‘Thalassaemia’ health talk on 9th June 2014, 14 people attended

This was the health promotional talk, jointly organized by CHIC and Tung Sing Housing Association at Faulkner Court on ‘Thalassemia’. Verna Davis – Nurse Manager of Manchester Thalassemia Centre was invited to be the main speaker. Verna explained in detail the formation of the thalassemia gene and explained the importance of having blood tests before marriage and pregnancy. The audience were very interested in this topic, they frequently asked questions particularly the causes of this condition and prevention methods. A Cantonese interpreter was provided by CHIC.

2014年6月9日‘地中海貧血症’健康講座，有14人參加。

這是中心與東昇房屋協會携手合辦的專題講座, 名為‘地中海貧血症’ 。由曼城地中海貧血症護士經理-維娜．戴維斯用英文主講。維娜詳細講述地中海貧血症的基因形成及提醒預備結婚孕怀的男女須先去檢血。聽眾們都對此病症非常有興趣, 還經常發問問題, 尤其有關此病來由及預防方法。由華人醫務中心提供廣東話的翻譯員。

23rd May 2014 Trip to Dunham Massey Park, 46 people took part.

The event was jointly organized by the Tung Sing Housing Association and CHIC. Free packed lunch and garden entrance fee were provided. The participants thoroughly enjoyed walking through the beautiful garden in the rain. They were amazed to see so many beautiful species of trees, plants and flowers. The verbal feedback from them was very good that they claimed to have a marvellous time, they felt relaxed and they had enjoyed the companionship with others.

2014年5月23日鄧琳梅西公園健康步行,共46位華人長者踴躍參加。

A group of 17 older people from the local Chinese community in Manchester visited the Bolton Market. They were fascinated by a wide range of fruits and vegetables that was on sale especially the fish store. On the day it was sunny and dry. They also took a good walk around the town centre. The feedback from them was very positive. They all enjoyed the day and had a wonderful time. The contribution from the volunteers was very much appreciated.

有17位住在曼城的區的華人長者由中心員工及義工帶領於2014年4月17日前往保頓市集作半天遊。他們很興奮見到市集有很多各式各樣的蔬果和食物，尤其是魚店。當日天氣好。他們渡過愉快的一天。

‘Dementia Awareness’ health talk was given in English by Lora Baron –Dementia Support Worker Manchester at Tung Sing Housing Association on 24th March 2014. Shirley He was the Cantonese interpreter. 10 people attended with interest. 2014年3月24日在東昇房屋協會舉辦“痴呆症的認知”健康講座，由曼城老人痴呆症支援員:羅娜．巴倫用英語講,有廣東話傳譯員提供, 一共有10人參加.

CHIC cooperated with Tung Sing Housing Association to organize a ‘Home Safety’ talk at Tung Sing. Shirley He was the main speaker. She talked in detail the common home accidents, causes, risks, consequences and prevention of accidents in Cantonese. Shirley stressed that the home must be kept clean and tidy to avoid accidents from happening. The elderly must be aware of the weather changes daily, wear suitable shoes, have a healthy diet and do exercises. Before leaving home, they must be aware to switch off their cooker and electrical to prevent home fire.

是日由林姑娘主講。她用廣東詳細講觧常見的家中意外的原因、風險、後果及預防。林姑娘強調家庭必須保持乾淨及整潔，以避免發生意外。老年人每天一定要注意天氣变化、穿適當的鞋子、好健康飲食習慣及多做運動。離家前，他們必須要關掉電磁爐和電器，以防止家庭火災。