The Sandpiper Trust is deeply saddened by the news of the sudden death of Dr Rachel Weldon GP for the small Hebridean Isles of Eigg, Muck, Rum and Canna. Rachel was a huge supporter of The Sandpiper Trust and understood only too well the difficulties of working in remote and rural medical practices. Our thoughts are with Rachel’s family, friends and local communites where her presence and support will be greatly missed. More help is urgently needed to support those providing medical cover in remote and rural areas in Scotland.
Forth Rail Bridge Abseil on Sunday 21st October 2012
April 30th, 2012For those of you wishing to take part in the above activity please sign up on the following link. www.chssi.org.uk/acefrboct As a charity we have 20 places reserved , on a first come first served basis. Please let us know if you have signed up in order that we can send you sponsorship forms or better still open a just giving page.
I am looking forward to standing on the bridge to witness this great event – sorry , I am not doing it.!!
Adam Galloway – Edinburgh Marathon 27th May 2012
April 30th, 2012Adam Galloway is taking on another challenge for the Sandpiper Trust. He is in training at the moment and is looking for a bit of sponsorship. His justgiving site is http://www.justgiving.com/adamgalloway so feel free to have a look and give him words of encouragement . Thank you Adam.
The Ultimate Abseil- 21st October 2012
April 17th, 2012
Are you ready for a challenge? Have a think about it and let us know. The date is the 21st October. Contact Claire Maitland or Penny Dickson for further information.
Another photo to temp you!
April 17th, 2012
Sandpiper to sponsor a “Fellow”
April 16th, 2012
BASICS Scotland is pleased to announce that a new member of clinical staff will be joining the organisation from April. Mr Graeme Ramage has been offered the post of Sandpiper Fellow and will join the Director of Education and Assistant Director of Education in directing courses. In addition, Graeme will also be involved in expanding BASICS Scotland’s portfolio of courses through the development of new educational and training initiatives.
We look forward to working with Graeme and wish him well in his new post.
Grampian Calling- from Claire Maitland
April 16th, 2012“I recently gave a talk to the Glassel WRI and also slightly further afield up at Huntly, to the Strathbogie Womens Guild and as always I received a very warm reception from both groups and as a result those who have never heard of The Sandpiper Trust will help to spread the word. With 2 more talks planned in the North East in the next few weeks, hopefully knowledge of the trust will spread even further.
I was on the interview panel which was responsible for the recruitment of the post of Sandpiper Fellow to BASICS in Auchterarder and am pleased that the decision to recruit Graeme Ramage has been met with such enthusiasm from BASICS responders.
As the Emergency Care Centre for Aberdeen nears completion the artwork for the design of the curtain, funded by The Sandpiper Trust is complete and we await the first curtain sample. The curtains have been designed with images of Grampian landmarks which will hopefully be recognised by patients throughout the acute sector of NHS Grampian. We continue to be involved with the design 2 family waiting rooms adjacent to the resussitation department, 1 family sitting room adjacent to the Intensive Care Unit, the sanctuary and the main foyer area of the hospital. There is little doubt that Sandpiper’s involvement will make a positive difference to the families of patients attending the Emergency Care Centre.”
She sure is a busy beaver up there.
Kintore and Kemnay Rotary Club
April 16th, 2012
Dr Alistair Glennie gives a talk to the Kintore and Kemnay Rotary Club about his work as a Basics doctor and his Sandpiper equipment.
“Charity has life-saving in the bag”
February 1st, 2012
The Courier newspaper covered the presentation of a Defibulator to the Ochil Mountain Rescue from the trust. The presentation took place at the spectacular new Tiso Outdoor Store on the north side of Perth. Chris Tiso presented the defib to Dr Paul Holmes and his enthusiatic colleagues. The trust are indepted to Chris for his continued support.
Simply Sparkling
February 1st, 2012
Here we have a selection of extremely reasonably priced merchandise,including T shirts, hoodies, or have your name put down the side of your jodpurs, favourite shirt, the possibilities are endless. For further details telephone Irene Aitkin on 07946377530 or if you are in the ponyclub and are interested in any of the merchandise in the photographs, contact 889addison@gmail.com Lisa Addison.