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Gryffe Advertizer | www.advertizer.co.ukRotary Club of Gryffe Valley Youth CompetitionsNext deadline - Wednesday 15th AprilThe Regional Finals for Young Chef and Youth Speaks were held inStirling on Saturday 7th March. With winners and runners up in theDistrict Finals, the Rotary Club of Gryffe Valley was represented inboth events.YOUNG CHEFIn Young Chef we were represented by Ellie Shaw of Gryffe High;she had to cook a three- course meal for two in two hours withina budget of £20. We are grateful to Gibb Stuart Home Hardwarewho sponsored our initial Club Competition at the start of theprocess and to Jason Andrews of The River Inn who sponsoredEllie’s “whites” for the later stages.YOUTHSPEAKSIn Youth Speakswe were represented in both Intermediate and Senior age categoriesby teams from St Columba’s. Each Youth Speaks team is comprisedof a Chairperson, Proposer and Opposer who argue opposing viewsof their chosen topic. The Intermediate team of Kierandeep Nijjer,Emma Ventham and Orla O’Rourke discussed “Make do and Mend”while the Senior team of Mark Morgan Clelland, Elliot Nixon andBronte Marritt debated “We are too Sensitive”.All the young people performed well but only the winners ofthe Regional Finals go forward to the National Finals ….so veryspecial congratulations to the Senior Team from St Columba’s whowon their final with a very creditable performance and head toBirmingham for the National Finals in May.The St Columba’s Senior Team, winners ofthe Regional Final and going forward tothe National FinalHow Often Should We Have Our EyesChecked?Ellie Shaw, in her “whites”, sponsored by The River InnThe St Columba’s Intermediate Teamby Kerry Taher, New Vision OpticiansMany people ask at what age should children start having theireyes examined. There is in fact no specific age.Babies have their eyes checked at birth, then 6 weeks later bythe Health Visitor. This is followed by a large 3-4 year gap beforethe preschool check at around 4 years of age. Children tend tocomplain about their sight only when they are really struggling, somany smaller but important problems can easily go undetected inthese 3-4 years.Routine eye tests can start from about 6 months of age, but if thereare any concerns then babies/children can be seen at any age. Mostof the crucial development of our visual system occurs before theage of 7, so any treatment must be started as early as possible.Even if you have no concerns, we recommend an eye examinationbefore starting school.Under normal circumstances annual checks are typical up to 16years of age, after which it becomes every 2 years. However, insome cases annual checks may still be required – for example,over 40’s with a family history/risk of Glaucoma, all patients withDiabetes, certain types of macular changes etc.If you have an eye infection, a GP or pharmacist will give goodadvice. However, with the specialised equipment we have inpractice, an optician should be your first port of call.If you have any concerns at all about your eyes, you should contactyour optician regardless of when you last had them checked. If youare unable to attend your local practice due to mobility or healthissues, many opticians will come to your home. The NHS pay for allpractice and home eye examinations for everyone who is eligible.For further information, please call: 01505 614 700.10 ALL EVENTS AND DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO COVID-19
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