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Staff Excellence Awards 2011- still time to nominateThe deadline for staff awards nominations is fast approachingand we would like to encourage as many people as possible tonominate.There are seven categories from which you can nominate.For more information about these and to submit a nomination,please visit http://www.rbch.nhs.uk/awards2011_staff/index.php?link=criteria.Hard copies of the nomination forms will also be made availableon request. To request a hard copy or for more information aboutsubmitting a nomination, please contact Andrea Smithson onext 4271.Remember, if your nominee gets shortlisted, then you will beinvited to the awards ceremony at the Royal Bath Hotel on the7th September.Good luck and get nominating!Melanie Croydon,Communications OfficerTwilight Walk for WomenOur latest Jigsaw appeal aims to raise £1.5m to transform the Women’sHealth Unit (WHU) at RBH. The new unit will create a better experiencefor the 7,000 patients who visit each year with a lighter, brighterenvironment offering greater privacy and dignity.A ‘Twilight Walk for Women’ is taking place on Friday 3rd June. The walkis suitable for all women of ages and levels of fitness with options for a1km walk, a 5km walk or a 10km walk. All three routes will be guided bya team of Jigsaw marshals and will start and finish at Pier Approach onBournemouth Seafront. We hope to have nearly 300 women participating,and have a number of supporters including Sally Taylor from BBC Southand The Village Hotel taking part.Men are also being asked to show their support for wives, partners andloved ones, by following in the women’s footsteps and doing a men-onlywalk. This will take place at 9.30pm, just half an hour after the women’swalk, following the same 1km, 5km or 10km route.Both walks cost just £15 to enter and participants are encouraged to raisea much sponsorship as possible. Eachparticipant will receive a free T–shirt, awalking number, and a fundraising pack.If you have not already signed up pleasepop down and see anyone fromthe Jigsaw office (locatedin the atrium of the RoyalBournemouth Hospital)for an application form.Michelle House,Fundraising Staffand Corporate OfficerJoin Sallyand walkfor womenwalk for womenplusfor the Jigsaw AppealFriday 3rd June - 9pmBournemouth Seafront (women only)Race for Wife 9.30pm (men only)1km, 5km and 10km fundraising walkEntry Fee: £15 per person (includes T-shirt)Please raise as much sponsorship as possibleThe Royal Bournemouth Hospital Jigsaw Appeal aims to raise £1.5 millionto create a new Womens Health Unit for the hospitalRiderSurveyTo help improve cyclingfacilities we are asking all cyclistsfor feedback on how supportedthey feel and how things can beimproved.We would like to know about yourindividual experiences of cyclingto work, good or bad.A survey has been designed tocover all the aspects of cyclingto work with an emphasis onsecurity safety and fitness.It is hoped that highlighting themany benefits that cycling towork has brought to staff willhelp support future funding andencourage more people to takeup cycling to work.The survey is available fromthe blue return post boxes in allthe bike shelters, the changingrooms near the restaurant atRBH and via the intranethttp://rbhintranet/2011pdf/bike_survey.pdf (internal only).Completed surveys will beentered into a raffle on 1st Junewith a draw being made for thechance to win £100 worth ofcycle vouchers.Richard Ford, MedicalEquipment Library ManagerName:Department:Postcode:Age: 16-25 25-35 35-50 50-65 65+Gender: Male FemaleWhat site do you work at? RBH XCH BothHow often in a month do you ride into work?Everyday 10-20 days 5-10 days < 5 daysHow far do you cycle from home?< 2 Miles 2-4 Miles 4-8miles > 8 MilesWhat is the main reason you cycle to work:No Permit Cost Health EnjoymentWhat seasons do you cycle to work?All year Summer All year not WinterDo you cycle to work in wet weather?Yes No SometimesIf you don’t cycle how do you get to work?Car Bus Walk LiftWhat type of bike do you usually use?Mountain Hybrid Step-through Racer ElectricHow do you store your bike at work? Bike shedBike box Bikestands Railings WorkplaceWhat kind of lock do you use?Wire number Wire key Heavywire key D lockHow much is your bike worth?