DRC Newsletter
The Disability Resource Centre
February EDITION 2025
Explore the Latest News and Updates
The Disability Resource Centre (DRC) is a day centre providing services for physically disabled and sensory impaired people living in Renfrewshire.
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Welcome to the DRC Newsletter
• News about the Disability Resource Centre
• Details of the DRC's MovieMakers group
• Contributions from "Magic of Words"
• Examples from the Photography group
• Links to external sites we hope you find interesting
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Please note links to albums or movies will open in a new page of your web browser
- just close it to return to this one.
Click on the above image,
this will take you to our
Moviemakers Website
Video of the Week
RASA: Walk a Mile Christmas Style. Although there was a nip in the air and frost on the Fountain, nothing to freeze the spirits of those who attended the walk
(Wednesday, 15th of January 2025)
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Creative Technologies were 3D printing dinosaurs on Wednesday, 15th of January 2025.
The expressions on the dinosaur's faces are priceless.
Great work, people.
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"The Art Group"
(Tuesday, 14th of January 2025)
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There's something happening in the Art Group.
The group are starting new projects.
Wonder what it'll be??
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"Friday Peer Support"
(Friday, 10th of January 2025)
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Friday Peer Support.
A great wee group where customers can support each other while having a bit of banter and a laugh.
Nice one people.
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Local News
Play NHS Wordsearch
To help increase knowledge of the signs of a stroke and encourage people to dial 999 immediately, there is a FREE to play stroke-themed wordsearch today.
Stroke Prevention Day
Stroke Prevention is to help increase public knowledge of the signs of a stroke and encourage people to dial 999 immediately, there is a stroke-themed wordsearch for you to complete today. 
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A stroke strikes every five minutes. Every year in the UK, there are around 100,000 strokes, causing 38,000 stroke-related deaths, and it is a leading cause of disability.
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Stroke symptoms might be less dramatic, painful or obvious than you might expect. Like not being able to raise your arm, struggling to smile, or slurred speech.
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Whether it is a friend, loved one or even a passer-by, any sign of a stroke is always an emergency, so call 999 immediately if you or someone else experiences a single symptom. 
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Acting FAST on any sign of a stroke gives patients faster access to specialist treatment that could save their life. 
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Face or  Arm or  Speech, at the first sign, it’s Time to call 999. 
We hope the wordsearch puzzle is fun and informative.
For more information, visit www.nhs.uk/ActFAST.
DRC Newsletter, Editor's View.
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The DRC Newsletter, published and updated weekly and monthly by “The Movie Makers Group,” is available on the DRC Facebook page for your information and enjoyment. We welcome your ideas and suggestions.
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