Dear members and friends,

Isn't it amazing how there are so many different therapies now being practised? Several months ago I had a fungal infection on the sole of one of my feet. After seeking conventional treatment followed by various forms of therapies, each to no avail, I finally found one that was successful.

I also have a shoulder problem, which has plagued me for years. Previously, like the fungal infection I had sought conventional treatment first and then various therapies, again each to no avail. Drawing upon the success of the therapy for my fungal infection I then enthusiastically applied it to the shoulder problem expecting the same results. I was mistaken it didn't work. However, since then I am now receiving another form of therapy, which seems at last to be helping my shoulder.

This brought home to me the many benefits we have by being a member of the SHHA. Through our excellent SHHA Newsletter and marvellous educational Workshops, practitioners and therapists are talking to one another, networking and continuing to learn more about other forms of therapies. Thus allowing us to develop and enhance our own skills, increase our knowledge and awareness, helping us to become better practitioners and therapists.

On this note, amongst the forthcoming events, SHHA is holding a Workshop event on Saturday 23 November at Peel Park, which will allow both members and friends to try out Dru Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi and the Silva Technique.

Carrying on with this theme we are holding an 'Energy Exchange Day' on Saturday 11 January 2003 giving you a chance to try out some therapies and at the same time re-charging your batteries after all the excesses of the Christmas and New Year festivities. Pledges of Exchange of Energies will be agreed between the therapist and the recipient on the day. Examples of these could be offers of ironing, babysitting, gardening or whatever. So calling all therapists out there. Contact Rosemary MacAllister right away on either 01355 262000 or 0141 632 5258 to offer your services for the day and watch those bundles of ironing disappearing right in front of your eyes!

I am very sorry to announce that our very much appreciated secretary, Andrea McHugh, who has worked so hard for the SHHA over the years has had to give up her post due to other commitments. She will be sorely missed and we wish her all the best.

Accordingly we are in now in dire and urgent need of a replacement and this is your chance to participate in what goes on in the SHHA. Pick up the phone and give me a call on 0141 221 6652, or 07979362676, or email me at lindaweir35@yahoo.co.uk and give it a try.

Finally you will notice that we are now requiring confirmation of your attendance at least 3 days prior to each event being held at Peel Park. This is due to new security arrangements by our supporters British Energy. Your co-operation with this is very much appreciated.

Warmest wishes to you all,

Linda Weir
Chairperson
SHHA

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SHHA Committee Meeting

Actions from meeting held 29th July 2002

Present:
Agnes Dinwoodie
Pat Kennedy
Rosemary MacAllister
Andrea McHugh
Linda Weir (Chairperson)

1. Andrea to send a list of non-members to Rosemary and to draft a letter asking them if they want to be kept on the database. Anyone not replying to the letter or requesting removal from the database will then be deleted.

2. Andrea to investigate whether the SHHA should be a registered data user under the Data Protection Act.

3. Des has requested that a field be added to the database to give members the opportunity to receive the newsletter electronically. This has been done and the membership form amended to ask members to choose.

4. After a discussion about SHHA funds it was agreed to donate £800 to four 'good causes'.

5. Des had previously discussed organising a holistic health day in the shopping centre in East Kilbride. It was agreed to ask Des if he was still interested in organising this.

6. Linda Weir to write to British Energy regarding them allowing other people from SHHA to set up events. If possible there should be a rota.

7. A Therapy Exchange day was discussed for 11th January 2003 where therapists and non therapists could exchange therapies and other skills. LW to write something in the next newsletter about this, including an 'Exchange sheet'.

8. There was a discussion about forming links with other groups. PK to write to RCN magazine.

9. It was agreed to ask Edna to investigate a high interest savings account for the surplus funds in the bank account.

10. The next committee meeting was organised for Monday 28th October at 6.30 pm at 35 St Vincent Crescent, Glasgow.

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Introduction To Yoga & Dru Yoga

My name is Maggie Malcolm and I have been practising Yoga for over 15 years. I am a qualified teacher of Yoga and received a diploma from the Scottish Yoga Teachers Association in 1995. I then followed this training with a 3-year course on Dru Yoga Therapy with the Life Foundation School of Therapeutics, I therefore teach a combination of Yoga techniques with therapeutic benefits.

The day workshop will contain the following aspects of Yoga;
Introduction to Pranayama (Breath Control)

I will introduce the group to different breathing techniques that will enhance; breathing, lung capacity, circulation, de-toxification, concentration and relaxation.

Warm Up Exercises

Activation: - Simple techniques of shaking and tapping the limbs to release blocked energy and enhance circulation
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Energy Block Release: - A sequence of movements to release blocked energy that is held in muscles causing stiffness and aches and pains. These gentle flowing movements work with joints and muscles in a subtle way, releasing energy and allowing it to flow.

Tri Spinal Release: - Learn to see the spine as a dynamic, living being. Encouraging each part to move. All Yoga comes from the spine. Stiffness in the spine is the main cause of energy blocks. This entails taking the spine through a range of movement to warm up.

Spinal Alignment: - Bringing the spine into alignment by the use of Yoga postures and sequences to encourage good posture throughout the body.

Yoga Asanas (Postures): - The practice of many classical Yoga Postures to stretch and tone the body to bring health and well being. To bring the awareness of body and mind in balance, and to enhance concentration and flexibility. These are just some of the benefits of Yoga.

Relaxation Techniques: - The class will end with a relaxation/visualisation of approximately 15-20 minutes. Learning to relax is invaluable and brings many health benefits, e.g. relaxing the nervous system, bringing the body into balance and harmony and releasing tension, both physical and emotional. "When the mind and body relax, the healing process lakes place"

General Information

• Please wear loose and comfortable clothing
• Bring a mat or blanket to lie on and wrap up in for relaxation
• Be prepared to work with bare feet, but bring socks and/ or a warm jersey to wrap up in at end of session
• Don't practice on a full stomach. Try to eat lightly about 1 hour before the session. 2-3 hours if you have a large meal
  

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Dear Andrea,
I am writing to thank your association for their pledge of £200 towards helping Kelly Smith with her current troubles brought about by her long-term condition of brittle bone disease.
I was absolutely delighted when Rosemary McAllister phoned and told me about your very kind decision.
At this moment, I am unable to let you know where you should send the money because we are still in the process of setting up a properly constituted Trust Fund, but you can be rest assured I will be in touch again in the very near future.

Once again, and on behalf of Kelly and her family, thank you very much indeed.

Yours faithfully
John Young
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Since the lull over the summer months very little has been happening within the S.H.H.A. September saw a repeat of the "Creative Writing" workshop in which six of our members enjoyed a most rewarding day with Anne Murray. Unfortunately, the "Connecting with Crystals" workshop had to be cancelled due to lack of numbers. However, Ian & Phyllis Pollock's "Silva Method" course continues to bring new energy about the place, with Parts 1 & 2 being well attended.

November 23rd sees our "Therapies Day" where, as usual, there will be a variety of workshops on offer. Paulo Quadros will be teaching Dynamic Release (to groups of four) but only those who have already attended the day of theory are eligible to participate.

January 11th is the date set for the AGM. As you probably know, I am due to retire from British Energy in April 2003. Several days are being arranged for next year but I now feel as though it is time, if you want, the S.H.H.A. to continue, that someone else must take over the reins or take the Association forward with new ideas. At present, we are still being allowed to use Peel Park as a venue but we need a vibrant committee - only three people turned up for the last meeting and willing as we are it now feels as though the interest has gone! I will certainly be curtailing some of the Saturdays in attending the workshops so if you want the Association to continue come along and offer your services. If not, then April will be the closure of this too.

Lots of things have changed since we started - especially ourselves. If you want to help others to help themselves then it's up to you.

With love
Rosemary
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Would you please give my formal thanks to the Association for the donation to Action Aid? My trek to China was very successful. As a group we raised over £150,000 which is being used to fund projects in the poorest communities in the world. If anyone would like further information about Action Aid's work I have some general leaflets, or they can contact Action Aid on www.actionaid.org.uk.
Hope to see you soon.
Regards

Andrea (McHugh)

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21st September 22, 2002
Anne Murray

A super few hours was spent with Anne learning about creative writing at the Energy Centre in East Kilbride. Having been told in a school report too many years ago that I lacked imagination in my written work I was not too sure how I would cope with the day but I was keen to exorcise that particular ghost !……

I needn't have worried, Anne is a skilled teacher and soon had us all raring to go, full of self belief and brimming with enthusiasm. Personally I was even more amazed as I had been worried I wouldn't even be able to produce anything at all !There was no pressure to share anything that you had written, though you were encouraged to in order to help you learn. We all had parts of the day that we chose to keep to ourselves. One particular item that was described as censored was especially intriguing!

One exercise involved us collectively coming up with the title of a poem, "The old schoolbag" was chosen. We took the main word of the title, this being schoolbag and brainstormed each of the letters and learned this is called an 'acrostic' poem. For example's' being the first letter we decided on the word 'suppressed'. And so we continued choosing one or two words for each letter. We then used some of these words to inspire us to write the poem below. I do hope you will agree it is pretty impressive after a few short hours work.

4 hours rushed by and I could have happily carried on for another 4. If I had any complaints at all it would be that 4 hours simply was not long enough. Those of you who did not make it along may well get another chance in the spring, I know given the chance I will be there!

As for my own personal ghost? ……it was well and truly laid to rest! Thank you, Anne.

The Old Schoolbag

Suppressed imagination
Controlled creativity
Holidays were happy days
"Oh you silly boy!"
On time or not. Learning
Lessons for life

Bullying, the belt!
Anger. But, for all that,
Growth.

 

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Life Coaching

Bridging the gap between you and your goals

Coaching as a skill, has been around for many years; sports coaching, artistic couching, financial advisors and now personal or life coaching. Coaching in this form has become very popular in the United States in recent years and is now gaining popularity in the UK. Like it's predecessors, Life Coaching shares the common threads of

• a desire to be coached
• structure
• application of techniques, procedures, and models

However unlike its predecessors, Life Coaching doesn't focus solely on one area of a client's life; it is holistic in that it takes into consideration and acknowledges the influences of all aspects of self.

Coaching is not counselling or therapy, which generally look back at past events, nor is it advising. Coaching is forward moving. It is about helping someone achieve results using innovative approaches generally determined by a client's needs and goals.

The role of a coach is to enable and empower a client, helping them bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be.

Most clients have a specific goal in mind, either business or personal. For example career development, financial freedom, personal foundation, business management or start-up. The coach does not need to be an expert in the field the client elects to be coached in, but the coach does have to have the right questions and
processes to help that client achieve the goal for themself.

It is not the coach's role to change a client's beliefs and values but rather to work with them. The client always has the answer within.

Life Coaching focuses on results and can be applied to all aspects of life and living.
The delivery of coaching is different too. Often coaches work through tele-coaching. Although this initially sounds impersonal, it is not. (Remember, coaching is not a therapy or counselling.) Tele-coaching eliminates distraction, helping keep the coach and client focused on the task. Tele-coaching allows coaching to be fitted in to busy schedules and eliminates boundaries. You can be coached anywhere in the world by any coach in the world that you choose. Call time is negotiated between you can your coach but most coaches offer 30 - 60 minute sessions, usually weekly for up to 3 or 4 weeks of a month. Sessions are structured but the agenda is always determined by the needs of the client; the focus of Life Coaching is always the client.

Clients can generally expect fieldwork between calls. A coach works with models, tools and techniques which provide a structure to the process. Fieldwork is integral to that process. Fieldwork always has a purpose and aims to take the client closer and closer to their goal.

Coaching can be carried out in a group setting too. Group work can again have a personal or business focus; and just as with individual coaching aims to meet the needs of the group.

A cautionary word; coaching has no recognised professional governing body in the UK. Anyone can set up as a coach. So it's up to you to ask questions about the expertise of a coach, what training has been undertaken and if you feel the need, check that training body out yourself.

Do you think you would like to work with a coach?
Try it out for FREE
A 30 minute coach session gifted to five SHHA members.
(First five emails received
secure a free coach call)
Contact Cath Orr at
i-coach@blueyonder.co.uk
(01236 767731)

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Scottish Holistic Health Association

Notice of AGM And Energy Exchange Day

The Annual General Meeting of the Scottish Holistic Health Association will meet on the morning of Saturday 11th January 2003 at Peel Park East Kilbride at 10.00am. All members are encouraged to attend. This is your chance to have your say at what you would like to see, volunteer to do etc within the SHHA.

The AGM will be followed by an 'Energy Exchange Day' giving members (both therapists and non-therapists) a chance to re-charge their batteries and try out various forms of therapies by pledging to the therapist some form of energy exchange. This could be babysitting, ironing, gardening, etc, whatever you and the therapist agrees as a reasonable exchange of energy. Forms will be handed out on the day for this purpose.

Any therapist willing to offer their services for the 'Energy Exchange Day' please contact Rosemary MacAllister on either 01355 262000 or 0141 632 5258 ASAP.

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About the Basic Dynamic Release workshop (Intro to Dynamic Release - part
1):

I'll be teaching the techniques used to release legs, shoulders and scapulae.

This would enable participants to help people with painful conditions in those areas such as 'wear & tear', arthritis, 'frozen shoulders', hips problems, spondylosis, etc.

Participants will also be able to see me for half an hour individually at my clinic in Strathaven to be helped with any problems or questions they may have - after they have practiced for a while - to make sure that they're doing it correctly and to help them be more effective when using DR.

I've decided to teach without using a massage couch so all I'll need is 2 comfortable mats on the floor. This means that people who don't have a couch will still be able to use it.

Later on, if anyone would like an NHC certificate level 1, they can sit a certificate level exam (including theory - written and oral - and practice). The practical will be individually assessed. The written can be done by post.

To recap, I'll see 4 people at a time for 2 hours so there's space for 12 people (who have done the seminar) - at a push, 16 people but that means I'll be there for 8 hours.

Regards Paulo

 

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The SHHA Announce

an Outstanding Opportunity

The Scottish Holistic Health Association is pleased to host the return to East Kilbride of the world-renowned personal empowerment programme THE SILVA METHOD. Established in 1966 after extensive research by José Silva, the SILVA METHOD is essentially a course in dynamic meditation and creative visualisation. Its proven techniques are taught in 29 languages throughout 106 countries and have already benefited over 12 million people world-wide. Participants of the programme learn by accessing the "Alpha" level how to reawaken their inner senses to literally use more brain and more mind in an everyday way as well as learning a set of very practical life changing tools and techniques.

According to Silva UK Directors Ian & Phyllis Pollock: "Many seminars and courses stress the benefits of positive thinking and goal setting but few take you through and enable you to experience simple techniques to help you achieve this."

"The Silva Method will help anyone seeking to beat stress, improve their performance at work and achieve real fulfilment in their personal life. It is particularly ideal for those facing major change or a turning point in their life, either at work or in relationships or due to a health challenge."

Reviewed by national newspaper The Independent as: "Still the best course of its kind", the Silva Method normally costs £295 and is now offered to you over two weekends at a subsidised cost of £95 for each weekend. There is a full, no questions asked, money back guarantee for anyone not completely satisfied and participants are able to repeat the programme as often as they wish free of tuition charge. The two weekend programmes will be delivered from 9.30am to 5.30pm each day at the premises of British Energy, East Kilbride on 15 & 16 February (part 1) and 22 & 23 March (part 2).

For more information phone Silva UK on 0131 445 4116 or visit the Silva UK web site at www.silvamethod.co.uk or email: info@silvamethod.co.uk

 

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VISION THERAPY

THE HISTORY

Vision Therapy is a holistic approach to understanding the complex nature of vision and offers a practical method for improving and maintaining eyesight without the use of glasses.
Vision Therapy continues to be an increasingly popular natural alternative to glasses and contact lenses. Pioneered in the early 1900's by Dr. William H. Bates, an American ophthalmologist. This work is now continued internationally by well known vision therapists including Peter Mansfield, Meir Schneider and Roberto Kaplan, many of whom attend the annual International Conference of Holistic Vision where ideas and knowledge are shared through presentations, private discussions and workshops.

Over many years of practice Dr. Bates realised that the condition of 'eyesight' was a much more complex phenomenon than the profession of ophthalmology was prepared to acknowledge. In his vast experience he observed many patients whose vision problems did not fit popular ophthalmic explanations. Dr. Bates was not prepared to make these problems conform to the 'textbook'. He preferred to consider each as unique to the individual experiencing the vision difficulty. In other words Dr. Bates, the best part of a century ago, was looking at vision from a holistic perspective.

The central conviction of Vision Therapy is that eyesight, no matter how poor, will improve naturally with encouragement and in conducive circumstances. Vision is an integrated mind-body experience and as such, seeing is learned and developed just like any other human skill.
From observations, experiments and experience with vision even so-called 'normal vision' is subject to transient variations and eyesight can improve as well as worsen. Poor vision and eye disease are two sides of the same coin. In addition the nature and quality of vision is a reliable indicator of the general health and well-being of the individual.

VISION THERAPY

The focus of Vision Therapy is on vision re-education. In other words, the pupil (NOT the patient) is learning to see better. For the student, this educative process has three main components:

• developing an understanding of his/her vision difficulty from a holistic perspective
  
• increasing awareness of seeing habits.
  
• learning to use a variety of practical activities to promote relaxed and therefore improved seeing.
  
  Vision therapy involves letting go of 'bad habits of seeing' and developing new and better ones, it requires the individual to be actively involved in the learning process and committed to personal growth and the challenges inherent on such a path.
  
  Vision therapy challenges not just seeing with your eyes but your 'vision' in its broadest sense.
  

BENEFITS?

The benefits of Vision Therapy are both specific and general. It is helpful in all types of eyesight difficulty including eye disease. The therapy particularly addresses the balanced integration of both eyes and therefore supports essential binocular function.

When people become able to see in a relaxed integrated way there will always be a change/improvement in their experience of physical, emotional and spiritual well-being and an increase in intellectual performance. Individuals begin to experience and practice effortless seeing, effortless learning and effortless living.

AILEEN WHITEFORD

Aileen is a qualified and experienced vision teacher who brings to her students the benefits of her long and varied expertise as a professional educator and personal growth facilitator.
In her practice she draws from a variety of schools of psychology and therapy utilising her knowledge and skill through the humanistic approach to therapy and personal growth work.
Aileen is continually working to improve her knowledge by attending workshops and courses organized by the leading therapists in this field including Peter Mansfield, Roberto Kaplan and Meir Schneider.

Aileen has had articles about her vision work reported in a number of national newspapers.

 

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OPERATION "SURPRISE"

a report by Des Lawton

 

 

Operation Surprise has been a great success, with seven intrepid adventurers taking part in various activities over the weekend - great fun that tested our stamina and resilience.

We were picked up by mini-bus in East Kilbride on Friday evening and taken to Alba Adventures Headquarters, in Glasgow, to be kitted out with wetsuits, buoyancy jackets, hard-hats, rations, etc. before being driven to our first task. It was raining hard but spirits were high in our anticipation of what lay ahead. Our first task (should we accept it, ha ha) was to canoe, using open Canadian canoes, along the River Forth for half a mile to Loch Ard, then for about a mile to a small island where we would stay the night. We had the choice of either staying in a bothy or building our own shelter. As it was already dark, the decision was unanimous in favour of the bothy. Each of us was given a particular task (shelter, food, fire, water) that we would be responsible for over the next two days. We settled in reasonably quickly and had a feast of mystery food that still leaves some of us guessing! As we were roughing it and "living on the edge" we also had a couple of hip flasks and a bottle of Champagne - just the sort of thing you need for survival. Zebidee then said "Time for bed" and we all retired to our five star accommodation where we had an entertaining night listening to Marion's snores and everyone's groans as the concrete floor took its toll.

Saturday morning dawned with beautiful weather and great enthusiasm - we were to learn our next task. Phil (our guide and mentor) asked for two volunteers to swim the half mile to the shore. We volunteered Doreen 'cause she is a good swimmer and game for anything, and, after some discussion, Mike staked his claim on a swim. The rest of us had to clear up and transport the four canoes to the opposite shore. We did this by towing the spare canoes (I would like to take this opportunity to thank Marion, Louise and David for towing not only their canoe but Chris, myself and our canoes). When we reached the shore we had to carry the canoes approximately 500 meters across a field to the waiting van and trailer.

Once the canoes were loaded, we were given water and food for the day along with a map, compasses and instructions. During the day we had to figure out how to take a compass bearing and accurately pace out 100 meters. All this and climb Ben Venue - starting at Kinlochard and finishing at the Loch Orchy Hotel. The views from the top of Ben Venue were stunning - real soul food - and after resting and absorbing the beauty of the place we were off again to Loch Orchy. The walk had taken around six hours to complete and as we approached the hotel there was an air of anticipation of rest and food. How wrong could we be! This, after all, was a weekend of surprises and challenges. What we received for our efforts was a bottle of beer, fresh water, some more food (all carbohydrates) and mountain bikes. Our next task was to begin as soon as we had repaired a puncture on one of the bikes. It was to be an 8 mile cycle through the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park to Aberfoyle.

Off we set on our 1 mile cycle to the beginning of our route. Easy stuff! Then came the challenge. The 8 miles consisted of 7 miles uphill followed by 1 mile down. Oh, the old legs were burning! We were doing quite well, with some fitter and fresher than others, when Marion crashed off of her mountain bike. She had been coming down a slope and saw that some of the others had stopped to let the slower group catch up. Marion tried to slow down but skidded on the gravel and ended up bouncing, faced down, along the track. When she had recovered enough to stand up she had her cuts dressed and (very bravely) she got back to the challenge.

I had the map. Not a very accurate one! Well, if the truth be known, a downright liar of a map! Where it had finally shown that we should now be beginning our descent the track continued to rise. It was at this stage where the language started to become a bit colourful and there was a suspicion (sometimes voiced) that I was part of a conspiracy to kill them of exhaustion. ALL IN GOOD FUN.

When we finally got into Aberfoyle, I bought everyone an ice-cream. From their faces you would have thought they were in heaven. John (of Alba fame) organised fish suppers for all of us and we headed for our camp site. We had all we needed - a tarpaulin, groundsheets, ropes, fire makings. What else did we need? Oh yes. Food! We needed food for the morning. John had arranged that. All we needed to do was to find it. For that, we had a starting point from which we had to take compass bearings and pace out various distances, in meters. A doddle! Within 10 minutes we had baked beans, bread, a quarter bottle of whisky, sausages and eggs (the whisky was purely medicinal, of course). While Mike and I were collecting this lot, David was wading (chest deep) in the river to recover the beer that had been safely deposited there, by Ian (Alba) to cool.

We ate our suppers, had a beer, built the lean-to shelter, and got the fire started so that we could get cosy and settle for the night. Sitting round the fire was fun, quite magical really, and we had a laugh as we discussed all we had done in the day. I t was then that we appreciated just how much we had put in. If we had been told at the beginning of the day just exactly what we would be required to do, I think the reaction would have been an inexperienced, macho "No problem" or a more realistic "No way!" But we did it. All of us. Some finding it far tougher than others - but we all succeeded in our individual challenges of the day.

After a good nights sleep (for some! Chris looked like a grub with his sleeping bag pulled up over his hatted head) we were gently aroused by our friendly neighbourhood midges. If they didn't wake you, then the sound of anti-midge spray did! It was back to the Land of Nod for another couple of hours before we got up and prepared breakfast. Once fed and watered, we broke camp and headed for the Devil's Pulpit and some abseiling and gorge-walking.

If this report puts you off doing a challenge like this it is because I have been unable to put the feelings of elation and satisfaction felt into words. It was a fabulous experience. Would I do it again? You bet I would!

If you think that a weekend is too much the try a day of abseiling and gorge-walking, maybe white-water rafting. You will have a great time and feel really exhilerated. If you are interested in doing one of these trips (or organising one for your friends or workmates) visit http://www.albaadventures.co.uk/ or 'phone 0141- 564- 1154
Speak to John Johnstone and tell him that Des referred you.

 

Those taking part were: -

Des Lawton, Marion Lawton, David Lawton, Christopher Lawton, Mike McGinn, Doreen McDonagh and Louise Murray.

 

Alba personnel (our guardians, guides & tormentors) were: -

John Johnstone, Ian (Duffy) and Phil

Enquiries click here

 

 

 

 

 

Is published quarterly by the Scottish Holistic Health Association to keep members informed of events organised by the Association. It also acts as a forum for members to air their opinions and views. These opinions or views do not necessarily reflect those of the Association. Please take an active part and send articles about yourself, you therapy, your thoughts. Poetry and short (very short due to space) stories are also appreciated.

Copy date for the next Newsletter is 1st February '03.

All articles should be sent by e-mail or on floppy disc in Word format. Articles that are sent as hard copy and require retyping will only be included if there is sufficient time for retyping. Articles that are sent as written script will not be accepted.

The SHHA would like to thank British Energy for their continuing support and assistance in producing this newsletter and their generosity in providing facilities at Peel Park for our courses.