We
were delighted to see a good number of visitors at our mid-month cafe and the
room was soon buzzing with friendly chatter. Our ever-popular word-search was
based around Wimbledon and tennis, and this kept everyone amused until Richard welcomed
our first guest of the day, Mary Jones, who had come to introduce us to ‘Music
for Wellbeing’
Mary
explained that music, combined with gentle physical activity, helped to improve
memory, co-ordination, muscular activity and breath control – we were amazed,
but willing to give it a try! Seated in a circle, Mary soon had us singing
along whilst gently swinging arms and legs, clapping and tapping and even attempting
simple tongue-twisters!
Before
long we were performing quite complicated rhythms using percussion instruments,
and just having a good time!
A cup
of tea and some particularly delicious cakes were especially welcome as we all
relaxed after an hour of rewarding but quite strenuous activity. We were then joined by Denis Dent from
Newquay Lions, accompanied by his wife Jan, who spoke to us about the Lions’
Emergency Pots.
These
small plastic pots are freely supplied by the Lions Club International and
supported by the emergency services. Each pot contains a form for each
individual to complete their personal and medical details. The pot is then
normally stored in the fridge door and a sticky label is placed on the fridge
and another on a front door or window to indicate that vital information is
available in case of an emergency. Denis
told everyone that the scheme had saved lives and he urged us all to
participate. The pots are free for anyone who would like one and are available
from Newquay Lions Club.
It was
certainly a busy, enjoyable and worthwhile afternoon and we look forward to our
next meeting at Crantock Village Hall from 2pm on Monday 7th August.
Should you need further information please ring Di on 01637 830544, Joan on
01637 831347.
