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www.islington.gov.uk 12 Lifestyle Protect yourself from seasonal flu Advice from NHS Islington Learn new skills for free As we brace ourselves for wintry weather, we should also be taking precautions against the flu virus that comes with the cold and wet. Seasonal flu is the common strain of flu that spreads throughout the community each winter. Whereas many people can fight the flu with lots of rest and fluids, it can be more dangerous for certain groups. So, if you’re over 65, or if you have a long-term health condition like asthma, heart disease or diabetes, we recommend you get the seasonal flu jab. You can get it for free from your GP or from many pharmacies in the borough. Even if you had the jab last year, you need to get it again this winter to ensure you’re protected. The seasonal flu jab will not offer protection against swine flu, but a separate swine flu vaccination will be offered soon. Your GP will contact you directly if you need the sine flu jab as a priority. For more information on both strains of flu, visit www.immunisation.nhs.uk Adults from across the borough have been enrolling on free council-run education courses. There is a particular focus on helping people through the recession, with many of this year’s courses designed to help people budget and plan their careers. With these skills, residents can be in a stronger position to take advantage of opportunities when things pick up. As the new term kicked off, last year’s learners celebrated their success at their annual achievement event. One resident who picked up a certificate was Emma Suzanne Barry is one of the many residents who has enrolled onto one of the new, free courses McMullins. She took courses in Maths, ICT and Creative Writing. She said: “My maths course was fantastic. I looked forward to the class all week. I always thought I was terrible at maths, but I can now work out the bills, sales and interest rates, and I don’t worry. I can also explain things to my daughter and help her with her homework.” If you are unemployed or on a low income, you could be eligible for free adult education courses. Find out more at www.islington.gov. uk/adulteducation, or by emailing acl@islington.gov. uk or calling 020 7527 5782. New discounts for carers As the Time Out guide with this issue shows, there is a massive variety of local businesses that we can all help support. And for carers in Islington, new discounts offer an added incentive to stay local. Residents who are registered as a carer with Islington Council can now use their Carers Emergency Card to take advantage of of discounts and offers at places such as Angel Chiropody, D’s Beauty Parlour and Frank Godfrey butchers. With the card, you can also borrow more books from Islington libraries and avoid some library fees and charges. To register for a carer’s card, you need to have had a carer’s needs assessment within the last 12 months, be aged 16 or over and be looking after an Islington resident who is aged 18 or over. To find out more or request a carer’s needs assessment, call Islington Carers’ Centre on 020 7263 9080 and ask for Asiatou. Celebrating Older People’s Day The borough’s liveliest older residents celebrated Older People’s Day in style! Last month, hundreds of perky pensioners headed to St Luke’s Community Centre in EC1 to try out giant knitting, computer sessions, gardening and pottery. The event was opened by Islington’s 82-year-old Mayor, Cllr Anna Berent. June Cook (left) and Eleanor Cooper and their giant knitting needles Make a difference to a child’s life… …and yours! Evening Sessions: 6.30pm - 8.00pm Thursday 19 November 2009 Tuesday 19 January 2010 If you are interested in adoption, come and join us at our next information session.
your views IslingtonNow November 2009 13 Your chance to say thank you! Each year we present a Mayor’s Civic Award to people who have given up their time to improve the lives of others in Islington. And once again it’s your chance to nominate the special people that are making a difference in our local community. If you know someone who deserves recognition for their efforts, let us know. The deadline for nominations is 22 January 2010. You can nominate online at www.islington. gov.uk/mayor. Or for a nomination form, contact The Mayor’s Office at the.mayor@islington.gov. uk or 020 7527 3113. Take a look at and comment on our plans for the borough’s many trees Protecting our trees There are more trees per square mile in Islington than in any other London borough – in fact, Islington Council looks after around 40,000 trees in parks and public spaces. To help us maintain and, if possible, extend this ‘urban forest’, we’ve developed a new policy, which looks at the ways in which we’ll: ,preserve and protect our trees ,plant a greater range of trees ,involve residents in our work more. We’d like to hear your thoughts on this, so look out for details of the consultation on our website, and in our libraries, Green Living Centre and Ecology Centre. You can also contact our Tree Service directly on 020 7527 2000. What do you think of IslingtonNow We want to know what you think of IslingtonNow – after all, it is your magazine. Is it too long, too short or just right? What do you find interesting or what do you want to see more of? Please take a few moments to complete our survey – your views really do count and will help us improve the magazine. With your comments, we can make sure we include the stuff you’re interested in reading about – and you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 shopping voucher. You can also complete the survey on our website at www.islington.gov.uk/islingtonnowsurvey Putting forward bright ideas Back in May, we told you that Islington Council had opted into the Sustainable Communities Act. The Act means the council can put forward suggestions from residents to the Government about how to improve the economic or social wellbeing of the borough. We asked residents and voluntary groups for ideas and got a great response with over 100 suggestions! A panel of Islington residents helped to shortlist 12 ideas, including new laws to protect and promote local shops and facilities, and the protection of biodiversity on railway land. The Government will consider Islington’s proposals, alongside others, and decide which to take forward towards the end of the year. You can find more information and the final set of submissions at www.islington.gov.uk/ sustainablecommunities Secret Santa Are you dreading having to buy Christmas gifts for all your friends? Why not think about getting together and having a Secret Santa? Instead of buying a gift for each of your friends, you only buy one. Set a price limit and decide when you will exchange gifts. Everyone draws a name from a hat and buys just one gift for the named person. It’s a great money saver and ensures that everyone gets a special gift. If you want to enter the prize draw, please complete your contact details below Send your completed surveys to IslingtonNow Survey, Room G11, Islington Town Hall, FREEPOST LON18606, London N1 2BR or complete the online survey at www.islington.gov.uk/islingtonnow Islington Council sends out a monthly e-bulletin. Please tick the box if you would like to receive it q $
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