BOB’S ON HIS BIKE

IN AID OF THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
ST. JOSEPH’S HOME, HARBORNE, BIRMINGHAM
Registered Charity No: 234434

Over three days in June 2009 Harborne resident Bob Holland will cycle from London to Paris in support of the appeal for funds for a new lift and security system
at St. Joseph’s residential home. Before his ambitious cycle Bob will offer supporters the chance to win prizes whilst making a donation to the fund.

Once Bob has sourced prizes he will invite supporters to use skill and judgement to estimate the number of miles he will cycle between 1st Jan and 31st May 2009 (inc.) in training for this challenge and also to create a tiebreaker slogan which entrants think will best promote the benefits of cycling.

To give entrants a guide Bob tells us that in the four months July to October 2008 (inc.) he cycled 885.17 miles. He added "when making their estimate, entrants might find it useful to know that I am not fond of cycling in the rain!"

The winner of the competition will be the person whose estimate is nearest to the actual mileage recorded on the Cat’s Eye computer on Bob’s bike.

We will let you know when the prizes are in place. In the meantime you can make a donation by visiting Bob's website and for more details about his sponsored cycle:

http://www.bobthebikeman.co.uk/

THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
ST. JOSEPH’S HOME, HARBORNE, BIRMINGHAM
Reg. Charity: 234434

For nearly 135 years the Little Sisters of the Poor have ministered to the aged and infirm at their voluntary aided convent and residential home in Harborne, Birmingham. Now in these times of economic stress they need our help more than ever. In order to maintain and improve standards no organisation can be complacent and St Joseph’s is no exception. To this end they need to raise funds for a new lift and security system.

BACKGROUND

The Little Sisters of the Poor founded their first convent in central Birmingham way back in 1867. In 1874 they moved to the present location in Harborne.

St Joseph’s is a registered home for older people providing nursing and residential care for up to 38 residents over the age of 65 years. In addition there are twelve flats, for independent living, whose occupants are able to access services from the home such as dining and laundry.

St Joseph’s is financed by donation, private residents’ fees and contributions from the local authority, via the fees of qualifying residents. Annual inspection by the CSCI (Commission for Social Care Inspection) sees the home score consistently high marks for all aspects of the care and nursing provision. St Joseph’s consistently scores the maximum 3 Star (Excellent) rating in the CSCI assessments.

At St. Joseph’s:

‘We strive to help the elderly to remain in control of their lives.

We strive to create a relaxed (though structured) respectful, friendly relationship between staff, residents and families.

We strive to help the elderly to retain a social life and to remain useful within their capabilities.

We consider the 'whole person', attending to their physical and medical needs, giving them meaningful occupations and making them happy.

We are attentive to their spiritual needs, respecting all races and beliefs.

We strive to love, respect and enable the elderly to live out their lives to the full.’