Community Elements 9 October 2020

We begin with Brian's Good News.

Her Majesty The Queen has commended and highlighted the work of the media supporting and informing communities across the UK.  This prompted many national and local newspapers further highlight the value of newspapers and call for people to subscribe to publications to preserve journalism.

A Moray firm launched this year in Craigellachie.  Just Sanitise is to make hand sanitiser in unlimited qualities to three local charities;  Charlie House, Clan Cancer Support and AberNecessities

Aberdeen Harbour has taken delivery of 2 Electric vehicles which will help to cut emissions and save 3,400 litres of fuel annually.   This ties in with Aberdeen City Council's aim to be net zero.  The cars ensure that Aberdeen Harbour continues to be the only port in SCotland to combine European Ecoport status with ISO 14001 accreditation which is an international standard certifying organisations continually looking to improve their environmental management systems to minimise the impact on the environment.

Rebecca Hutcheon has run a virtual London Marathon in memory of her brother Alex who died as a result of a tumour has raised nearly £10,000. The money will go to the Teenage Cancer Trust who looked after her brother.

Brian's selection of scripture is  Psalm 8:1.

O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!
    Your glory is higher than the heavens.

Also in the show.

A Covid 19  update - (8/10/20) from the Scottish Government read by Rachel McKay.

First Aid Advice for Dislocated Joints and Shock from St John Ambulance.

What is the Teen Age Cancer Trust about?  We feature a video and some direct advice kindly sent by the trust.

About Teenage Cancer Trust:

• Every day in the UK, seven young people aged 13-24 are diagnosed with cancer
• Teenage Cancer Trust's world-leading care and support puts young people in the best possible place, physically, mentally and emotionally, for their cancer treatment and beyond.
• We do this by funding 28 specialist units in NHS hospitals, where young people can come together for treatment in an environment that feels more like a home than a hospital ward. 
• Our expert Teenage Cancer Trust nurses make sure that young people receive the highest quality of care possible, as well as emotional and practical support to cope with the huge challenges that cancer presents.
• And our teams of youth support coordinators are somebody to talk to, and bring young people together for events and activities, helping them to meet and connect with others who have had similar experiences.
• 2020 has been a tough year for Teenage Cancer Trust. Many of our fundraising events, like our Royal Albert Hall shows, have been cancelled or postponed due to coronavirus hit, and we are set to lose £6 million in funding this year.  But whatever the crisis we won’t stop, and can’t stop, being there for young people with cancer.

Our work in Aberdeen:

• In addition to the 28 hospital units we fund (including in Edinburgh and Glasgow), Teenage Cancer Trust fund outreach nurses to support young people who live too far away to access these
• In 2018, the charity created two new nursing posts in Aberdeen, so that young people diagnosed with cancer in the region can access specialist support closer to home
• The nurses are based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, and offer support to young people across the Grampian region.