Mental health Services Stakeholders Meeting 17th Sept 2013

Mike, James and Eric attended the Mental Health Services Stakeholders Meeting at Waverley Gate.
Really good event and very informative!  Thanks for taking all the notes and all your input.

Don't get curried away!

I dry fry cumin seeds, fennel seeds, coriander seeds and black peppercorns for a few minutes until they release their intoxicating aroma.  Then I add olive oil, grated ginger, sliced garlic and some chopped chillies; gently sauté for 5 minutes; add 2 or 3 large chopped onions, turmeric, curry powder, paprika, and tins of chopped tomatoes.  When everything is bubbling along nicely; the scintillating vapours filling the air; making my mouth water, I add either chicken or beef or mushrooms or whatever; two stock cubes, put on the lid and cook for 20 minutes to two hours (the longer the better!)

Just before serving, add chopped fresh coriander and yoghurt and/or coconut to taste,

A magnificent, tasty, appetising, low-fat Stafford Centre curry; being served shortly, just for you.

The Hall

Well the hall and windows (picture to follow tomorrow) have been decorated and I hope like me you thinks they are fab!

We are sailing..........

Wow what a fantastic day we had sailing around Loch Lomond, and no your eyes are not deceiving you that Alison having a shot at the controls wow-thanks to all that supported us, can't wait to come back next year!

We are here

Well, here we all are, what a spot to have lunch, and no rain, Loch Lomond is so calm, can't wait to go sailing shortly

Bonnie bonnie Banks here we come!

Well here is everyone on the bus, going on our wonderful trip to Loch Lomond, hope it doesn't rain!  Everyone is very excited, got the sweets for the bus and waterproofs in case it does rain.

Suicide prevention day

Thanks to our peer volunteers who prepared our stall and manned it.  We spoke to over 100 people and gave out over 90 leaflets.  Two people joined the centre on the day.  Difficult subject mater for some, but the people we spoke to were glad that this subject was being be disused, thanks to all for your support.