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Poole NHS NewsFrom Geoffrey

Take a Deep Breath!With Dr Boos

Spring Dinner Dance

Save the date with Eric

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© 2018 George Llewellyn

POOLE HEART SUPPORT GROUP MAGAZINEPoole Community Health Centre Shaftesbury Road, BH15 2NT

Telephone: 01202 683363 Ext 158Telephone manned Mondays & Thursdays 2:00-4:00pm

www.poolehsg.org.uk

Please send magazine articles and photos to:Editor, 10 Hill View Road, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9QY or by e-mail to; editor@ Tel. 01202 855001

Magazines are published 1st March, 1st June, 1st September and 1st December.Print Deadlines are 10th February, 10th May, 10th August, 10th November

Magazine Mailing Dates for 2018 are Tuesdays:February 27th; May 29th (Renewal Slips) ; August 28th; November 27th (Dinner Bookings)

Committee Meetings are first Wednesdays in, February, April, June, August, October, December.

PRESIDENT: Dr CHRISTOPHER BOOS MBBS, Dip IMC, RCS (Ed), MD, FRCPPRESIDENT EMERITUS: Dr. ANDREW MCLEOD

Vice Presidents: GEOFFREY WALKER OBE, JP, MA, RGN, PgDip, DipEd, FAETC. Dr. DIANE BRUCE MB, Bsc (Hons), FRCP MAGGIE RICHARDSON JIM WAINE

PHSG CONTACTSKEITH MATTHEWS Chairman & Magazine keith@ 01202 855001DAVID ANDERSON Secretary & Website david@ 01202 697376RITA HOLMES Treasurer rita@ 01202 743960JAN MESHER Office Manager jan@ 01202 250108DEREK POPE Membership Database derek@ 01202 889070ROBIN PRINGLE Exercise Co-ordinator robin@ 01202 884250LESLEY RICHARDS Lead Trainer lesley@ 01202 691339ROGER RIDOUT Purbeck Liaison roger@ 01929 423079GEOFF LAWRENCE Talks & Social Events geoff@ 01202 888438GEORGE LLEWELLYN Talks & Social Events geoll@ 01202 605455DAVE EVANS Clothing Sales 01202 602856PAM BAILEY BHF Representative 01202 574944JIM WAINE Founder and VP jim@ 01202 871532

All PHSG emails are @poolehsg.org.uk

If you know a member who is ill, please tell us by contacting our officeusing the number and times given above, or any committee member.

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Chairman’s LetterChristmas again? Oh no! Bah Humbug. Must we havethis EVERY year!OK then, if we must. Our Christmas Party at Canfordis our main celebration and we’ve fixed this year a bitmore definitely than previously. That’s not been ourfault entirely in the past, it’s just tricky to get Canfordto commit on a date at this time of the year.

The PHSG Christmas Party at Canford isDecember 20th at 10:30 for 11:00

A fun, group exercise warm up led bymultiple trainers followed by a

sit down buffet and a Christmas Quiz.

Secondly, this is advance notice and a ‘heads up’ to ‘Save the Day’ for next year’sAnnual Dinner and dance. Yes we are organising our Spring Dinner Dance again in 2019.PHSG member Eric Paddock has stepped up to the plate and taken over the organisationwith a real enthusiasm to promote it and make it a roaring success. Key to this is that theband that Eric represents Kaboodle will be playing for us for mood music and then fordancing. Eric will be touring the exercise venues soon to tell you all about it. Don’t forget,this is where we invite the Poole rehab nurses and all our trainers to dinner as a thank youfor keeping us going through the year.

PHSG SPRING DINNER & DANCE

Friday May 24th 2019 18:30 for 19:00Hamworthy Social Club BH21 3AL

SAVE THE DATE!

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Hello Again.I thought in this edition’s column I would like to talkabout one issue on the subject of breathlessness.As the lead for the Cardiopulmonary ExerciseTesting service at Poole, I see a significant numberof patients over the age of sixty years old whocomplain of significant breathlessness thatadversely affects their quality of life. The causes arevaried yet the consequences are similar;breathlessness affecting ability to do what theywant to. I have found that in the vast majority ofpatients there is one or more clear contributingcauses. Examples include a lower limb fracture or

serious injury (affecting mobility), weight gain, a chest infection and major life stress. Theeffects of these events depend on the individual but in my experience the commonestconsequence is de-conditioning. With de-conditioning there is a spiral of inactivityleading to reduced fitness and then further reduction in activity. This process is oftenslow and occurs over many months and even years. Consequently, patients becomeconvinced that there is a genuine or serious cause of their breathlessness further limitingtheir ability to exercise. In the majority of cases (although not all) the solution is simplythe need to get fitter, but patients are scared as they are unsure what is going on.One of the obstacles to recovery is the lack of realisation of the effects of aging whichleads to reduced muscle mass and strength. Hence recovery can take longer, andstrength based activities such as climbing up a flight of stairs becomes far more difficultfor the elderly than it is for a younger person. A typical scenario that I encounter mightsound like this: ‘Doc, I am okay on the flat but the moment I try to do a flight of stairs oran incline I am finished’. For the heavier of you this challenge is even greater and oftenleads to sudden breathlessness while trying to tie your shoe laces or flexing forward.Does this happen to you? This is caused by the lungs having limited room to fill with air inthe flexed position.Another scenario that I frequently encounter are patients who feel breathlessness evenwhile talking or on very minimal exercise. They often complain of air hunger. There isusually an identifiable trigger such as a recent chest infection or one or more majoradverse life events which leads to a maladapted breathing pattern.Just as you have to train your skeletal muscles by exercise to get better, with physical de-conditioning then the same applies to breathing. Six weeks ago I saw a patient who fittedthis scenario exactly. I diagnosed a breathing disorder and advised him on targetedbreathing exercises. Amazingly I saw him four weeks later and his quality of life wastransformed for the better.

From the President

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It has been demonstrated conclusively that breathing exercises can improve quality oflife across a range of conditions including insomnia, anxiety, and hypertension. Here is anexample of a breathing exercise for you.Until next time don’t forget to BREATHE!Find somewhere quiet where you will not be disturbed and do this for 5 minutes:

1. Put one hand on your chest and the other over your stomach. You want yourstomach to move more than your chest as you breathe

2. Take a slow, regular breath in (through your nose if you can) over 4 seconds.Watching your hands as you breathe in.

3. Breathe out slowly through pursed lips over 5 seconds

4. Repeat this 10 times, twice a day

Dr Christopher BoosConsultant Cardiologist, President Poole Hear t Suppor t Group.Poole Hospital NHS TrustVisiting Professor, Carnegie Research Institute, Leeds Beckett University

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Geoffrey’s News From PooleDear Friends,I hope I find you well and that now summer is over you areexcited and preparing for Christmas!There is much happening in my areas of responsibility hereat the hospital, and so I want to take a bit of time to explain.It has been decided that we need to have senior nursingpresence at the weekends, which I believe a really goodthing, so we will have a matron on Saturday and Sundays. Iam responsible for many areas and departments and they willbe split into three, and two new matrons appointed. I havebeen responsible for these for almost 15 years and the timefor change is right. The new areas will be (1) The A&EDepartment. (2) The in-patient medical beds with associatedspecialties and (3) Specialist Medicine, Specialist Nursing,Ambulatory care and Cardiology. As you will probably guess I will keep (3) as these are theareas I have spent the most time with.It is a time of change and all should be in place by January, when the other matrons have beenappointed and are in place. I will then cover for their areas when they are on leave, so will stillhave a lot of input in my old departments. I believe it is for the better and change is inevitableif we are to progress. I am happy to say I will be handing over thriving areas where the qualityof care and morale is of the highest standard.So we are progressing all the time. We are very busy across the Hospital as we prepare forwinter. We have a plan in place and will open new beds for the winter period. I will be openingC4 as a full time ward now and have appointed a new Charge Nurse for it. He is Grant Willatsand he has been acting as my deputy for over 9 months. Grant’s wonderful enthusiasm andability will ensure the ward will flourish. He is starting it from scratch and recruiting to it now.The Medical Investigations Unit (MIU) is now to have a purpose built unit that will fit in withwhat is required and reduce the risk of escalating into it. The new unit build is underway andwill be located where the old discharge lounge was, and half of the adjacent empty ward. It isa very exciting opportunity and the staff are delighted. Once open, to reflect it’s multipurposeit will be re-named as the Treatment and Investigations Unit (TIU). It is also much nearer tothe car park and on the level of the new entrance.All in all a great deal is under way and I will of course keep you all updated as it all comes intoservice.I would like therefore to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year2019 and look forward to speaking to you then with all the news.Best wishes.

Geoffrey Walker OBE JP MA RGN PgDip DipEd FAETC.

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This can be found at: www.healthunlocked.com/bhf

By Derek BartripHeart Matters

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By Jim Waine & Ros HayesThe Hope GroupHelping Our Patient Experience - “It’s All About the Experience”

With Matron Geoffrey Walker OBE. MA. RGN PgDip DipED. FAETCwith Jim Waine, Vice President and Ros Hayes, Member.

HOPE GROUP MEETING 10th OCTOBERThe group remembered fondly Edward Long who died suddenly, shortly after the lastmeeting. Matron Walker, Tracey, Joy, Jim and I all attended his funeral and Matron gavean address in tribute to him and our experiences of working alongside him.Today Karen Uphill (Carers Lead) came and explained her vision of helping Carers whoare from new to experienced and with an age range from children to senior citizens. Shehas 16 years experience within the hospital, including 8 years involved with PALS. Thenew system will mean that any patients that arrive in ED will be flagged on the system ifthey have a Carer. She will visit them either in ED or on the ward and she has alsodesigned an Induction checklist for Carers. This involves letting them know how thehospital can help them i.e. where the toilets are for the Carers, Emergency and Fire exits,where they can get drinks. Also, they have a badge so staff understand they are Carers.They will be issued with a free parking ticket whilst they are with the in-patient. ADC =Active Daily Carer and these are people who care for someone for 5 hours a day and helpwith daily living. The Carer will get a discount on meals in the staff canteen/restaurant.Karen will give out packs that will enable people to gain information and check whatbenefits and assistance they have the rights to when they either suddenly become a Carer(due for example their partner having a life changing incident) or have been caring for along time.This is a new implementation and it will develop and evolve as it’s rolled out. They arehoping to have a hub in the newly built entrance area where Carers can meet for a coffeeand chat and realise they are not alone. Carers buddies are going to be appointed to helpother Carers with advice and support and Karen and Joy are promoting this. Between themthey are hoping that this will move forward fairly quickly. The Buddies will be trainedand wear different colour t-shirts, which will have their title printed on them.MIU is going to move and is relocating to a more convenient area.Emergency Services are working at an 8% daily increase, which is becoming a commonsituation.There has been a reduction on infection control so the hard work is having good results.The ‘flu campaign has started and I hope you will soon join the many who have receivedtheir ‘flu jab for this year.

NEW FRONT ENTRANCE AT POOLE HOSPITALThe building works for the new front entrance will definitely commence on Wednesday 14November 2018. The Dome entrance will be closed, and this will mean that anyone

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coming into the hospital from the car park will need to come out of the car park at level Cand walk up Longfleet road to the Main entrance.

For patients with mobility issues there will be a route under cover from Level G walkway,down in the lift past Sandbanks, through a covered walkway in the garden to DCC and upin the lift to the ground floor of the main hospital building. However, this will be the routethat staff and internal trolleys etc will be using and therefore the route up Longfleet Roadis by far the preferred option if at all possible.

Any problems or good news please let us know.Looking forward to hearing from you!

Jim Waine, Vice President Poole Heart Support [email protected] Jim Waine 01202 871532 Ros Hayes 01202 708098.

Jim& Ros

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Chat Stop - October By Dave Evans

We started our Autumn programme with a talk on daffodils! Unseasonal perhapsbut Gwynne Davis gave us a very informative talk about what you can guess is hisNational flower … fortunately he lives in Dorset so he didn’t have far to travel. Iam going to see what I remember of what he told us.The daffodil originated in Northern Spain and now can be seen around the world,including Asia. It likes the cold, in fact the colder the better as the bulb wouldotherwise be attacked by pests. With a three foot root growth, it can anchor itselfinto mountainous crevices and loves the call of the wild, blanketing valleys fromFebruary to May.Wordsworth seeing such proliferation wasinspired to write his poem, I think he wouldhave given up though if he had used Narcissi,instead of Daffodils, it doesn’t have the samemeter.So jumping up to the late 1800’s when Hollandhad the daffodil as 30% of it’s production, itwas predominantly the King Alfred species.Now the Royalist species dominates, and up to1998 there were 28,000 recorded varieties.The register book then was four inches thick.Today you couldn’t lift it!These have differing proportions of yellow,orangey yellow and of course white. I don’tthink there has been a black daffodil. There are differing dimensions of the overallflower stem, some being over a foot long, to some being a matter of inches, thesize of the trumpet, and the size and shape of the six outer petals also varyconsiderably. It takes eight years from cross fertilising a seed to achieving aflowering specimen, so it is not usually commercially viable to produce variouswinning species.The bulbs can look like onions, but, beware, they are dangerous to eat, causingbrain complications, and inevitable death. Did you know that Roman soldiers oftencarried a daffodil bulb as an early form of ‘suicide pill’ in case they were captured?They multiply naturally or can be cut into six pieces, whilst holding them upsidedown and still maintain independent growth giving rise to clumps. This, in additionto also producing seeds, which when fertilised by the busy bee, means that in

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nature, new species soon arise. It can result in difficulties when trying to arrive ata particular new bloom’s family tree.Gwynne Davis is a recognised judge in demand at all major shows. He loves toholiday in Northern Spain, hoping to time it right and catch new wild flowers inbloom. Not always easy. In fact, on one holiday, he delayed a trip to a remotevalley, began to feel unwell and was rushed to hospital with serious heartproblems. He needed intensive care over four days and now carries a heartmonitor. Had he set off, it is unlikely that the emergency services would havereached him in time. I didn’t know this when requesting he have a face mike forhis presentation and to place the transmitter in his breast pocket, wondering whyhe decided to put it in a side pocket!He had brought along a few bulbs and donated them to the raffle which was avery popular move. A great talk!

Dave

I was very pleased to be invited again to the Oddfellows evening gathering andaward presentation in October, where I was presented with a cheque for £100towards our funds. The Oddfellows do a wonderful job of raising funds and Iwas just one of several charities attending. Here we all are, 11 different causes.Thanks to Margaret White, Andrew Hampton and Norman Daniels from thecombined Lodges in the Bournemouth and Poole area.

Oddfellows Presentation

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PHSG SPRING DINNER DANCE Eric PaddockHello Friends,I’ve been a member of PHSG since 2012 and haveenjoyed exercising along with the group at Canfordsince then.I have agreed to take on the organisation of next year’sSpring Dinner Dance and will be coming around theexercise groups soon and meeting as many of you as Ican manage.

I’d like to see as many of you as possible come along for an evening of convivial dining,and the chance to meet our rehab nurses and our trainers socially. We’ll beproviding the music of Kaboodle, the band I represent. They’ll playpopular covers and suit their set as we like it. You’ll have amarvellous opportunity to let me know if there isanything particular you’d like when you meet meon my tour!A booking form will be available in the nextissue. Meanwhile please SAVE THE DATE!

FRIDAY 24th MAY 2019HAMWORTHY SOCIAL CLUB

Kaboodle is a spelling derivation

of the English word "caboodle",

meaning a group, bunch, lot, pack,

or collection of things or people.

Wikipedia

Eric

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All I'm asking is two hours of your timeJust once a month would be sublimeNo computers, not even using a tablet!Only pen and paper and a filing cabinetMainly we're there for new members to processWe answer the odd phone call, I have to confess

The questions people askDon't take us to taskIt's people on the mendWanting to talk to a "friend"Asking about Exercise, Chat Stop or WalkThey usually only want to talk!

So if you feel you can help in our friendly office please ring Jan Mesher 01202 250108

Can you helpin our Office?

YES YOU!Please read this, it is important for the future of YOUR heart group.

Some of the PHSG committee members have now been involved inrunning the group for 10 years, some for far longer than that. We all

need a break and several long-term committee members areplanning to retire in 2019. Without a committee the group will

close and most members will need to find exercise venueselsewhere or simply stop exercising and slowly fade away. Mostexercise venues are far more expensive and you have to paywhether you turn up or not!

If you want to be sure that PHSG is still functioning at the end of 2019then you have only one option – offer to put your name forward for the

committee. If you want your support group to survive – the time to act is NOW!

Even if you are only able to act as an 'understudy' at the present time, with an expectation of takingon the role fully at a later date, that would be a valuable contribution as none of us know whenillness or worse will prevent us continuing our current duties.

PLEASE NOTE:The last day the Office will be open beforeXmas this year will be Thursday 20thDecember as the next Monday would beXmas Eve!  We will close for 2 weeks so

that we include New Year, and will re-openon Monday 7th January.

Jan

Don’t worry.We give you all the

training you need!

Derek Pope

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Changing his Stripes?“I was instantly suspicious, as soon as I saw the animal,” art student MahmoudSarhan told reporters in Cairo, "because of my training as an artist. I couldimmediately tell that the zebras in the zoo were not real, they were donkeyspainted with black stripes. A zebra's snout is black, its stripes are consistent andparallel, and it has small ears. But these animals had light snouts, large ears, andthe painting process was primitive and smudged. They were not zebras, theywere donkeys, painted to deceive visitors.Sarhan's claims were supported by veterinarian M. Samy. After seeingphotographs of the animals housed at the International Garden Municipal Park inthe Nasr City district of the Egyptian capital, he said “They are 100% donkeys,and have been painted in a hurry, because a zebra's nose and mouth area shouldbe black, not grey, and the stripes are all over the place, out of alignment andbadly smudged. This could not deceive anyone who knows about zebras.” ThePark's director, Major General Mohammed Sultan, insisted in a press statementthat “the zebras in the park are real”. However, he offered no explanation for thesmudged stripes or the animals resemblance to crudely painted donkeys.

Don’t Sniff at this.“Sombra's sense of smell is far beyond that of other dogs,” Drugs Officer JoseRojas told reporters in Bogota, “and she's become the terror of criminalorganisations. Over the past few years, her incredible nose has been responsiblefor 245 drug-related arrests at El Dorado airport, including a discovery of fivetons of Gulf Clan cocaine, destined for Europe and hidden in crates of bananas.As a result, the Gulf Clan cartel have offered a $7,000 reward to anyone who killsSombra, and I am responsible for her safety.”Each day, the six-year-old German shepherd is transported from her kennel towork in a van with tinted windows, accompanied by two armed guards. “Ourtypical day begins at 6am, and she spends her time inspecting packages andcargo with her nose. She's become a star in the Colombian press, and fans oftenstop us to take a selfie with her. The work is risky. Over the past two decades, atleast 1,800 officers and countless dogs have been killed on the orders of drugtraffickers. But Sombra enjoys her work, she's more playful than other dogs, andinstantly understands orders from a leader.”

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Rest in Pets“Driving home from the vet, where my guinea pig Tex was in intensive care,”

Zoe Ednie-Broum told reporters in Kojonup (Western Australia), “when I startedwondering what happens to animals that don't pull through. A vet friend said it was anawkward process, especially for people who live in apartments. He spoke aboutanimals being stuffed into horrible black plastic bags that leak and are difficult tohandle. There was obviously a gap in the market, so together with my friend Jahna, wecame up with a dignified and eco-friendly solution to provide to vets.“We made some prototype biodegradable animal cadaver bags and coffins, thenlaunched the Orchid Valley Pet Casket company in 2016. Initially we sold to vets andpet crematoriums, but soon had interest from national distributors. We have pocket-sized caskets for small animals, and bigger ones up to 110kg. We’ve been approachedby horse owners, but we don't yet have anything in that size. I operate the businessfrom home, so I literally live surrounded by caskets and body bags, and my pets arewell practised at casually hopping into a casket so I can check dimensions. I wanted to

put this area on the map, and Orchid Valley is now becoming synonymous withpet caskets.” ABC News, Australia, 2/9/18.

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PORK & DRIED FRUIT CASSEROLE WITHCHRISTMAS SPICES

Serves 8: Ready in 2 hours

INGREDIENTS1.5kg (3lb 5oz) Lean Pork loin or leg 50g (1 ¾ oz.) Plain Flour10ml (2tsp) mixed spice 1tbsp Olive Oil2 onions 1 orange100g (3½ oz.) dried apricots 100g (3½ oz.) prunes1 low salt chicken stock cube 2 Cinnamon sticks

300ml (10floz) of red wine such as a Shiraz

Preheat oven to 150 °C - 300 °F - Gas Mark 21. Cube the Pork, removing any fat. Mix the Flour and mixed spices in a bowl, add the

pork and toss until coated.2. Heat oil in a large, flame- proof/oven- proof casserole. Cook pork in batches until

lightly coloured each side. Remove and keep warm!3. Peel, halve and finely slice the onions, add to the pan and cook until softened.

Return pork to pan. Add the wine, zest and juice of the orange and halved driedfruits. Crumble the stock cube into 850ml (1½ pt.) boiling water and add. Stir. Addthe cinnamon sticks and cover, and remember to remove them before serving!

4. Place in the oven. Cook for 1½ hrs stirring halfway through cooking. This dishfreezes well and can be divided into smaller portions before freezing if necessary.

Defrost thoroughly before reheating. Serve with new potatoes, jacket potatoes or rice.Accompanied by seasonal vegetables.

The darker days, longer nights and lower temperatures are onceagain with us.Not to mention the stress of Christmas, especially if you have thefamily coming. How often do we find ourselves franticallysearching the cook books or the local supermarkets forsomething, that little bit different, that doesn’t tie you to thekitchen stove for hours whilst everyone else is enjoying the fun?So, whether you are hosting a Christmas Eve Party, a Boxing

Day hot buffet, or a New Year extravaganza why not make life that little bit easier foryourself by cooking everything in advance and popping it into the freezer until needed.The following recipe is just the thing and is full of winter delights, though a littleindulgent for those of us with heart problems, just be careful and be sensible with yourportion size!

Gemma’s Kitchen – Food for the Heart

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An outcome of the February Chat Stop talk about the work ofmagistrates was an invitation to have a guided visit to the PooleCourt. Five of us took up the offer and went on Wednesday 22August.Our hosts were Chika who gave the Chat Stop talk and Lee. Wewere taken into Court #2 prior to the start of hearings andexplained the layout, personnel involved and the order ofproceedings.

● In this Court Room the dock is enclosed with glass in order to restrain violent people.● Those coming up from the cells are handcuffed until they reach the door to the dock where the

cuffs are removed. One prison officer stays in the dock with the accused. If the accused isalready being violent another guard will sit in the well of the courtroom.

● Three magistrates sit, one chair and two wingers. Only the chair speaks publicly.● A legal advisor sits in front of the magistrates and gives them advice on points of law. We saw

that the advisor also runs some of the proceedings.● The Probation Service must be consulted if a custodial sentence is being considered.● There are national guide lines for sentencing of all types of cases heard in a Magistrates Court.● General public can attend any Magistrate Court hearing except Family or Youth Courts.We then had the opportunity for a short question and answer session, first with the prosecutor andthen with a probation officer and listed to some cases:● A young man with a previous similar conviction pleaded guilty to drug driving. Adjourned until

September for a probation report but with an interim driving ban.● A man who had been convicted in his absence of speeding. Swearing an oath that he hadn’t

received any notification of the case. The original sentence was quashed and then he was finedand given points.

● A young woman accused of public indecency (having sex in a public place!) There was asecond charge of assaulting a police officer. Pleaded guilty and had a previous conviction forassault. Conditional discharge plus victim surcharge.

● A man of no fixed abode. Told the Court that he had changed his name two weeks previously toKray as he was ‘the grandson of one of the Kray brothers’! Accused of public disorder and failingto disperse. Pleaded guilty. Had broken previous order and had been recalled to prison. Finedand given an additional custodial sentence.

● A woman pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer and breaking a restraining order not to bein Dorset. The legal advisor explained to her that there is an organisation, PSU, that offers legaladvice to people on limited means. Had broken a previous order and recalled to prison andgiven additional custodial sentence.

A couple of these hearings were very lively and with some emotions running high.The Court’s P.A. system wasn’t very clear so we couldn’t always hear what was being said but itwas a lively session. We were told that sessions were not always so interesting.We were let out with a restraining order never to appear before the Magistrates again!Many thanks go to Chika and Lee for the experience.

Up Before the Magistrates By Derek Bartrip

Derek

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PHSG CYCLING CLUB A SECTION OF THE CTC

ALL STARTS 10:00amPhone (01202) 855001 before 09:00 if weather is dodgy.

Sunday 16 Dec. Meet Ferndown BH22 9QY. To Mince Pie MinesSunday 26 Jan. Meet Broadstone Leisure. To Poole ParkSunday 24 Feb. Meet Ferndown BH22 9QY. To Verwood LoopSunday 24 Mar. Meet Parley Cross To ChristchurchSunday 21 Apr. TBD

Your Chairman in 1952 & 1956His Grandfather in 1920 !

Cycling runs deep.

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Poole Heart Support Walking GroupAffiliated to the Rambler’s Association

WINTER WALK SEASONf you want to join the walk ring the leader the day before to find out the details ofthe meeting place and any instructions. Cyril is back co-ordinatiing for the timebeing and his phone number is printed below for any general enquiries.

DATE NAME TEL. NO

Sat 1st December Judy & Dave 01202692369

Wed 12th December John & Barbara 01202690636

Sat 12th January Larry 01202911496

Wed 23rd January Jean 1202695030

Sat 2nd February John & Barbara 01202690636

Wed 13th February Sylvia & David 1202747569

Sat 23rd February Vacant *Ring Cyril

Wed 6th March Ray & Helen 1202574433

Sat 16thMarch Malcolm & Margaret 1202721120

Wed 27th March Vacant *Ring Cyril

Sat 6th April FIRST SUMMER WALK OF 2019 Hooray!

*Any queries ring Cyril on 01202 733956

PHSG WALKING GROUP RULES1. The club shall be called Poole Pacemakers 972. The club shall come under the Committee of Poole Heart Support Group.3. The object of the club is to arrange walks suitable for members of P.H.S.G. Who have had heart problems and

of course their partners.4. Membership may be withdrawn at the discretion of the Committee5. Dogs are not permitted on walks, (a) because we walk through farmland, where there can be animals, and (b)

not all members are dog lovers.6. Disclaimer warning. Neither the Ramblers Association nor the Poole Pacemakers ‘97 Walking Club shall be

held liable for the death or injury, accident, or damage to the person or property of any guest or any otherperson occurring, during or arising from participation in any of the activities of P.P.97 Walking Club

7. The Committee are always pleased to receive ideas for walks suitable for our members.

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Meet our Members Mike PedenIt seems incredible to think that just two yearsago aged 59, I was going happily about my lifein the firm belief that heart attacks happened to“other people”, with no awareness that a life-changing experience was about to hit me out ofthe blue. True, I had been diagnosed with highblood pressure some years previously for whichI was taking medication, but I was actuallyfeeling rather smug, having lost a lot of weight(enough to justify pretty much a whole newwardrobe!) For the first time in my life I wasthinking about what I ate and opting for ahealthier diet.It was therefore somewhat ironic that on 26October 2016, I went to work feeling fine otherthan a slight tightness in my throat, and that

within the next three hours a colleague had recognised my symptoms and calledan ambulance which took me to Poole A & E where a heart attack was confirmed.I was then taken to Bournemouth Cardiac Unit and had a stent fitted and was inbed in the recovery ward trying to reassure an anxious wife when she arrived.Words cannot describe my gratitude to that colleague, the paramedics and thestaff of both hospitals; I may have been a somewhat passive supporter of theNHS before but I am now its staunch champion! The weeks of the NHS exerciserehab programme led me to PHSG, and ultimately the gym sessions at CanfordSchool with the wonderful Lesley, and the opportunity to make new friends.I graduated in law from Nottingham University where I met Anne, a fellow lawstudent whom I married in 1983. We have been blessed with six wonderfuldaughters. That makes me either a Mr Bennet from or LordRedesdale, the father of the Mitfords. Our eldest daughter is a writer, like NancyMitford, but fortunately (so far) none of the others has shown any inclination togo down extreme political paths like some of the Mitford clan. They are all insteadoff pursuing their careers in various parts of the country.Following graduation, I was called to the Bar and then spent my career inindustry, in various in-house legal roles and increasingly specialising inemployment law. As Group Head of HR for a global media company, I worked inLondon and Poole, with frequent trips to the USA. It was a busy and sometimesstressful workload but very satisfying.In 2008, after a few years of commuting from Wareham to London, the strain wasbeginning to tell but a company restructuring enabled me to take redundancy andto pursue my interest in working in the charitable sector. I then spent seven yearsas HR and Training Director for which owns residential care and

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nursing homes and a home care operation along the south coast. The move froma very commercial organisation to a charity involved a steep learning curve, but towitness the skill and care shown by the staff towards vulnerablepeople was humbling. The media coverage of social care seems to focus onexamples of poor or negligent care and it is a great pity that the vast majority ofcare workers, often working for not much more than the minimum wage, gounrecognised for the amazing work they do.I had been planning to retire at 60 from , but the heart attack was awake-up call, and I retired in March 2017, a few months before my 60th birthday.And as everyone says, having retired, I don’t know how I found time to work! Ihave been able to resume my love of showing off on stage and you will find meregularly treading the boards at the in Swanage.This year I was a sinister butler in a comedy murder mystery, and a gangster in

Sister Act. I’m no singer andeven less a dancer so this wasdefinitely outside my comfortzone. I’m currently preparingto be King Forget-me-not inthis year’s Panto production of

, although Iquite like being the villain andthe photo shows me as the evilPirate King Redbeard in lastyear’s Robinson Crusoe.

I’m something of a bibliophile,so find my Tuesdaysvolunteering at the Oxfam

bookshop in Dorchester very enjoyable. The only problem being I keep buyingmore books whilst I am there to add to our already groaning bookshelves.From my retirement “to do” list, I have also joined the University of the Third Ageand am having a go at learning to play Bridge and, perhaps more excitingly, haverecently passed the motor cycle theory test and am discovering the biker in me,not entirely to Anne’s delight!Best of all, and perhaps the reason why everyone should retire, we now have ourfirst two grandchildren, Penny, who is 18 months, and Arthur, who is 17 months.Being a granddad is wonderful and I thoroughly recommend it!

Mike

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It’s Surprising What You Find by George LlewellynThe continuing story …I left you in the local supermarket withthe organic mobile mushrooms. I’vebeen trying to get a “suit”. That’s amanager in a suit, not clothing for me.Well the other day moping through thestore in gloomy mood, I came face toface with my target. A jolly looking manwith a supermarket badge.He smiled, it’s all part of the service!Now’s my chance, “Are you amanager?”“Yes sir , how can I help?”I’ll take the smile off his face! “Why are you always moving the stock to differentplaces? I find it very frustrating and annoying.”

“You find it frustrating! YOU find it frustrating! You should try working here, its thesame every day, customers … where’s this where’s that. If THEY stopped tellingus to move things about my job would be much easier ““Who are they?”“Bloody Head Office”“Have you told them?””Have I told them, have I told them? I tell them every time I speak to them. Does itdo me any good. NO!”I was now fearful that I my not get another word in.

“They carry out regular staff surveys, allthe staff say it is good to work thecompany, but the constant queries fromcustomers about where is the *@!@** thisweek is tiring.”Eventually he slowed down, deflated butsatisfied. “Thanks for asking and letting merant.”Well at least I have an ally and but thebattle is not won!

George

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Broadstone: “Hearts on Seats” Thursday 13:30

Canford Heath: Magna Academy Sports Monday 12:00 Tuesday 09:30 10:30

Wednesday 09:30 Friday 09:30 10:30

Canford: School Sports Centre Monday 09:00 10:00 Tuesday 09:00 10:00 Thursday 09:00 10:00 11:00 Friday 09:00 10:00

Ferndown: Sports Centre Monday 10:30 Wednesday 11:00 United Church Hall Friday 10:00

Hamworthy: Fire Station Monday 10:00

Lower Parkstone: St Joseph’s Church Wednesday 11:00 East Dorset Tennis Club Tuesday 11:00 Friday 11:00

Lytchett Minster: Sports Centre Tuesday 18:00 19:00 Thursday 18:30

Swanage: Burlington Sports Club Tuesday 14:30 15:30

Wareham: Purbeck Sports Club Monday 14:30 Change! Thursday 11:00

Wimborne: “Step Down” QE Academy Tuesday 14:30

If you are not exercising with us and would like to startplease call Robin Pringle or Roger Ridout.

Contact details are on the inside front cover

Our “Hearts on Seats” is designed for the less physically able.The “Step Down” class is designed for members with more complicated heart problems and isconducted by the Poole NHS rehabilitation team in collaboration with Poole Heart Support Group.

PHSG Exercise VenuesAll Sessions last 1 hour

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PHSG has just had its busiest ever month with a record number attending ourclasses. We still have room for more and they do keep coming! It says a lot aboutthe camaraderie we have within the various venues and classes. All seems to begoing well and much of this can be put down to and her team of trainers. recently arranged an evening dinner for the trainers at the Nepalese Restaurant

in Broadstone. On these occasions I do worry about who as we all know iscompetent, sound, sober and very conscious of setting a good example as anambassador of our Group. I sometimes think that the younger trainers will takeadvantage of her naivety, and in particular, who might lead astray!I therefore decided to check up on their evening “do”. I could not very well dothis myself and decided to enlist one of our members to do the checking. I choseJohn H as he is game for most things and he is small, strong and always suitablytanned … he could certainly pass as a Gurkha. John was up for the challenge andtold me that he had handled ladies all his life so this spying mission would be apiece of cake.When John reported back to me about the evening I realised I need not haveworried as the seven ladies had been more like the Vestal Virgins rather than aWitch’s Coven. They had been most abstemious, and drinking only Tap Water. Hehad been most impressed but sent over a bottle of Special Table Water for themajority and a glass of Ribena for !I was most relieved with this report … and if you believe any ofit you are as daft as I am !

News from the Exercise Groups by Robin Pringle

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Is your TravelInsurance Policy Valid?

by Natasha Goldstein

When booking your Single Trip or Annual Multi-trip travelinsurance, and declaring any pre-existing medical conditions (ifany) many people would automatically assume that they areprepared and protected for the trip(s) ahead. More often thannot, this unfortunately is actually not the case!Findings by The Telegraph show that many people do notdeclare their previous medical conditions due to the fact theyare now being managed by prescribed medications or are notcausing any current problems.Whilst many do disclose their current medical status, it is vitallyimportant to also declare any previous medical conditions thathave resulted in medication being prescribed by your GP, evenif you believe it is stable and you are not receiving any ongoingtreatment for it. By not declaring these conditions, you could insome cases render your travel insurance policy invalid if youwere to have an accident or fall ill abroad.In one such instance earlier this year according to The

Guardian, a traveller was taken ill suddenly whilst holidaying in Cape Verde, only todiscover they had a kidney tumour. This resulted in the traveller being airlifted to Tenerifefor emergency surgery and two blood transfusions. Whilst recovering, the traveller’s travelinsurance provider informed them that due to not declaring a single prescription ofsleeping tablets when purchasing the policy, the traveller was liable to pay 2/3 of theirtreatment costs which amounted to over £30,000.The traveller commented “It never occurred to me to mention occasional bouts ofinsomnia. I bought a policy that promised to cover me for unforeseen accidents andillnesses while abroad and the tumour was totally unforeseen”.Whilst filling in an application form for travel insurance, the traveller was prompted toanswer a question asking if they had suffered a medical condition that required prescribedmedication in the last 5 years, to which the traveller ticked no, forgetting about themedication for their insomnia.The interpretation and expectation of what is covered and what is not can be confusing forsome consumers which is why it is very important to advise of all current and previousmedical conditions to ensure a policy is tailored to your individual needs and you havemade a full declaration to the travel insurer.

Although on this occasion the insurer offered a gesture of goodwill by paying some of thecosts incurred whilst the traveller was away, this is not always the case and the travellerwas still personally liable to pay a very large bill. In 2017 the International TravelInsurance Journal state that the cost of claims paid out by travel insurers reached astaggering £385 million (over £1 million per day), with medical expenses accounting for52% percent of these claims. continued on page 28 …

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So, it is not difficult to see the importance of declaring all pre-existing medical conditionsbefore you travel to ensure that you, unlike some others, are not forced to face financial worryif something unforeseen was to happen. Whilst these situations are quite rare, it is alwayscrucial before purchasing your travel insurance to read the policy wording to discover exactlywhat you are covered for whilst away on holiday, answer all questions asked accurately andtruthfully and to fully disclose any current or previous medical conditions no matter how smallthey may seem.

At Able2Travel we are here to help as we specialise in providing travel insurance for peoplewith pre-existing medical conditions.

You can get a quote online for Able2Travel Travel Insurance and protect your holiday byvisiting www.Able2Travel.com/ph or by calling 01892 839 501.Sources:www.theguardian.com/money/2018/jun/11/travel-insurance-terms-conditions-claim-small-printwww.theguardian.com/money/2014/jul/14/best-travel-insurance-policy-pre-existing-medical-conditionswww.telegraph.co.uk/financial-services/insurance/travel-insurance-online/pre-existing-medical-conditions/www.itij.com/story/114378/travel-claims-skyrocketed-2017

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☺I don’t do drugs or alcohol, because I can get the same effect just standing upreally fast.

☺Children seldom misquote you. In fact they usually repeat word for word whatyou shouldn’t have said.

☺Vicar at christening as father hands the baby across “And what is the little boy’sname?” Father replies “Its a girl! That’s my thumb you’re holding!”

☺I love being married. Its so great to find that one special person you want toannoy for the rest of your life.

☺I married my wife for her looks … just not the ones she’s been giving me lately.☺Jesus and his disciples go into a restaurant. "Table for 26, please", says Jesus.

"But there are only 13 of you !", says the Maître d'. "Yes, but we're all going to siton the same side."

☺Has anyone else noticed how Formula 1 drivers are named after places inScotland. There is Stirling Moss, Eddie Irvine, Lewis Hamilton and, of course, thelegendary Brazilian, Ayr Town Centre.

☺What do you get crossing a cow with a sheep and a goat? The milky baa kid.☺I often take Viagra through an eye-dropper; that way I look hard.☺Don't forget the Viagra you put in your tea. Does nothing for your sex life, but

keeps your biscuits hard when you dunk them☺Customer asking about Viagra: Can I get it across the counter? Pharmacist: no

sir it's not that good.☺If at first you don't succeed … do it the way the wife told you in the first place.☺Husband: "I love you" Wife: "is that the beer talking" Husband: "No its me talking

to the beer☺My mate's bought me a terrible thesaurus. It's terrible.☺When the Wall came down and Germany was reunited, there were a lot of Stasi

suddenly out of a job so they retrained as taxi drivers. You just got in the caband didn't need to say anything, as they knew where you lived.

☺I went into the library looking for a book about engine lubrication and oilspecifications, but couldn't find one so asked the librarian if she could help. Shetold me to try the non-friction section.

☺I wanted a book on tribology - it was under Science Friction. (Go on, look it up!)☺Applying for a job in a helium factory, I sought the opinion of one of the workers.

She couldn't speak highly enough of it.☺I bought a blindfold today. Goodness knows why, I can’t see myself wearing it.☺Lady gets stopped by Police and asked for her licence. Flustered and

rummaging in her bag, the Officer gets impatient. "It's small, oblong and has yourpicture on it!" Lady sighs "Ah ..." and hands over her makeup mirror.

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A pirate walked into a bar, and the bartender said, "Hey, Ihaven't seen you in a while. What happened? You look terrible.""What do you mean?" said the pirate, "I feel fine.""What about the wooden leg? You didn't have that before..""Well," said the pirate, "We were in a battle, and I got hit with acannon ball, but I'm fine now."The bartender replied, "Well, OK, but what about that hook?What happened to your hand?"

The pirate explained, "We were in another battle. I boarded a ship and got into asword fight. My hand was cut off. I got fitted with a hook but I'm fine, really.""What about that eye patch?""Oh," said the pirate, "One day we were at sea, and a flock of birds flew over. Ilooked up, and one of them, you know, splat right in my eye.""You're kidding," said the bartender. "You couldn't lose an eye from bird mess.""It was my first day with the hook."

How many dogs does it take to change a light bulb?○ Golden Retriever: The sun is shining, the day is young, we’ve got our whole

lives ahead of us, and you’re inside worrying about a stupid burned-out bulb?○ Border Collie: Just one. Then I’ll replace any wiring that’s not up to standard.○ Poodle: I’ll just blow in the Border Collie’s ear and he’ll do it. By the time he fin-

ishes rewiring the house, my nails will be dry.○ Malamute: Let the Border Collie do it. You can feed me while he’s busy.○ Rottweiler: Make me!○ Lab: Oh, me, me!!!!! Pleeeeeeeeeze let me change the light bulb! Can I? Can I?

Huh? Huh? Huh? Can I? Pleeeeeeeeeze, please, please, please!○ Dachshund: You know I can’t reach that stupid lamp!○ Jack Russell Terrier: I’ll just pop it in while I’m bouncing off the walls.○ Greyhound: It isn’t moving. Who cares?○ Cocker Spaniel: Why change it? I can still pee on the carpet in the dark.○ Mastiff: Screw it yourself! I’m not afraid of the dark …○ Great Dane: Just give me back my blanket and do it yourself.○ Doberman: While it’s out, I’ll just take a nap on the couch.○ Boxer: Who needs light? I can still play with my squeaky toys in the dark.○ Pointer: I see it, there it is, there it is, right there!○ Labradoodle: I'll get that bulb outta there - hey! you want the fixture too? Wait -

let's get these wire thingies out while we're at it - I'll be with you in a minute . . .○ Chihuahua: Yo quiero Taco Bulb?○ Australian Shepherd: First, I’ll put all the light bulbs in a little circle…○ Old English Sheep Dog: Light bulb? I’m sorry, but I don’t see a light bulb!○ Basset Hound: Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz …○ The Cat: Cats do not change light bulbs. People change lightbulbs. So the real

question is: how long will it be before I can expect some light, some dinner, anda massage?

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If the facts are against you, argue the law. If the law is againstyou, argue the facts. If the law and the facts are against you, pound thetable and yell like hell. Poet Carl SandbergEvery great cause begins as a movement, becomes a business, andeventually degenerates into a racket. Eric HofferThe thing that makes you exceptional, if you are at all, is inevitably thatwhich must also make you lonely. Playwright Lorraine HansberryToday will someday be the past that everyone wants to visit. AnonNever offend an enemy in a small way. Gore VidalA neurosis is a secret you don’t know you are keeping. Kenneth TynanMorning comes whether you set the alarm or not. Ursula Le Guin

The first piece of luggage on the airport carousel never belongs toanyone. George Roberts

In our Summer issue Wordsearch we did not give the clue words directly butreferred to them as ‘collective’ nouns. Then we promised to include thedefinitions in the last issue, and then we forgot! Forgive us please.

album of stamps army of ants audience of listenersband of musicians basket of fruit bench of bishopsbevy of beauties board of directors bouquet of flowersbowl of rice bunch of keys chest of drawerschoir of singers class of students cloud of dustwad of notes coven of witches crew of sailorscrowd of people fleet of ships flock of sheepforest of trees galaxy of stars gang of thieveshedge of bushes herd of cattle library of bookslitter of cubs murder of crows murmuration of starlingspack of cards pair of shoes panel of expertspride of lions range of mountains regiment of soldiersshoal of fish sneer of butlers stack of woodstaff of employees string of pearls swarm of beesteam of horses troop of boy-scouts troupe of dancerscongregation of worshippers

WORD SEARCH Answers to the Summer Issue

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Polo Shirts£12.00

Sweat Shirts£14.00

This exclusive range of clothes areavailable from the PHSG

Sizes Small, Medium, Large& Extra Large.

Round or V-Neck Ts

Contact: Dave Evans01202 602856

Get the Official PHSG RealGear at Great Prices!

Dave Evans will tour all the exercise venues again soon.

The team and Dave would like to thank you all ,For purchasing our merchandise when we did call .We know when exercising you now look smart ,Wearing your tops , you sure look the part .For those still wanting to catch us though ,We’ll be pleased to hear from you - number belowThe prices eight , twelve , fourteen , none better ,For white or grey , t-shirt , polo or sweater .

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GEOLOGY - WORD SEARCH

Our Word Searches are compiled by Derek Pope

ACCRETIONAFTERSHOCKAGGREGATEALLUVIUMAMBERANTICLINEAQUIFERARCHEANARCHIPELAGOASPHALTBASALTBEDROCKBUCKLINGCALCITECALDERACAMBRIAN

N A I R B M A C A S E N O T S N O R I OO Z S U O E N G I Q E C Z O E H J J A FI E A N R E F I U Q A W F W Y S G G K DT T L A H P S A D C I R G D J O G L O TE I A E S Y R E A R Y C R H N R T L K NR N A K R T N L H K C O R D E B O C Y EC A L A Z D D Y S A T G W G M M A B A MC R I I R E O U L H K A A E I L N H N PA G T I R L O L E C N T S T C O T L I RR E T A I C U R O A E O E I R G I T T AD E J T A V M H L Z Z S T G T A C F E CS Q E T I A S A B O A E I N L L L U N SE O E U L R N H I F J M T I U E I Q O EZ R M O E D F C I O Z O E L A P N N T FC I H T I L O E N S A T N K F I E A S LR H F P K J A J G S V L G C Z H W E E SU A A D J L M Y A I A A A U A C X H M RS R V L Z X B V Y L L S M B V R X C I QT A I E K F E L D S P A R S L A W R L CS H T I L O R T S A G B J E L B R A M P

CHALKCRETACOUCRUSTDENDRITESDOLOMITEESCARPMENTFAULTFELDSPARSFOSSILGASTROLITHSGONDWANALANDGRANITEHYDROTHERMALIGNEOUSIRONSTONE

KYANITELAVALIMESTONEMAGNETITEMARBLEMESOZOICNEOLITHICPALEOZOICQUARTZITERHYOLITE

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PHSG Meetings - Diary DatesMeetings at St John’s Church Hall, Broadstone.

PHSG talks and Chat Stops are free.CHAT STOPS are at 13:30 except April 3December 5 ; Chat Stop at 13:30Something Chrismassy!** NO Chat Stop in January! **February 6 - Chat Stop at 13:30The Red Arrows by John MyerssJohn was a pilot with the ‘Red Arrows’ Asuperb talk, come and see his flying helmet!March 6 - Chat Stop at 13:30Light ‘Hearted’ Prize Quiz by our Chairman.Keith with wife Janet setting the questions.April 3 (2.30 start ) Chat Stop at 14:30 !!Naser Sharifi. “Escape from Tehran” Thestory of a 10 year old escaping the Islamic Revolution in Iran in 1978 tocome to London with his family to start a new life, leaving all family andfriends behind. Very much a story of riches to rags and back to riches bymaking the most of the opportunities that his new life had to offer.

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WHAT TO DO IF YOU BECOME UNWELLMedical help and advice is available if you become unwell when your GPsurgery is closed. You should:Dial 999 or go to A & E as soon as possible if you are worried about thesudden onset of new symptoms or have suffered a serious Injury orillness.A & E departments are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They arefor a critical or life threatening situation, for example chest pain,suspected heart attack, severe breathing difficulties, severe loss of blood,loss of consciousness, deep wounds and suspected broken bones. Theyare not for minor injuries or health problems, nor an alternative to seeingyour GP or for a ‘second opinion’ if you have already seen your GP.You can also call Non Emergency Care on 111 if you are feeling unwellbut not facing a life-threatening emergency and you are unsure what todo. Use 111 if you need information about finding a pharmacist, dentist orother service and cannot wait until your GP surgery opens. This servicereplaces the old Dorset Out of Hours Medical Service.Go to an NHS Walk-In Centre or Minor Injuries Unit with a minor injuryor illness. Find the nearest one by calling 111

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Poole Heart Support Group, Poole Community Health CentreShaftesbury Road, Poole BH15 2NT

Telephone: 01202 683363 manned Mondays and Thursdays: 2:00-4:00pmwww.poolehsg.org.uk

Affiliated to the British Heart Foundation andArrhythmia Alliance - The Heart Rhythm Charity