Alan and Rebecca painting Alan’s house .(Self-Directed Supports South) Arklow.
Poem: Summer Breeze
One Summer early Morn
Birds were singing a lullaby song
Tweeting together in sweet Harmony
Walking together hand in hand
River flowing down the Stream
Hoping it’s not a dream
Both of us with a great big smile
Picnic packed just hope I stay on track
Little breeze blowing softly by
Meeting people saying hi
There’s not a cloud in the sky
Having Coffee and scones as a treat
It’s a thing you can’t beat
Getting to know each other’s habits likes and woes
One way to keep it flowing
Not wanting it to end
Starting of as just good friends
Each day as it comes
Wanting it to progress nice and slow
Praying I don’t blow it
That would be my perfect summer’s day
Stephen Browne
Mary Bardin – New Senior Services Manager
20km Sponsored Walk
Hi all Thank you so much for sponsoring our 20k walk here in the Cube for Ash we raised 500 for the Animal rescue. We have continued our support by collecting essential needs for the rescue centre .I have enclosed a list of items they need if you can contribute in any we would be delighted we can collect any time.
Viewpoint Statement on Social Media Story
“Viewpoint was very disappointed to hear the negative story about Sunbeam in the media and want to say how much we are standing by all staff for their hard work during the virus and for their support in making sure everyone got vaccinated. Viewpoint wants to remind people of all the positive stories during this past year – of keeping people safe, the stay-at-home stories about learning new skills like gardening and cooking, the videos made, the poems written and lots of other positive stories like our Social Distance Stickers and of course the Viewpoint song ‘We’re in this Together’. We also want to say that our thoughts are with the families and friends of the people we lost during this difficult time.”
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8-Week Fitness Challenge
Dear Staff , Clients, Families and Friends ,
The past year has been very hard , difficult and sad due to Covid 19. So to help us focus on something positive and a challenge to work towards over the next 8 weeks I have set up an 8 week fitness challenge . This not only will motivate us to start exercising but should also be fun as well.
It is also to raise funds for SHS . So please come and Join us , we have 12 TEAMS so far .
Pick your Team of 5 . E20 each , E100 for Team. Give your Team a funny name as there is a Spot Prize for the Team with funniest name along with other spot prizes !!.
Please get your Team Leader to contact Ruth Eagar to register your Team. Ruth.eagar@sunbeam.ie.
To pay please go to
https://www.idonate.ie/createfundraiser.php?chid=5161&event_id=2712.
Looking forward to having as many Teams as possible , the more the merrier !!!
Sharons Top Tunes
Hi People,
My name is Sharon and I live in Ashford.
During these covid times I thought I would share with you my music list. This is my top 5 tunes to “Groove n Move” to.
These songs make you feel fantastic and I am the greatest singer in the world!!!
- “I want to break free” by Queen (https://youtu.be/f4Mc-NYPHaQ)
- “The tide is high” by Blondie (https://youtu.be/ppYgrdJ0pWk)
- “Staying Alive” by The Bee Gees (https://youtu.be/fNFzfwLM72c)
- “Sailing” by Rod Stewart (https://youtu.be/FOt3oQ_k008)
- “Mull of Kintyre” by Paul McCartney (https://youtu.be/OrbuDWit1Co)
Put these songs into You tube to sing and dance away any blues 😉
Lockdown by Stevie Browne
Lock down here we go cases rising strong and fast its like the script of a movie cast
I pray to God in Heaven it doesn’t last keep my family and friends in your loving grasp
Staying at home to be safe and sound it will help others all around
A month or two its entirely up to you stay safe stay sound its better than being 6 feet in the ground.
Being at home can be fun catch up with your kids and your hunny bun
so wash your hands and wear your mask after all its a simple task
we will see each other when times get better I hope you like my little letter
Stephen Browne
Very Kind Donation
Steps in their Shoes
Clients from Bridgewater took part in the recent Newstalk “Step in Their Shoes” campaign from the 21st – 27th September raising money for Concern. The idea of the campaign was to walk Ten Thousand steps each day for seven days which all the clients completed. The clients monitored their steps on their step counters and raised €568 for concern in the process.