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This was a busy session as usual despite the cold weather. Lisa welcomed everyone and then gave them a quiz to do about Food and Drink which they found very interesting. Lisa then introduced a new volunteer Lizzy and a visitor – Naomi Byrne, an Occupational Therapist from Edgware Community Hospital. Naomi introduced herself and…

This was the first session for 2019. We had a very good attendance, 28 clients attended including 18 from members of Friends in Need. We had two new persons that became members of Dementia Club UK. The session started as usual with members chatting and enjoying their teas, coffees, biscuits and cakes. Simon our Rotary…

We had quite a few members today despite the cold weather. Lisa welcomed everyone and informed them of the new venue in Borehamwood and other news. Lisa then gave members a quiz to do in their teams. This was a ‘Did you Know multiple questions’ which is not only interesting facts but also enjoyable. The…

We didn’t have as many members today as it had snowed the day before and the weather was very cold. Lisa started the session with a welcome as usual and was then followed with a game of Bingo which everyone always enjoys and concentrate on listening to the numbers being called. Artistic rendering from one…

This was our first session at 96 Shenley Road. A lovely venue but unfortunately parking was a huge problem. Members that attended and new members complained that it took them a long time to find parking and I also had the same problem. Our musical entertainer phoned to apologise as he was unable to attend.…

Today’s session was so full. I was so pleased to have all my volunteers – Melvyn, Eleanor, Arzu, Dr Angela and her friend Melissa and of course my husband Mark. Lisa welcomed everyone and informed them of the new dementia club starting on Monday 21st January at Borehamwood and also informed them about some exciting…

Very busy session at Stephens House & Gardens. Mark started with a general knowledge quiz which as usual was challenging but fun. This was followed by a Birthday celebration for one of our members Parthenis who was 83 years old and was celebrated in the usual DCUK fashion. He was accompanied with his wife and…

Today was a very busy session. It was great to see our volunteers Eleanor, Melvyn, Doctor Angela one of our Trustees and her friend Melissa and also my husband Mark. Lisa started the session with fun picture quizzes and then read some jokes which everyone really enjoyed and laughed. Kevin one of the carers then…

Today’s report is from Session Leader Danielle: “Our first club gathering of 2019 was a great success. Moving the monthly session to a Tuesday enabled many more Dementia Club UK members and carers to come along. Lucille was master of ceremony today calling out bingo numbers The ladies from Northwick Park Rotary, Helen, Ritu and…

Report today from Justine who ran the session: “Our members were served tea, coffee, lovely biscuits & cake at the start of our session and were happy chatting to each other. The lovely Jane did some fun chair exercises with our members which everyone, including the helpers enjoyed! This was followed by an energetic session…