Things in the library 22 May...

Things that are back...
We are pleased to announce our first Virtual Randomised Coffee Trial at SCH in June. We know it won't be quite the same but we thought people might still like to have the chance to 'meet' new people in SCH and keep the connections going. As usual you can talk about anything you want to... you can compare your lockdown experiences, deliberately avoid Covid-19 subjects all together or get advice on your greenfly problem on your lupins (or is that just me!).  It doesn't matter if you are working on-site or at home, shielding or caring ....everyone is welcome to take part. If you wish to take part this is the sign-up link please be aware that you will need to use a system such as Skype for Business, MS Teams, Google Meet or phone and arrange a mutually convenient time with your matchee. Please sign-up before the end of May. We can help with instructions for setting up meetings if you wish. Please remember to comply with Trust internet safety and confidentiality policies.

Things in the garden...
Appart from my lupin disaster one benefit from working at home is being able to see my garden more and take a walk in it at lunchtime. There has been much publicity recently about the benefits of being in a green area and of specifically how good gardening is for well-being. We are at the start of National Children's Gardening week and this site has great ideas for starting children off with gardens
- prizes to be won each day too.

Things at home...
For those trying to work at home and help their children with schoolwork.

Things about organ donation...

The new system of consent came into operation this week. Under the new system, known as 'opt out' or 'deemed consent', people over 18 years of age in England will now be considered to have agreed to donate their organs and tissue after death, except where they made a decision to opt out. Children below 18 years, people who have been ordinary residents for less than 12 months in England and people who lacked capacity for a significant time, will be excluded. Following a 12-week public consultation last year, a further safeguard was put in place. This will ensure that the new system will only apply to routine transplants, to help those waiting for a life-saving or life-enhancing transplant. Novel and rare transplants will be excluded from deemed consent when they become available in the UK.

Things closed...
The library will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday so any emails or literature searches or training requests will be dealt with on our retrun. To check all the services we can supply please visit our webpages.



Things sizzling...

If you are fortunate enough to have a garden then a BBQ might be on the menu over the Bank Holiday...apparently it is National BBQ week coming up, along with British tomato fortnight. These sticky chicken drumsticks can be done on a BBQ or oven depending on facilities and weather. For a vegetarian choice Hot & spicy sweet potatoes and my favourite very easy baked pepper and tomato dish Piedmont Roasted Peppers - substitue capers for the anchovies for veggie version.