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As mentioned in the previous article, Anne Duggan, Family Liaison Manager from The Fremantle Trust invited me to attend one of The Fremantle Trust care homes – Apthorp care home at Nurserymans Road Brunswick Park Road N11 1EQ on Thursday 3rd August 2017. Dementia Club UK are delighted to have recently received a proposal from…

We were privileged that Steve Leader Borough Commander of Barnet London Fire Brigade came to give us a presentation about fire safety, the do’s and don’ts and he also talked a little about the Grenfell Tower fire. Steve emphasised the importance of fire alarms in the homes and how they should be tested every 2…

The students of National Citizens Service (NCS) were already waiting for me at the Town Hall entrance when I arrived. We took some group photos outside before going in. They helped me take all my bags in and I showed them the council chamber which really interested them and were taking photos as they each…

Today was a very busy session at Finchley Memorial Hospital, we also had 15 students from National Citizen Service ‘NCS’ visit. They came with film cameras and video equipment to show members and also to build a rapport so that they could create a short documentary/ promotional video to be used on the Dementia Club…

Tuesday saw another exciting afternoon at DCUK Fairway Hall. We gained a few more members 19 members and 9 volunteers. We welcomed the Woodmen Brian and Nick Male (past Rotary club President of Elstree & Borehamwood) entertaining us with 60s music. Brian and Nick entertaining us with 60s music Sarah led the exercises. Our Town…

I was invited by The Rotary Club of Radlett as a guest speaker to talk about Dementia Club UK at The Aldenham Social Club, Church Lane, Aldenham, Hertfordshire, WD25 8AY. I was greeted by members and introduced to The President of the Rotary club Mr Clive Daley. It was a pleasure to meet everyone and…

Dr Angela Parker one of our Trustees for Dementia Club UK was instrumental in organising through the Church committee of Christ Church, Church of England parish church in Waterfall Road, The Green Arnos Grove Southgate N14 7EG a fundraiser lunch in the Church House hall. The committee choose different charities and decided on this occasion…

Dementia Club UK had a stall today at the garden fete at Stephens House & Gardens. It was a warm muggy cloudy day but lots of people attended and it was lovely to also see many Dementia Club UK members. There were many interesting stalls selling various items. There was also the Barnet Band group…

Our visit to Kew Gardens was very successful. The weather was just right. It was slightly cloudy but there was no rain and it was warm. A couple of the members unfortunately were unable to go because of health issues so Annette and Melvyn came. Our BCT buses and drivers Reg and Brian were fantastic…