![]() ![]() He is currently supporting a number of commercial activities at NHS England and NHS Improvement, including PPE procurement for COVID-19 and establishing the NHS Long Term Plan ambition for the NHS Export Collaborative, exploring the ways the NHS can collaborate around their innovations and engage overseas.Īde is a Global Health policy expert who is also a Director at the Think Tank Chatham House, where he supports Ministry of Health stakeholders across Africa, by strengthening their leadership and policy development capacities. As the Chair of the Integrated Care System Health Inequalities Network, he is working across places to raise awareness and build the capacity and capability in the system to tackle health inequalities.Īde is Co-Chair for the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Staff Network of NHS England and NHS Improvement and was awarded an MBE for services to Global Health policy. In Bradford District and Craven, he is working with organisations, community partnerships and primary care networks to embed a population health management approach to reduce health inequalities and develop the district inequalities action plan alongside public health colleagues and system partners to address the wider determinants of health. Sohail is passionate about system working and harnessing the power of communities. ![]() He holds the fellowship of the Royal College of General Practitioners, membership of the Royal College of Physicians, MSc in diabetes and an executive MBA. He is also a GP partner in Bradford City and a GP with special interest in diabetes. “My mind can flitter from here to there, my eyes only goodness see.Sohail has been working in the NHS since 2003 and has previously worked as the Clinical Chair of Bradford City Clinical Commissioning Group and Clinical Director of Community Services in Salford Royal Foundation Trust. “In mornings my soul takes wing and like a butterfly I’m free,” she said, reciting a poem she wrote. Roberts, Wendy LaFond and Tom Blazejowski, and Chet and Irene Ratkiewicz, all of Chicopee Steve and Cathy Knowles of South Hadley Mickey and Ronnie Mathews of Belchertown Greg and Gina Dauplaise of East Longmeadow, and Sue and Ken Gilbert of Palmer.įor Richard, who has shown her home during tours over the years, she too has a special connection to her backyard. Gary and Darlene Smith of West Springfield Stephen A. Tickets are $20 per car for the tour and can be purchased at Dave’s Soda and Pet City, with locations in Agawam and Springfield, Anson’s Flower Farm & Nursery, Southwick, or Fields of Flowers, Westfield Home and Garden, and Picture Perfect Ponds, all in Westfield.įor more information on the pond tour and a complete list of locations to purchase tickets, visit The tour will be conducted rain or shine.Īrea residents also opening up their backyards to the tour include: Peter and Barbara Langmore of Blandford Cindy and Richard Patnode and Jeff and Ruth Paquette, both of Westfield Russ and Shari Wall of Southampton Peter and Elaine Stassen of Feeding Hills Ed and Kris Champigny of Agawam Barbara Braem-Jensen and Bob Jensen of Southwick Doug and Karen Parsons of Suffield, Conn. “Nature teaches them to stay out of sight until they are old enough,” said Joanne LeFebvre.īefore visitors move on to another site on the pond tour, the couple will also provide light refreshments on their deck. The couple added that baby frogs are also hidden among the rocks. The koi were babies when the couple purchased them and they are now up to a foot in length, and are orange and black, yellow, and red and white. There are “rocks with character” that dot the landscape, all chosen by LaChance as part of the design. “There is something about water that speaks to the soul of every living thing,” said Richard. “Others may just wish to take the tour to experience the amazing beauty of water gardens and koi.”Īs the couple showed Richard around their grounds, tiny birds were landing on the fencing, rabbits were parading around the pool area, and the koi were looking for their evening meal. “If people want to have a pond, they can come and learn from our mistakes,” said Richard. Richard noted that people can make mistakes when starting garden ponds or water features, and taking the tour can be a good place to seek advice. “What makes the waterfall design unique is it is designed to flow under the boardwalk,” said Les LeFebvre. “I could visually see the garden design,” said Joanne LeFebvre. (Photo by Lori Szepelak)Īfter the couple completed their deck and adjoining boardwalk to their pool in 2012, they knew something was missing. Tiny decorative ornaments adorn the koi pond.
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