http://www.praderwillisyndrome.org.uk Making the world of difference Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:03:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It’s been party time again at New Directions.  On 15th February 2010 we held a Valentines Party.  This was sponsored DVS who made a donation in the appreciation of the work that our guys do for them.  This is a media company, and two service users each day go to ... http://www.praderwillisyndrome.org.uk/2010/02/23/555/happy-valentines-day/ Duncan has asked us to post this. I just wanted to take the opportunity to say a big thank you to the staff and service users of New Directions for all their kind words and support during the recovery period after my accident.   From visiting me in both hospital and at home, ... http://www.praderwillisyndrome.org.uk/2010/02/23/551/thank-you-new-directions/ (Pictures to follow) East Sussex and Kent has been hit by overnight snow with many routes to work made difficult by stranded lorries. Many cars unable to negotiate side roads. No buses on the roads of 1066 country. Only one member of staff accross the four New Directions homes was unable to make it ... http://www.praderwillisyndrome.org.uk/2010/02/11/543/its-snow-joke-again/ Congratulations to Joan Davies. She has just been approved by the Care Quality Commission as the Registered Manager of Bishops Croft. http://www.praderwillisyndrome.org.uk/2010/02/09/539/bishops-croft-news/ The weekend bought more snow making conditions for getting in to work even more difficult if not impossible. Robertsbridge was virtually cut off making it hard for staff at Bishops Croft to attend for their duty. A team of staff encamped for the weekend ensuring all shifts ran at a full ... http://www.praderwillisyndrome.org.uk/2010/01/11/529/its-all-white-now/ The whole country has been affected by heavy snowfalls over the last few days. Airports trains buses taxis and roads grind to a halt. Schools and offices close. But, and it's a big but (no, not mine), people in the healthcare industry go to amazing lengths to get in. Nurses walk miles ... http://www.praderwillisyndrome.org.uk/2010/01/07/518/snow-joke-pictures-to-follow/    New Directions are pleased to reproduce   below an  article from the web-site of the Prader  Willi Syndrome Association (uk).  We are pleased that Jo is the new patron of the  charity.    The latest news from the PWSA (UK)       JO BRAND - OUR NEW PATRON   We are delighted to announce that Jo Brand has agreed to become our new Patron ... http://www.praderwillisyndrome.org.uk/2009/12/29/514/pwsa-has-a-new-patron/ We would all like to thank David Palmer for arranging for us to use the 'Tin Hut' once again and, of course, many thank to Maureen for allowing us use of this popular venue.   We think we know why David introduced us to this place - he obviously feels right at ... http://www.praderwillisyndrome.org.uk/2009/12/21/505/party-at-the-tin-hut/ This years service users Christmas Party was held at the Tin Hut(Ninfield working men's club) on Tuesday 15th December. The theme this year was New Directions Got Talent. There were three judges. Simon Cowell aka Gregg Wilcox resident at Bishops Croft, Piers Morgan aka Ian Dessent resident at Bishops Croft and Amanda ... http://www.praderwillisyndrome.org.uk/2009/12/18/475/chrismas-party-2009/ BISHOPS LODGE    5th ANNIVERSARY        MANAGERS REVIEW    Amanda Gates    This is our 5th Christmas / Anniversary, in that time we have laughed, we have cried but most of all we have had a lot of very satisfied Service Users / Employees, if a bit strange. In 2004 when Bishops Lodge first opened the aspirations I ... http://www.praderwillisyndrome.org.uk/2009/12/18/472/bishops-lodge-2004-2009/