Contents -

Editorial
Around the Hospital
Miscellany
Letter to the Editor
Nursing News

EDITORIAL

Our rather starved appearance this week is due to the fact that "our" typist is leaving. The resultant burden on an already over-worked department has encouraged us to hold over some bulky material.

We would like to take this opportunity of thanking Miss Noreen Hudson for her help, and wishing her well in her new job.

AROUND THE HOSPITAL

GALA DAY PLANS

Another meeting of the Working Party responsible for planning the new-style Gala Day took place on Wednesday, March 14th.

Among the attractions planned for the Gala, which is to be held on June 16th, are tractor rides, sideshows, and "It's a Knockout" contest, a Carnival Dance, and a Carnival Queen, who will he chosen at a dance to be held on May 11.

The Carnival Queen's duties will be to preside on the day. Everyone in the hospital is eligible, and entry forms can be had from Social Therapy. Your favourite dance gear is all the costume you need.

J.C.S.C. ELECTIONS

The deadline for nominations to the above Committee was 10.30 on Monday, 2nd April.

At that time the following nominations had been received:

Administration and Clerical	2 Seats	Mr. A. Makin.
Artisan	2 Seats	Mr. J. Shaw Mr. D. Flood
Domestic, Farm and Gardens	2 Seats	Mrs. D. Porter Mr. C.P. Evans
Nursing	3 Seats	Mrs. M. Moon Mr. D. McKendrick Mr. T. Flahery
Prof. and Technical	2 Seats	Mr. B. Naylor Mr. R. Bruton

There will thus be no ballots, and therefore no clear indication of who shall deputise in any area should any member be unable to attend a given meeting.

Not a result for anyone to be proud of.

P.C.

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PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB NEWS

Local press photographer Frank Grimshaw will be paying us a visit on Monday 16th April 1973 at 8 p,m, to talk about his work (illustrated with slides). To say the least this talk should be interesting, Members of staff and their friends and relations are invited to join us.

The club room is the old billiards room (near bank). Admission is free and so is the cup of tea!

E. MILLER.

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TECHNICAL NURSING LIBRARY

New books available on loan:

'Tredgold's Mental Retardation'	- Tredgold &   Soddy
'This Stranger, My Son'	- L. Wilson
'The Practice of Mental Nursing'	- A.L. John
'In the Service of Old Age'	- A. Whitehead

AROUND THE HOSPITAL

Congratulations to Mrs. E. Molyneux from the Laundry, who so far as we know must be Winwick's Ladies' Sea-fishing Champion, who has just won another Cup and Plaque. Her catch was a 28lb Conger Eel.

P.C.

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MISCELLANY

OLD PEOPLE'S WEEK

Newton-le-Willows Age concern Committee are planning a special programme for 'OLD PEOPLE'S WEEK' which is to start on June 3rd.

P.C.

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Our best wishes for a speedy recovery from illness go to:

Mrs. M. Milner
Mrs. M. Andrews
Mrs. A. Byrom
Miss A. O'Connell

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SHOE BOUTIQUE

The Hospital is to be visited by the Contract Shoe Company on 16th of April, when they will hold a one-day sale.

PRIZE GIVING

This year the Prize giving is to be held on 12th of April, at 3.00 p.m. in the Recreation Hall, when the prizes and certificates will be presented by N. Barry, Esq., S.R.N., R.M.N., R.M.P.A., Chief Nursing Officer, Banstead H.M.C.

SMALLER ROLE FOR WIGAN COMMUNITY PROJECT

A Wigan project set up to help local old folk is to finish in its present form.

This was the decision of the third annual meeting held at Wigan Town Hall - just two years since the first exploratory meetings organised by the Wigan branch of International Voluntary Service.

Diminishing receipts and increased payments, internal problems, and most important of all, a shortage of volunteer support, both from individuals and from existing voluntary organisations, were contributory factors in the gradual running down of the project - named Operation Umbrella.

Towards the end of last year, officials of the project decided to tackle one area at a time and leaving a "miniUmbrella" behind.

However, in only one area - Gidlow - is Umbrella anything like representative, Everywhere else the operation has been grinding to a halt for some time, but in Gidlow there have been a number of meetings and, with the help of the Deanery High School and others, there are now 12 street wardens, some covering more than one street in the Gidlow district.

Due to a decline in the project's finances, it will be necessary to close the Operation Umbrella office in Market Street, Wigan, and all inquiries will be referred to the Social Services Department in Hewlett Street. However, a committee has been elected to complete the Gidlow exercise, and, if additional support and enthusiasm is forthcoming, members hope to start the exercise in another district.

P.C.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

With extreme gratitude, I wish to thank the medical and nursing Staff of ward 22 and ward 8 for their great kindness and care given to my mother during her illness.

Beryl Jones.

NURSING NEWS

WELCOME TO:
	Miss J. Price	-	Student
	Miss J.M. Harland	-	Student
	Miss C. Vanes	-	Student
	Mrs. Hepworth	-	N/A
	Miss L. Burke	-	Cadet
	Mrs. C. Norman	-	T/NA
	Mrs. M. Higgins	-	T/NA
	Miss B. Ward	-	T/NA

FAREWELL TO:
	D. Brereton	-	N/A
	P. Flahery	-	T/NA
	L.H. Smith	-	S.E.N.
	J. Rimmer	-	Student
	J. Houghton	-	S.E.N.
	M.T. Lacey	-	T/S.E.N.
	T. Woodward	-	Pupil Nurse

CONGRATULATIONS TO:
	T. Flaherty	to	Charge Nurse
	Jean Taylor	to	Ward Sister

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