Conference govt02::basingstoke

    
    
    re .0......have you just received the normal "come and give a pinta"
    card, to attend at DECPark?
    
    Last time I gave blood I asked what would be the best thing to do
    about arranging a Basingstoke session...they said contact the Hampshire
    Area Health Authority, or just go along and give blood at the hospital.
    (I for one, would prefer them to come to us...)
    
    Ali
    

     Yes, I would give.... but its much easier if they come
    here!
    
     I must have plenty, I haven't given for _ages_ ;-)
    
    Ray.

	I'll give one (less then 1 pint in fact, isn't it?)
	I would also prefer the BTS (Blood Transfusion Service) to come here

	Cathryn

    That's a good idea - I'll give an armful.
    
    I would prefer they came here, if only to save time.
    
    (In a previous job, BTS used to lay on a mini-bus to shuttle people
    from offices to the transfusion centre - would they do this?)
    
    Peter.
    

    In days gone by, the BTS would visit the AA, Fanum House.  
    
    The AA would then contact Wimgrove House and a First Aider 
    would contact everyone in the building and coordinate times etc.  
    The BTS set up a big bus/caravan affair, with beds and tea and 
    coffee making facilities and we would all pile in six or so at a time.
    
    I'd be willing to go again although I hate doing it.
    
                  
    Regards Alex

    
    I believe that the BTS (from Southampton Regional Centre), still
    visit the ITT buildingin Jays Close, twice a year.
    
    Phil Coventry & Sylvia Caton used to co-ordinate things for 
    Digital staff to attend. There was a mini-bus available,but
    most of us healthy CSC people used to walk over (and crawl back).
    
    Over the last year or so, with staff changes at Viables,the BTS
    has been forgotten,but I'm sure interest would revive,given
    the right impetus.
    
    I'll get our H&S rep to raise the issue of BTS at their next
    meeting.
    

    The BTS are keen for DEC to host a session as the current sessions
    are very busy. I have been asked to build a proposal to put forward
    to the Site committee here at the Crescent. If it is passed by the
    committee, we will need 10% of the DEC workforce to donate a pint.
    
    margaret.

>   ... we will need 10% of the DEC workforce to donate a pint.

    In that case, don't forget to let us know over at Viables - I know
    of a few people who are interested but [like me] never quite make
    it into the town centre when BTS are there. (My wife went to the
    session last month and apparently the turn-out was so poor that
    they were in the smaller of the two halls whereas they used to be
    able to fill the large hall so it's not surprising that BTS are
    keen to get on-site).
    
    Frank
    

    
    Let us know here at Snamprogetti House too, I am a donor but I
    usually go to the Carnival Hall at lunchtimes to give my pint.
    
    Due to give my 5th pint next month!  I am sure that alot more
    DECies would give if it was set-up for them!
    
    Lucie
    
    

    Could I have a volunteer at Viables,Hampshire House,Snamprogetti
    and Wimgrove house to find out what % of staff would participate
    if we arranged a session here at The Crescent.
                          
    Margaret Williams (781-4407)

    
    I'm more than happy to do the 'asking' here at Snams.
    
    Do you want me to send a message out to suss out the response,
    cos if thats the case consider it done!
    
    Lucie
    

    
    At Viables, we currently have posters, asking for volunteer donors
    to attend sessions in the ITT Social Club (Between CSC & The Crescent).
    
    Dates are 28th November and 8th December.
    
    Not sure who is organising the Digital appointments,probably
    facilities.If I can get a contact name I'll post another reply later.
    
    Brian.
    

    I have just sent out a note to Hampshire House employees. 
    Replies are coming in already!
    
    Will keep you informed.
    
    Alex 
    

    
    Sent the 'missive' out yesterday and so far I have 
    30 people more than willing to give a pint!
    
    Here endeth the score from Snam House!
    
    Lucie

    Does no one at Wimgrove read this conference/note?????.

    Yeah, go to it B'Stoke peoples !
    
    I have given 2 pints over here to the American Red Cross, and they
    ignore you while you are on the table, and treat you like they are
    doing you a favour taking your blood. A far cry from the friendly
    BTS people, and at least they numb the skin on your arm too! Of
    11 pints donated in the UK (either at carnival hall or at cannons)
    the worst experience was getting some blood on my shirt !
    
    Steve

    Sent misive out here in Hampshire House - 30 names are willing
    to give an armful - so far!
    
    What now?            
    
    Alex Nicholls

    Oops, missed the 28th November , does anybody at Viables know of
    a contact number/name for the 8th December session.
    
    Janet

    re .18
    
    Missed the 28th November?  Why, what happenned on the 28th?
    
    It's still the 28th, and the sky hasn't fallen yet, has it?
    
    Puzzled of the Crescent.
    

    Peter,
    	If you were with this note from the beginning then you would 
    have not failed to realise that the all important ITT 'blood-letting'
    took place yesterday.And believe it or believe it not, you have
    to have an appointed time for this ceremony....and I didn't..

    Ahhh, now I understand..
    
    I re-read all the replies, and realise that I forgot .12 (posted in
    early October!!) - there have been no reminders or posters here
    at the Crescent!!
    
    Oh well, there goes another good intention...
    
    Peter.
    

	Well did anything happen about the blood doning sessions ?
	Are BTS going to do a session at the Crescent ?
	How often do they go to ITT ?
	Will anyone want mine????

	Seriously, I usually give blood here at Dork Park and wouldn't
	want to miss out on the fun of having it spilt all over the floor
	just cos I'm working in Brasingsteak.

	What happened ?!?!?!!?

	Jane

The first donor session will be held at The Crescent on the 27th April 1989.
The NBTS will be contacting me early in the new year to advise me and the 
'volunteers' from the other Basingstoke offices on co-ordinating the session.

Margaret

     Can some form of 'appointment' system be developed? It might
    make people feel they have 'committed' rather than just say
    'come along on the 27th'. It may take a bit of effort but may
    generate more 'pints'.
    
    Ray.

That is what the meeting with NBTS and the other organisers will be about.


margaret