Month: September 2022
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2nd Swimming session at Finchley Lido – 22nd Sep 2022
We had a special visitor today from Haringey Council – Councillor Sheila Peacock, a Councillor in South Tottenham Ward visiting to see Barnet’s Dementia Swimming sessions at Finchley Lido Leisure Centre. Sheila is the Chair of Tottenham & Wood Green Pensioners Action Group and has been Mayor of Haringey four times. I have known Sheila…
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Dementia Friendly Swimming launch event – 15th September
“Dementia Club UK are delighted to be in partnership with BETTER Leisure Centre. The launch of the dementia friendly swimming session at Finchley Lido Leisure Centre today was a great success. Those that attended really enjoyed it and some commented that it was their first time in 30 years and although felt nervous to start…
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Carers Group Meeting – Tuesday 13th September
Please note the following below for your information and diaries. Mike Rich – Chief Executive of Barnet Carers announced the following: As part of our engagement work for the Borough of Barnet’s new Carers Strategy, we want to make sure that the views and needs of carers for people with dementia are well represented. We…
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Barnet Copthall – 13th September 2022
It was wonderful to welcome so many members old and new to our buzzing session, run by Faz at Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre. Members were treated to delicious cakes and apple pie whilst they engaged in colouring and word searches all about our beloved Queen. Lisa our chairman and Krissy from Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre…
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DEMENTIA FRIENDLY SWIMMING SESSIONS
Dementia swimming sessions will be led by a fully qualified swim teacher to support individuals living with Dementia in enhancing their psychological and cognitive wellbeing! Finchley Lido Leisure Centre Every Thursday 12-1pm FREE OF CHARGE (Including Carers) Launching Thursday 15th September! For more information please contact Petrit.Krasniqi@GLL.org
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Closing Time at the Kings Head – Poems by Karin De Novellis
Some things are hard to talk about, Dementia is one of them. and it doesn’t just affect the elderly. Early onset dementia is being linked to contact sports such as football and rugby. It can hit anyone. There is no cure; the research goes on. Read about the thoughts and feelings experienced by those navigating…
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HM The Queen
The Trustees of Dementia Club UK pay tribute to Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II. Throughout her 70 years of reign she has been a beacon of strength and goodness of character in all our lives. She leaves an enduring legacy. She will always be remembered. Our heartfelt condolences go to the Royal Family. God…
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Finchley Memorial Hospital – 7th September 2022
One of our carers Margaret, spoke about her memories in South Georgia. It was also lovely to welcome back Richard Kravetz our Yoga instructor.
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Eversfield Mill Hill – 6th September 2022
On Tuesday 6th September Dementia Club UK in Mill Hill welcomed 23 guests, it was lovely to see regular faces, some that hadn’t been for a month or two and 3 new faces, Michael, Francesca and Cristina. We also welcomed Jessica a third-year medical student who lives in the area and came to the session…
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Sha’arei Tsedek – 5th Sep 2022
Our monthly Dementia Club UK session was held on 5th September at Sha’arei Tsedek Synagogue in Whetstone. Our members were served tea, coffee, delicious biscuits and beautiful homemade cupcakes (courtesy of Caroline) at the start of our session and were happy chatting to each other. The wonderful Jane then led an exercise session which all…