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  • Stephen’s House & Gardens 13th August

    Stephen’s House & Gardens 13th August

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    We had a very busy session with 31 members. After everyone settled with their teas, Lisa introduced Mark, one of the Trustees to start the quiz. Everyone looks forward to the quiz especially as each table becomes very competitive. Richard then arrived to do the Chair Yoga with members. Richard always makes it not only…

  • Finchley Memorial Hospital – 8th August 2018

    Finchley Memorial Hospital – 8th August 2018

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    This was a very busy and exciting session. Members arrived and quickly settled with their teas as they were looking forward to seeing the students. They had no idea however what else was in store for the session. NCS students playing charades We not only had the return of the NCS Students but Lisa also…

  • Sha’arei Tsedek Synagogue – 6th August 2018

    Sha’arei Tsedek Synagogue – 6th August 2018

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    Today’s session was run by Justine. At the start of the session, the guests were served tea, coffee and lovely biscuits and were happy chatting to each other. Lots of concentration around the dominoes game The session leader then did a quiz and everyone enjoyed it! This was followed by a lively session of entertainment…

  • Finchley Memorial Hospital – 1st August 2018

    Finchley Memorial Hospital – 1st August 2018

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    This was a really busy session. I am pleased that I had 2 volunteers today – Melvyn and Karish. When members were settled with their teas and cakes, Lisa gave members a general knowledge quiz which they really liked and worked together in groups. As usual quizzes start conversations and members also like competing with…

  • St John’s Church New Barnet – 31st July

    St John’s Church New Barnet – 31st July

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    The number of members who came to this month’s session was much higher than last month and they all had a fantastic time. The session started by welcoming the members and offering them teas and coffee plus biscuits. Lisa the Chairman of Dementia Club UK was then presented with a £300 donation from Jim the…

  • Britannia – 30th July 2018

    Britannia – 30th July 2018

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    We had quite a few members as usual as everyone enjoys attending the Britannia venue. When members were settled with their teas and cakes, Lisa started a game of Bingo which is always enjoyed and involves a lot of concentration to win. We celebrated Ivor’s birthday today Lisa then did some chair exercises with members…

  • Hendon Town Hall – 26th July 2018

    Hendon Town Hall – 26th July 2018

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    After a very busy session yesterday and as the weather was even hotter, we only had a few members. Helen Tierney who brought her accordion and her harp It was still a very enjoyable session however as we had Helen Tierney who brought her accordion and her harp and entertained the members with some memorable…

  • NCS at Finchley Memorial Hospital – 25th July 2018

    NCS at Finchley Memorial Hospital – 25th July 2018

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    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…

  • Official Launch at the Baden Powell Centre of DCUK & Rotary Clubs of Edgware & Stanmore and Northwick Park

    Official Launch at the Baden Powell Centre of DCUK & Rotary Clubs of Edgware & Stanmore and Northwick Park

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    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…

  • Finchley Memorial – Wedneday 18 July

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    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…