May 2009
Hello everyone,
Just a reminder of the upcoming Network day in Glasgow on Saturday 16th May, 80 people have already registered so anyone wishing to go should apply ASAP to Fiona (01224 707198)or myself (01224 684208). I am sure this will be a very interesting day.
Another reminder for the upcoming Beetle Drive on Friday 12th June @ Craigiebuckler Church hall, Springfield Road, starting @ 7.30pm prompt, tea coffee and biscuits will be provided and any donations of home bakes will be gladly accepted, there will also be a raffle, any raffle prizes gladly accepted too. Tickets are £5 per adult and £2.50 per child and all money raised will fund vital equipment for Aberdeen Maternity Hospital.
We have finally chosen a stone for the baby garden at Hazlehead Baby Cemetery, we have had a meeting with the Council planning Dept. with regard to getting input into the area, i.e. benches, paving around the stone, perhaps trellis to make it more secluded and a place for quiet contemplation. We do have a fund for this and any donations are welcome for this and for equipment for Aberdeen Maternity Hospital.
Derek Snow from Aberdeen Crematorium asked if we would be willing to fund a memorial stone at the crematorium for babies who have been sadly lost in the early stages, also still born and neonatal deaths. We are now working on permission for this project.
We are very happy to say we have been selected by Peterson SBS as one of there two charities to support over the next year, they have many fund raising events and we would like to thank Leona Gow for putting Aberdeen SANDS name forward. We were sorry to hear about Leona and Richard's sad loss of their precious baby. The first event in which we are invited to attend is on Friday 8th May at Aberdeen transport social club from 8pm until 1am. For more information please contact Fiona Donald 01224 707198.
The Trinity Service is being held as usual on Sunday 7th June at 2pm, this will change in the future, tea and coffee afterwards is booked in the Oyster Suite at Coast on the Beach Boulevard at 2.45pm, All welcome.
Donations
Again we have received quite a few generous donations, sadly we were not chosen to be one of five charities to receive money from Deloitte but would like to thank them very much for there generous donation of £100.
Also thank you to Colin and Donna Murray and family who kindly donated £10 in memory of Beth Stephen.
Jesamine Beattie very kindly donated £235 to Aberdeen SANDS.
Another donation very kindly given in memory of Murron Watt was from Duncan and Laura Stephen, they collected £175 at their daughter Ella's Christening, a very kind gesture.
Another generous donation kindly gifted to us was from Leanne Evans and her mum Adrienne Russell for £240, sadly this was collected at the funeral of Leanne's father Davie Russell in March 09. Leanne lost a baby a number of years ago and the special nursery also received £240 from the family.
We would also like to say a thank you to Sandra Stephen's mum and friends, Maria Grieve (a friend of Julie Jamieson's) and also Nina Ingram for the beautiful hand knitted shawls they have all given for Rubislaw ward.
Apologies for a couple of mistakes in the last newsletter regarding donations, Marie West not Maria gave a donation. Also a donation from Lauren and Louise Craig was also from their mum and dad, Scott and Lorna Craig. Once again all these donations are very very, gratefully received. Thank you to you all.
New Arrivals
Many many congratulations to Wendy and David Jones on the birth of Laura Jones born on Saturday 24th Jan 09. Laura is a little sister to Ben, Rhys, Gareth and the late beloved Matthew. Well done.
Congratulations also to Louise and Peter Walton on the birth of their little girl Jessica, born 23rd Feb 09 weighing 5lbs 12ozs. Jessica is a little sister for Matthew, Andrew and the late ever remembered Christopher.
Very well done to Lucy and Graham on the birth of Violet Lexie Pemberton Baldwin on 24th Feb 09 weighing 7lbs 9ozs. Violet is a little sister for the late beloved Alexander.
Many congratulations to Jill and Robin Watt on the birth of Iona April Watt on 27th Feb 09 weighing 8lbs 3.5ozs. Iona is the little sister to the late, much missed Murron.
A BIG well done to Julie and Calum McDonald on the birth of Ewan McDonald on 6th March 09 weighing 5lbs 13ozs. Ewan is the little brother to the late ever remembered Alice.
WELL DONE to all of you, enjoy your 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.
Fundraising
Anyone with ideas for fundraising, please get in touch with Sandra as she has information packs for anyone wishing to fundraise. There are a few of the SANDS group who will be running the Baker Hughes 10k, anyone interested in sponsoring them please get in touch with Sandra. Thank you.
Memory Pockets
Marjory is still doing a great job keeping Rubislaw ward stocked up with Memory Pockets.
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS - All welcome...
Wed 20th May 8pm Next Pregnancy
Thu 4th June 8pm Monthly Meeting
Wed 17th June 8pm Next Pregnancy
Thu 2nd July 8pm Monthly Meeting
Wed 15th July 7.30 Next Pregnancy
Thu 6th August 8pm Monthly Meeting
Wed 19th August 8pm Next Pregnancy
If you have any contributions for the next newsletter please give them or email them to me, Susan Forsyth by the end of December
If anyone would prefer to receive their Newsletter by Email rather than post, please advise Fiona Donald or myself Susan Forsyth.
Could anyone still with library books please return them if you have finished with them, thank you.
CHAPLAINCY DATES FOR 2009
Quarterly Memorial Services
Wed 24th June - 10.50am
Wed 30th September - 10.50am
Wed 9th December - 10.50 am
Trinity Service Sunday 7th June - 2.00pm
SANDS Christmas Service Sunday 6th December - 10.30 Quiet Service
11.15 Family Service