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Dore to Door internet edition |
Local organisations - Winter 2000 |
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Millennium award - Dore Male Voice Choir - Dore Millennium Play - You may be able to help - Homesitters Ltd - Age Concerns |
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Millennium award |
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| The Friends of Ecclesall Woods (FEW) have been successful in applying for a £5,000 grant from the Millennium "Awards for All", to help improve understanding of the complex archaeology of the woodland. Developed in partnership with Parks, Woodlands and Countryside, the SouthYorkshire Archaeology Service and Sheffield Hallam University, the project will help increase local people's knowledge and awareness of the woodland's archaeological interest through a series of training days, and provide more detailed interpretation of the features already known.The information gathered will also be used in interpretative and educational events. | ||
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Dore Male Voice Choir |
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Very recently about half the members of Dore Male Voice Choir and their companions returned from a 7 days singing tour of the Limassol and Paphos regions of Cyprus. The idea for the Cyprus tour was conceived 2 years ago when two of the members basked in the evening sunshine on the steps of the Roman Amphitheatre at Curium listening to the an army band and thinking how wonderful it would be to persuade the lads of D.M.V.C. to show theirsinging skills on that platform.Their ambition was achieved on the evening of 7th October, 2000 when 20 men from Dore and20 of their friends from the Wigston and District M.V.C., Leicester, their backs to the setting sun, faced the semicircle of its 1500 audience and sang the Soldiers' Chorus from Gounod's "Faust",the first of their 12 item programme performed with the Band of the Corps of Royal Electricaland Mechanical Engineers. What a marvelous sound the Band made too! Some would say that this was the summit of their enjoyment but with numerous parties (impromptu and planned), sightseeing trips and the, not to be overlooked, 3 other concerts, who can be sure.One of these concerts was to mark the opening, by the British High Commissioner, of a newClubhouse in Paphos for the United Kingdom Citizens, Association. Another was sponsored bythe Municipality of Paphos at its Markideio Theatre. Finally, between 6 o'clock and 7.30 on theTuesday evening the choir sang its farewell to Cyprus at Ayia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa. Those who have visited Paphos and have attended an evening service at this (St. Paul's Pillar) Churchwill not find it hard to imagine the magical atmosphere which prevailed on that warm evening with some 200 locals and visitors crammed into its ancient walls and spilling out into the archeological site on which it stands.The returning members were immediately plunged into the final stages of preparing for the Choir's Annual Concert at Ecelesall Church on 21st October at which the delightfully skilled andentertaining boys and girls of the Kinder Choirs of the High Peak were its guests. After what was, perhaps, its most successful concert ever, the Choir has quickly had to commence practicing themusic for its Christmas concerts. In the New Year it will be able to relax only a little as it starts work on the repertoire for its 2001 season of concerts and festivals commencing in March. T. Ogley, Concert Secretary |
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Dore Millennium Play |
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| As the decision on the application
for funding of this project is still awaited (Oct 2000), it hasbeen decided
that summer 2001 would now be a more appropriate time for the production
to bestaged. Many local organisations have already expressed an interest
in being actively involved and it is hoped that the playwrite, Caroline
Small, will soon be able to begin researching and writing the play. This
project is intended to involve all age groups, and it is hoped that through
drama workshops, there will be many opportunities to share and record memories
of life in theVillage during the twentieth century.
Look out for more details in the usual places around the Village for an update on what will be happening next. |
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You may be able to help |
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Three facts to set the scene. Were you aware that, of all the metropolitan districts in the country, Sheffield has the highest proportion of over 65s ? In Sheffield, the highest proportion of over 65sis in our own area of the city, the south west. Finally, this area has the lowest proportion of carersinvolved in the Adult Family Placement Service (AFPS). This mismatch of persons in need ofcare and the availability of carers is something that the AFPS urgently wants to rectify. Volunteers are needed to help in a variety of ways. In the simplest case, an older person, who nolonger has the confidence to venture out alone, might be accompanied to go shopping. A few hours of assistance from a carer would allow that person to get out of their home for a while and keep in touch with the outside world. As another example, a carer may visit an person in needfor a few hours each week to build up and maintain an understanding or to allow the primary carer eg. husband, wife, son or daughter, to have a much needed break. Those in need include not only the elderly but those with stroke or head injury problems and persons with physical disabilities, mental health problems or learning difficulties. The AFPS provides full training for volunteer carers and covers their expenses as well as paying allowances dependent on the type of care activity. Due to the increased vulnerability of people in need, the AFPS follows a stringent vetting procedure which includes police and health checks on volunteers. Whilst this may sound excessive, clients and their families can be assured that their family member will be well looked after. The AFPS in Sheffield is one of the largest in the country with around 170 volunteer carers but still needs many more to meet the demand. Mike Soar at the AFPS (273 4601 or 273 4997) will be pleased to discuss the scheme, without any obligation, with anybody interested in volunteering. The greatest need is for male volunteers. Please contact him if you feel that you want to help and have time to do so regularly. |
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Homesitters Ltd |
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| Homesitters Ltd was established
in 1980 to provide a live-in housesitting service, available throughout
the year, covering England, Wales and Scotland. The Sitter lives in the
client's home,ensuring the security of the property and caring for pets.
Sitters keep the home aired and tidy ,take telephone messages, deal with
callers, water house plants and provide light garden care. To be a sitter
you need to be retired and aged between 40 and 68. You get a modest remuneration,
food allowance and traveling expenses plus different surroundings in a variety
of properties.
For further information, telephone 01296 630730 or write to Adele Barclay, Homesitters Ltd, Buckland Wharf, Aylesbury, Bucks HP22 5LQ. |
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Age Concerns |
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| Age Concern are urging all Pensioners to check whether they may be entitled to extra money,particularly following this year's 75 pence per week increase to the basic State Pension. The benefits that tend to go unclaimed by older people include income support, housing benefit(help with rent), council tax benefit and attendance allowance. Older people may be put offclaiming because they are not aware a benefit exists or because the forms are daunting, but helpis available. Anyone who feels they may be entitled, and would like to find out more, shouldcontact the Age Concern information Line on 0800 009966 and ask for a Your Rights Fact Pack'. | ||
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