July 2008

Hello everyone,

I would like to start this letter off by expressing our appreciation to Sonia Gow's friend Mel who very kindly made a new set of cot covers for the Moses basket in Rubislaw ward. Mel did a wonderful job with these covers which will bring a lovely touch of colour. Rubislaw ward and all at SANDS would like to thank Mel for her time and effort.

A BIG thank you to the team of Chaplains from ARI for the lovely service at the Trinity Cemetery in June. As usual it was a lovely small service with a few people going back to the Patio Hotel afterwards. The team of Chaplains always do a wonderful job.
Aberdeen Sands has recently funded a few items for Rubislaw ward, these items include new cd players for all the rooms, a new blood pressure pump and more equipment has just been ordered. Sandra and Davie Stephen's fundraising has provided Rubislaw ward with two brand new leather sofa beds for Dads staying over. As with these beds and all the other equipment they are vital and much needed and Rubislaw ward are very grateful indeed.
A few SANDS girls and their children took part in the Wee Walk in the Duthie Park at the end of April and raised £220.50 which was sent to National SANDS for Project 17, thankfully it was a lovely day which we all enjoyed very much. We also sent what was raised at our Beetle Drive in June which was a brilliant £387.00, so a BIG thank you to all who took part , hope you enjoyed it and hopefully there will be more in the near future.
There is befriended training in October / November, probably in a central point in Perth. It will be done over two non consecutive Saturdays and anyone interested can call Fiona Donald or Susan Forsyth.
The upcoming Conference on Guidelines for health professionals on 11th and 12th November is to be held at Kippie Lodge, anyone requiring further information can contact Sandra.
There will be more information about this conference in the October newsletter.

Donations

A BIG well done and thank you to Rita DiMascio who bravely walked the Gordon Way, 11.7 miles to be exact in May. Rita was overtaken by scouts and a very leggy Dutch lady but did incredibly well and raised £81.75 which she kindly gifted to SANDS.
A BIG thank you also goes to Sheila Millar, who kindly donated £25.00 to SANDS as she couldn't make it to the Beetle Drive,

The Next Pregnancy Group
The group will continue to meet monthly, and should you feel you want to go along to these meetings for some support, dates and venues listed further on in this letter.

New Arrivals

Congratulations to Jenny and Andrew Sekulin on the birth of Chloe Ann on 16th April 08. Chloe is a little sister for Megan and the late beloved Tom.
Congratulations also to Julie and Colin Jamieson on the birth of their little boy Daniel Robert on 14th May 08. Daniel weighed in at 7lbs 5½ oz and is a little brother to the late much loved Lucy.
Also many congratulations to Judith and Eaen McKenzie on the birth of their little girl Rebecca Alice on the 14th May 08. Rebecca weighed in at 8lbs 1¾ oz and is a little sister to the late beloved Rachael.

A BIG well done to you all on your lovely new bundles of joy.

Anniversary Cards
Should you wish to receive a card on the anniversary of your babies death, please send your name and address, along with your babies name and date of passing, to Pamela Styles.

Fundraising

Any ideas for fundraising please let us know.

Memory Pockets
Marjory is still doing a great job keeping Rubislaw ward stocked up with Memory Pockets.

FORTHCOMING MEETINGS - All welcome...

Wed 16th July 8pm Next Pregnancy
Thu 7th Aug 8pm Monthly Meeting
Wed 20th Aug 8pm Next Pregnancy

Thu 4th Sept 8pm Monthly Meeting
Wed 17th Sept 7.30 AGM & Next Pregnancy
Thu 2nd Oct 8pm Monthly Meeting
Wed 15th Oct 8pm Next Pregnancy

Thurs 6th Nov 8pm Monthly Meeting

Could anyone still with library books please return them if you have finished with them, thank you.

If you have any contributions for the next newsletter please give them or email them to me, Susan Forsyth by the end of September, Thank you.

CHAPLAINCY DATES FOR 2008

SANDS Christmas Service Sunday 7th December - 10.30am Quiet Service
11.15am Family Service