Older People's Day

It is Older People's Day on Saturday 1st October, and its the fifth year that the contribution that older people make to society is being celebrated. Our Chatterbox5 Communications team today ranged from 16 to 63 and we decided that people aren't 'old' till at least 90. Our 63 year old, Mr Barry Williams said he definetely doesn't feel old yet but will let us know when he does!

Some of the things our group liked about being around older people is that they often like to get out and about and are full of life. They have lots of interesting memories, including memories of the war. They can quite often be thrifty and full of good practical ideas for making do and mending things - they don't need any lessons about recycling! They're also very wise and if we have any problems, chances are someone older can give us all advice as they've been there, or seen it all already....

Karen's mum's cousin John is 100 - he lives in the Lake District and got a telegram from the queen. He's got lots of interesting stories about the war and Karen's grandmother was a nurse during the war and had lots of stories too.

Another good thing about older people is that they have often stopped work and are taking things a bit easier and relaxing - which means that they have more time to spend with us and their grandchildren and friends.......

BARRY LORRYS NEWS

I HAVE BEEN READING ABOUTEDDIE STOBART IN MY COMMERCIALMOTOR MAGAZINE. I HAVE FOUND THE CORT CASE INTERESTING AND LOOK FORDWARD TO HEARING ABOUT IT NEXTWEEK

My week by Karen Morrey

On Monday morning I started my new job at Northgate arena I went with Paula in her car towards to Chester I looked around the building it was nice place to work at it was quite place

On Saturday I went to Chester zoo with mum I saw baby cheetahs and mother was sleeping with her then we saw baby elephant in the water having a bath we got a trim around the zoo the weather is hot meercats is a baby one went back home I was tried


On Wednesday went to Chester shopping with mum, I brought some new bags then went home to Dad


Karen and George came for me went to see pictures I saw Harry Potter it was scared when the snake came out.

What Derek has been up to...

On saturday Derek Powell went to Winsford to

have a dinner, sausage and chips and went to Asda then back to Northwich to iceland to do some shopping. On sunday I watched Tv.X factor Gary Barlow.

Tim's Top Four

STAR NUMBER 1 DO YOU POP STAR NAME SINGER FAVOUR GROUP

NOW 49 THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC! GREATING IT HITS

STAR NUMBER 2 I BE WORRIR BLACK MASK EYES TOPPING HEAD 3 SWORD

IT'S PARTYTIME SHOP STAR NUMBER3 HALLOWEEN BALLS

??? NUMBER4 WHAT DATE NEXT YEAR FOR CHRISTMAS???SPECECIAL

tiimoughy hughes

Jason Jet Set Nightlife

i went to Sandbach disco and had lots of fun.At The disco there was a sandwich stall,there was also a raffle,unfortunatly i didn't win.At the disco I saw my friends and we danced.

The Brighton Belle

A review of the Brighton Bell in Winsford.

The Brighton Belle has been open for about 6 months; I went along for a meal and to see if it meets a high standard.
It is very clean and tidy from the front and has more than enough car spaces. There is also a children’s play area outside to keep the little monkeys happy.
Inside is very modern and spacious, however some areas have steps and this can be hard to navigate with pushchairs or wheelchairs.
I enjoyed my meal, I had a jacket potato with bacon and a side salad. The side salad looked fresh and crisp, the bacon didn’t have a lot of fat on it and the jacket potato fluffy and delish. I would recommend the Brighton Belle to anyone.
By Jean Clarke

The Big Coffee Morning

Dane Walk Day Centre is holding a 'Big Coffee Morning' in support of Macmillan cancer support.

It is on Friday the 30th of September, 10.30 till 11.30.

We will be trying to raise as much money as possible for this worthwhile charity.

On sale are cakes, refreshments, mugs, pin badges and pencils as well as raffle tickets.

Look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible!

Donations welcome for the raffle.

My Nephew's Wedding

On Saturday night i went to my nephew's wedding. At around 6pm i started to get ready to go out, I was wearing black trouser, a turquoise shirt and a white and grey tie. We arrived at Winsford Conservative club at about 7pm. The Bride and Groom looked great, the Bride was wearing a traditional white dress and the Broom was wearing a black morning suit and tie. I had a great time and met lots of different people.

By Derek Powell

Neil and Nicky's news

Neil has been enjoying listening to music, watching films and his favourite food is pasta.

Susie Blowers has been playing with her cat Charlie.

Nicola Daffern has been doing all the typing today and looked after all the dogs and cats and shut up the chickens in the house at night when she stayed at her brother Pauls.

Jamie and Neil's News

Jamie has been enjoying Dr Who and likes swimming, football and boxing too. Best monsters inr Dr Who are the Daleks and the Cybermen and he and Nicky remembered some Doctors today - John Pertwee, Tom Baker, David Tennant, Peter Davidson and Colin Baker, and Paul McCann too.

Neil our DJ has been talking about remembering some classics too - the Shang a lang by the Bay City Rollers, Agadoo by Black Lace, Dancing Queen byAbba, Run Around Sue by Racy and Let me entertain you by Robbie Williams.

Thank you to Nicola Daffern helpiing with the typing.

Great North Run for Chatterbox5

Denise Garner, our Unit Manager at Firdale and the Old Fire Station is going to be doing the Great North Run on Sunday 18th September. Last year she ran the race in 2 hours and 16 minutes and raised a lot of money for her chosen charity Shelter. This year she is training hard and hoping to run even faster. Any money she raises is going to go the the Chatterbox 5 group to help buy some IT equipment to help us with our work. The group is made up of people from both centres and as well as getting over to Meadowbank Lodge in Winsford and Dane Walk in Northwich to get stories for our newsletter, we've recently produced some easy read minutes for the Partnership Board and been updating this Blog. We have a Blog on the Northwich Guardian website too and are going to make up a What's On guide for all our centres to use, and we are thinking of setting up a mystery shopping service if we have a minute to spare so there's a lot going on! If anyone wants to make a donation to support us please contact us or Denise at Firdale or the Old Fire Station, or via this Blog. All contributions will be gratefully recieved and every little helps as they say!

Watch this space.......

Wrap A Tree

Last week a group from Firdale and the OFS went to Roker park to wrap a tree. the two group joined together on a lovely day to wrap the tree in different coloured fabric and materials. anyone who is interested it will hopefully be in the Guardian in upcoming weeks.

Sue Sailing Away

I've been spending my time this weekend by cleaning my bedroom and ordering a new bookcase. But the the biggest new of in my life at the minute is that am going on a cruise around the Balearic Islands in the new year. Plus I hope you have all remember that its my birthday is on Monday 3rd October 2011.

QUEEN LIVE IN CONCERT!!!!!

I'm going to watch We Will Rock You, which is a Queen tribute act in London. on friday 9th september 2011 i am going to the Dominion Theatre, I will keep you all imformed about how it goes next week.

Jonny Os And The Football Fix

This is my first week blogging and I'm going to treat you to an article on one of my favourite player, Mr Paul Gascoigne!! Paul started his career at Newcastle United palying 92 games and scoring 21 goals he then moved to Tottenham Hotspur playing the same amount of games but only scoring 19 goals. Paul made is first full international cap in september 1988 against Denmark. Gascoigne had a great international career reaching the semi finals with england only two years after his debue.

Look Out! Jasons Jet Sets Coming Soon!

Just a quick reminder that my jet set article in the news letter is coming soon. This month I've been gattering fact and figures about one of the greatest planes ever built, The Concorde. Read my article in the newsletter coming soon to find out all you will need to know about my favourite plane.

Barry Truck Shopping

I went to Chester on Saturday in the morning to buy a new truck. Me and Lizzie went and bought some lunch before we went looking for trucks. After we had lunch we went to the Model Zone shop where I bought my new Volvo Truck.

Derek's Comedy Night

In august I spent 5 days in Scarborough. On Wednesday we got a coach to Scarborough which was quite a long journey. On Thursday we spent all day in a place called Beverley where we visited a local pub. On Friday we went to a place where they film heartbeat, I enjoyed it a lot because I watch it on the Tele. Saturday was a really busy day as we visited moors through the day, then went to a comedy play in the evening which was my favourite part of the visit to Scarborough.

Jean In Disneyland

I have been visiting Disneyland Paris which is in France. We left Manchester airport on early Monday morning and set off to Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris. I was a little nervous of flying because I've done this before, but I really enjoyed it because it was very quick and the landing was fun. Once we collected our baggage we had to get a coach to our Disney hotel. The hotel was really exciting because it had Mickey Mouse on the wall which reminded me of next day where i would be in Disneyland. I spent all day at Disneyland and went on lots of different attractions but my favourite was the Dog ride, I also met lots of Disney characters like Donald Duck, Pluto, Buzz Lightyear, Mary Poppins, The Red And The White Queens and my Favourite of all Mickey Mouse.