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During the Summer, things were really “hotting up” at Metheringham Library!
The second CLAIT computer course to be run at the Library finished
during the first week of the holidays with all 12 participants emerging
much wiser and more “clued up” about computers and their use.
As the
final session drew to a close the successful candidates from the previous course were invited
back to the Library for the presentation of their certificates. Local radio
celebrity Sue Taylor did the honours and commented on the friendliness and enthusiasm shown by
the course members. The next course is due to start on 13 September and will run every Thursday morning from 9.30 - 11.30 for 20weeks.
This course is already fully booked but if anyone is interested
in a place, please call in at the Library and leave your details as future
courses will be run.
There are various “fun” events taking place at the moment for both
adult and junior members. For the “grown-ups” we are arranging a
regular series of “Internet Taster” sessions, which will take place
on the second Friday of every month.
These sessions are free but you do need to book as they are
proving very popular. This is a basic introduction to the Internet with
a brief explanation of “what it is” plus a chance to have a play
yourself. For more information contact Pauline at The Library.
There
are also both adult and junior “Book in the Bag” promotions being
run at present. This takes the form of a “Lucky Dip”. We have a box containing various wrapped-up
books which you pick from at random. You borrow the book on one of your
normal tickets and only unwrap it upon reaching your home. The idea
behind this is to try to encourage people to read authors/books they
wouldn’t normally pick.
Hopefully you will choose
something good!
As always there were lots of children’s activities running throughout
the holidays. The theme of this year’s reading game is “Carnival” and
there are wallets, postcards and activity sheets to collect along the way. We had
2 craft/story sessions planned, “Clowning Around” and “Tower of
Strength”.
These saw the children making a variety of clown hats, bouncy clowns,
miniature strongmen and carnival elephants! As usual these were popular and we even had our picture in the
Sleaford Standard – fame indeed!! We also took part in the Blue Peter
Book Awards where the children voted for their favourite story or
knowledge book. The results were sent to Blue Peter and the winning
books will be announced during the programme.
Future events include participation in the Metheringham Feast (in costume!!!)
and the usual half-term activities for the children on Tuesday 23
October. So, if you
haven’t made it yet, call in to YOUR Library and see for
yourself-it’s well worth a visit!
Sue Miller,Customer Liaison Officer
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Following the item about Medic-Alert in the
last Issue of the Newsletter, we have set out below the answer to some of the
commonly-raised questions:-
What is Medic-Alert? – Medic-Alert is considered to be one of the best
emergency medical system in the world. It is fast, accurate, and provides
life-saving information in emergencies. It is the only system in the United
Kingdom that is endorsed by doctors.
What is the Medic-Alert Foundation? – It is a non-profit making registered charity,
dedicated to the protection of life.
Who needs Medic-Alert? – People with special medical conditions which
cannot easily be seen or recognised, but which should be immediately known in an
emergency to those who are administering first aid and medical treatment.
It is estimated that there are over 5 million people in the United Kingdom and
Ireland alone with a hidden medical condition that could endanger their life in
an emergency situation.
Diabetes, Epilepsy, Drug Allergies, Heart Problems, Organ Replacement are just a few of
the more common medical conditions which cannot be identified in an emergency.
There are some 200 other listed conditions.
What can Medic-Alert do? – Tragic or even fatal mistakes can happen during
emergency medical treatment. Medic-Alert alerts emergency personnel to hidden
conditions when the patient cannot speak for themselves due to shock, loss of
speech, or unconsciousness.
How does Medic-Alert work? – A Medic-Alert emblem is worn either as a bracelet
or necklace. The Medic-Alert logo is engraved on the front and essential details
of the wearer’s medical condition are engraved on the back eg: Insulin
Dependent Diabetic, Epileptic, Allergic to Penicillin. This gives immediate
information to emergency personnel.
Further information can then be obtained by telephoning the emergency number and quoting
the member’s identification number (both engraved on the disc). The service is
available 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.
When the emergency number is contacted all the further information held on file can
be given, ensuring that the person will receive the correct medical treatment,
their next of kin contacted and their doctor if necessary.
Do Emergency Personnel recognise Medic-Alert? – Yes. The Medic-Alert emblem (the staff with the entwined snake) is the
internationally recognised symbol of the medical profession. Medic-Alert
operates in 21 countries throughout the world, including the USA, Canada, New
Zealand, Australia and many European countries.
How many members are there? – There are nearly 4 million people who are
protected by Medic-Alert. 600,000 of these are in the United Kingdom and
Ireland.
How much does it cost? – A charge of £30 is levied to cover administrative
costs and the stainless steel bracelet / necklace. The fee includes life
membership of the Foundation and immediate life-saving protection.
For further information, contact Lion Jacob
Garonzhki on 01526 378450.
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