Author: Dementia Care

Bradbury House Day Centre
May 2019 Newsletter

Knot & Plough
Clients enjoyed a pub lunch at the Knot and Plough this month and it was a lovely change to the norm.
The weather was also lovely which meant we could have drinks outside after. It was a lovely afternoon.

Gardening
With the beautiful weather over the past few weeks we have been able to get out and enjoy the sunshine in our garden area here at the centre. Clients have also been able to join in and help to make it look tip top for the summer months.

Gardening continued…..

Baking
Baking is a big part of each week here at the Centre. Clients enjoy making and baking lots of lovely things for us to have with our afternoon tea each day. With the 75th Anniversary around the corner in June client began discussing life during this time which led us to War time recipes. Take a look below at what we got up to.

Debating

A group of our Day Centre clients enjoyed getting their points heard in a very lively debate about when the Equal Pay Act was brought in in the 1970’s.
The debate wasn't planned, it stemmed from a conversation between two clients that then became a wider and wider discussion with more people getting involved along the way.
It turned into a really enjoyable afternoon. It was great to hear both sides of the argument and the first hand experiences of many of our clients. Tea and cake were a well deserved treat once we’d finished!

As many of you are aware. Our PAT dog Ross and his owner Alana have been visiting us for the past 2 years.
Ross’s visits are so popular with all of our clients here at the Centre and both Ross and Alana work so hard to make every minute of each visit memorable. They give up their time for free each week to visit us and these visits always provoke such lovely memories and stories of past and present pets.
This year we will be entering Ross and Alana in the P.A.T Dog and Volunteer of the Year (2019) competition. Once the judges pick their finalists that’s when we can start voting for them. We will let you know how to vote nearer the time if they make it to the finals. The pair with the most votes will win the prestigious title as well as a crystal trophy, rosette and £500. Runners up will all receive £100. We will report back in the next Newsletter with any updates on their progress.

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Other things we’ve been getting up to this month…………………..

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.

Happy Birthday
We want to say a super Happy Birthday to two wonderful ladies who attend the Centre here at Bradbury.
Brenda and Betty both celebrated special days this month. We treated them to Tea and Cakes and of course sang Happy Birthday!!
We hope you both got spoilt rotten by your families and had a lovely day.

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.
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 will receive 25p for each knitted hat.
If you would like some patterns for these little hats just 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!

Here are just a few of the hats that have been sent in to us so far. (Above).

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.

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