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ICC Concert in aid of Dementia Club UK
We want to thank Ionian Clarinet Choir who are giving a concert in aid of Dementia Club UK. The concert will be at St Andrews Church, Chase Side, Southgate, N14 5PP. There will be refreshments provided by the church in the interval. Ionian Clarinet Choir at St Andrews Church, Southgate.
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Flu jabs at Finchley Memorial
We had over 40 members today. Our Doctor Angela organised with the hospital pharmacy to give members the opportunity to have their flu jab. Quite a few members were very grateful and we thank Dr Angela for organising this. The members were pleased to welcome Kevin (one of our carers) who once a month does…
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Elstree and Borehamwood on 10th October
We welcomed 4 new members today. 2 had come under their own steam. Time for refreshments and a quiz. After the sandwiches and cakes Sara started the exercises. It was great to see so many join in. Dr Rebecca is getting to know the members and had time to circulate and chat to people. We…
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Two Birthdays at Stephens House and Gardens
Today we had 2 visitors. We had Ms Ellen Bernstein a speech and language therapist who specialises with stroke victims but has also had some experience with dementia sufferers. She gave various examples of her work which everyone found interesting. We also had a visitor from Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council Ms Simone Chinman-Russell, Executive Director…
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Party in Fairway Hall during Silver week in Hertsmere
Dementia Club UK and The Rotary Club of Elstree and Borehamwood were delighted to receive a £300 celebration grant to be used for the ‘Older People’s Day during Silver Week’ on 3rd October 2017. Lisa Rutter Chairman of Dementia Club UK organised everything for this celebration afternoon. There were plenty of sandwiches and cakes and…
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Silver Sunday afternoon tea at Woodhouse College
I was delighted to attend the Silver Sunday afternoon tea at Woodhouse College N12 organised by Barnet Council and Barnet Senior Assembly ‘BSA’. The Mayor of Barnet attended and visited all the various stalls including Dementia Club UK There were about 300 people that attended and this was the first time at this venue which…
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Safety bells from the Safer Neighbourhood Police
There were a small number of members at Hendon Town Hall today, but a very enjoyable session with lots of laughter. I gave them some brain teaser quizzes which were really fun and then distributed some safety bells which were provided by the Safer Neighbourhood Police. These small bells are attached to a purse in a…
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Laurie fully recovered from hospital
Annette took the session again today at Finchley Memorial Hospital and she wrote the following: The session started with the usual protocol and there were thirty-one members and two volunteers; Karen and Eleanor in attendance. Laurie was given a rousing applause after welcoming him and announcing he had been in hospital for six days and…
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PCSO’s from Borehamwood Police Station join us today
At Fairway Hall today over 30 guests carers and friends came along to have a great afternoon of fun and entertainment. We also had a few members from Barnet. Sarah took us through our paces with a variety of music from the 60s. Town Council Mayor Eric Silver came and joined us having his photo…
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Bingo at Britannia centre
Members played Bingo today and James one of the carers helped me call out the numbers. Everyone enjoyed playing. Chris Louizou our new volunteer was first to complete his card followed by Helen and Chrystalla and Mel and Monique. We had a birthday to celebrate today – John’s birthday was celebrated as usual with a…