Great afternoon at West Barns Bowling Club, when both our groups came together for Christmas lunch. Helena and her team served a beautiful meal, and our tables looked lovely with their cheerful Christmas table decorations – thank you so much for this. Everyone in great form (as usual), but we were sorry for the folks who were unable to join us, and a nice Christmas gift will be making its way to them.
Our Carers Group Co-ordinator, Lorna Bunney, recently attended this first East Lothian session. A fantastic initiative organised by Queen Margaret University and the University of Edinburgh, in partnership with Age Scotland, and funded by Life Changes Trust. Visit www.bold-scotland.org.uk
What a morning!! Off down to the
Co op to pick up a cheque for an amazing £4951.14!!! A huge thank you to the Co op, and all the Co op members who nominated us. This will provide ongoing Art Therapy workshops for our two groups – can’t believe how fortunate we have been. Special thanks to Alan (Manager, Countess Crescent branch), Stephen (Manager, High Street branch) and respective Staff members, for all their support and assistance during our in-store visits over the year.
To celebrate Book Week Scotland this year, our good friend Lorna Hill (Director of Sharing a Story CIC) in partnership with the Scottish Book Trust, arranged for author John Killick to come along to meet our groups – what a treat!!
John, who is currently writer in residence for Alzheimer Scotland, engaged the group in a variety of creative writing activities, which were much enjoyed by all. (Delicious ‘Book Week Scotland’ cupcakes were also served – thank you Lorna!). Huge thanks to Sharing a Story CIC and the Scottish Book Trust for making this event possible.
Both groups came along to the party, together with some exceptional young friends to celebrate Halloween this year. Pass the Parcel, Musical Statues, Dookin’ for Apples and Catching Doughnuts enjoyed by all! Great fun, with some fantastic costumes, tasty treats and brilliant music.
