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  • Finchley Memorial Hostpital – 11th March 2020

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    Today will be remembered for a long time as Lisa had to sadly announce to members that all dementia clubs after today’s session will be suspended until further notice. The World Health Organisation announced that the Corona virus Covid-19 had now been declared a pandemic which means that the world is in crisis. Members were…

  • St John’s Parish Centre, Friern Barnet – 10th March 2020

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    Muz welcomed everyone today at the session and then introduced Lisa who gave a brief update about the next session on the programme this week. Muz and Lisa then surprised Frances by presenting him with a cake to celebrate his birthday. All the members sang happy birthday to Frances which brought a smile to everyone’s…

  • Finchley Cricket Club – 9th March 2020

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    It was lovely to see quite a few members attend today at the Finchley Cricket Club. The daily news about the Coronavirus is depressing but members were determined to have a good time. As usual the tables are organised by Julian and Jacqueline the hosts and also Jacqueline is busy making yummy sandwiches and cakes…

  • Inside Out London – BBC documentary film on Dementia Club UK

    Inside Out London – BBC documentary film on Dementia Club UK

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    There are just a few days left to see BBC documentary film on Dementia Club UK. See the following link if you want to watch it on iPlayer.   https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000fbpq

  • Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre – 4th March 2020

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    It was a great session at Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre today with three new members attending, Eva, Martin and Ronnie. On arrival, members were greeted with tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits and were given wordsearches and colouring to do. One of the carers, Kevin, wanted a bit more of a challenge, so Faz gave him…

  • Finchley Memorial Hostpital – 4th March 2020

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    A very busy session as usual. Lisa welcomed everyone and talked about the Coronavirus and how everyone should refrain from kissing and handshakes whilst this virus is active. Lisa then announced details of two launches this month and reminded members of the following dementia clubs. Lisa also distributes some pictures for members to colour and…

  • Baden Powell, John Keble Church Edgware – 3rd March 2020

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    A warm welcome with cups of tea Coffee delicious cakes and biscuits,was followed by Laughter, Dancing and Fun. Helen welcomed everyone and started the session with a quiz which everyone enjoyed. The session then followed with music and dancing. Lovely Aaron sang a variety of songs and his personal charm got everyone on the floor…

  • Sha’arei Tsedek Synagogue – 2nd March 2020

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    Our monthly Dementia Club UK session was held on the 2nd March at Sha’arei Tsedek Synagogue in Whetstone. Our members were served tea, coffee, delicious biscuits and cake at the start of our session and were happy chatting to each other. The very talented Jane then took an exercise session with our members which they…

  • Eversfield Centre, Mill Hill – 28th February 2020

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    It was a very busy session today in Mill Hill with great support from the Rotary club members. Muz introduced the session which Lisa then kicked off by providing some very sound advice to members on how to minimise the risk of catching the Corona virus. Jeanette from the Rotary club then introduced to members…

  • Hendon Town Hall – February 27th 2020

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    We had lots of great support today from members of the Hendon Rotary Club. The Rotary Club Honorary member Yvonne Phelops (also Past President of Rotary Club Wembley & Willesden) and her husband Arnold attended along with Charlyn and new Rotary Club member Angela Mezue. There were several new members who visited for the first…