Pioneer People Your Community

Issue 32 - July 2016

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Following a grant for Friends of King Georgethe Fifth Playing Fields (FoKGVPF) from ValuingOur Communities and Tameside Parks, an owl hastaken root on a tree in the bird sanctuary at the top ofKing George’s on the right hand side. The birdsanctuary is one of the many projects happening andhouses eight bird boxes and now an owl.

Pat Kent, the Plant and Tree Manager for FoKGVPF, hadthe idea while off-roading in Wales and coming across many woodensculptures in the forests and thought it would make the park a better place.Following a public consultation at CVAT (now Action Together at theVolunteer Centre) in Ashton, a grant was awarded for the owl.

A competition was held jointly with FoKGVPF and Hurst Knoll St James C ofE primary school to get young people involved in the park and to chose theowl's name. The winning children's entries were from Leah, with Ruby (as theowl was made from an old red oak tree) and from Joshua, with Noctua (as theowl is nocturnal). The schoolchildren came to watch Andy Burgess, a woodcarver, make the owl out of the old oak tree, which had to be chopped downas it wasn’t safe.

The owl now keeps watch over the birds and bird boxes in the birdsanctuary so if you would like to see her, go along the keep fit path tothe bird sanctuary at the top right of the park (Ladbrooke Road end)and she will be watching out for you. For further information or to getinvolved, contact alan.fish.161te@gmail.com - 07931765120, or goto www.fokgvpf.co.uk

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Are you aware your communal backarea is not owned by the Council and it’syour responsibility as a resident to keepit clear of rubbish & waste?

This is your chance to make the HolyTrinity area clean & safe and as agoodwill gesture, the Council andPartners will help support residents tocome together & help you clear thiswaste.

Please help us to help you Improve yourcommunity on:

Thursday 28th July, 10.30am

Meet at Holy Trinity Community Centre.The Council will provide the equipmentand you can help to get involved bytidying, sweeping or even making abrew!

For more information,please contact: Rob Downey,

Tameside NorthNeighbourhoodServices Team 0161 342 3374

PLEASEGET INVOLVED

AND KEEP YOURCOMMUNITY TIDY

CLEANUPYOUR

They meet every Wednesday 11 – 1pm at Holy TrinityCommunity Centre, Dean Street, Ashton, OL6 7HD

or phone Sue – 07960 109 342or Jenny 07551 606 001

Neonatal Knitters are a local Ashton based communitygroup who knit, crochet and sew vital and often

life-saving items for the neonatal units ofTameside and St Mary’s hospital.

New members are always welcomeboth at the group and also knitting from home. Contact:

neonatalknitters@outlook.com

Neonatal Knitters

COMMUNITY

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The Crafty Diamonds Open Day

We held an open day to raise funds for our Skill Sharing Afternoons andwould like to thank everyone who came and supported us. Everyoneenjoyed looking at the craft items we’ve made and it gave us an opportunityto talk about future projects. We hope that the day raised awareness of ourgroup and if you would like to get involved you will be made most welcome.Sessions are free and everyone is welcome to join in 1-3pm everyWednesday at the Linda Fletcher Community Base. We look forward toseeing some new faces soon!

Pennine CareNHS Foundation Trust

First Tuesday of each month

2:00pm – 4:00pm

Aug 2nd, Sept 6th, Oct 4th, Dec 6th

To book a place please contact:

Michelle McCusker on 0161 716 3449

These specially designed 2-hour education sessions will provide guidanceon:

● Managing your symptoms● Discovering ways to improve your health and well-being● Support and services available in your community● Meet other people who have been diagnosed with dementia and their

care-givers● Chat to professionals and opportunity to ask questions within the

session

If you have any questions or wish to book a place, please contact MichelleMcCusker at the Memory Clinic, Tameside hospital at 0161 716 3449

VASCULAR/MIXED DEMENTIA

INFORMATION SESSION

Do you have a diagnosis of vascular or mixed dementia(Alzheimer’s/Vascular) or support someone who has?

Would you like to know more?The memory clinic is hosting a series of information sessions at:

AGE UK131 Katherine Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7AW

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A Picture of HealthThis and page 7 contain extracts from Tameside MBC’s monthlyleaflet on health issues - this month focusing on healthy weight inchildhood.

If you could give your child a gift to last a lifetime, whatwould it be? How about good health? Now that’s a presentthat money can’t buy. Maintaining a healthy weight is one ofthe best ways your child can stay well for life. It can helpprevent illnesses like cancer, diabetes and heart disease inadulthood, and can literally add years to their life. Butparenting isn’t easy. One in ten children in reception year arealready overweight, so we know there are families who needa helping hand. Click here for more information.

How do you know if your child’s a healthy weight? Morethan a third of parents assess their child’s weight by lookingat them and comparing them with other children their age. Thisisn’t an accurate way to do it, and it can mean a child’s weightproblem goes unnoticed. If you have only ever ‘guestimated’your child’s weight, have a look at the BMI calculator to knowfor sure whether they need to gain, lose or maintain. Why notcheck your own while you’re at it? Click here for the BMIcalculator.

check yourchild’s BMI

A child born today will have spent a whole year lookingat a screen by the time they’re 7. That’s a year of sittingstill in front of a TV, computer, or playing on a tablet orsmartphone. Sitting still has an effect on the body, making itmore difficult to maintain a healthy weight, but it also has aneffect on the mind. Children who spend too long on a screenare more likely to have attention disorders, experience moreanxiety and emotional distress, and are less likely to say theyfeel happy. The more hours spent gaming or watching TV thestronger the negative effects become. Limiting screen timemay cause tantrums in the here and now, but in the long runyou’re helping them have a happier childhood. Click here for10,000 ideas of activities you can do without a screen.

Did youknow?...A child borntoday will havespent a wholeyear looking at ascreen by thetime they areseven.

For those who are able to breastfeed, a mother’s milk isthe gift that keeps on giving. A study of 10,000 infants foundthat the chances of them being overweight by the time theyreached school age was significantly smaller for those whohad been breastfed, compared to those who hadn’t. Childrenwho had been breastfed for 5 months or more enjoyed thegreatest benefits, with a 35% reduction in being overweight.

There are many studies that agree that breastfeeding helps reduce obesity inchildhood, and provides a legacy of health for life. For excellent advice onbreastfeeding from the Baby Friendly Initiative, click here.

When it comes to children and food, the appledoesn’t fall far from the tree. We learn themajority of our eating habits from our parents.Whilst it’s tempting to think some families simplycarry a ‘big gene’ the difficult to hear truth isthis…..If Dad dodges his salad and Mum stocks upon chocs, chances are the kids will too. This is why

generations of one family can get caught in the obesity trap. If you are anunhealthy weight and can see your child’s waistline expanding with yours, bethe one in your family to break the cycle. Call 0161 716 2000 to make anappointment with a Be Well Tameside Advisor for free advice. Click here formore information.

Remember that rewards don’t have to be edible. When treats are given forbehaving well, children learn to associate good feelings with junk food, andwill naturally start to prefer these over healthier foods that don’t have that feelgood factor attached. Instead of a chocolate bar, think about the different waysyou can show your pride in their behaviour. Wall charts showing theirachievements last longer than it takes to scoff a finger of fudge, and a sheetfull of gold stars feels much better than an empty wrapper. Click here for afactsheet produced in America for children with food allergies which has some

great suggestions for low cost or nocost non-food rewards for children. Andfor the teachers amongst you, there areplenty of suggestions for classroomrewards too. Have a look for inspiration.

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Being overweight can have a serious impact onchildren’s self-esteem, and can cause depression andsocial isolation. Research tells us that children who areoverweight are also more likely to be bullied in school.Whilst weight loss will improve their health, it should be apositive influence that spurs them on to achieve it, not thecruel words of others. Helping build your child’sconfidence irrespective of their size and shape will help

them stand up for themselves, and give them the boost they need to changetheir eating habits. Click here for more information.

It’s recommended that children get 5 portions of fruitand veg a day, yet only 10% of boys and 7.5% of girlsaged 11-18 do. The price of fresh fruit and veg can be abarrier to giving kids what they need, but tinned and frozenvarieties are just as good, last longer and are usually afraction of the cost. Go for tinned options in water, andavoid those soaked in salt or syrup. Aim to add in 2 more

portions a day (80g each) to help your kids get their quota. If your childrenpush their peas around their plate and feed their broccoli to the dog, click herefor a recipe idea.

10% 7.5%

They say that laughter is the best medicine, but actually,it’s physical activity. In fact, if physical activity was a pill,it would be the most effective one in the prevention of illhealth. And yet, 70% of children don’t get the recommendedamount of physical activity in their weekly routine. Inactivechildren go on to be inactive adults. Inactive adults tend toget sick younger, and some will lose years of life to diseasesthat could have been avoided if they just moved more. Ifyou’re not sure how much activity is the right amount for yourchild, click here for the guidelines.

Where do you start if your child needs to lose weight? Getbusy with the fizzy. One of the quickest ways to reduce intakeof excess calories is to give up loving pop. Carbonated drinksare turbo charged with sugar, and provide no nutritional benefit.Just one can a day can add one stone of weight in a year! Dietoptions are available for the big names but remember that theacid in diet versions can still wreak havoc with children’s youngteeth, so keep as a treat, and go for water or milk as the dayto day option. Click here for more advice on pop.

Sugar is a culprit that affects children’s weight, but it’snot just the pounds it adds, it’s also about what it takesaway. Around a third of children in Tameside lose a toothto decay before age 5, and in some communities that goesup to 4 teeth. Much of this is attributable to sugary drinks.A mouth full of decay is painful, and makes eating difficult,so for some children, staying a healthy weight is hard asthey struggle to bite into crunchy fruit and veg, or chew thefoods that are good for them. With Change4Life’s sugar

swap app, you can scan barcodes and see exactly how much sugar is lurkingin your kid’s food, and make wise choices to cut back. Click here for moreinformation.

The average adult consumes around 750g too much salt eachyear, and it’s a habit that starts in childhood. Eating too muchsalt increases blood pressure and can lead to heart attacks andstroke. Avoid your child developing a taste for it and you’ll protectthem from illness in later life. Crisps, bread, cheese, and curedmeats like bacon and ham can all be high in salt, so take notice ofwhat you put in their lunchbox, and be sure to read the labels. Clickhere for guidelines on salt intake.

publichealth.enquiries@tameside.gov.uk Public Health Tameside

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Pennine CareNHS Foundation Trust

Calling ALL Pennine Care StaffCome and take a breath!

Dust off your trainers, dig out your shorts and come and join in:

‘Pennine Care Rounders Tournament’Wednesday, 27th July at 5.30pm (arrivals from 4.30)

at King George’s Playing FieldsLadbrooke Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8JS

For a fun filled, Trustwide event with the opportunity to meet newcolleagues, socialise with friends and generally have a good time, not tomention the exercise!

Open to all ages and abilities! Bring along your friends and family too!

Entries from teams of 10, 5 or individuals - or just come along andsupport your colleagues!

Only £2 entry (all money to selected charity)

Contact Lynzi Shepherd, Staff Governor Corporate and Support onlynzi.shepherd@nhs.net for more information and to register.

Friends of King George the FifthPlaying Fields (FoKGVPF) hadtheir sixth annual fun dog show toraise funds for Manchester DogsHome (MDH) for the great workthey do for rescued dogs.

Angela Rayner MP managed to fitopening the show into her tightschedule and, after the opening,was given a tour of the work theFoKGVPF volunteers do. Angelawas very interested in the talk byIan Screen about the bees andsaw the 3,000 bees in theobservation hive in GeorgiePorgies cafe.

The tour went on to look at theorchard, the plastic bottle green-house but didn't have time for a jogon the Keep Fit Path or go on the

exercise gym equipment along it's route. Alan Fish thanked her fortaking time out to open the dog show and for thanking all thevolunteers for their work in the park.

The show, run by Joanne Barrow from Manchester Dogs Home, wasa great success but was down on dog entries this year. There werewinners in each class - most handsome male, prettiest bitch, cutestpuppy, best rescue, sweetest O.A.P, best cross breed, but the show’soverall winner was Frank, a Golden Bassett, whose owner, Steff, wasdelighted. Runner up was Poppy, a border terrier, and the owners,Katie and Ellie were equally delighted.

For the many pictures of the show, visit www.fokgvpf.co.uk. If youwould like to support MDH or buy a rescued dog, visitwww.dogshome.net .

Frank the Bassett, Steff and theshow’s judge

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Help us on the Road to RioActive Tameside aretaking on the Roadto Rio to raisemoney for theirchosen charitiesand Macmillan’sTameside Unit.

From 22nd July to 5th August, Active Tameside is inviting you torun, cycle, swim, and walk the 5818 miles to Rio, raising money forsome great local causes along the way.

All funds raised will be given to The Believe and Achieve Trust,Tameside 4 Good, Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mind andMacmillan’s Tameside Cancer Unit.

Whether you are in the gym, outdoors or at home, you can help byrecording your miles. Either drop into one of our centres, tweetthem to @active_tameside or email them toanna.fletcher@activetameside.com

Bikes will also be making their way around local businesses, whichwill be joining us in counting up the miles and getting into theOlympic spirit.

You can donate in centre, at our Road to Rio Just Giving page orby texting ROAD02 followed by the amount you want to donate(e.g. £2) to 70070.

Find out more at www.activetameside.com/roadtorio

For further information, contact Anna Fletcher, CommunicationsLead, on 0161 393 2208.

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