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Clydesdale Youth Project Clydesdale based project aims to help young people in rural South Lanarkshire on the road to independence. Routes to Work South (RTWS) and Clydesdale Community Initiatives (CCI) have partnered up to deliver a new pilot project ‘HELP’ the project will provide young people with additional support needs (including mild to moderate mental ill health and learning disabilities) the tools that will help them improve their life and work options after education. The project for 16-24 year olds has been designed to help individuals overcome social isolation, build on their confidence and help them gain vital skills through training, mentoring, vocational qualifications and work placements. Using this programme of core skills and
development the project will enable young people to achieve their full potential. This innovative approach will leverage support from existing services in rural South Lanarkshire to ensure each individual receives a personal action plan that offers a menu of meaningful activities. By offering support as young people make the transition from education to employment, the project hopes that its participants will be able to clearly see their own road to independence. If you are a parent or carer for anyone aged 16-24 with additional support needs, and you would like to help increase their options when
it comes to their health, employment and learning then get in touch with Raymond Wallace at Routes to Work South or Kayleigh Quinn at Clydesdale Community Initiatives.
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Welcome to the
Carluke and Lanark VISION Welcome to Feb / March 2013. This month there are lots of offers featured inside the magazine from local businesses. A selection is shown on the front cover. We would like to thank local Lanark Chef Richard Sharp of Harley’s Bistro for sharing his Thai curry recipe with us. Also, thanks
to Nikki Lambie for her two local articles on the youth project and St Nicholas nursery. Thanks to Ross Hyslop for his approach and guidance on one of the hardest topics to deal with, “coping with loss”. The month of March is a busy health month. We have National
This Month We Feature...
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Clydesdale youth project
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Lanark Nursery Nominated for Queen’s Award
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Richard’s Thai Curry. Just for you, and five others.
No Smoking Day 13th March. It is also National Bed Month - a good night’s sleep can make a massive difference to how we feel and function. Remember to shop locally and support your High Street. Next issue delivery 25th March
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Buying a Bed, trying to get a good nights sleep see if this article helps.
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Coping with loss
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BY Nikki Lambie
Lanark Nursery Nominated for Queen’s Award Back in the autumn of 2012, St Nicholas Playgroup and Toddlers were delighted to find out they had been nominated for the Queens Award for Voluntary Service by Aileen Campbell MSP. The Queens award is the highest accolade awarded to volunteer groups across the UK that provide a supported, recognised and respected service that meets the need of their local community. As the group started their 45th year of service at the turn of the year they also received their assessment for this award from Deputy Lord Lieutenant James Dawnay. During his visit James Dawney also met two of the original volunteers Byrnece Gibson and Margaret Main so they could share some of their history, and stories of how this group has evolved over the years. Now the Nursery has an anxious wait until May when the Queens Awards are announced!
St Nicholas Playgroup and Toddlers is a registered charity that has been providing a safe environment for the children of Lanark and the surrounding areas for several generations now. Michelle Greg one of the current Play Leaders attended as a child, and then later on her own daughter Emma attended the Nursery. Michelle Greg, Play leader, said ‘St Nicholas Playgroup and Toddlers has always over the years encouraged ongoing learning through active play, we have offered an ever changing array of activities from art and crafts to singing and story telling during my time here. Whilst materials and toys may have changed the key skills like team work, how to forge friends, healthy eating and of course sharing (well most of the children) remain the same’. Over the years the Nursery has
always offered its mothers a friendly smile, a haven to share and receive advice as they enter and make their way through the highs and lows motherhood. Many life long friendships have been forged at St Nicholas and with a register fit to burst with attendees, it’s clear that the group’s reputation precedes them. Parents are still heavily involved in the running of the group with a committee of them dealing with the administrative and financial affairs. With further fundraising events planned for throughout the year and with the generosity of all involved with the group it is clear St Nicholas Playgroup and Toddlers will be around for many more years to come.
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Richard’s Thai Chicken Curry Named after Richard’s son, the restaurant seeks to offer diners the unique experience of New York style high quality deli dining.
Award winning Highland Chef Richard Sharp, opened Harley’s Bistro and Coffee House in the heart of Lanark in November 2010.
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Ingredients serves 6-8 people 1 Large Spanish onion 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger 3 shoots of Lemon grass 2 Katim Lime leaves 4 tins coconut milk 2 tablespoons Thai green paste 4 stocks of celery 2 green peppers 1 red pepper 250ml Chicken stock 2 limes 150grms fresh coriander
Method Put a tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add chopped onion, ginger, lemon grass, peeled and chopped limes, lime leaves, Thai green paste, chopped celery and peppers. Cover pan and sweat vegetables until soft. Add stock plus coconut milk, bring to the boil then simmer for 30 mins. Chop coriander add to simmering pan for 5 mins. Add either prawns or diced Chicken breast to the sauce (one breast per person) and cook for 8-10 mins. Serve with Basmati rice, and enjoy
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By The Sleep Council
Buying a bed, Buy the right one “Buy the right bed and you could be buying into night after night of quality sleep,” says Lisa Artis of The Sleep Council. Anyone who has ever slept in a really comfortable or really dreadful old bed will know how it can affect the quality of sleep. If you know you need a new bed, but are unsure what you want or what suits you best, check out The Sleep Council’s guide to the questions you should be asking yourself: Are you buying your bed for yourself or another person? Is the bed for one person or two? What do you (or did you) like about your current bed? Think about the size, the feel, the style etc. What sort of bed are you looking for? Divan set, mattress, bedstead etc. Do you need storage? What’s your budget? What size of bed are you after? Have you got room for a bigger bed? What comfort/feel do you like? Have you a preference towards a construction type or material? Will turning a mattress be difficult for you? Do you tend to get hot in bed? Do you have any health problems? Eg back or shoulder pain, struggling to get out of bed? Do you have any allergies or allergic conditions? Eg asthma, rhinitis, eczema? Do you need new pillows? Are there likely to be any problems getting your new bed into the room it’s intended for? “These are some really key points to consider when shopping for a new bed,” says Lisa. “Too often, people rush the bed buying experience – some spend less than two minutes trying them out! It’s a huge investment and time needs to be taken to choose the right bed.” Once the above checklist has been completed it’s important to try a selection of beds for comparison before you buy – and if you’re sharing the bed, try them out together. What suits one person, doesn’t necessarily suit another. Size also matters. You should be able to lie side by side with your arms behind your head and your elbows out, without touching. Ideally your bed should also be about 6in (15cm) longer than the tallest user (if you’re tall ask about extra long options). “We always recommend you lie down in your normal sleeping position and make some turns too – for at least 10 minutes. Wear comfortable clothing and remove any outdoor gear,” says Lisa. Remember, you’re going to spend over 20,000 hours on your bed over a seven year lifespan so it’s worth taking a little time and effort in the beginning to make sure you make the right choice. For more information on how to choose a good bed and all the options available, visit The Sleep Council website, www.sleepcouncil.org.uk or call Freephone 0800 018 7923 to request a copy of the Bed Buyers Guide.
By The Sleep Council
Sleeping in a darkened room has long been known to help with a good night’s sleep. What hasn’t always been appreciated is the reason why! According to the new Good-Night Guide from The Sleep Council, keeping the bedroom as dark as possible is important because it encourages production of melatonin – a hormone that helps to regulate the body’s circadian rhythm and promotes restful sleep. It is produced in the evening to help us sleep and even low amounts of ambient light (such as that given off by radio alarm clocks, mobile phones and laptops) will suppress production of melatonin. “People should, however, avoid buying melatonin supplements from the internet,” says health writer Yinka Thomas, author of the new guide which is based on her book, ‘Get a Good Night’s Sleep – 7 Practical Steps’. “Taking supplements, which are only available on prescription in the UK, may disrupt the body’s natural melatonin production and potentially suppress its ability to produce this important hormone, ultimately making sleep problems worse.” “Getting a good night’s sleep can be dependent on a whole range of factors – from diet and exercise to the importance of a good bed to a good night’s sleep,” says Jessica Alexander of The Sleep Council. The Good-Night Guide covers all seven practical steps featured in Yinka’s book, offering advice on the bedroom itself, lifestyle, how to deal with stress and worry, diet, exercise, relaxation and other therapies and the effects of hormonal balance. Apart from worries, another enemy of
How to get a great nights sleep
sleep that stems from 21st century lifestyles is non-stop, ever present technology. From smart phones to laptops, TVs, radios and games consoles, the amount of gadgetry making its way into British bedrooms has had a significant effect on our sleeping habits. Said Yinka: “From the moment we wake up and check our smart phones life is non-stop. It can be difficult to switch off and wind down, so it’s small wonder that many of us have trouble sleeping.”
So, while bedrooms are best kept clutterfree, the bed itself is of critical importance to quality sleep. The foundation of good sleep is a comfortable bed and the right mattress can make the difference between a restorative night’s sleep and poor quality sleep that results in tiredness and fatigue. “If you sleep better in a hotel or other bed away from home, or are waking up with aches and pains which wear off as the day progresses, it may be time to change your bed.”
The Sleep Council advises thinking about replacing your bed after about seven years. The Good-Night Guide is available, free of charge, as a hard copy by calling The Sleep Council’s freephone on 0800 0187923 or by emailing info@sleepcouncil.org.uk. A downloadable version is also available through the website, www.sleepcouncil.org.uk. Yinka’s book, ‘Get A Good Night’s Sleep – 7 Practical Steps’, is also available to download from The Sleep Council website, as is an iPhone/iPad app, SleepWell, featuring a selection of relaxing soundtracks and a sleep quality measuring tool. For more information on how to get your bedroom ‘sleep ready’ visit www.perfectsleepenvironment.org.uk
Research shows that sleeping on an uncomfortable bed could rob you of up to an hour’s sleep – yet the deterioration may be so gradual and invisible that many people fail to make the connection between an uncomfortable bed and poor sleep.
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Local Girl “Kirsty” in Scottish Final launched in 2008. Galaxy Pageants have grown at an incredibly rate - becoming the fastest growing beauty contests in the UK. The winners of the UK Galaxy Pageants travel to the USA to compete in the Galaxy International Pageant. Fourteen years old Kirsty Evans, who attends Carluke High School, is representing South Lanarkshire in the Scottish Finals of the Miss Teen Galaxy Pageant. The first Miss Teen Galaxy contest in the United Kingdom was
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For the first three years, two contests were held - Miss GalaxyUK and Miss Teen Galaxy-UK. However, due to their massive popularity and success, UK Galaxy Pageants expanded and in 2011, six separate competitions were held for: Miss & Miss Teen Galaxy England,
Miss & Miss Teen Galaxy Wales and Miss & Miss Teen Galaxy Scotland. The final for Miss Teen Galaxy Scotland & Wales is on Friday the 1st March 2013 in the stunning Park Hotel Lancashire.
Kirsty is sponsored by Lush nail bar Coopers bar Granite Marble Productions Aloe Vera William Mccafferty butchers Meani sewing machine Fabulosity Scotland Kirsty at present helps out on a Saturday at Lush Nail bar, in the future she sees herself working within the beauty industry. Follow her journey @ www.galaxypageantsuk.com
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By ROSS HYSLOP PG COUNSELLING BACP
COPING WITH LOSS “After The Funeral” You managed to find the internal strength to make all the practical arrangements, you’ve managed your feelings and you have arrived at the day you can’t comprehend and might secretly wish to exchange places with your loved one.
depression, and acceptance. We do not enter and leave each individual stage in a linear fashion but randomly.
In Denial - This early stage of grieving helps to numb us and survive the loss. The world becomes meaningless and nothing makes sense. As you accept the reality of the loss When friends and family have left and you’re and start to ask yourself questions, you are alone, the harshness of life and the loneliness unknowingly beginning the healing process. and loss seems unbearable. There is a pain As the denial fades, the feelings begin to inside and the terror of going towards that surface. pain we believe would paralyse us even further. Anger relating to the death might appear randomly as a part of the healing process. We might expect friends, family and Anger seems to suppress the underlying colleagues to be our rock and our comfort. emotions and you will get to them in time. However some might treat us like we have a contagious disease and we sense the We might have imaginary bargaining distance as they step into a shop when they sessions… as if we could choose or control see us coming or cross the street rather what happened, and as if you would do than acknowledge us. These interactions anything if only your loved one could have intensify our loneliness, guilt and shame. been spared. “Please God,” you might say, “I Their inability to contain their own emotions. will never…argue, fret or fight ever again , I This is hard to comprehend when we are in will give to Charity,I will be a better person, if the depths of loneliness and it appears to I can wake up and realize this has all been a be getting worse beyond imagination. If bad dream?” We become lost in a maze of “If someone does manage to reach you in this only…” or “What if…” despair, you might not be receptive or feel worthy of their attention and believe that Be willing to feel your emotions, even though they are acting out of sympathy and you see they may seem endless. The more you allow yourself as a burden to their life. You might yourself to feel emotions, the more they will prefer company comforted by an item of dissipate and the more you will heal. your loved one draped around you to keep that closeness somehow real within our own Depression is slightly different than the darkness. The anxiety around that familiar other emotions. This is a process that shuts and fading smell is starting to diminish and us down and presents an empty future and we clutch it like sand slipping through our no hope. Emptiness and grief enter our fingers. lives on a deeper level, deeper than we ever imagined. This stage feels as though it will One of the most helpful Therapists I have last forever. It’s important to understand that studied on this is Dr. Kubler-Ross who first there is more than one kind of depression introduced and explored the now-famous and a reactive depression following death idea of the five stages of dealing with death: of a loved one is not a sign of mental illness denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, but a natural response to a great loss. We
withdraw from life, left in a fog of intense sadness, wondering, perhaps, if there is any point in going on alone. It is pervasive and if it affects sleep and appetite it becomes something we cannot snap out of. If depression continues, seek assistance. Acceptance can be confused with the notion of being “OK” with what has happened. This is not the case. This stage is about accepting the reality that our loved one is physically gone and recognizing that this new reality is the permanent reality. It might be a very long time before we can fully accept and integrate our lives with this new reality. It is seriously difficult to live now in a world where our loved one is missing. Life has been forever changed and we must slowly adjust. Finding acceptance may be about increasing the good days and reducing the bad ones. What often prevents us from accepting our new lives is that we might feel that in doing so, we are betraying our loved one. We can accept not replace our loss and learn to listen to our needs. We may start to reach out to others and become involved in their lives. We can invest in our friendships and begin to live again. Sometimes we can do it with the support of our family; sometimes we might need professional assistance. Just remember your grief is as unique as you are. Acknowledging yourself and tending to your own needs in these times are essential to your healing: exercise, take walks visit places you may have gone together. Eat well nourish yourself with fresh food and fruits, your doctor or counsellor is always available for you utilize what is on your doorstep. Remember to start to stabilise your life by keeping routines and know that if progress is slow that there are some new therapies that really make a difference more quickly than you might believe.
The death of someone close to you can be overwhelming and you may need practical advice to help you manage. You may also need to speak to someone about how you feel. You can get practical advice from the Citizen’s Advice Bureau CAB. Paying for a funeral can be expensive. To find out if you are eligible for help from the social fund please contact your local CAB office. The Citizens advice Bureau can also help with advice on legal matters, benefits and impacts on
housing for example, council tax and tenancy agreements in the event of the death of a relative or love. Your nearest CAB 10 -12 Wide Close Lanark Opening Hours 10am to 3pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur Friday 10am to Noon (appointment only) One Thursday/Month late opening 5pm to 7pm Tel: 01555 664 301 email: advice@clydesdalecab.casonline.org.uk
Clydesdale CAB can work with clients in sign language and have a Loop System for clients who have hearing difficulties. There is a home visiting service for disabled clients. For further help see also the Scottish Government publication “What to do after a death in Scotland” This document can be found on the Scottish Government website www.scotland.gov.uk or by requesting using Tel 0131 244 3581
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