Page 8 Red Cross working to help you


One year after signing an agreement with the British Embassy, the Red Cross has taken fresh steps to get English speaking charities to work more closely with their


local groups. The British Consulate, along with Pedro Dominguez, hired by the Red Cross as European residents’ coordinator, held meetings to allow the Red Cross local groups to get to know their English speaking counterparts. The different groups also discussed how to get more vulnerable British nationals to use teleasistencia, the Red Cross “panic alarm” service which allows at risk people to continue living independently as they can call for help whenever needed. The Red Cross offers this service in English and it isn’t just a case of pressing the emergency button – volunteers


will also carry out regular welfare checks so the user doesn’t become isolated. Following the meeting, British Vice Consul said: “The benefits to the Red Cross and the English speaking charities from working together are clear – the charities can benefit from the Red Cross’ knowledge and infrastructure, and the English speaking charities can help the Red Cross reach vulnerable British nationals and support with fundraising.”


Pedro took note of all the ideas that came up in the meeting, especially the cry for more volunteers. He said “I’m excited about this role. I would encourage anyone who is thinking about volunteering or needing any help to get in touch with the Red Cross. It’s a great way to get involved and to integrate into the local community”. For more information on any of the services the Red Cross has to offer or to find out how you can help call Pedro on 678 501 586.


QF Focus Magazine Did you know?


Events throughout the years on March 27th - QF distribution day


1513 Spaniard Juan Ponce de León and his expedition first sight Florida. 1625 Charles I, King Of England, Scotland & Ireland, ascends English throne. 1713 Spain loses Menorca and Gibraltar to Britain under the Treaty of Utrecht. 1790 The modern shoelace (string and shoe holes) invented in England. 1794 The United States Government establishes a permanent navy and authorises the building of six frigates. 1860 M L Byrn patents "covered gimlet screw with a 'T' handle" (corkscrew). 1884 1st long-distance telephone call, Boston-NY. 1914 1st successful blood transfusion (in Brussels). 1915 Typhoid Mary [Mary Mallon] is arrested and returned to quarantine on North Brother Island, New York after spending five years evading health authorities and causing several further outbreaks of typhoid. 1933 Polythene discovered by R. Gibson & E. William Fawcett. 1952 "Singin' in the Rain", a musical comedy starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds, is released. 1964 1st true Pirate Radio station, Radio Caroline (England). 1964 Great Train Robbers sentenced to a total of 307 years behind bars. 1966 Anti Vietnam war demonstrations in US, Europe & Australia. 1977 583 die in aviation's worst ever disaster when two Boeing 747s collide at Tenerife airport. 1980 Mount St Helens becomes active after 123 years. 1994 The Eurofighter takes its first flight in Manching, Germany.


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