Jo Brand Supports The Hull memory Clinic

Charity Golf Day

Charity Golf Day In support of “Friends of The Hull Memory Clinic” (NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund King’s Fund Project reg. number1052727 ) Friday 6th May 2011 Cottingham Parks Golf & Leisure Club Tee off time 1.30pm £30 per person (includes course fee and 1 course supper) Dine only £10 Prize Giving, Fun Fundraising and Entertainment in the Club House From 6pm Book now to avoid disappointment For more details Call 01964 626029/01482 342476 Or email thehumberteam@gmail.com Or visit our blog www.humberprojectteam2009.blogspot.com

Friends of The Hull Memory Clinic

Things have been going on behind the scenes not only in the building works. The inaugural Meeting of the Friends of The Hull Memory Clinic was held on 6th August this year. The group was fully established at a second meeting held on 5th November. The aims and objectives of the group are:- Aims:• Raising awareness/reducing stigma. • Support the clinic with fundraising • Sharing information with carers groups • Link with other support organisation eg. Alzheimer’s Society etc • To offer consultancy and advice to the Memory Clinic Objectives: • Publicity and promotion through activities/events/news letter/notice board • To set up bank account. Nominate treasure. To put together funding bids etc • Educate general public, carers and members of the group about the clinic and local resources. • Link members with the Memory Clinic to feedback to the group and vice versa to keep people informed of any changes or developments The Group felt it was important that no member should feel pressured in issued this statement as part of the Constitution. Statement The Friends of the Memory Clinic recognise the demands and changing circumstances of its members and will be sympathetic to their needs at all times.

The loneliness of a long distance walker!

In the early hours of an August weekend, I stumbled out of the delightful bunkhouse. After weeks of preparation at the pub, telling my friends about the challenge. But, not actually doing any training for it. With some serious chilli eating the night before, Stella consuming and no sleep due to Roger’s snoring and the other delightful strangers. I was ready to go with my new ‘cool’ rucksack and my walking boots that have not been worn in years. I set out at 06.30 into the morning sunshine (not really, this is the UK remember). Our support crew, consisting of June and Emily, were primed and ready for action (which involved rolling over, going back to sleep and dreaming of the fantastic Full English that awaited them at a more civilised hour) actually, bless them they did a marvelous job. I set off on the first peak with the gang of 9 and Millie the dog. After walking at the back of the pack for a while. I decided I would go catch the leading boys up and leave the pensioners behind (jokes). I reached the top of first peak and still no sign of them after a quick look at the picturesque view of mist. I then decided to run down to try catch them up, still in thick mist which was rather scarey. I finally caught up to them and we arrived at the man eating bogs and streams, whilst I tried to tiptoe and leap over and around the wet and boggy bits to keep my feet dry. Stupid idea, as I was using up far too much energy gambolling around like a demented lamb. I ended up falling in regardless. A straight, but very wet and boggy line was the answer from then on. The delights of wet feet and blistering commenced, the boys started pulling away again. Also, I wanted a wee. So, I thought of a brilliant dignified idea of climbing this stone wall and what did I do? fall off the wall . Anyway, having had deep meaningful conversations with a few cows and sheep eating my nuts and raisins. I accomplished my first peak. As I sat down with the support team, the boys were just leaving to commence the second. After having a rant to June about why I decided to do it for 15 mins, I put some dry socks and blister plasters on and started peak two. At this moment, I looked up and thought why am I doing this, if only I had my IPod to listen to motivational songs like ‘aint no mountain high enough’. Oh yes, I recall why I did not have it. Yes, my brother said it would be anti social of me whilst walking with others. With the boys at least 15 mins ahead and the others I was clueless to how far behind, I was on my own. Regardless, I reached the second peak up in the clouds and I had a signal on my phone. So, as I marched along, I had a few brief phone calls in the blistering wind. I soon dropped below the cloud. But, my goodness, that first bit of the steep descent is a bit of a killer on the knees! You would think you would look forward to the journey down, mistakenly I assumed that as you are going downwards its easier! Do not believe it! It actually hurts more and to top it off I lost my footing and catapulted down landing on the knee. Ouch! God knows where my determination came from, but I plodded along. At this point my knees are unbelievably painful and my feet were in sheer agony and I thought I have another peak to go. Then I needed a wee again. I turned around no one behind, so just pulled my pants down. Ah that’s better I thought, I then turned around two men was behind me. I thought oh brilliant, I bet that was not spectacular scenery there were expecting. Eventually, I saw the support team June and Emily waving at me outside a pub (Cruelty). My hand signal back was not one of the same nature. I decided not to stay long just asked them to fill my water up and swap boots for trainers and commence the third peak. By heck this was steep and quite frankly the only bit of the walk I enjoyed. I remember someone informing me that when you are walking you should always take the time to turn around and see what was behind you, you miss so much if you simply have your head down with the sole task of getting to the top and on this climb it was bliss. The strawberry raw jelly fuelled a burst of strength to reach the top. I did it! Woohoo. I have done it. Get me to that pub. This was torture I passed a finger-post saying 1½ miles to Horton. Knowing I could normally run that in less than 15 minutes, I briefly flirted with striking up a jog to try to get that beer. Sanity, and gravity, quickly re-asserted themselves, which is more than can be said for the sanity of the person who amusingly erected the 1½ mile marker at least 3 miles out. At this point, I was tearful and thankyou to my wonderful friends text messages of support I reached the half a mile finger post such a short distance that still looked so far, occasionally disappearing from view before reappearing but I hobbled to that crisp pint in agony and opened my mouth to say “I’m never ever going through that again”. I did it "The 3 Peaks Challenge" a gruelling 37.5 km (23.3 mi) to 42 km (26.1 mi) (depending on route) circuit of all three peaks with nearly 1,600 m (5,249 ft) of ascent and descent. Please donate to the charity I, put my body through sheer torture. http://www.justgiving.com/The-Hull-Memory-Clinic/2

Charity Golf Day

A new date has been set for the charity golf day!!

Friday 6th May 2011

watch this space for more details.

A Quick Catch Up

There's a lot happening with the King's Fund Project lately - hence my lack of posts on the blog! Not to mention developing my own plans to work with arts projects with people suffering with dementia and their carers. King's Fund Project We have spent the last few months finalising our designs for the development, ordering furniture, looking for areas where we can cut costs a little and the all important fundraising! The fundraising includes the return to the Yorkshire Three Peaks this weekend. However, we plan to sart the work within the next month and hopefully will have an opening event date set soon.

The Three Peaks Challenge

Some 20 or so walkers will be setting off at 6am this Sunday from Horton in Ribblesdale to attempt the three peaks challenge. Some experienced walkers, and some not so.... Spare a thought and maybe a few £s for us when you are tucked up in bed!! The money raised will go towards some of the little extras we hope to include in our improvements to the Hull Memory Clinic. The Hull Memory Clinic is an internationally renowned, specialist clinical and academic centre. It is the only memory service in our Trust and in the Hull and the East Riding area. The clinic is unique in that it provides ongoing psychosocial interventions for people with dementia and their families alongside specialist memory assessments.

In the scheme which has been part funded by The Humber Foundation Trust and artly by The King's Fund Enhancing the Healing Environment, we hope to improve the exsiting clinic by making the space more user friendly for those suffering with dementia and memory problems.

If you wish to make a donation you can do so in person at the clinic or send a cheque payable to The Humber NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund to The Hull Memory Clinic, 39 - 41 Coltman Street Hull.

Latest Fundraiser!!

A bit of a late entry to the blog - but Its been a bit full on recently. Getting nearer and nearer the strat date for the work and so much to do!! At the Charity Shop Fashion Show Linda raised a fabulous £150.00 - well done on all your hard work, the night was a brilliant one. Thanks to all those who were daring enough to take to that catwalk! At The Fudge benefit night we managed to raise £112.00, thanks to all those who ate or drank there on the day - we went twice!!! All these small amounts add up and are getting us a little nearer to our target. Big Thanks to all!!!