Stay Informed December 2024 

Message from the Practice Manager

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Team!

Thank you for all your support and great feedback over the past month the whole team very much appreciates it. Your response to our Flu, Covid and RSV campaigns has been tremendous, and we are proud to have helped vaccinate you all and hope you keep healthy in this winter period.

We are having a special afternoon on the 6th of December to coincide with the switch on in Poulton, we will have refreshments, a free adults raffle, free childrens raffle, name the bear draw and free facepainting for children, and adults if they are feeling the festive bug.

Our charity this year is Brian House and as such we are asking for donations of stationery items such as crayons, felt tips, paint, glue if you could support us in this, we would be most grateful.

Best Wishes,

Jenny Naden, Practice Manager.

Poulton Library Events - December 2024 and January 2025

Monday

• Baby Bounce and Rhyme (babies up to 18 months) 10am to 10:30am.
• Digital Surgery- 10am to 12pm. Need some support with a digital query? Book your half an hour slot with one of the volunteers. For more information, seek advice from library staff.

Tuesday

• Quiet Hour- 9am to 10am. Browse, sit, read or use the computers with a little less noise.
• Social Prescribers drop in - 10am to 12pm. 10th December, 7th and 21st January. Have a coffee and a chat with the team.

Wednesday

• Family History - Do you need help with your family tree? Meet with a volunteer who can offer help and advice. Bookings taken 2pm to 4pm.
• ‘Let’s Play Scrabble!’ - 2pm to 4pm.
• Storytime session (under 5 years) - Enjoy a mixture of stories and rhymes 2:25pm to 2:45pm.
• Dominoes Club - 6pm to 7pm

Thursday

• Toddler Rhyme Time (18 months - 4 years) - Fun with rhymes and music 10am to 10:30am.
• Card Making for adults with Alison - Get creative and join this friendly session. All materials provided. 5th, 12th, 19th December and 23rd, 30th January 10am to 12:30pm
• Computer Support - Contact the library to register your interest in the free sessions to start your digital journey. 2:15pm to 3:15pm.

Friday

• Baby Bounce and Rhyme (up to 18 months) - 10am to 10:30am.
• Knit and Natter Craft Group - Join this friendly group to knit and chat. All ages and abilities welcome. 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Saturday

• Lego (Suitable for age 4+) and Board Games (Suitable for age 2+) - 10am to 11:30am.
• ‘Little Steps to Fun’- First Saturday of the month. Fun and games with friendly ocean characters, such as Casper the Clownfish and Clara the Crab (Ages 2-5). 10am to 11am

World AIDS Day

In the UK, more than 105,000 people are living with HIV. G lobally, an estimated 38 million people live with the virus. More than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS related illnesses over the past 40 years, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history.

Medical advances mean people with HIV in the UK can expect a long and healthy life and that we have the tools to stop HIV transmissions for good. But HIV continues to be highly stigmatised and misunderstood.

World AIDS Day exists to shine a light on the real experiences of people living with HIV today, while celebrating the strength, resilience and diversity of the communities most affected. It is a moment to inspire the leader ship needed to create a future where HIV doesn’t stand in the way of anyone’s life.

Friends and Family Test Feedback

Published: Dec 2, 2024