Month: June 2017

We had a small group of members today but this was a really unusual and exciting session. I had no volunteers but I was grateful for a couple of the carers helping with the teas. Thank you to James and Jackie. We started with a musical quiz which got all members singing and then the…

Another pleasant afternoon was spent at Fairway Hall for the Dementia Club UK. We were pleased to welcome 3 new members. A chance to chat over a cuppa with Sasha’s wonderful cakes, challenge the brain with a quiz and exercise with Sara to gentle music. We also had a new volunteer, Paul Tucker who was…

We were delighted to attend the Town Mayor, Cllr. Eric Silver’s Civic festival which was in aid of his chosen charity Dementia Club UK. Borehamwood Brass Band conducted by musical director Derek Holland provided a musical treat at All Saints Church tonight with a full selection of well-known musical numbers. The music played was a…

The longest day and the hottest day since 1976 Members were nicely surprised that Lisa had brought ice creams again. Mariana on the left enjoying her birthday cake We celebrated Mariana’s 83rd birthday in the usual way and then we had a speaker – Mr David Steene, a solicitor who specialises in dementia law and…

Today was a hot summer day and Lisa surprised everyone with some ice creams that were really appreciated by everyone. We then did some singing and one of the carers James decided to show us how to dance ‘The Lambeth Walk’ A few joined in and was great fun. Session followed with Yoga chair exercises…

On Tuesday we welcomed some new members to DCUK at Elstree and Borhamwood Rotary Club session. Everyone enjoyed the gentle exercises and calm music Sarah provided. Lisa led the quiz and the singing. The singing led to dancing and a great time was had by all. The dementia sufferers and their families were happy and…

Today at Stephens House and Gardens we had entertainment from Moshe which all members look forward to. We had a quiz and also some singing to a few favourites. The session then followed with our usual social activities, putting golf, darts, table tennis and ball catching. It was nice to see Rosetta and Tita today…

Gilda surprised everyone today informing us that she celebrated her 70th birthday yesterday. She brought in a huge cake and this was celebrated in the usual Dementia Club UK way. Gilda cutting her cake before sharing it out The session then followed with James our entertainer who as always brings a smile on everyone’s faces.…