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Back at last to Finchley Memorial Hospital – Wed 4th Aug 2021
Today was our first session at the Finchley Memorial Hospital after 18 months. As this venue used to be very full, Lisa decided that it would be best to introduce a booking system. We therefore had 21 members today. Ian & Colin Unfortunately, there were a few teething problems being the first session with tables…
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Carers Group Meeting Tuesday – 3rd August 2021
Lisa welcomed everyone and introduced Mike Rich – CEO of Barnet Carers and partners with Dementia Club UK. Lisa also introduced Trustees Dr Angela Parker and Valerie Chodosh and gave Andrew’s apologies. Lisa first asked Mike to talk about the new digital ID card. Mike mentioned that after further feedback from people, he has removed…
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First Dementia Cafe after lockdown at Sha’arei Tsedek – 2nd August 2021
Our thanks to Justine Khedoory who led and hosted today’s session. Today, Monday August 2nd, 2021, we held our first Dementia Club UK session at Sha’arei Tsedek Synagogue in Whetstone since March 2020! This was also the first face to face session of Dementia Club UK since before the first lock down. Myself and all…
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Day out to Southend on Sea – 28 July 2021
We had 33 members for this trip. This was the first outing after the 18 months pandemic lock downs. People were understandably nervous. In order to give more space on the coach, Lisa booked a 53 seater coach so that everyone would feel more comfortable. As everyone arrived, Lisa took everyone’s names and also took…
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Re-union Party at Friends in Need (FIN) – 26 July 2021
Re-union Party at Friends in Need (FIN) – 26 July 2021 Dementia Club UK recently joined in partnership with Friends in Need ‘FIN’ and delighted that we were able to have our reunion party at the Friends in Need ‘FIN’ community hall next to East Barnet Baptist Church. I am very grateful to John Wilks…
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Re-union Party at Friends in Need (FIN) – 26 July 2021
Dementia Club UK recently joined in partnership with Friends in Need ‘FIN’ and delighted that we were able to have our reunion party at the Friends in Need ‘FIN’ community hall next to East Barnet Baptist Church. I am very grateful to John Wilks the Director and Cathy Lloyd the Activity co-ordinator who both helped…
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Vitual Dementia Club session – 21st July 2021
We had 15 members today. Everyone enjoyed their chat to start with and Lisa also did a few quizzes before James Le Bec joined us. James then sang a few songs which everyone sang along to and then he did the Music quiz which everyone loves especially as it also follows with a Countdown quiz…
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Vitual Dementia Club session – 20th July 2021
We had 14 members today. It was still a very hot day. There was some chatting to start with and the Lisa did a Fish & Chips quiz followed by a picture quiz. Ian James then joined us for music entertainment which was great fun as usual. As there was no Rachel for exercises, Ian…
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Carers Group Meeting Tuesday – 20th July 2021
Carers Group Meeting Tuesday – 20th July 2021 During the first half hour, everyone has the opportunity to raise any concerns, questions/topics to be discussed and also if anyone has any recommendations and suggestions which may be of interest to other carers. One of the carers suggested a speaker at one of our future carers…