The Guildhall Surgery is pleased
to announce the addition of new members to our reception and administration
teams: Mrs Janet Clare, Mrs Gillian Nichols and Mrs Diana Warwick.
However we must bid a fond farewell to Lucy Thompson who is leaving
us to join her family’s business in Braintree.
The annual ‘Pink Day’ for Breast
Cancer Awareness took place in the Surgery on Friday 31 October and was
a huge success. Dozens of prizes, all in striking pink (including
pink lemonade!) were available to win in a Tombola which became very busy
throughout the morning, along with the refreshments stall. Surgery
staff wore suitably coloured clothing so were also ‘pretty in pink’ for
the day. The sum raised for this charity amounted to an impressive
£270.49. We are grateful to everyone who bought tickets and to
all local individuals and businesses who generously donated prizes.
The Guildhall has responded positively to a Department of Health policy labelled ‘Extended Hours’. This is aimed at patients who, by the constant demand of their working hours, are always unable to attend their registered surgery for regular appointments (8.30am to 6.00pm). The Surgery has made ‘Commuter Appointments’ available since the summer; these occur on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings starting at 6.30pm. Appointments must be booked in advance and reasonable enquiries will be made to ensure the request is valid. These surgeries have just one Doctor (no Nurse) and are not designed for emergency or walk-
‘Tis the season to be vaccinated against ‘flu, and the majority of eligible patients have already received their protection. One group needs a special mention for poor turnout in previous years: ALL asthmatic patients (not just those over 65) are recommended for immunisation, as severe respiratory infections such as influenza are likely to cause more complications in patients with asthma.
CARING for unwanted or neglected
donkeys had always been the dream of a Cavendish man. Although it has taken
more than two decades and a substantial investment, local businessman Chris
Boaler-Hysett has now seen that dream come true, after buying a piece
of land next to his home.
PADS (Pony And Donkey Sanctuary), which only takes male animals to prevent breeding, opened earlier this year at Ducks Hall Lane and currently cares for 12 donkeys and four ponies.
Chris and his wife Sally run PADS entirely by themselves, which means early mornings and a programme of constant care for the animals. "I've always loved donkeys and always thought they were quite sad creatures," said Chris. "They always seem to be neglected for some reason or another. Many people don't realise that donkeys can live for more than 50 years."
Explaining where his love of donkeys originated from, Chris said: "I went to Spain about 25 years ago and to get to the beach you had to walk through this piece of wasteland where there was a donkey. On the first day it wouldn't come near me, but by about day ten it was following me around.
"We struck up a good friendship and that's where it all started. I've always loved them and I would home all the donkeys and ponies in the world if I could. "To have my own place now is fantastic. It's a great way of relaxing and unwinding to feed
them some biscuits or an apple or carrot."
Chris and Sally hope to start up a re-homing programme in the future
and organise trips to allow local children to meet the
animals. They also have plans to introduce
miniature Shetland Ponies to the sanctuary.
"There is always something that needs doing or checking," said Chris. "The animals have to be wormed regularly, have their hooves clipped and teeth checked. "The list is endless and it can be very expensive, but it is money well spent."
The animals at PADS come from all over the country and
include a horse from Ireland who used to pull a cart around
Killarney Castle. Many unwanted ponies are the result of being bought as presents for children who lost interest in the animals when they got older, said Chris.
"A lot of people do come down and say how nice it is down here and how well the animals look, which for me says we are doing it right. "It is very hard work but it's not a chore, I enjoy it.
"From my point of view, they can live out the rest of their lives in lovely surroundings. They are all very friendly and know they are being looked after well."
PADS (Pony And Donkey Sanctuary), which only takes male animals to prevent breeding, opened earlier this year at Ducks Hall Lane and currently cares for 12 donkeys and four ponies.
Chris and his wife Sally run PADS entirely by themselves, which means early mornings and a programme of constant care for the animals. "I've always loved donkeys and always thought they were quite sad creatures," said Chris. "They always seem to be neglected for some reason or another. Many people don't realise that donkeys can live for more than 50 years."
Explaining where his love of donkeys originated from, Chris said: "I went to Spain about 25 years ago and to get to the beach you had to walk through this piece of wasteland where there was a donkey. On the first day it wouldn't come near me, but by about day ten it was following me around.
"We struck up a good friendship and that's where it all started. I've always loved them and I would home all the donkeys and ponies in the world if I could. "To have my own place now is fantastic. It's a great way of relaxing and unwinding to feed
them some biscuits or an apple or carrot."
Chris and Sally hope to start up a re-
"There is always something that needs doing or checking," said Chris. "The animals have to be wormed regularly, have their hooves clipped and teeth checked. "The list is endless and it can be very expensive, but it is money well spent."
The animals at PADS come from all over the country and
include a horse from Ireland who used to pull a cart around
Killarney Castle. Many unwanted ponies are the result of being bought as presents for children who lost interest in the animals when they got older, said Chris.
"A lot of people do come down and say how nice it is down here and how well the animals look, which for me says we are doing it right. "It is very hard work but it's not a chore, I enjoy it.
"From my point of view, they can live out the rest of their lives in lovely surroundings. They are all very friendly and know they are being looked after well."
New donkey sanctuary in Cavendish
Christmas and New Year opening
times:
Wednesday 24th December Open to 3.00pm
Thursday 25th December Closed
Friday 26th December Closed
Saturday 27th December Closed
Sunday 28th December Closed
Monday 29th December Open as normal
Tuesday 30th December Open as normal
Wednesday 31st December Open to 3.00pm
Thursday 1st January Closed
Friday 2nd January Open as normal
Wednesday 24th December Open to 3.00pm
Thursday 25th December Closed
Friday 26th December Closed
Saturday 27th December Closed
Sunday 28th December Closed
Monday 29th December Open as normal
Tuesday 30th December Open as normal
Wednesday 31st December Open to 3.00pm
Thursday 1st January Closed
Friday 2nd January Open as normal