Our new second Carers Support Group got off to a flying start today. Connections made around the table were heartwarming – can tell that this is going to be a fun group!! Watch out when our two groups get together for social outings and events – watch this space…….
A huge welcome to our new volunteers, Amy and Evelyn and many thanks to Thursday group volunteers and members (Beth, Helen, Moira & Kenny) for coming along to welcome our new friends.
Dunbar Dementia Carers Support Group Co-ordinator and two of its volunteers attended a basic first aid training course. This was funded by a portion of a generous donation recently received, for which, we are extremely grateful.
The rain couldn’t dampen our spirits when we enjoyed a wonderful get together with staff and volunteers at The Backlands to celebrate the official opening of the Sanctuary Garden. The Carers Group planted roses to commemorate the lives of Mary & Lee, two group members who we miss so much. It will be lovely to watch these roses bloom and grow, continuing to give us joy and pleasure, as Mary and Lee did.
Our thanks to The Ridge for allowing us to be a part of this project.??
A second Dunbar Dementia Carers Support Group is due to start up on Wednesday 2 October 2019, 11 30 – 12 30 in The Bleachingfield Centre. To join, please contact Lorna Bunney on 01620 870632.
Learn a little of what it is like to live with dementia, so you can be supportive to people you know through your family, community or work.
Presentation and discussion with Dementia Advisor Michael Huddleston, from Alzheimer Scotland.
WHEN?-Thursday 19th September 7pm -8.30pm
WHERE? Gibb Room, Bleachingfield Centre, Dunbar EH42 1DX
Open to all. Free
More information:Michael Huddleston 0131 654 1114 or email dunbardementianetwork@gmail.com
