05/08/10….News from Haddenham
CARE AWARDS. In the year in which the Haddenham Abbeyfield, Stonehill House, celebrates its 25th anniversary, the committee, with the support of residents, their relatives and staff, nominated its original and only manager Lindsey McGibbon for the Great British Care Awards. Lindsey was delighted to win the South-East region Registered Care Home Manager of the Year award ? a lovely crystal award ? but, sadly, was unable to enter for the national awards as she was away on holiday. The award is given to the ?Registered Care Home Manager who has demonstrated a high level of expertise together with exceptional skills in managing the complex business of running a care home. A Manager who shows vision in developing person centred care and supporting staff to meet the ever changing needs of the residents.?
METHODIST CHAPEL. The Rev Derick Chambers took his last service at Haddenham Methodist Chapel on July 25 and was due to conduct his last service at Christchurch, Thame, on Sunday 1st. He and his wife, Debbie, are now moving to Warwick, where he will take up a new position. Some re-organisation of the circuits is due to take place at the end of this month, when the Thame and Watlington circuit ends and Haddenham, Thame, Chinnor and Cuddington will join the new Vale of Aylesbury circuit, which officially begins on September 1. The Rev Fred Ireland, who is currently serving in Fairford Leys, will move to Thame and have oversight of these four churches.
DAY SERVICES. A public consultation document on the Future of Day Services in Buckinghamshire was launched at the beginning of June and comments are to be made by August 25. The Haddenham Red Cross Day Centre will be included in the review and there?s a chance for you to have your say at: http://bucksconsultation.buckscc.gov.uk . The transformation of adult social care was discussed at the June Local Area Forum / Neighbourhood Action Group meeting.
Tues. Aug 10th Dementia Forum. The 2nd of the monthly open forums, for people suffering with dementia or caring for someone who does, will take place at the Haddenham Medical Centre on Tuesday (2.30-3.30pm). There?s a chance to ask questions or express concerns to professionals (Carers Bucks in association with Brendoncare Chiltern View) and others with experience of potential problems.
