A zoom session with the Museum of London’s brilliant artist Luke Saydon coming up this Wednesday. Luke will be exploring the theme of parties in London with you. There will be songs to sing, sharing some objects from the Museum’s collection and they may even eat some virtual birthday cake together!

For security reasons you will need to register. This is very simple – just email memories@museumoflondon.org.uk and we will send you the zoom link to join us. We can also check then if you have any access needs. If you’d rather register by phone then please ring 07780 504506 to chat to Marina.

The session will take place this Wednesday 8th July from 10.30am – 11.30am.

We all look forward to a good summer, even though we’re often disappointed! But high temperatures and humidity can present a risk to our health, especially as we get older. Here are some helpful tips on how to stay safe when it’s hot.

When you’re out and about

• Don’t spend too much time outside at the hottest time of the day (11am-3pm) when the sun’s at its strongest. Try and keep in the shade when you can.
•  It’s a good idea to carry a bottle of water with you when you go out and about and you could also wear a sun hat.
• Keep an eye on the forecast for any hot weather warnings and to make sure you don’t get caught out by unseasonably warm weather.
• Look after your skin – use a sun cream of at least SPF15 and apply it regularly.
• Make sure you don’t miss a spot with the sun cream (bald patches tend to be overlooked).
• Be careful, even when it’s not sunny. UV levels can still be harmful when it’s cloudy out.
• Talk to your optician about prescription sunglasses. Make sure any sunglasses you wear have a CE mark and UV400 label.
• Make sure you get enough vitamin D – you usually get this from short stints in the sun over the spring and summer months

When you’re at home

• Keep blinds down (especially in rooms you’re not using) and windows closed when it’s cooler inside than out.
• A damp cloth or a splash of water on the back of your neck is better at cooling you down than a fan.
• Light-coloured, lightweight cotton clothing keeps you cooler.
• Check how you’re storing your medication when it gets particularly hot – most should be kept below 25°C so it might be best to keep them in the fridge when it’s really hot.
• Check your skin every few months. Be particularly careful of moles. If you notice any changes to the colour or shape, or if they bleed, don’t hesitate to go and talk to your doctor.
•  Drink plenty to avoid getting dehydrated and feeling lousy, and eat even if you’re not feeling too hungry.

 Be extra careful

• Watch out for signs of dehydration – confusion, cramps, dark urine and feeling weak. You don’t have to feel thirsty to be dehydrated.
• Be careful to avoid heat exhaustion – the symptoms include headaches, dizziness, nausea and a fast pulse. If you feel unwell, lie down in a cool room, drink plenty of water and cool yourself with a splash of water.
• Heat exhaustion could lead to heatstroke. Symptoms include falling unconscious and seizures. Call 999 immediately if you think you or someone might have heatstroke.

Tower Hamlets and Newham Mind are holding a 2-day online Pride event on Friday 26th for a Pride themed quiz and Saturday 27th for a virtual Pride watching party!

Join our Pride Quiz, on
Friday 26th June at 4-5pm
&
Watch global Pride with us on Saturday 27th

For more information or resources contact them on 020 7510 1081 or email connecting.communities@mithn.org.uk or visit there website by clicking the button below:

Two Workshops

• Monday 29th June 2 – 3.30 pm
• Monday 6th July 2 – 3.30 pm

Mind Tower Hamlets and Newham are running two workshops that will explore the difficulties faced by some in speaking up, along with the psychological and social aspects of trying to make than an easier process.

Objectives:

• To discuss practical ways of helping people to speak up
• To explore how working together can help people to speak up
• To include listening and hearing as part of the skillset

Venue – Zoom, you choose audio or video

To reserve your place and receive the Zoom link

• Email Charles Charles.OMadden@mithn.org.uk
• Call Charles on 07869 414 880

For the safety of their staff, volunteers and visitors, English Heritage will not be hosting the summer solstice celebrations at Stonehenge this year during the current coronavirus pandemic. Instead, they will be live streaming from the stone circle on there social media channels so you can watch online from home. 

The events will be streamed LIVE across there YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram channels. The broadcast are scheduled for::

• Saturday, June 20, 2020
  9:26 PM
  Sunset
• Sunday, June 21, 2020
  4:52 AM
  Sunrise

For the YouTube stream click the button below

For all other stream please visit the English Heritage website by clicking the button below

NOTE : Please, to help keep everyone safe, do NOT travel to Stonehenge to visit or for Summer Solstice this year. We hope to be able to reopen in early July, and look forward to welcoming you in person when we do. Please check the Stonehenge page for the latest information on reopening.

The LondonADASS dementia commissioners network would like to invite you to join a Sing Along on Friday 19 June from 11:00 – 11:10 to increase awareness of dementia during these unprecedented times.

The song we have chosen is ‘Here I Am’ penned by the Hurstmere School for boys, Sidcup, to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of The Alzheimer’s Society. The lyrics are below and backing track to help you familiarise yourself with the song in advance of the Sing Along.

Click the button below to see a performance by Harmony Army, the StudioFix choir from Hurstmere School who will lead us on Friday.

To join the Sing Along via Zoom, please click the button below at 10.55 on Friday 19th June.

If asked for further information, use these details:
Meeting ID: 993 8037 0666
Password: singalong

The Sing Along will also (hopefully!) be streamed via YouTube , click the button below. You can sign-up to receive a notification when the stream is live.

HERE I AM

Verse 1
I left school, only fifteen
Got a job 2 bob a week
I first saw you at the church dance
You swept me off my feet it was surely romance
We settled down and bought our first home
Was so exciting going into the unknown
And then we heard the sound of tiny feet
Before we knew it
We were complete
Pre
These fading memories
They’re still a part of me
And I’ll face the future with smile

CHORUS
I know what you’re thinking
When you’re looking at me
Open your eyes
I’ve got wings, now I’m free
Got sisters and brothers
No longer 16
No time to restart
There’s no stopping me
Time’s moving on, it slips through our hands
Still young at heart
So here I am
So here I am
So here I am

Verse 2
Inside this soul a young person dwells
Now and again my bruised heart swells
Bring on the joy & ignore the pain
I’m living life to the fullest again
What happened to the years all gone too fast?
Tried to hold on, but nothing can last
So open up your eyes to-the person you see
I’m not a stranger anymore, this is me
Pre
These fading memories
They’re no longer part of me
But I’ll face the future with smile

CHORUS

Tower Hamlets Local History Library and Archives wants to create a lasting collective memory of our community’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. As an archive it is our responsibility to not only preserve historic records from the past, but collect and preserve the history of today to inform many generations to come.

What is life like for you during lockdown? How are you dealing with the situation? How are you passing your days? Many will now be working or studying from home – how have these changes to regular routines affected you? What was Ramadan like for you this year? Key workers, how has your role changed? Are there positives to take away from this crisis?

By collecting records of your experiences we can create an archive that will help future generations understand our lives and the environment we are currently living in and help them meet challenges they may face.
To find out more, and submit your materials through our new digital platform, please click the button below.

The Museum of London invite you tomorrow morning (Wednesday 10th, 10.30-11.30am) for our ‘chat with the artist’ for people living with dementia, their carers, loved ones and other vulnerable older people. This will include an introduction to the Museum of London, a sing along, a chance to share how you’ve been spending lockdown and a relaxed chat with Marina, Amy and Luke Saydon from the museum.

To join, follow any of these instructions:

1. At 10.25am, click on this link from the email: https://museumoflondon-org-uk.zoom.us/j/83670438178

OR

2. Visit http://www.zoom.us on your internet browser on your computer, tablet or phone.
   Then enter this meeting ID: 836 7043 8178
   and this password: 854525

OR if you don’t have access to the internet but only a phone…

3. Call any of the below phone numbers from your mobile or landline. Then, when prompted, key in the meeting ID and password (found below) on your handset.

Phone numbers:
o 0203 481 5240
o 0131 460 1196
o 0203 051 2874
o 0203 481 5237

Meeting ID: 836 7043 8178
Password: 854525

Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.

It also helps people who don’t think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support.

This year, people across the country are continuing to face new challenges as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Many people are taking on more caring responsibilities for their relatives and friends who are disabled, ill or older and who need support

The campaign is brought to life by thousands of individuals and organisations who come together to provide support for carers, run activities and highlight the vital role carers play in our communities, drawing attention to just how important caring is.

For information about Carers Week and event and activities please click on the button below:

For resources for unpaid carers please click the button below: