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NEWS FROM WESTMINSTER brilliant as always and the Pop In Place
singers did a fantastic performance of
three songs.
As I write this month’s column, the clocks have
recently changed and spring finally seems to be The bonnets were most imaginative.
upon us. I know that my children are enjoying the Thank you so much to anyone who
longer lighter evenings, taking the opportunity to helped out at this event or donated
spend more time on the trampoline in the garden. Easter eggs, for your efforts in making
bonnets or simply showing your much
Apparently trampolines are a common cause of appreciated and valued support.
accidents for children, though of course accidents in
the home can happen at any time. The Red Cross
have some excellent first aid training videos and th
advice on their website, including specialised advice for dealing with children and Next at the Pop In Place we have our AGM Friday 4 May at
babies. https://www.redcross.org.uk/first-aid 10.30 Lower room
Another place where you can get health advice and help is your local pharmacy. We welcome any new team members to join us particularly those who are able to
I have recently visited a pharmacy, and was impressed by the range of support help at sessions and we look forward to a talk by the Wareham Lions Club on the
available. Many pharmacists have consultation rooms for private conversations, work that they do and an update from Rev Alan on his work in South Africa.
and it’s good to remember that pharmacists are trained experts in managing

minor illnesses and using medicines safely.
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Pop In Place Village Quiz Wednesday 16 May to book a team
I recently met the senior regional officer for the Royal College of Nursing to discuss of four email me on popinplace@gmail.com
a range of issues facing nurses in the NHS. Nurses are the back bone of the NHS,
and work incredibly hard day and night across the country. I am delighted a pay
deal has been agreed meaning that 1.1 million NHS workers including nurses and Afternoon Café
midwives will receive a significant pay increase. This will be between 6.5 per cent
and 29 per cent and the lowest earning NHS staff such as porters, cleaners and During this month we have our usual cafes sessions plus the extra Wednesday
hospital caterers will see their wages rise by 15 per cent over the next three years. Afternoon this is Wednesday the 16 May 1pm -3pm this is run by Victoria Birch
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and hopes to attract a new client group of younger people but it is important to
A number of people have contacted me about the drug Orkambi, and its emphasise that everyone whatever age will always be made welcome.
availability for sufferers of Cystic Fibrosis. I was pleased to be able to attend a

New Movement to Music at the Pop In Place on Monday
Mornings (Upper Hall )
LOCAL MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT We are a friendly group meeting Mondays 9.30am for 40 minutes; it is for anyone
who wants to take a little more exercise but is not mega fit. The sessions will be led
Michael Tomlinson MP  by one of our team with choreography background and designed especially for
Michael.tomlinson.mp@parliament.uk
holds regular surgeries this client group with suitable music and movement.
in the constituency. For  01202 624216 We are asking for a £3 fee per person per week.. You are very welcome to visit the
details of forthcoming www.michaeltomlinson.org.uk Pop In Place Community Café after the class for refreshments.
surgeries or to make an  Come along and give it a try, you will be made very welcome.
appointment, please @Michael4MDNP

contact his office.

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