I thought that this was a timely reminder to us all of that fateful now 20 years ago
i pinched this off Gordon's webpage I don't think he will mind
LET US REMEMBER THEM
On that fateful day15th April 1989
With banners waving the weather was fine
Liverpool fans set off to catch a bus
To beat Nottingham Forest was a must
They travelled to Hillsborough which was the venue
Staunch Liverpudlians through and through
Football would never be the same
Their tickets were marked west stand Leppings Lane
Let’s get to the front and get a good speck
Before too long they were on the deck
The crowd were pushing they could not breathe
It was then a mate grabbed hold of his sleeve
The crowd were shouting “Get us out of here”
People were choking you could smell the fear
Six minutes past three the game was stopped
His mate let go and the young fan dropped
People crying for help they needed first aid
It was then his life began to fade
He only went to support his team
That day was to be the end of his dream
He lay there dying his face turned grey
96 fans died on that terrible day
Some papers said they had all been drinking
What lies were told what were they thinking
20years to the day still no justice for them all
How could this happen watching a game of football
On the15th April 1989 96 fans would meet their fate
They would still be alive if the bus had been late
G.W.MilwardMarch 2009
Posted by compo at 11:37
Monday 30 March 2009
Monday 23 March 2009
things that I have missed
In the last Neuro News their were somethings that didn't make the last one so here are all John's things that get you mad complete and also Keith and the recipes that I keep on forgetting to include although with all things it's all about how much space we have and cost of course that's my excuse and I am sticking to it.
The other news at the moment is Ameena is back in hospital and we all wish her a speedy recovery
recipes from Keith
Pakora
l2Sg (4 oz) gram flour* 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon chili powder* about 150 ml (1/4 pint) water 2green chilies*, finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander* 1 teaspoon melted butter or ghee* 2 onions, cut into rings oil for deep-frying 8 small fresh spinach leaves 2-3 potatoes, parboiled and sliced
Sift the flour, salt and chili powder into a bowl. Stir in sufficient water to make a thick batter and beat well until smooth. Leave to stand for 30 minutes. Stir the chilies and coriander into the batter, then add the melted butter or ghee. Drop in the onion rings to coat thickly with batter. Heat the oil in a deep pan, drop in the onion rings and deep-fry until crisp and golden. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon, drain on kitchen paper and keep warm. Dip the spinach leaves into the batter and deep—fry in the same way, adding more oil to the pan if necessary. Finally, repeat the process with the potato slices. Serve hot. . Serves 4
Chicken Tikka
l5Og (5.2 oz) natural yogurt I table spoon grated ginger* 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon chili powder* I table spoon ground coriander seeds* 1/2 teaspoon salt juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons oil 750 (11/2 Ib) chicken breasts, skinned and boned TO GARNISH: 1 onion, sliced 2 tomatoes, quartered 4 lemon twists
Mix together in a bowl all the ingredients except the chicken. Cut the chicken into cubes and drop into the marinade. Cover and leave in the refrigerator overnight. Thread the chicken on to 4 skewers and cook under a prehe.3ted hot grill for 5 to 6 minutes, turning frequently. Remove the chicken from the skewers and arrange on individual serving plates. Garnish with onion, tomato and lemon to serve. Serves 4
Stir-Fried Pork and Mange-Tout
350g (12 oz) lean pork, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons dry sherry 4 dried Chinese mushro6ms* 1 tablespoon oil 25Og (8 oz) mange-tout 4
1 kg (2 lb) lean spare ribs
Salt
Put the .pork in a bowl with the soy sauce and sherry. Mix well to coat, then leave to marinate for 15 minutes. Soak the dried mushrooms in warm ‘.rater for,5 minutes. Squeeze dry and discard the hard stalks, then slice the mushroom caps. Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan, add the meat and marinade. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add the mushrooms and cook for 1 minute. Add the mange-tout and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Spoon the mixture onto a warmed serving dish and serve immediately. Serves 4 to 6
"Things that get you mad"by John Evans
Things that get you mad
1. People who say “I will ring you back”, and don’t.
2. You plan to mow your lawn after a few days, or a week or so, of nice weather, and it rains!
3. You arrange with a company to have repairs or modifications carried out on your home, and nobody turns up on the scheduled day. They don’t even contact you to let you know.
4. You are waiting patiently to move into a parking space that a driver is vacating, when suddenly someone unseen by you races in first.
5. You are a good way through writing a letter to a relative or friend, when suddenly the ink in your pen runs out. You don’t have a black or a blue pen to match.
6. You are out shopping with your wife (or husband), and you decide to go your separate ways for a while. You arrange to meet up later by using your mobile phones to contact each other. Alas, someone has a flat battery.
7. You place an on-line order through a web-site. After patiently filling in all the necessary details you press, submit, and nothing happens.
8. You phone for a taxi, are informed by the radio operator “ It will be with you shortly” and have to re-dial half an hour later to confirm (or complain)
9. (For the ladies) After spending quite some time preparing and styling your hair for an evening out, you step outside out of the house, and there is a gale blowing!!!
The other news at the moment is Ameena is back in hospital and we all wish her a speedy recovery
recipes from Keith
Pakora
l2Sg (4 oz) gram flour* 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon chili powder* about 150 ml (1/4 pint) water 2green chilies*, finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander* 1 teaspoon melted butter or ghee* 2 onions, cut into rings oil for deep-frying 8 small fresh spinach leaves 2-3 potatoes, parboiled and sliced
Sift the flour, salt and chili powder into a bowl. Stir in sufficient water to make a thick batter and beat well until smooth. Leave to stand for 30 minutes. Stir the chilies and coriander into the batter, then add the melted butter or ghee. Drop in the onion rings to coat thickly with batter. Heat the oil in a deep pan, drop in the onion rings and deep-fry until crisp and golden. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon, drain on kitchen paper and keep warm. Dip the spinach leaves into the batter and deep—fry in the same way, adding more oil to the pan if necessary. Finally, repeat the process with the potato slices. Serve hot. . Serves 4
Chicken Tikka
l5Og (5.2 oz) natural yogurt I table spoon grated ginger* 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon chili powder* I table spoon ground coriander seeds* 1/2 teaspoon salt juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons oil 750 (11/2 Ib) chicken breasts, skinned and boned TO GARNISH: 1 onion, sliced 2 tomatoes, quartered 4 lemon twists
Mix together in a bowl all the ingredients except the chicken. Cut the chicken into cubes and drop into the marinade. Cover and leave in the refrigerator overnight. Thread the chicken on to 4 skewers and cook under a prehe.3ted hot grill for 5 to 6 minutes, turning frequently. Remove the chicken from the skewers and arrange on individual serving plates. Garnish with onion, tomato and lemon to serve. Serves 4
Stir-Fried Pork and Mange-Tout
350g (12 oz) lean pork, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons dry sherry 4 dried Chinese mushro6ms* 1 tablespoon oil 25Og (8 oz) mange-tout 4
1 kg (2 lb) lean spare ribs
Salt
Put the .pork in a bowl with the soy sauce and sherry. Mix well to coat, then leave to marinate for 15 minutes. Soak the dried mushrooms in warm ‘.rater for,5 minutes. Squeeze dry and discard the hard stalks, then slice the mushroom caps. Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan, add the meat and marinade. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add the mushrooms and cook for 1 minute. Add the mange-tout and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Spoon the mixture onto a warmed serving dish and serve immediately. Serves 4 to 6
"Things that get you mad"by John Evans
Things that get you mad
1. People who say “I will ring you back”, and don’t.
2. You plan to mow your lawn after a few days, or a week or so, of nice weather, and it rains!
3. You arrange with a company to have repairs or modifications carried out on your home, and nobody turns up on the scheduled day. They don’t even contact you to let you know.
4. You are waiting patiently to move into a parking space that a driver is vacating, when suddenly someone unseen by you races in first.
5. You are a good way through writing a letter to a relative or friend, when suddenly the ink in your pen runs out. You don’t have a black or a blue pen to match.
6. You are out shopping with your wife (or husband), and you decide to go your separate ways for a while. You arrange to meet up later by using your mobile phones to contact each other. Alas, someone has a flat battery.
7. You place an on-line order through a web-site. After patiently filling in all the necessary details you press, submit, and nothing happens.
8. You phone for a taxi, are informed by the radio operator “ It will be with you shortly” and have to re-dial half an hour later to confirm (or complain)
9. (For the ladies) After spending quite some time preparing and styling your hair for an evening out, you step outside out of the house, and there is a gale blowing!!!
Sunday 8 March 2009
Tuesday will never be the same again
It with some sadness that I write this today as I want to tell you about Jessie who has left the centre to go on to do different things.
As we were sending out the latest “Neuro News “ Jan/Feb 2009 to everyone Jessie was telling me that she was leaving, I know she talked about it before Christmas but in the new year she came and went as we all do working to help others but it must of been at the back of her mind all along to leave.
Jessie and I started on the same day we attended that same course that will now be taking place for some new volunteers, but 10+ years have passed by for me and Jessie and last year we received our 10 years of service to the centre at the AGM in October 2008. Where have all those years gone since we both stepped through those doors?
The course went well for both of us and we decided to stick with Tuesday as our day to volunteer and over the years I have known Jessie I have always enjoyed her company with lots of laughs along the way some tears as well but mostly laughs, she will be sadly missed by us all. Jessie on the left with Mary at 2007 AGM Tuesday will never be the same again
As we were sending out the latest “Neuro News “ Jan/Feb 2009 to everyone Jessie was telling me that she was leaving, I know she talked about it before Christmas but in the new year she came and went as we all do working to help others but it must of been at the back of her mind all along to leave.
Jessie and I started on the same day we attended that same course that will now be taking place for some new volunteers, but 10+ years have passed by for me and Jessie and last year we received our 10 years of service to the centre at the AGM in October 2008. Where have all those years gone since we both stepped through those doors?
The course went well for both of us and we decided to stick with Tuesday as our day to volunteer and over the years I have known Jessie I have always enjoyed her company with lots of laughs along the way some tears as well but mostly laughs, she will be sadly missed by us all. Jessie on the left with Mary at 2007 AGM Tuesday will never be the same again
Sunday 1 March 2009
try not to forget
This has been a labour of love for me to sit down and sometimes put my thoughts on paper for all the world to see but sometimes we forget why we do what we do that is to try and help others who may have been going through what we have, whether we are a carer like myself or someone who has a neurological condition we all meet in the place we call work Neurosupport giving our time to try and help others.
So try and not forget that this Blog has other articles that have taken my thoughts to write so look up the old as well as the new
I will try and include things that don,t always make the Neuro News. Their is one that I will write about soon about someone who has been with me since I started all those years ago when I walked through those doors to be a volunteer, but more of that later.
Keep reading and I will keep writing
So try and not forget that this Blog has other articles that have taken my thoughts to write so look up the old as well as the new
I will try and include things that don,t always make the Neuro News. Their is one that I will write about soon about someone who has been with me since I started all those years ago when I walked through those doors to be a volunteer, but more of that later.
Keep reading and I will keep writing
NEURO NEWS JAN/FEB 09
Issue 8 January/February 09
Capital of Culture year 2008
In this last year of 2008 our “Capital of Culture Year” as the year draws to a close on New Years Eve, I hope that this year has been a happy one for us all we have seen lots of different events for the year, some have been very good and others very very good. For me the year gave us “La machine” a very big spider that ran havoc through the streets of Liverpool, it must be something to get Sally and myself out on a very wet Friday night on the first day and wait for the “Spider “ to wake up and then go and do it all again the next day, what a weekend that was and also Super Lambanas every where in the city what a great idea to help the tourists enter into what for me has been a good year and the whole thing rounded off with closing ceremony of song, fireworks and street entertainers, and our very own “Open Day, A look back” in December with pictures of the past year, lots of good pictures and I even managed to get one of my own pictures on display, also poems from our resident “Poet Laureate” Gordon Milward as well as art from our own “Neurolife” clients and a demonstration of “Qi Gong” by some of our clients enjoying the day as well and a launch of “Neurolife” for our partners now and for some new ones in the future. Maybe we can make this a regular feature for the future? Watch this space.
Then the very next day our own Christmas Party, with all the usual suspects in attendance, ourselves enjoying what has become a regular event in our year as volunteers, with choirs, food, drink, bingo and prizes. It has been suggested that the next party the format could be changed maybe venturing out and we would like everyone’s feedback. See discussion at our volunteers meeting held on 28th January were you will find the minutes later on in the newsletter.
Pictures from the Open Day and Christmas Party December 08
As you can see I have been playing with my new toys, Picasa more of the world in Google and for Christmas speaking of which I am typing this on my new curved keyboard all very high tech lots more buttons for me not to use but the first thing you need to be able to do is think of something to say which can sometimes be daunting so just a reminder for everyone if you have any news, views or anything that you might think that could be included in our newsletter and I am looking for someone who doesn’t mind talking about themselves to be featured in the “Neuro News” as volunteer feature and don’t forget our very own Blog http://clarkyboy- neuronewsletterspart1.blogspot.com were from time to time I will include things of interest that might not be in our “Neuro News” Speaking of which sometime ago I talked about “things that get you mad”, here is John Evans and his thoughts. Again if you want to send or drop off something you know how to find me, Tuesday at the centre or leave something at reception.
Speaking of reception it’s nice to see 2 faces returning Ameena and Diane, hope you both keep well. I will try to include if anyone has left or some new faces that we might all see, who have just started, please make them welcome and introduce yourselves. For some it will be that first step back to work or for others a way of meeting people and enjoying the work of volunteering like me.
Things that get you mad
People who say “I will ring you back”, and don’t.
You plan to mow your lawn after a few days, or a week or so, of nice weather, and it rains!
You arrange with a company to have repairs or modifications carried out on your home, and nobody turns up on the scheduled day. They don’t even contact you to let you know.
You are waiting patiently to move into a parking space that a driver is vacating, when suddenly someone unseen by you races in first.
You are a good way through writing a letter to a relative or friend, when suddenly the ink in your pen runs out. You don’t have a black or a blue pen to match.
Sorry John I missed a few
Volunteer Meeting Minutes 28/01/09 Welcome and introductions. Maureen welcomed and thanked those present for coming. Those present introduced themselves and their role. General Enquiry form Maureen asked the volunteers for their thoughts on the form and if it should be changed continued or it any improvements were required. Also if it should be introduced at the Walton Desk General those using the form thought it a good idea. Although introducing it at Walton was agreed unnecessary. The group discussed having printed version, duplications and numbering to keep in order and allow follow up. This may become difficult with numbering and duplicates but would help with follow up and tracking. They could be numbered using a machine or pre-printed, which will incur costs. Confidentiality issues were discussed around holding them all centrally. Although it was conceded all staff and volunteers are bound by confidentiality. Confidentiality issues were discussed around holding them all centrally. Although it was conceded all staff and volunteers are bound by confidentiality. A question what to do in the event of a hang up was raised, MK informed the group that the phone system is experiencing some problems which should be logged and given to Chris Wall who will know what to do with them. New Visitor Badges. Carolyn introduced the new visitor badge system. Giving details on how the system should work. Including all information regarding badges for WLS and Neurolife. Carolyn confirmed the system would be introduced from today. (Please see enclosed sheet)
Walton Foundation Trust update – Alan Clark. Alan Clark gave his thanks for the support he received when applying to join the governing body for the trust. He gave an overview of the makeup of the board who hope the trust will be live in April. The trust are looking to have 6000 members by April, to date there are 5000. (Latest figures as of a week ago 12/02/09) Maureen stated that Alan is an independent governor on the board voted for by the members and she is Neurosupport (Stakeholder Governor) representative. We are still looking for members, anyone who wishes to join there are forms in the reception area. Alan is willing to talk to anyone/groups about membership.
Christmas Party – Ideas for the future. Several of those present had attended the party for the first time and enjoyed the day immensely. A number of the volunteers, having attended the event for several years found it a bit stale. The group discussed the subject and it was agreed that any ideas should be put in the comments, complaints and compliments box for future review. Open day Feedback. The group agreed the day surrounding art photography was good, Alternative dates were discussed and possible date in late July was mentioned this discussion brought up Friends of Neurosupport which Maureen is progressing. Any Other Business Maureen gave details of the staff planning day which is to focus on ‘wish lists’ from the staff. Volunteers were invited to do the same. Date of the Warrington Disability Awareness Day is July 12th for anyone who would like to go should let Maureen or Carolyn know so we can look at numbers. A new volunteer induction will be going ahead soon as we have a list of possible volunteers. It was suggested the new starters as well as any of the volunteers who have finished should be thanked in the newsletter. Volunteers asked about the progress with a chillier cabinet or lockable fridge. Maureen stated this is still being looked into. The group also discussed wearing the provided tabards, which some of the men aren’t happy with. Maureen will explore an alternative, possible t-shirts with the logo. Maureen also advised she would be looking into some customer service training. Date of the next meeting Monday 27th April 2009 12noon for Lunch meeting 12:30-2pm.
This is the latest Neuro News and pictures of our Open Day and Chrismas Party
Capital of Culture year 2008
In this last year of 2008 our “Capital of Culture Year” as the year draws to a close on New Years Eve, I hope that this year has been a happy one for us all we have seen lots of different events for the year, some have been very good and others very very good. For me the year gave us “La machine” a very big spider that ran havoc through the streets of Liverpool, it must be something to get Sally and myself out on a very wet Friday night on the first day and wait for the “Spider “ to wake up and then go and do it all again the next day, what a weekend that was and also Super Lambanas every where in the city what a great idea to help the tourists enter into what for me has been a good year and the whole thing rounded off with closing ceremony of song, fireworks and street entertainers, and our very own “Open Day, A look back” in December with pictures of the past year, lots of good pictures and I even managed to get one of my own pictures on display, also poems from our resident “Poet Laureate” Gordon Milward as well as art from our own “Neurolife” clients and a demonstration of “Qi Gong” by some of our clients enjoying the day as well and a launch of “Neurolife” for our partners now and for some new ones in the future. Maybe we can make this a regular feature for the future? Watch this space.
Then the very next day our own Christmas Party, with all the usual suspects in attendance, ourselves enjoying what has become a regular event in our year as volunteers, with choirs, food, drink, bingo and prizes. It has been suggested that the next party the format could be changed maybe venturing out and we would like everyone’s feedback. See discussion at our volunteers meeting held on 28th January were you will find the minutes later on in the newsletter.
Pictures from the Open Day and Christmas Party December 08
As you can see I have been playing with my new toys, Picasa more of the world in Google and for Christmas speaking of which I am typing this on my new curved keyboard all very high tech lots more buttons for me not to use but the first thing you need to be able to do is think of something to say which can sometimes be daunting so just a reminder for everyone if you have any news, views or anything that you might think that could be included in our newsletter and I am looking for someone who doesn’t mind talking about themselves to be featured in the “Neuro News” as volunteer feature and don’t forget our very own Blog http://clarkyboy- neuronewsletterspart1.blogspot.com were from time to time I will include things of interest that might not be in our “Neuro News” Speaking of which sometime ago I talked about “things that get you mad”, here is John Evans and his thoughts. Again if you want to send or drop off something you know how to find me, Tuesday at the centre or leave something at reception.
Speaking of reception it’s nice to see 2 faces returning Ameena and Diane, hope you both keep well. I will try to include if anyone has left or some new faces that we might all see, who have just started, please make them welcome and introduce yourselves. For some it will be that first step back to work or for others a way of meeting people and enjoying the work of volunteering like me.
Things that get you mad
People who say “I will ring you back”, and don’t.
You plan to mow your lawn after a few days, or a week or so, of nice weather, and it rains!
You arrange with a company to have repairs or modifications carried out on your home, and nobody turns up on the scheduled day. They don’t even contact you to let you know.
You are waiting patiently to move into a parking space that a driver is vacating, when suddenly someone unseen by you races in first.
You are a good way through writing a letter to a relative or friend, when suddenly the ink in your pen runs out. You don’t have a black or a blue pen to match.
Sorry John I missed a few
Volunteer Meeting Minutes 28/01/09 Welcome and introductions. Maureen welcomed and thanked those present for coming. Those present introduced themselves and their role. General Enquiry form Maureen asked the volunteers for their thoughts on the form and if it should be changed continued or it any improvements were required. Also if it should be introduced at the Walton Desk General those using the form thought it a good idea. Although introducing it at Walton was agreed unnecessary. The group discussed having printed version, duplications and numbering to keep in order and allow follow up. This may become difficult with numbering and duplicates but would help with follow up and tracking. They could be numbered using a machine or pre-printed, which will incur costs. Confidentiality issues were discussed around holding them all centrally. Although it was conceded all staff and volunteers are bound by confidentiality. Confidentiality issues were discussed around holding them all centrally. Although it was conceded all staff and volunteers are bound by confidentiality. A question what to do in the event of a hang up was raised, MK informed the group that the phone system is experiencing some problems which should be logged and given to Chris Wall who will know what to do with them. New Visitor Badges. Carolyn introduced the new visitor badge system. Giving details on how the system should work. Including all information regarding badges for WLS and Neurolife. Carolyn confirmed the system would be introduced from today. (Please see enclosed sheet)
Walton Foundation Trust update – Alan Clark. Alan Clark gave his thanks for the support he received when applying to join the governing body for the trust. He gave an overview of the makeup of the board who hope the trust will be live in April. The trust are looking to have 6000 members by April, to date there are 5000. (Latest figures as of a week ago 12/02/09) Maureen stated that Alan is an independent governor on the board voted for by the members and she is Neurosupport (Stakeholder Governor) representative. We are still looking for members, anyone who wishes to join there are forms in the reception area. Alan is willing to talk to anyone/groups about membership.
Christmas Party – Ideas for the future. Several of those present had attended the party for the first time and enjoyed the day immensely. A number of the volunteers, having attended the event for several years found it a bit stale. The group discussed the subject and it was agreed that any ideas should be put in the comments, complaints and compliments box for future review. Open day Feedback. The group agreed the day surrounding art photography was good, Alternative dates were discussed and possible date in late July was mentioned this discussion brought up Friends of Neurosupport which Maureen is progressing. Any Other Business Maureen gave details of the staff planning day which is to focus on ‘wish lists’ from the staff. Volunteers were invited to do the same. Date of the Warrington Disability Awareness Day is July 12th for anyone who would like to go should let Maureen or Carolyn know so we can look at numbers. A new volunteer induction will be going ahead soon as we have a list of possible volunteers. It was suggested the new starters as well as any of the volunteers who have finished should be thanked in the newsletter. Volunteers asked about the progress with a chillier cabinet or lockable fridge. Maureen stated this is still being looked into. The group also discussed wearing the provided tabards, which some of the men aren’t happy with. Maureen will explore an alternative, possible t-shirts with the logo. Maureen also advised she would be looking into some customer service training. Date of the next meeting Monday 27th April 2009 12noon for Lunch meeting 12:30-2pm.
This is the latest Neuro News and pictures of our Open Day and Chrismas Party
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