Travelling through Royston Mains yesterday, David our driver, let out a howl of laughter."Look everybody" he cried, "Look out the right hand window" All eyes averted to the right only to see a dog going like the clappers in the middle of the road. Ears flapping - nostrils flaying and tongue lolling, the faithful hound galloped on. This sight was followed by a long lead ....... and a cyclist sitting on a bike gripping the handlebars with one hand and the leash in the other !!
Is this genius we ask ourselves ? Could this be a new activity in the 2012 Olympics ? Read your local NEN for up- dates .
Thursday, 24 April 2008
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
Clear conscience
George, volunteer driver, comes in yesterday...hot and bothered, guilt written all over his face. 'I've lost the yard key.'
'Me too,' says driver David, neither guilty nor bothered.
Roy grinds his teeth...losing one key is an accident, but 2 in one day is careless and this means an emergency journey to the locksmith for him.
This morning in trips George, face wreathed in smiles, and produces from his pocket 1 gate key. 'Iain found it yesterday, just outside the office. It must have fallen when I pulled the van keys out my.' The man is plainly relieved, conscience now clear.
We've still not found David's though... and his conscience is as clear as it ever was!
Is that a dead body in the coffin ....?
The MAGIC Club is the source of this next snippet. This time, volunteer David, gets locked in the toilet...'Help, let me out...help, I'm locked in, help...' The Bold Jim, head honcho volunteer, rushes to the rescue and in the absence of a screwdriver uses sharp knife to swivel the lock. Lots of conferring between David and Jim, lots of handle pulling, twisting and turning but no release for David. By this time they're beginning to panic and Frances decides to intervene. One twist of the knife and the door opens...
Q. How many PEP volunteers does it take to unlock a door?
A. None, just leave it to the staff!
The tale provokes a lot of laughter in the office when David recounts it next day and another story: about the time when Mandy was at a funeral and all the way through the service the assembled mourners can hear tap, tap, tap, tap, tap...confused looks, maybe it's not a dead body in that coffin after all, then a wee plaintive cry, 'Can someone unlock the toilet door please? I'm locked in!'
Q. How many PEP volunteers does it take to unlock a door?
A. None, just leave it to the staff!
The tale provokes a lot of laughter in the office when David recounts it next day and another story: about the time when Mandy was at a funeral and all the way through the service the assembled mourners can hear tap, tap, tap, tap, tap...confused looks, maybe it's not a dead body in that coffin after all, then a wee plaintive cry, 'Can someone unlock the toilet door please? I'm locked in!'
Thursday, 17 April 2008
The Gardians of the Gardens
Dorothy (part of a team of 4) has the responsibility of brightening up the morning, afternoon and evening of the passers by to the project. It must be a pleasure for all visitors to be welcomed by an array of beautiful plants, shrubbery and flowers in bloom (better than a door-person at Jenners !!)
The team consisting of Dorothy, Helen, Edith and Betty tend not only to the front of the building, but the fragrant sensory garden at the rear of the building.
Talking to Dorothy gives a great insight into the care, attention to detail, and the knowledge (that is gushed with great enthusiasm) that is shared by the team in their voluntary task. We mere mortals are not the only ones who benefit from the girls dedication. The sensory garden is a magnet for the birds, could the herbs even be a source for the healthy eating group in the future ?. On behalf of all who benefit, 'PEP' would like the ladies to know that their efforts are extremely appreciated by all. Thank you !!
The team consisting of Dorothy, Helen, Edith and Betty tend not only to the front of the building, but the fragrant sensory garden at the rear of the building.
Talking to Dorothy gives a great insight into the care, attention to detail, and the knowledge (that is gushed with great enthusiasm) that is shared by the team in their voluntary task. We mere mortals are not the only ones who benefit from the girls dedication. The sensory garden is a magnet for the birds, could the herbs even be a source for the healthy eating group in the future ?. On behalf of all who benefit, 'PEP' would like the ladies to know that their efforts are extremely appreciated by all. Thank you !!
Thursday, 10 April 2008
A Day in the Life of PEP Decorators
Two intrepid volunteers Charlie and Robert were allocated a flat to decorate this morning. With their usual good cheer they loaded the van with the materials and set off for the deepest, darkest pastures of Leith.
They unloaded the van, set off up the stairs with the gear and met the owner who had just broken the key in the lock!! didn't really matter as the door was hanging off it's hinges !!. after bringing up the gear they were exhausted and took a rest for 20 seconds (so they say!)
Charlie heard the urgent cries of nature calling him and said to Robert "back in a mo"
20 seconds later Charlie was back saying "there isn't a loo in the loo". "Aye" said the owner "it's in the backgreen I'm gettin a new suite this week". Charlie looked at Robert - Robert looked at Charlie. The now perturbed owner offered a suggestion that they could answer natures call at their friendly local 'Bookies' just round the corner !! Ten minutes later they all agreed that it maybe could wait till the new bathroom suite was in and the door could be locked. 20 minutes later the gear was in the van with our lads homeward bound.
Well done lads - and as a reward for your patience and understanding you have been given the contract to do next week. Best of luck lads!!.
They unloaded the van, set off up the stairs with the gear and met the owner who had just broken the key in the lock!! didn't really matter as the door was hanging off it's hinges !!. after bringing up the gear they were exhausted and took a rest for 20 seconds (so they say!)
Charlie heard the urgent cries of nature calling him and said to Robert "back in a mo"
20 seconds later Charlie was back saying "there isn't a loo in the loo". "Aye" said the owner "it's in the backgreen I'm gettin a new suite this week". Charlie looked at Robert - Robert looked at Charlie. The now perturbed owner offered a suggestion that they could answer natures call at their friendly local 'Bookies' just round the corner !! Ten minutes later they all agreed that it maybe could wait till the new bathroom suite was in and the door could be locked. 20 minutes later the gear was in the van with our lads homeward bound.
Well done lads - and as a reward for your patience and understanding you have been given the contract to do next week. Best of luck lads!!.
Ahhhh !! Coffee
Yes it really happened!!
Don't ask for coffee at the Magic Club, especially when Jim's in charge of the kitchen.
Three of the guests asked for coffee last Tuesday. Frances came back and said 'Jim, they said that coffee was rotten, it must have been that cheap powdered stuff you gave them. "Oh no, said Jim, I gave them the stuff in the other jar, the one with the granules!!. Frances turned the jar round and the label said 'BISTO'. Jim wondered why everyone was on their knees laughing but proudly reported afterwards that two of the ladies (who put sugar and milk in their 'COFFEE' said it was terrific. Yes were always first at PEP (bringing healthy drinking as well as healthy eating into our clubs.)
Don't ask for coffee at the Magic Club, especially when Jim's in charge of the kitchen.
Three of the guests asked for coffee last Tuesday. Frances came back and said 'Jim, they said that coffee was rotten, it must have been that cheap powdered stuff you gave them. "Oh no, said Jim, I gave them the stuff in the other jar, the one with the granules!!. Frances turned the jar round and the label said 'BISTO'. Jim wondered why everyone was on their knees laughing but proudly reported afterwards that two of the ladies (who put sugar and milk in their 'COFFEE' said it was terrific. Yes were always first at PEP (bringing healthy drinking as well as healthy eating into our clubs.)
Friday, 4 April 2008
The wee Scotsman
I enjoy working at PEP because I get along with everyone. Everyone who works or volunteers here is very helpful. I also enjoy meeting different people because they all have different characters, thoughts and ideas.
I work five days a week and can't even remember how long I've been working here but I can see myself working here in the future.
At PEP I work as a handyman and cleaner. I do painting and decorating for people who need it and are unable to do it themselves.
JI
I work five days a week and can't even remember how long I've been working here but I can see myself working here in the future.
At PEP I work as a handyman and cleaner. I do painting and decorating for people who need it and are unable to do it themselves.
JI
Tuesday, 1 April 2008
IT Peer Education Services Volunteer
I've worked at PEP for 8 months on Tuesdays and enjoy helping people with computers. I help with emails, spreadsheets and other things such as uploading and sending photos.Working at PEP gives me enjoyment.
JMcD
JMcD
Working at PEP
I started working at PEP around December last year. I enjoy working with the elderly. Untill mid-march I worked monday to thursday but now I only work tuesday. By working at PEP I have earned insight into another country, been shown kindness and working here has helped me with my English.
SR
SR
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