We are honoured that our friends at the Ionian Clarinet Choir are having their Winter Concert in aid of Dementia Club UK at St Andrews Church, Southgate on Saturday 25th November 2017, 7.30pm CONDUCTOR Ian Rogers.
Two weeks to go.... get your tickets... contact Lisa or contact Susan Young at the ICC.
Tickets £7 (under 16s free) and will be available at the door. You can also purchase tickets in advance by contacting
Susan Young / Tel: 020 8449 9568 / Mob: 07956 246777
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We started the session today with a quiz naming the A List Celebrities. I gave them the first names and they had to guess the surname.
I also introduced our visitor Andrea Hutter informing them that later this month Andrea will be Ladies Captain at South Herts Golf Club and has nominated Dementia Club UK as her charity for the year. Members were delighted to hear this news.
One of the Carers then James read 2 poems about Remembrance Sunday. The session then followed with chair yoga exercise with Richard. Andrea was also pleased to join in. The session then followed with some singing and as usual the social activities.
One of the members came across this safety device - a locking cooker valve which might be useful to others, see video below:
What is a locking cooker valve? from Cadent on Vimeo.
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"As usual, we enjoyed the entertainment from James le Bec and he was ably supported by one of our guests who gave a wonderful spontaneous rendition of a Frank Sinatra song.
We also danced and sang our way through all the old favourites. We were joined by a group of potential volunteers hoping to start their own group and who also joined in the activities We played games, had a quiz and look forward to seeing our friends on December 4th.”
Report from session leader Gilda
We also had visitors today from Rotary Club of Edgware and Stanmore - Danielle Benson President of Rotary Club of Edgware and Stanmore and other Rotarians - Dr Nandini Varma, Mrs Sonia Hirsh and Peter Bradley. They attended to observe how a session is run with the view of setting up a similar dementia club in association with Dementia Club UK. They enjoyed watching the session.
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One of members today Chrystalla celebrated her 89th birthday and this was celebrated in the usual DCUK fashion.
We also had 2 visitors. I introduced our first visitor Serena Dhaliwal who is a Development Assistant Producer of Boundless. From the makers of Channel 4’s Grand Designs and BBC ‘s The Apprentice, Boundless are putting together a unique exciting expedition of a lifetime for anyone over the age of 65. Members were certainly very excited to hear this. Serena stayed for most of the session and also interacted with members.
I then introduced our second visitor - Linda Gilling Director of the British Reflexology Association came to talk today to members about the benefits of reflexology. She brought her special chair to show us which looks like a luxury sun bed which elevates your legs. Linda explained how every part of a foot plays an important part to your Wellbeing as there are many pressure points. It is still unfortunately not recognised by GPs to refer patients but Linda gave us a few real life stories of how she has made a difference to many people’s lives.
Linda then asked if anyone wanted to experience a short treatment and Marina one of the carers wanted to take this opportunity. Linda performed this infront of all members who watched attentively as Marina was being treated. A full treatment would normally take one hour but Marina’s treatment was only 10 minutes. Marina did however feel very relaxed after even after a short time.
The session then followed with a Halloween quiz. Lisa surprised members when she put on a witches hat during the quiz. Everyone was very amused. The winner of the quiz who most answers correct in fact was also given a witches hat.
Before moving on to the next part of the session, Lisa read out a few jokes which everyone always enjoy. Members were now ready for the exercise part of the session which Lisa took and was then followed by games and some singing.
Lisa had no volunteers today but this was not a problem as carers offered to assist. We had 2 new members today who enjoyed the session.
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