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NEWSLETTER

March 2010

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FOREWORD
Written by Geoffrey N.READ


Dear Friends and Supporters,

DCRS seems to be going through a particularly busy time at present with the Chair and Members of the Board, Staff and Volunteers, all very busy with meetings and duties.   It's that time of year when a lot is being done to prepare for the coming months... hopefully everything will be on track again soon!
I know that the workload of DCRS is still as busy as ever, which has kept our Staff and Volunteers fully occupied.
Some Volunteers have been out and about giving Talks and Presentations, whilst others have been collecting donations of Food and Clothing Store items.   A few more Volunteers have been helping to plan for Refugee Week.
Other projects are also being developed and of course this takes a great deal of time.
All this work makes things especially worthwhile when one or two of our Service Users have finally been awarded their British Citizenship after many years of waiting.   What an achievement!   It puts things into perspective and seems to make all this hard work worthwhile.
We, at DCRS, are particularly concerned at this present time with the Detention of Children.   There are a couple of items in the Information Section that I should particularly like you to take note of.

Yours sincerely,

Geoff
Geoffrey N. READ
DCRS Newsletter Editor

CONTENTS
Written by Geoffrey N. READ

Just run your mouse over the blue links and click...
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Activities Group Page 4
Advertisements Page 7
Clothing Store Page 5
Diary DatesPage 15
Food Programme Page 5
Foreword Page 1
General Matters Page 3
Greetings & Best Wishes Page 2
Information Page 7
Internet Suite Page 6
Letters to the Editor Page 1
News Page 7
Reception Desk Page 6
Flower
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Written by Geoffrey N. READ


From: Monique
To: Geoffrey READ   <saudigeoff@yahoo.co.uk>
Sent:   Mon, 1 February, 2010 2:07:04

Subject:   Re: FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

Thanks for sharing Geoff.   Great Newsletter... a lot of work has to go into that!

Mo (in CANADA)


From: Karen xxx.
To: Geoffrey READ   <saudigeoff@yahoo.co.uk>
Sent:   Mon, 1 February, 2010 10:14:07

Subject:   Re: DCRS:   FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

Dear Geoff,

Thank you for the birthday wishes in the Newsletter!   I'm very touched - especially as I feel I did so very little for DCRS.   Good to hear from you however.   The Newsletter is looking great and I know how much work that is.   I've just started some online voluntary work on social justice and sustainability at the moment - and attending a therapy course - still hoping one day to get a real job!   Meanwhile, you at DCRS are in my thoughts and I send you all best wishes.

Karen



From: Cass Plymouth <rethink.org>
To: Geoffrey READ   <saudigeoff@yahoo.co.uk>
Sent:   Wed, 3 February, 2010 11:16:35

Subject:   Re: DCRS:   FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

First time we've received this... wot a beast!   Most informative!   I am printing it off for my team of volunteers to absorb and inwardly digest!
Keep up the good work!

C x



GREETINGS & BEST WISHES!
Written by Geoffrey N. READ

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EST WISHES FOR A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY   on
Sunday, 14th March to Dr. Karen BOWLER, one of our former volunteers.   Enjoy your special day Karen!  

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APPY BIRTHDAY  to Aimee THEOBALD, one of our Student Placement volunteers, on Monday, 15th March.   Have a great day Aimee!  

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ISHING A HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Sawda MOHAMMED for Wednesday, 17th March.   Sawda is one of our Supporters.   Happy Birthday Sawda!  

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APPY BIRTHDAY to Margaret SHINNER for her special birthday on Thursday, 18th March.   Margaret is one of our main-stay volunteers and is currently the Coordinator of our Clothing Store.   Many thanks for all the hours you have give us, Have a great day Margaret!  

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ISHING A HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Colin STARES for Monday, 22nd March. Colin has served on the DCRS Board as a Co-opted Member and has done some splendid backroom work on Funding Bids and Information Technology.   Happy Birthday Colin!  
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EST WISHES FOR A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY on Tuesday, 23rd March to Beth BUCK, one of our Student Placement volunteers.   Enjoy your special day Beth!  

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ISHING A HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Christine REID for Saturday, 27th March.   Christine is a one of hard-working volunteers and has also served on the DCRS Board as a Co-opted Member.   Christine is organised many functions during 2009 – our 10th Anniversary Year.   Christine is also our Food Programme Coordinator.   Happy Birthday Christine!  

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APPY BIRTHDAY to Blerina KURRA for her birthday on Monday, 29th March.   Blerina was one of our Project Support Workers and is still a keen Supporter.   Have a lovely day Blerina!  

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EST WISHES FOR A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY on Monday, 29th March to Richard ANDERSON.   Richard was also one of our Project Support Workers and is still a keen Supporter.   Have a lovely day Richard!  

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ISHING A HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Jane KING for Wednesday, 31th March.   Jane is a one of our former Volunteers but is still a keen Supporter.   Happy Birthday Jane!  

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APPY BIRTHDAY  to Jean HINTON for her birthday on Thursday, 1st April.   Jean is one of keen Supporters.   Have a great day Jean!

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EST WISHES FOR A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY  on Thursday, 1th April to Sophie JOYCE.   Sophie is one of our paid part-time Staff Members responsible for assisting with our administration.   Enjoy your special day Sophie!

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APPY BIRTHDAY  to Aris KAKONDE for Saturday, 3rd April.   Aris is one of our former volunteers and still a keen Supporter.   Have a great day Aris!

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ISHING A HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Hadi AL-ZUBAIDI  for Wednesday, 7th April.   Hadi is a former volunteer and although he's moved away from the area he remains a Supporter.   Happy Birthday Hadi!

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APPY BIRTHDAY  to Hercule MIKUBU for his birthday on Monday, 12th April.   Hercule is a Supporter.   Have a great day Hercule!

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ISHING A HAPPY BIRTHDAY   to Lauren REDDINGTON-SMITH for Tuesday, 13th April.   Lauren is one of our Student Placement volunteers.   Enjoy your special day Lauren!
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EST WISHES FOR A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY  on Saturday, 24th April to Trish BAXTER.   Trish is our Lead Project Support Worker without whom our organisation would simply collapse!   Thank you for your loyalty and hard work Trish   -   enjoy your special day!  

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ISHING A HAPPY BIRTHDAY  to Tyler SUNDERLAND for Wednesday, 28th April.   Tyler is a relatively new Volunteer and is already assisting us by helping out with our Activities Group.   Happy Birthday Tyler!

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APPY BIRTHDAY  to Hermione MARSHALL for her birthday on Thursday, 29th April.   Hermione is one of our Supporters.   Have a lovely day Hermione!


DCRS GENERAL MATTERS
Written by Geoffrey N. READ
(except where stated)

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BOUT TIME (TIMEBANK).   Christine REID and Geoff READ visited About Time at Stoke Damerel on Friday, 12th February.   They were made very welcome by Marlene SCHUSTER, the Project Coordinator.   The aim of the visit was to strengthen the ties between our two organisations which will lead to closer cooperation and liaison in the future.   Christine and Geoff also met some of the Service Users who were enjoying their (free) luncheon.   There are further articles on About Time in the Information Section of this Newsletter.   Further reports will be made as we progress this liaison.   For more information on About Time, please visit:   http://www.timebanking.org/.

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NNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2010.   It was decided at the January Board of Trustees' Meeting that the "business side" would be held separately from the "social side" this year.   It was intended to hold the AGM on a date yet to be announced but probably in May 2010.   There was to have been a separate Open Day in June to cater for the social side of DCRS.

It was later agreed, at the February Board of Trustees' Meeting, that DCRS will hold an Open Day in the Centre between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday, 18th June during Refugee Week.   The business side of the AGM will be held later on the same day.

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APTIST UNION OF GREAT BRITAIN.   This Union will be holding its Annual Assembly in Plymouth Pavilions from Friday, 30th April   –   Monday, 3rd May.   DCRS has been honoured as being their selected charity for the event.   We hope to be manning a Display Stand / Stall.   Further details will be published as they become known.   In the meantime, anyone wishing to help by manning our stall
... please give your names to Christine REID or Geoff READ (details at the bottom of the page)
If you wish to know more about the Baptist Assembly please visit:   http://www.baptistassembly.org.uk/

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OARD OF TRUSTEES' MEETINGS.   A meeting of the DCRS Board of Trustees was held on Thursday, 25th February.   The next meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, 1st April 2010 at 2.30 p.m.   Should anyone wish to have a particular matter discussed then please contact a Trustee of DCRS.

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IELDWORK SUPERVISORS' BRIEFING.   Christine REID and Geoff READ attended this briefing at UCP Marjon on Friday, 5th February.   The meeting was another opportunity for new Student Supervisors to find out what is involved in having a UCP Marjon Youth & Community Studies student on placement as well as an opportunity for experienced Fieldwork Supervisors to update themselves on the process and procedures.   Feedback from Placement Evaluations has confirmed that Supervisors value these sessions.   A worthwhile couple of hours!

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PEN DAY.   It was agreed, at the February Board of Trustees'Meeting, that DCRS will hold an Open Day in the Centre between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday, 18th June during Refugee Week.   The business side of the AGM will be held later on the same day.

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LYMOUTH CITY COMPANY.   Geoff READ had requested the meeting that took place at the Civic Centre on Monday, 15th February with the Plymouth City Company because that was the Company responsible for the volunteers clearing up Bretonside Bus Station in 2009.   Geoff had produced a Working Paper on Community Service.   In this, he describes how many of the DCRS Service Users are not able to be employed because the Government does not allow Asylum Seekers to work.   Geoff was therefore proposing that DCRS link up with About Time at Stoke Damerel in a project that would allow our Service Users to participate in voluntary work and community service.   A great deal of progress was made at this meeting.

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EFUGEE SUPPORT GROUP (RSG) DEVON.   Christine REID and Geoff READ visited RSG at Exeter on Thursday, 11th February.   They were made very welcome by Annette HUGHES, the Project Manager, and Emma MARSHALL, the Drop-in Service Coordinator.   The aim of visit was to strengthen the ties between our two organisations which will lead to closer cooperation and liaison in the future.   Christine and Geoff also met a couple of their Service Users.   We very much hope that Annette and Emma will accept the offer to visit DCRS soon. For more information on RSG, please visit:   www.rsgdevon.org.uk.
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ALKS AND PRESENTATIONS.   Christine REID and Geoff READ gave three formal talks in February:

The first at St. Stephen's Mothers' Union at Saltash which was open to guests.   The talk was well received and a donation of household good was presented.

The second at South Molton to a group from Amnesty International and their guests from Barnstaple.   This was quite a large audience and they were all very attentive and interested in the work of DCRS.   There was a lot of interaction with the audience.   A monetary collection was made during the evening.

The third presentation the following evening was made to the Moorside Deanery.   This was at a local venue in Estover. Once again the presentation was well received with audience participation.   A donation was made to DCRS.

Chris and Geoff were made very welcome and were warmly received at all three venues.

An informal talk was also given to some members of Pilgrim Church and on this occasion Christine was accompanied by Reza, one of our Service Users and Volunteer.

Written by Christine REID.

The picture below was taken at the Talk & Presentation to the Amnesty International Group at South Molton on Wednesday, 17th February.
At South Molton
Photograph courtesy Art SYMONS, South Molton

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ISIT OF THE LORD MAYOR & LADY MAYORESS.

The Lord Mayor & Lady Mayoress (Councillors Ken and Wendy FOSTER) graciously paid a formal visit to DCRS on Wednesday, 17th February.   They were greeted by the Chair of our Board of Trustees, Mrs. Lorna M. SEWELL, and the Board's Secretary & Vice-Chair, Mr. Arnold MELHUISH. They were shown around the offices and saw each of the services that we provide.   They were introduced to Staff, Volunteers and Service Users.   Both the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress took time to speak to all our Service Users that were present and even posed for photographs.   In his speech the Lord Mayor thanked the Staff and Volunteers for the support that our Service Users receive and he wished them all Good Luck and all the very best for the future.
Written by Christine REID.

Lord Mayor's Visit to the DCRS on 17th February 2010
Photograph courtesy of Christine REID

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OLUNTEERS' MEETINGS.   The most recent meeting was held on Thursday, 25th February and the minutes are available at the Centre.   All volunteers are strongly encouraged to attend the next meeting (presumably) scheduled for 10 a.m. on Thursday, 25th March.   Volunteers who find they are unable to attend are requested, as a matter of courtesy, to inform our Volunteer Coordinator (Liz HARDING) prior to the meeting.

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EBSITE.   Please take a look at our website:   http://dcrsc1.cfsites.org/.   On the left side of the Home Page you'll see "Calendar" (you may have to scroll the page down a little to see it).
Click on Calendar and it will open a new page for you displaying information for the month.
You can now press the arrow buttons to find information for each month.
Not all the information is on there yet as the Calendar is still being built.   But do please send me any DCRS dates that you may have and I'll ensure they're entered.


THE DCRS ACTIVITIES GROUP
Written by Bill BUDGE

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RICKETING TALK.   Training will start early-March for those Service Users who are interested.   A big thanks to Keith DONOHUE.

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OTOR MECHANICS COURSE.   The Service User attending the Basic Mechanics Course is continuing his studies and as proved to be an outstanding student, and a credit to our Centre.

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WIMMING.   Sessions started on Thursday, 25th February for four weeks for 12 of our Service Users.

For further information regarding the Activities Group please contact Bill BUDGE direct or Geoff READ.
THE DCRS CLOTHING STORE
Written by Margaret SHINNER

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EPORT.   It was reported at the recent DCRS Board Meeting that the Clothing Store was running smoothly.

THE DCRS FOOD PROGRAMME
Written by Christine REID
(except where stated)

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EPORT   BY   THE   FOOD   PROGRAMME
COORDINATOR.
 

Food Parcels.   There's been a noticeable increase in the number of Food Parcels distributed in February.   Mondays in particular are very busy days for the Food Team.   This meant an increased provision of cups of tea, coffee and biscuits for our Service Users!

Funding.   Our funders for the Food Programme, The LankellyChase Foundation have agreed funding for a further three years but as with a lot of organisations, the finances are rather tight and careful budgeting will be required in order to provide our Service Users with adequate provisions.   For those who wish to know more please visit: http://www.lankellychase.org.uk/

Donations.   Private donations of gifts of foodstuffs will now be even more welcome.   If you're unable to drop your donations off yourself at the Centre, please contact Geoff READ, whose contact details appear at the bottom of each page, and he will arrange collection.

Storage.   We earlier reported that we had the use of some space in the City.   This is now being used.


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ORNISH PASTY.   As it's St. Pirren's Day on Friday, 5th March we've found a good recipe for a very good and easy-to-make Cornish Pasty:

Ingredients

 SHORT CRUST PASTRY
 1 lb plain flour
 ½ lb a 50:50 mix of margarine and lard
 pinch salt
 cold water

 FILLING
 ¾lb good quality diced steak
 2 large potatoes
 1 swede
 1 onion
 1 knob of butter

Method

1.   Prepare the Pastry, this is done by:

 rubbing the fat into the flour (it helps to soften the fat and then cut it into small pieces).

 add cold water until the dough can be rolled into a ball but not too much as to make the dough sticky.

2.   Dice the steak into small, cleanly cut pieces but do not mince.

3.   Thinly slice the potato, swede or sweet potato and finely dice the onion.

4.   Mix all the vegetables together in a large bowl.

5.   Roll the pastry out on a clean and dusted surface and cut 3-4 circles out roughly the same size as a side plate.

6.   Place a large spoonful of the vegetable mixture in the centre of each circle.

7.   Tip the diced steak into the remainder of the vegetable mixture and mix so that the steak is even.

8.   Support the nearest side of one of the cut outs with your rolling pin and spread the steak and vegetable mixture evenly over the surface of the existing filling.

9.   Place a small knob of butter on top of the filling and dust the surface of the filling with flour, this will encourage a gravy to form.

10.   Move the pastry supported by the rolling pin into the centre of the filling and then bring the other side of the pastry on top to meet it.

11.   Where the pastry meets on top of the pasty crimp the two sides together with your fingers, do this all along the top of the pasty to form the traditional ridge.

12.   Brush the pasty with beaten egg (one egg should do the whole bath of pasties) ad prick two or three holes on each side of the pasty to release steam during cooking. R  epeat the preceding processes with all the pastry cut outs.

13.   Place on a lightly buttered baking tray in an oven at 200 degrees for approximately 20 minutes before reducing the heat to 160 degrees for 40 minutes.

Enjoy!   For this and other superb recipes please visit:
http://www.mydish.co.uk/recipe/5307/Cornish%20Pasty

For more information on St. Pirren, including the variations in its spellings, please visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Piran

Submitted by Geoffrey N. READ

Cornish Pasty
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OOD TIP OF THE MONTH: Do You Have to Store Tomatoes in the Fridge?

Question:   As soon as I get home from the grocery store, I always put my tomatoes in the crisper section of the refrigerator.   Is that the best place for them?  

Answer:   No   –   in fact, you should always store whole tomatoes at room temperature until they're fully ripe.   Storage conditions below 55° Fahrenheit (like you'll find in your fridge) damage the quality of tomatoes.   At those chilly temperatures, the flavour-producing enzymes that are normally present as a tomato ripens stop working.   And you wind up with a less tasty tomato.   Once your tomatoes are fully ripe, you can extend their shelf life for two to three more days by placing them in the fridge.   Try to bring them back to room temperature before serving.   After you've cut into a whole tomato, you should refrigerate any leftovers right away.   As noted here, they'll keep well for a few days in the fridge;   you can also freeze them for later use in cooked dishes.

Have another question?   Click here.   If you would like to learn more, please visit: http://stilltasty.com/questions/index/24

Submitted by Geoffrey N. READ

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AVE A GUESS!     Guess how many tins of Tomatoes we had to buy in January?  

Answer:   216tins.

Submitted by Geoffrey N. READ

Swap for Fairtrade
For this year's Fairtrade Fortnight we're asking the nation Fair Trade Fortnight to join us in The Big Swap.   For two whole weeks we'll be asking you to swap your usual stuff for Fairtrade stuff.   Your usual bananas for Fairtrade bananas, your usual cotton socks for Fairtrade cotton socks, and your usual cuppa for a Fairtrade cuppa.   This means that every time you go shopping, you can use your wallet to make a stand.
This then is the home of all things swap, a hub for all your swapping needs.   It tells you how to get involved, what you can swap and most importantly, how to register them.   Because we need lots of swaps made.   One million and one in fact.   Every swap will be proof that the people of the UK want producers in the developing world to get a fairer deal.

Want to know more?   Please visit:
http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/thebigswap/about_the_big_swap/default.aspx

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EA BAGS.   We've never had to purchase tea bags... well, certainly not in the past five years.   But now it seems that we must!   This recession is certainly cutting into our donations!

Submitted by Geoffrey N. READ
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HANK YOU!     I recently had to move a quantity of foodstuffs from my residence to our Centre, and also to our new storage site in town.   I would like to say a special Thank You to Reza and Hassan for lifting these stores for me.   I could not have done it without you.   Thank you so much!   Geoff.

Submitted by Geoffrey N. READ
Thank you!  
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OILETRIES.   We're always in need of Toiletries for men but we have no requirement for Toiletries for women just at the moment.   Here's a list of what we currently need most:
Needed Toiletries items
THE DCRS INTERNET SUITE
Written or submitted by John JEBB
(except where stated)

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ONTHLY REPORT.   David FEINDOUNO is still the Coordinator of the Internet Suite, assisted by Reza SOHEILY and Paul.   Further information can be obtained from any one of them!
IT

THE DCRS RECEPTION DESK TEAM
Written or submitted by Geoffrey N. Read
(except where stated)

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ONTHLY REPORT.   No new information received this month and no new volunteers.
NEWS, INFORMATION & ADVERTISEMENTS
Written or submitted by Geoffrey N. READ
(except where stated)

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  NEWSLETTER FROM PAKISTAN.   When my husband suggested he should try for a job overseas I never expected that Pakistan would be our destination!  

Many people, including our families, were worried about our safety Pakistanwhile out here but we decided that we would come and give it a go and I'm so glad that we did.   The Pakistani people are very friendly and go out of their way to help us, as have all the UK staff.   I was amazed at how people have gone out of their way to ensure that we had everything we needed whilst waiting for our boxes to arrive (which they did the morning I left to fly back to the UK for a couple of weeks), often giving up their own items to ensure we were well provided for.
Well... we've now been here for four months.   Where the time has gone I have no idea   –   it's just flown past.   There is so much to do.   Our house is nice and we have two lovely staff that look after us very well.
The weather was incredibly hot when we first arrived then turned cold and at the moment (our winter) the temperature can drop by up to 18 degrees in couple of hours.   So 20 at lunchtime and then two degrees in the evening and with marble floors it can be really cold!   The country is desperate for rain and we're now moving towards water rationing although (insh'allah) there maybe some this week.   Even the mountains haven't had the amount of snow that they would normally have (I think most of it must have come to Plymouth instead).
I have been out exploring (while Kev has been working) and recently went up into the mountains and had the most incredible views.   We could see the Himalayas in the distance one way and the mountains towards Afghanistan the other way.
The wildlife here is amazing.   We have bats with wing spans bigger than a seagull, a mongoose that pops into our garden every now and then, large budgies in the trees in the garden and monkeys in the hills.   There are leopards in the hills too but I haven't seen them yet.
I recently visited Pakistan's Cultural & Heritage Museum which was fascinating.   The layout was superb and told their rich history with wonderful colourful displays.
Am I sorry I came out to Pakistan   –   most certainly NOT, it's a wonderful experience one that I wouldn't have missed for anything.   I must go mow as I am off to the underground butcher but that's another story for another day.   Happy new year to you all!

Khud a fiz.   Wa rahmatullah
from Caro & Kevin RASHLEIGH

Editor's Comment:   Carol was previously a member of the DCRS Board of Trustees and also managed the Plymouth Family Information Service at Routeways:
http://www.routeways.org.uk/

Submitted by Carol RASHLEIGH


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SYLUM SEEKER'S FORUM.   A meeting of this Forum was scheduled for Monday, 1st February 2010.   However, regrettably, no representative from DCRS attended and as the minutes have not yet been received there is nothing to report.   Will catch up next month!
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SYLUM SUPPORT – NEW RESEARCH ON HARDSHIP.   A huge thanks to those of you who have Refugee Action Logo with Motto already emailed Immigration Minister Phil Woolas, to reinstate asylum support to previous levels of 70% of income support - no less than £45 a week.   Hundreds of you have taken action so far which is a big step towards making the Home Office sit up and take notice.
Refugee Action asked our clients how living on such a low income affected them and their children, and the results are in our new report.   We found that 50% of our clients couldn't buy enough food to last the week, and all those interviewed were unable to buy other essential items such as clothes or baby equipment.
Read the report on our website.
Our former client Tapiwa, a lone father of two from Zimbabwe who now has refugee status, has written an account on our blog about the difficulties he faced, caring for his children while living on asylum support.
Read his blog here.
If you haven't already done so, please send our e-card to the Immigration Minister now.   He will make a decision about asylum support in the next few weeks, so this is the time to make a real difference.   Take action now!

If you wish to know more about Refugee Action then please visit:   http://www.refugee-action.org.uk/

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APTIST ASSEMBLY:   To be held at the Plymouth Pavilions from Friday, 30th April to Sunday 3rd May.   DCRS is extremely honoured to have been adopted as their Charitable Organisation for the occasion.   DCRS will have a Display Stand in the Pavilions for this event.   If any of you would like to volunteer us with this stand, please submit your names to Geoff at your earliest opportunity.   Contact details are at the foot of the page.

Roots
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ARBICAN THEATRE.   Performance Training
Programme: M.I.D - Men in Dance at the Barbican Theatre Weekly Workshops. Mondays at 7.15 - 9 p.m. 12 years+ cost £50 (hardship fund available). MID
A space for men / boys to dance! Develop new skills and learn new styles.   Led by professional dancer Kuldip SINGH-BARMI, this growing company is in the process of developing new performance work.... come and join us!   All abilities welcome!
Throughout March M.I.D are also offering free Dance Workshops for Schools, Colleges, Community & Multi-cultural Groups and other Youth / Men Groups.
Funded by:   'The Transformation Fund'.