ‘jumped’ to it.

The conference had a musical theme andour session was entitled ‘There’s a place forus’ which is the beginning of the song

Maria from WestSide Story. Werealised from talkingto other trainingpeople howgroundbreaking andunique Jumpstartstill is.

Delegates at theworkshop learnedabout the benefits ofJumpstart, andabout the diverserange of subjects

which FD employees have learned andstudied over the years, as well as how thescheme has also encouraged people to takeup work-related training such as NVQs. Weplayed the Jumpstart Video and explainedhow Jumpstart has helped to ‘OrchestrateChange’ for a decade now, here atSheffield Hallam.

If you are considering doing a non-workrelated course in your own time and wouldlike to find out whether you are eligible forJumpstart funding, then please speak tomyself, Gill or Cherie English.

Come on, what are you waiting for? ‘Jump’to it!

Will I need to take my clothesoff? This was a question recentlyasked by a client who hadbooked in for a Reiki sessionwith me. I first came acrossReiki in London five years agowhere I took my Level Iattunement and have justcompleted the Level IIrequirements through FD’sJumpstart scheme.What I’ve discovered over the years is thatmany people have heard of Reiki, but justas many are not sure exactly what it is orwhat it does for you. So, I’d like to set therecord straight.

Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) is a system ofnatural healing involving the laying-on ofhands and is thought to be thousands ofyears old, first used by Tibetan monks. Itwas rediscovered in Kyoto, Japan, in the1800’s by a Shinto lay preacher calledMikao Usui, and it is Usui’s system ofReiki that has paved the way for the manysystems of Reiki used throughout theworld today.

The words Rei and Ki are Japanese andcan be translated as ‘guided Universal

energy’, Ki being the equivalent of theChinese ‘Chi’ which refers also to the flowof energy (you may have heard of Tai Chiwhich works on similar principles). Theplacing of hands on or above the bodystarts the flow of energy from practitionerto client. The energy flow moves throughthe body and begins to clear blockages inthe energy of the person and to removenegativity. It’s really a very simple concept.

Imagine this scenario – a child is playingoutside, they fall on some gravel, and hurttheir knee. What is the first thing they do?They grab onto the knee with their hand,or a caring parent does the same. Whatthey are actually doing is a form of Reiki,

soothing the painand sending healingto the affected area.Reiki stems fromsome very basicprinciples of touchand healing whichall of us haveexperienced at somepoint in our lives,and has the abilityto ease both physicaland emotionaldistress.

Reiki can bepractised by anyoneand received by

anyone. It isbelieved that allhumans have theability to healthemselves andothers. It is onehundred percentsafe, reliable andbeneficial and hasboth preventative and curative abilitieswith most diseases and ailments. It is also avery good option for dealing with stressand anxiety. A typical Reiki sessionnormally lasts about an hour with theclient lying comfortably on a treatmenttable. Most people find the experience veryrelaxing and have a sense of wellbeing bothduring and after a treatment (and often fallasleep during sessions).

Practising Reiki and being open to itspositive effects has become an incrediblyimportant part of my life, not just formyself but for others who I have been ableto help. The benefits I’ve experiencedpersonally are too numerous to state herebut I can recommend it withoutreservation to everyone, and, no, you don’tneed to take any clothes off!

If you’d like more information about Reiki,or would like to give it a try, please give mea call on extension 2073,e-mail j.bond@shu.ac.uk

Jumpstart into the future of healingBy Jennie Bond

Gill Turner andGraham Sykesspread the goodnews aboutJumpstart

Dr Mikao Usui

Reiki, as written inJapanese script

10 YEARS OF HELPING EMPLOYEES LEARN

Orchestrating ChangeBy Graham Sykes

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We all know how manyuniversities students have tochoose from these days. Ifstudents are going to selectSheffield Hallam they need tobe able to picture what we do,trust us and feel comfortableabout joining the University.We know you are committed to giving agood service and improving the lives of ourstudents, but how do we display that? Thisis what identifying our core values has beenabout.

Each of you is an ambassador for the corevalue process, because it is what you dothat affects the perceptions of our potentialstudents and customers.

How have we decided our CoreValues?Extensive research with customers andstakeholders such as students, parentsteachers, staff and the business communityhas helped us to find out what theUniversity’s core values are and what theylook for when choosing a University.

What are our Core Values?The three core values are – Employability,Supportiveness and Forward Thinking –below is an example of what each of thesemeans to our students and to us.

EmployabilityGiving students a degree that is valued byemployers and the skills and experience forcareer success.

This is mainly in the hands of the Facultiesand departments.

SupportivenessProviding a supportive and friendlyenvironment for students anddemonstrating this approach to parents andteachers which will reassure them.

Providing a supportive environment andapproach is a big area where FD can makea difference. For example, providing theaccommodation students want, cleaning

areas well, and providing excellentcustomer service across the University, willall help create a supportive environment.This is particularly important where staffwork in a front line role such as catering,security, cleaning, portering, customerservices and sport, to name just a few.

Forward ThinkingProviding good facilities that our‘customers’ want and being forwardthinking in our approach to servicedelivery.

Remember what is important is that everysingle person makes a difference in thedelivery of these core values.Yourindividual contribution will help us raisecustomer service standards.

‘I know that each of you takes pride inyour work and wants to do a good job andthis is what we are asking you to continuedoing. In addition, our core values areabout the little things you do that make abig difference. Whether you’re a cleanerlending a shoulder to cry on to a homesickstudent in halls, or one of our receptionstaff giving details of every bus route in thecity – what you do is helping the Universityto be supportive, forward thinking andproduce employable graduates – what youdo counts!’

Alex Pettifer, Director of Estates andFacilities

What happens next?Most of what has been discussed is alreadyhappening in FD, we are Supportive and weprovide Forward Thinking facilities andservices. We need to continue this goodwork and all remember what our corevalues are, so we can present a clear visionto our customers.You’ll be hearing moreabout our Core Values over the next fewmonths and we’d love to hear from you ifyou think that people in your area are agood example of how to implement thesecore values well, for example if they arebeing particularly supportive or forwardthinking.

To discuss this call Claire Hamilton on0114 225 5339.

University Core Values

In the first week of December FD’s Annual General Meetingstook place at City and Collegiate Crescent Campus.The sessions, presented by Alex Pettifer, looked back on the previous year’s business(financial year 2004 – 2005), looked forward to the future and also provided anopportunity for staff to ask questions.

If you were unable to make either of the sessions but would like to see the AnnualGeneral Meeting on video please contact Claire Hamilton on extension 4566.

The Annual Report, which was printed by Print Services, is now available and hasbeen distributed to every member of FD staff. If you haven’t received your copyplease contact Georgina Kersey on extension 5339.

Annual General Meeting 2005

You may have seen posters around the cityindicating Sheffield’s success in EntenteFlorale (Europe in Bloom), but did youknow that Sheffield beat off stiffcompetition from Germany, France, TheNetherlands, Slovenia and other countriesto win the Gold medal in the prestigiouscompetition? Sheffield was also awarded aspecial award for the most meaningfulcontribution to the quality of life fordisabled people in a city. Sheffield HallamUniversity and in particular FD in groundsmaintenance, sustainability, campusoperations and marketing were praised.

Marie May, Community, Sustainability andResidential Development Manager, said,‘It’s a brilliant achievement for FD and thecity, so many of our staff were involved. It’sa great example of how working togethercan make a difference.

Unlike other ‘in bloom’ competitions,Entente Florale is not just about flowersand hanging baskets, but about the widerenvironment which is where SheffieldHallam makes a huge difference to the cityin terms of regeneration, wideningparticipation and environmentalmanagement. Well done to everyoneinvolved.’

Other awards news

The University was also nominated for twoSheffield Business Awards this year forwork which is primarily carried out by FD.The awards are run by the Chamber ofCommerce and competition is extremelyfierce. Over 1,000 people attended theceremony itself to hear the results. We wereon the short list for the Regeneration andEnvironmental Awards and, although wedidn’t win this time, it was a fantasticachievement to have got so far.

Entente Florale... a blooming success for Hallam

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Weston Park

FD has been very busy fundraising sincethe last issue. October marked the launchof the Think Pink campaign for WestonPark Hospital Cancer Appeal, which was abig success. Over £500 was raised at theUniversity and £12,000 in total for thecampaign.

In December staff members wereencouraged to pledge money to the WestonPark Hospital Cancer Appeal instead ofgiving Christmas cards to colleagues andover £200 was raised in the first few daysof the appeal. If you would like tocontribute to this, you can still make apledge on the FD staff intranet charitypage or alternatively call Carol Clarke onextension 4598.

Dan Porter, Sport Operations Manager, isorganising a charity rugby match also inaid of the Hospital, which is to be held inMarch next year. The match will be held atSheffield R.U.F.C on Sunday 19 March,tickets and more information are availablefrom Dan on extension 4395.

Children in Need

Friday 18 November was officiallyChildren in Need day, but because somany members of staff from all over theDirectorate were working hard to supportGraduation, we decided to postpone ourfundraising activities until Monday 28November.

The theme for 2005 was ‘Be who you wantto be’. Some staff from around theDirectorate dressed up as what theywanted to be when they were a child! AMexican bandit, a cowboy, a clown, a BluePeter presenter and a deer hunter amongstothers were all spotted at work that day!

The main event was a sponsored legwaxing. Pictures of a variety of legs whichbelong to well known members of FD staffwere circulated and staff voted for the legthey would most like to be waxed in aid ofChildren in Need.

The plucky contenders for the waxing were

Ian Heath and Brian Badger (EstatesDivision)

Steve Kelly (Helpdesk)

Richard McGloin (Trading Services)

Graham Sykes (Training)

Nigel Thurlow (Grounds Maintenance)

The two front runners were Graham andRichard but Graham made a lucky escapein the last few minutes and Richard wasthe one to suffer. Richard took it all in hisstride and was very brave even though hewas surrounded by a group of onlookers(they were made to donate even moremoney to watch his pain!). The raffle prizeof a bottle whisky, picked from those whovoted, was won by Nicolette Queenan fromCatering Services.

Georgina Kersey also raised money forChildren in Need by taking Pudsey Bear,complete with cap and gown on stage withher when she graduated on 18 November!

A brilliant total of £400 was raised forChildren in Need through our fundraisingefforts – a huge thanks to all staff whocontributed, and who continue to supportour fundraising efforts.

Charity Update

Right boys, who’s first?

Maxine Nation, the only Mexicanbandit to be armed with waxingstrips

Georgina and Pudsey in cap andgown

Richard McGloin suffers for a goodcause

Pete’s a lone ranger!

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In the last issue of FD News, Ireported on the It’s a Knockoutchallenge, which was organisedby my wife Louise, in aid of theWeston Park Hospital CancerAppeal – a cause that is close toour hearts in Sport Hallam.Sadly, Louise passed away on Thursday 27October, one day before her 34th Birthday.I was full of admiration for the way inwhich she carried on trying to help othersdespite her illness and that is an inspirationto us all. Nearly £2,500 has been donatedto Weston Park and The Cavendish Centrein Louise’s memory and I would like tothank the many people from FD who havecontributed. I am also very appreciative ofthe messages of sympathy and support thatI have received from work colleaguesrecently.

It’s a Knockout raised a large sum forWeston Park with Team Brilliantcontributing £1,500. Louise also organiseda Coffee Morning at the school she taughtat, Gorsey Brigg in Dronfield, raising £460for Cancer Research, as well as taking partin the Race for Life in June. Louise wastoo ill to take part in It’s a Knockoutalthough she made it to the Coffee (andcake) Morning.

I obviously miss Louise very much and mymessage would be to consider what isimportant in life. As long as family andfriends are fit and well then nothing elsereally matters, (even work sometimes!) Inour busy lives in FD, it’s easy to becomestressed and bad tempered with eachother. Take a minute to think about what isimportant and try to keep things inperspective through the working day.

An Inspiration to us allBy Frazer Johnson

Over the Christmas period it iseasy to forget about the negativeeffects that many of ouractivities can have on theenvironment. Here are just afew ideas and schemeshappening both here at theUniversity and in the widercommunity that can help toreduce the negative impact thatthe festive season can have onthe environment.It is estimated nationally that over onebillion Christmas cards will be thrown intodustbins this year. One way in which FDseeks to reduce its staff contribution tothat figure is to encourage a donation tocharity rather than send a Christmas cardto colleagues. This year FD hasencouraged staff to donate to Weston ParkHospital Cancer Appeal (see staff intranetfor details).

Dispose of cards responsiblyTo further help reduce the quantities ofused Christmas cards going to waste, therewill be collection points for themthroughout January. Staff are invited to

bring in any Christmas cards that are nolonger needed and place them in thespecial bins that will be located in the mainreception of the City Campus (OwenBuilding level 5) and the main reception ofthe Heart of the Campus at CollegiateCrescent. These bins will be availablethroughout January for staff to use, withany cards collected being sent away to berecycled. For those of you who have aCouncil blue bin,You can also use this forused cards. Another option is to take themto WH Smith or Tesco stores where theywill once again be collecting them forrecycling.

Rent-a-treeThe UK alone uses in the region of eightmillion Christmas trees each year. Many ofthese trees are ending up in landfill wasteand are not being fully utilised after theirperceived useful life. Heeley City Farm areonce again providing ‘rental’ Christmastrees which cost £20, further details areavailable by ringing them on 0114 2580482.

It is possible with some trees to replantthem but if space is at a premium then theUniversity is also providing a disposalservice for used Christmas trees. Staff cantake them to the area behind 34 CollegiateCrescent (Mandela House) and thegrounds maintenance team will shred them

down and use the chips for compost andmulch to be used around the site. Thisservice will be available throughoutJanuary.

Alternatively if you live in an area ofSheffield which benefits from the green bincollections, then you could chop the treesup and place them in these bins to betaken away by the City Council who alsocompost and mulch this waste.

Make the most of holly and ivyNatural decorations, such as holly and ivy,can also be utilised instead of buyingdecorations made from artificial materials.Making decorations could also prove to bea fun, festive activity for children duringthe Christmas break. And at the end of thefestive season these decorations can beadded to compost heaps or placed in greenbins for collection.

Save energyIt is also important to remember to turnoff any equipment at work that won’t be inuse over the holiday period. By doing thiswe will all help to reduce ourenvironmental impact, electricityconsumption and the University’s energybill. For further information aboutsustainability at the University check outthe staff intranet pages athttps://staff.shu.ac.uk/fdr/sustainability

Ways to help save the planet at Christmas By Andrew France, Sustainability Co-ordinator

Frazer and Louise on their weddingday

Louise, with mum Pat and sister Julieat the Race for Life event

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If you’ve got a child you’ll know you neverfeel more guilty than when you leave themto return to work. Whether they wave youoff smiling (she doesn’t need me anymore), or cry as you go out of the door(she’ll be miserable without me) you feellike the worst parent in the world.However, it does help if you are happy withthe childcare you have chosen.

Giving birth to Minnie and spending thatfirst year with her was the most amazingexperience of my life. Having to come backto work felt like I’d won the lottery andthen someone had told me they’d made amistake. However, work had been greatabout finding a solution so I could comeback part-time and I loved my job before Ihad Minnie, so I was committed toreturning and set about researchingchildcare options. At this time Minnie wasonly three months old – it felt positivelymean to even think about leaving her.

It sounds bad, but when I was looking for anursery to put Minnie in I didn’t expect tolike the one at the University. I suppose Iassumed that private nurseries would bebetter – how wrong could I be.

The Hallam nursery is not flash. We lookedround loads and many of them were newer,better presented and had a lot more carparking spaces! However, at Hallam whatyou get is the real thing. The staff arecommitted, the turnover of staff is low andmany of them have their own kids – atmany other nurseries staff are very youngand have little experience of looking afterbabies. As I visited various nurseries I alsonoticed that Hallam staff didn’t wearuniforms – this made it seem more like akid-friendly nursery and less like asupermarket.

Some nurseries offer sheets telling you howmany times your child burped each dayand how many sticks of carrot they ate. AtHallam they prefer to spend their timeplaying with the kids rather than filling informs and they make time to have aconversation with you when you pick upyour child to talk about their day.

We decided that the attitude andconfidence we had in the staff were moreimportant than proformas and poshreceptions.

The first week was horrendous – a bigthanks to those FD staff members whodried my tears and to my team who put upwith me having a face like a wet weekend. Ithink I rang Orlagh and Beth at theNursery about ten times to check Minniewas OK, of course she was fine, and Iraced up the stairs to pick her up.

When they handed me the painting shehad done for me - complete withphotograph of herself covered in orangepaint pinned to it, I did cry. Since thenthere have been many more creations fromMinnie. I know other mums who are stillwaiting for their’s after three months. Aftera month Minnie had been outside everyday except two, meeting another one of ouressential requirements. Plus she was happyto go to sleep in a cot, in a room full ofother kids, they weren’t just good they weremiracle workers. Another great thing aboutthe nursery is that there are only five kidsmaximum in her group whereas othernurseries have nine or even twelve kids intheir youngest groups. We began to realisewe had made a very wise choice indeed.

There are drawbacks. Crossing town to getfrom the Nursery to work and back againcan take an age (a campaign for a secondnursery at City may follow) and there is nodiscount. Our nursery costs at least asmuch as the average nursery, if not more,but let’s face it, all childcare is sooutrageously expensive that you might aswell just burn at least half your wages everymonth.

The Nursery isn’t an FD service, althoughAlex tells me it was in our fold at one time,but we do make our contribution to it.Catering Services provides the food and ifmy Minnie is anything to go by there areno complaints. Richard assures me all themeals are homemade where possible anddelivered fresh every lunchtime, Minnie isusually wearing half of hers on the wayhome. By the way, they not only providefood for our nursery, but also for anothernursery up the road – Creative Kids.

Picking a nursery is such a personal choicethat what suits one parent won’t suitanother, but I just felt I had to write aboutours as it’s such a hidden treasure andshares the same values I have aboutbringing up Minnie and what is and isn’timportant.

I still hate leaving Minnie everyday and Istill ring the nursery everyday to checkshe’s okay and yes, I often run up the stairsbecause I am so excited about seeing her.But I am not worried about her welfare orher happiness, at our very own HallamNursery I know she’ll be well looked afterand loved, with plenty of hugs and theopportunity to learn and be herself.

Thank you to Orlagh and Beth, who runMinnie’s group and Bernadette who runsthe nursery – you have made the hardestthing in the world much, much, easier!

If you know of a ‘Hidden Treasure’ you’dlike us to explore further, please contactJennie Bond (j.bond@shu.ac.uk) ortelephone extension 2073.

Cutting the Cord - The Sheffield Hallam NurseryBy Claire Hamilton

Hallam’s Hidden TreasuresOur new series, ‘Hallam’s Hidden Treasures’ aims to highlightservices or parts of the University that may be fantastic, but areoften overlooked. If you think there’s a hidden treasure in theUniversity which needs to be rediscovered, an unsung hero or aservice which is hiding its light under a bushel, let us know andwe’ll do a feature on it in the next issue.

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Ros Edwards was appointed asDirector of Human Resourcesin September 2001. She joinedthe University from Marks &Spencer Financial Services,where she held the position ofHead of Human Resources.Ros carved out her career in HRwith the famous retail store,having started there straightfrom University as a graduatemanagement trainee.Ros was born in north Norfolk and, due toher father’s military occupation, she spenther childhood in various parts of thecountry. She went to school in Chester andfrom there she went to LiverpoolUniversity to read Sociology. Ros ismarried to Glyn and has one daughtercalled Olivia. They live near Bakewell andlove spending time walking in thecountryside and exploring the PeakDistrict.

We asked Ros to reveal a few morepersonal details about herself for FDNews.

Wha’s your favourite book?

I am a huge fan of Jane Austen and haveread all her books many, many times. Ilove the historical, country setting of herstories and the interesting portrayals ofindependent women. ‘Emma’ is probablymy favourite of all the novels.

What’s the most interesting place you’veever visited?

In terms of travel, I went to Pompeii lastsummer and found it fascinating. Again,the history appealed and to stand on therim of Mount Vesuvius and look down intothe crater was awe-inspiring.

Nearer to home though, my husband is acare manager at the Ashgate Hospice inChesterfield and, in terms of mostinteresting places to visit, a hospice has torate high on the list. If you’ve never beento one, you should. People think they mustbe such sad places, but they are full of life,humour, joy, compassion. The interest is inthe diverse range of people, patients andcarers alike, and the way they all value lifeto the full.

Where’s the best place to eat inSheffield?

I don’t often eat in Sheffield, but I didenjoy ‘Slammers’ on Ecclesall Road whenit was open. On a special occasion, we maysplash out and go to Fischer’s, BaslowHall.

What’s the best thing about working atSheffield Hallam?

The people are great and dedicated. I enjoythe diversity of the organisation and thebuzz around the place and I love havingstudents around.

And the worst?

Decisions take too long and I sometimesthink we take on too much at once. Wehave a tendency to underestimate the timeand resources needed to carry out ourplans.

What’s Sheffield Hallam’s biggestchallenge over the next five years?

The big things are around the impact offees and the consequences of competitionfor both staff and students. From an HRperspective, the greatest challenge isenabling our staff to develop in the samedirection and to work in dynamicpartnerships. The risk is that we becomecomplacent and lose our way.

What was your first paid job?

I had a Saturday morning job in anewsagent when I was sixteen.Occasionally, I was needed on a Sundaymorning as well, and then the newsagent’swife would cook me Sunday lunch. Iworked there for nearly three years and wastreated very well as a part-time employee.It probably provided a good role model forlater in my career!

Do you believe in love at first sight?

Yes.

What do you dislike most about yourappearance?

My short legs.

What’s your favourite word, and why?

‘Calm’, because it is a particularlyimportant condition for working in HR!

What’s your star sign?

Pisces.

What’s your favourite Beatles song?

The Long and Winding Road.

What has been the best day of your lifeso far?

The day my daughter was born.

What has been the most embarrassingmoment in your life?

It was the three hours I spent, agedsixteen, on a blind date with the son of oneof my father’s friends. My dad couldn’t seewhat the problem was!

Name the achievement of which you areproudest

At the moment, I am very proud of theUniversity’s achievements in the HR field.We have just won the Times HigherEmployer of the Year Award 2005. We werealso highly commended recently in the HRMagazine Awards for providing ‘supportfor business strategy and excellence in thepublic sector’.

Who would be your dream date?

Alan Rickman (dressed as he was in ‘Senseand Sensibility’).

What do you want to do when youretire?

Live in France, keep chickens and write.

How would you like to be remembered?

As authentic, genuine and fun to bearound.

And now for the surprise question

As this interview is for the Christmasedition of FDNews, we chose a Christmastheme and asked Ros if she could name allthe gifts given in the traditional ChristmasSong – The Twelve Days of Christmas. Wedidn’t know she had an eleven year olddaughter and that she had sung it onlyrecently! She knew them all – do you?

Senior managers revealed Ros Edwards, Director of Human Resources

Answers on the back page

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Congratulations to Erika Clegg (nee Cooke) from Conference 21on her marriage to David in September (see Travellers’ tales onpage 6) and to Sue Holmes, Estates Planning, on her recentmarriage to Terry Maton.

A big well done goes to thefollowing graduates at this year’sceremonies in November,Georgina Kersey from FDMarketing (MSc MarketingManagement) and Ian Heathfrom Estates (MSc ProjectManagement). Also graduatingwere Lee Brownlow, OliverYoung and Charlie Bradley,who have now all left Estates(BSc Building Surveying).

In FD training, congratulations go to Graham Sykes who hassuccessfully completed OCN, level 3, E-Mentoring at SheffieldCollege.

Well done to Zara Allen, Sharon Jellis, John Rose and WendyWhitehead who have successfully completed the Basic FoodHygiene course and to Neil Adlington and Alan Gee who havecompleted the Intermediate Food Hygiene course.

Another big well done to the following staff who have successfullycompleted the Welcome Host training – Neil Adlington, PaulBishop, Jamie Collis, Annette Cousins, Andrew Cross,Sandra Duncan, Lee Dyson, Alan Gee, Carol Hallowes,Sharon Jellis, Alex Kirk, John Rose, Lynda Thrall, AndrewWhelan, Wendy Whitehead, Stuart Wyatt.

Congratulations to the following staff who successfully completedthe Safe Working course – Shaun Arthur, Carol Clarke,Andrew Cross, Gareth Jephson, Emma Laker, MervKnutton, Mark Norman, Charlotte Pinfold, MelaniePriestley, Donna Rowlett, Keith Thorpe, Geoff Ward, HelenWebster, Susan Wood.

Congratulations also go to John Helm, IT department, and wifeJo, on the birth of their second daughter, Megan, and to PaulBrowse from Estates, on becoming a grandad to baby Harvey.

Erika with husband David

Baby Megan, the second addition to the Helm family

Georgina receives her MSc Marketing Managment

Well done to…

Ian Heath, Oliver Young and Lee Brownlow celebrate afterthe ceremony

Sue and Terrycelebrate takingthose vows

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New startersWelcome to the following staff that havejoined FD over the last few months

Catering (City)

Joe Macleod and Betty Mattimore,Catering Assistants in Millers.

Estates

Joel MacDonald, Modern ApprenticePlumber. Bridget Burley, Carolyn Cutts,Lillian Hunter and Gail Pickersgill,Domestic Assistants.

FM (City)

Mark Fernridge, PorterDavid Highton, Porter

Reception/Customer Services

Linda Fletcher, Gillian Baverstock andLisa Glossop.

Sustainability

Andrew France, Sustainability Co-ordinator.

Changes/Relocations

Facilities Management (City)

Linda Stevens transferred from NorfolkPark to City. Liz Dickens has beenpromoted to Assistant Supervisor ofPorters at City and Alan Nuttall, AssistantSupervisor of Porters, moved from City toCollegiate.

Janet Pawley is now Service Supervisor atPsalter Lane Campus, her extensionnumber is 2712. Mary Turner and SylviaDavies are the contacts for any domesticissues at City Campus, they can be reachedon extension 3876.

We apologise to Sylvia Davies for an errorin Issue 33 which stated that she wasacting up as Service Supervisor. In fact shealready holds a permanent position asService Supervisor.

Welcome back

Helen Aspinall, Catering Assistant hasreturned to City, following maternity leave.

Kerry Hague, Campus Administrator, willreturn to Sport Hallam in the new year,following maternity leave.

We also welcome back Dan Porter, SportOperations Manager.

FarewellsWe said goodbye and best wishes to thefollowing members of staff.

Michelle Boughton has taken up a careerdevelopment opportunity to work forActing Pro Vice-Chancellor, GrahamButton.

Catering (Collegiate)

Roger Ruddiforth, Kitchen SupportAssistant (retired) and Sandra Duncan,Catering Assistant.

Estates

Mark Norman has left to take up a newposition in the Students’ Union.

FM (City)

Frank Addy, Security Attendant/Porter andNorma Hewitt, Domestic Assistant, bothretired. Michelle Day, Hongliang Yan,Weiming Wang and Lulu Pan, DomesticAssistants.

Security

Emma Carter, student placement.

Conference 21/Graduation

Temporary staff, Laura Dowling,Matthew Lowndes-Smith,Hannah Moody and Chris Paston.

Moves and Changes

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Issue 33Quiz WinnerWe are pleased toannounce that AdamHawker fromAccommodationServices won Issue33’s Sudoku puzzlecompetition (seesolution below).Adam wins £20worth of Marks andSpencer vouchers.

Answers to Issue 33’s Sudoku puzzle

Quick Christmas QuizFind the answers to our Christmas teaser and win £20 of vouchers for a high streetstore of your choice. Send your answers to Jennie Bond, Unit 8, Science Park or e-mail j.bond@shu.ac.uk

(Please note - winners are required to submit a photo of themselves for promotional use)

1. If you were born on Christmas day, what would your star sign be?

2. Which of Shakespeare’s plays begins with the words ‘If music be the food of love, play on’?

3. Which organisation’s insignia bears the inscription Blood & Fire?

4. What is the nickname of Haydn’s Lamentation Symphony?

5. Who is said to have popularised the Christmas tree in England in the 19th Century?

6. From which country did the card game Bridge originate?

7. Which Glam Rock band were ‘Lonely this Christmas’?

8. What is the bluebird the symbol of?

9. Which film, starring David Bowie, was based on the novel ‘The Seed & the Sower’?

10. What were the names of the three Kings known as the Magi?

And the tie-breaker…

How many tonnes of Turkey were eaten last year – 10,000, 35,000 or 63,000?

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Twelve Days of Christmas(answers from page 13)

This well-known Christmas song was first seen in print around1780, but its exact origins are unknown. The twelve days in thesong refer to the time between Christmas Day and Epiphany (26 December to 6 January inclusive).

Day GiftFirst A partridge in a pear tree

Second Two turtle doves

Third Three French hens

Fourth Four calling birds

Fifth Five gold rings

Sixth Six geese a-laying

Seventh Seven swans a-swimming

Eighth Eight maids a-milking

Ninth Nine ladies dancing

Tenth Ten lords a-leaping

Eleventh Eleven pipers piping

Twelfth Twelve drummers drumming

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