Author: Dementia Care

Bradbury House Day Centre
April 2019 Newsletter

Clients have enjoyed the presence of Paul Gascoigne for the past few years and his Tai Chi classes are still a big hit with our clients. Tai Chi combines gentle physical exercise and stretching with mindfulness. It can really improve balance control, fitness, flexibility and can help to cut the risk of falls in older people. We always have a packed day room for all his classes and here’s to many more!

We had a great afternoon when Martin Leonard visited us before we broke up for Easter to perform an outstanding performance that had everyone up on their feet dancing and singing away.
Martin is a Staffordshire based singer that we have come to love here at the Day Centre, clients often requesting him to come and visit. He entertains us with great songs from the '50s, '60s and '70s.
It was such a lovely afternoon, take a look at what we got up to below…...

We have been getting green fingered this month get ting the garden into ship shape condition. We’ve been doing everything from planting our bedding plants to making Bug houses. Take a look below.

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We continue to have our lovely visits from Ross. He has become a firm friend, as has his owner Alana. Ross will be celebrating a Birthday on 10th May! we cant wait to have him back and spoil him with toys and Doggy friendly cake!

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We want to say a massive THANK YOU to Chevron Motorway Maintenance Depot in Stafford for a visit they made earlier this month. As part of a community project staff from Chevron surprised each service user that attends Bradbury House Day Centre and Bradbury House Staying Active Clubs plus all the staff that work in the offices at Bradbury House with a very delightful East Egg. 114 eggs to be precise. They wished us all a very happy Easter weekend.

Littleworth Singers
The Littleworth Singers put on a brilliant performance here at the Centre. Staff and clients enjoyed a selection of great songs that had us up on our feet dancing away.

Fundraising
Do you know anywhere that would accommodate one of our Age UK S&D Collection tins?
All money raised goes straight back into client services and helping our local elderly community.
Just call Gemma on 01785 607060

As a small local charity, AGE UK Stafford and District are always in need of fundraisers to help us fund vital work to help our local elderly community.
Whether you are jumping out of a plane or hosting a bake sale you can easily fundraise for us.
If you would like to fundraise for us and have an idea of what you would like to do please get in touch on 01785 607060 and ask for Gemma.

We were pleased to invite Rev. Rudd from St. John Baptists Church in Littleworth back to hold communion again this month. The service is held in one of our day rooms and it’s the choice of the individual whether they wish to attend. We understand this is not for everyone. The picture on the left is from the last service that was held.

Communion

Do you shop at ASDA?
If you do then please consider popping a few green coins that you can get at the check out in our box that you'll find to the left of the exit of the store.
We are one of 3 charities up for the chance of winning valuable funds.
THANKYOU!

Can you help?
Age UK Stafford & District is a small local non-profit charity that directly helps and supports the local elderly community here in Staffordshire.
Without the valuable funds we receive through fundraising and donations many families and individuals who access our Day Centre at Bradbury House would struggle to maintain their caring roles.
Our Day Centre and Community Staying Active Groups offer valuable respite for both the individual attending and their carer.
YOU CAN HELP US RAISE MORE FUNDS!! It’s so simple, pick up your knitting needles and get involved in this years Innocent BIG KNIT!
We need as many mini knitted hats as we can get, we will receive 25p for each one we send off.
Visit www.thebigknit.co.uk where you can get lots of inspiration and patterns.
If you don’t have access to the internet call Gemma at the Day Centre on 01785 607060 and she will post some out to you
Once you’ve knitted all your hats drop them off to us:
AGE UK Stafford & District, Bradbury House, Weston Road, Stafford ST16 3RS.
If you struggle to get out and about just give Gemma a call and where possible we’ll arrange for someone to pick them up from you.
Include your name and your address so that we can write and thank you!

FREE IMPARTIAL INFORMATION & ADVICE

AGE UK NATIONAL ADVICE LINE

Age UK Stafford & District offers free and impartial information and advice service to older people living in Stafford Borough, their families and carers.
You can access our information and advice service in a number of ways.
By phone: 01785 607060 or by email to reception@ageukstafford.org.uk
Topics we cover:
Social care - such as finding a care home or getting some help at home, and how it's funded.
Your income - including free benefits checks, help with applying for benefits and pension advice.
Your home - information on staying warm at home, home adaptations and how to prevent falls.
Legal issues - such as wills, Power of Attorney, and how to deal with an estate.

Age UK National offer a free confidential phone service for older people, their families, friends, carers and professionals 365 days a year (including banking holidays) from 8am till 7pm.
They are on hand to support you with a wide range of issues.
Do you know what benefits to claim and how to claim them?
Worried that you can’t afford to retire?
Anxious about a planned hospital stay and how to cope when you leave?
Need advice on choosing the right care home?
Feeling lonely and isolated?
CALL 0800 055 6112

Here at Age UK S&D we offer lots of services for older people and their carers.
Home Support (including personal care and bathing).
FREE Information and Advice service.
Day Centre
Staying Active Clubs
For more information on any of our services just call our main reception Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:20pm on 01785 607060.

Find us on Facebook by searching Age UK Stafford & District. Don’t forget to LIKE our page!

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