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NCS at Finchley Memorial Hospital – 25th July 2018
The weather has been very hot for a few weeks now and today was no exception. We still however had a very busy session which also included the National Citizen Service (NCS) students. The NCS students attend every year and they are always a pleasure. The students sat and chatted to all the members making…
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Official Launch at the Baden Powell Centre of DCUK & Rotary Clubs of Edgware & Stanmore and Northwick Park
Today was the official launch of Dementia Club UK in Association with Rotary Clubs of Edgware & Stanmore and Northwick Park. Rotary Club Edgware and Stanmore started in March and then Rotary Club Northwick Park joined the following month in April. Both Rotary Clubs have now been running for 5 months successfully and thanks goes…
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Finchley Memorial – Wedneday 18 July
Today’s session was led by Eleanor. Eleanor talked about a close friend of her brother’s, who had been diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease at the age of 60. Her husband had recently given up work to support her and they were struggling to deal with the reaction of friends who had deserted them in…
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Allum Manor Borehamwood – 16th July 2018
This was our first session at the new venue. Some of our regular members visited which was really nice. Lisa started with a quiz on Food and Drink which members found interesting and prompted discussions about food. Richard then attended to do some Yoga with members. Richard introduced some bean bag catches which was great…
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Stephen’s House & Gardens – 9th July
It’s been a hot couple of weeks and members who attended today were feeling wilted. The venue however is spacious and airy and this really helped. Lisa started with a picture quiz which they enjoyed as it was not too hard. They were then given a word and asked to make as many 4 letter…
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Epping Ongar Steam Train with cream tea on 7th July
Dementia Club UK organised a day out for 28 members to have a ride on a steam train through Epping Forest and also cream tea after at North Weald Airfield. It was a very hot day but our Barnet Community Transport buses were nicely air conditioned. We were met by a tour guide who looked…
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Finchley Memorial Hospital – 4th July 2018
It was a very busy session as always. Lisa decorated the tables today with flowers and Union Jack flags. As it was the 4th July we celebrated Independence Day for our American cousins. We also celebrated the NHS’s 70th birthday and also England doing well in football. In fact one of the members came to…
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Sha’arei Tsedek Synagogue – 2nd July 2018
A good session as always at the Synagogue. Members enjoyed a workout with Jane the new fitness instructor which they really enjoyed. The session the followed with James le Bec and this always motivates members to get up and dance and have lots of fun.
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Hendon Town Hall session 28th June 2018
We had a small number of members today. It has been hot weather for the past week with sessions every day. Lisa started the session with a multiple questions quiz which also prompted conversations amongst the members. The session then followed with Jane who gave members a whole body workout focusing especially on exercises to…
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Finchley Memorial Hospital – 27th June 2018
Today’s session was run by Eleanor. We had a good turnout of 35 members and carers who had not been tempted away by the glorious summer sunshine and high temperatures! Kevin started the session with one of his popular ‘Poll of Barnet’ quizzes and Eleanor followed with a general knowledge quiz. The combined knowledge of…