Category: Blog
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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…
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Annette takes a session at Finchley Memorial
The session kicked of with the housekeeping and then a short talk on emotional hygiene. This was followed by a short exercise on positivity. Thereafter, Peter Warden from St Paul’s Church, The Ridgeway, Mill Hill (whose connection is via our volunteer, Theresa) took over, performing a Sing-along (karaoke). Members were given lists of songs from…
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Rainy day at Finchley Memorial Hospital
Although it was pounding with rain today it was amazing to see so many members arrive. I announced a few coming events and distributed the new program. The session followed with Kevin who took the quiz. Everyone always enjoy quizzes with Kevin as he makes them laugh. Richard then arrived and the session followed with…
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New DCUK doctor at Elstree and Borehamwood
Pat and Sandra from the Rotary Club of Elstree and Borehamwood were session leaders today as Sasha was on holiday. There were 10 members today. It was a pleasure to see Marion again from Tesco Borehamwood volunteering to help. It was also a pleasure to see our new DCUK GP Doctor Rebecca Hatjiosif. A few…
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Lisa talks to the congregation of The Holy Cross & St Michael
Lisa was invited by Father Vasileios the priest in charge of the church to come and give a talk about dementia and her charity Dementia Club UK. Some of our members attended who gave out leaflets before Lisa started presenting. There was a lot of interest and questions asked afterwards whilst having a cup of…