Our April meeting in the
Village Hall at Crantock was the usual friendly, social gathering we have come
to expect. Although based in Crantock,
our aim has always been to support those suffering from memory loss who live
further afield, as well as in the village, and we have been delighted how far
the news has spread since we opened for the first time in January.
Our usual selection of
games, puzzles and ‘memory joggers’ to stimulate conversation were on offer, as
well as a soothing hand massage! After a
delicious selection of home-made cakes and a cup of tea we played an amusing
game of bingo based around bird names with winners rewarded with small, but
delicious Easter eggs!
We were very pleased to
welcome Lisa Shuttlewood, our local County Councillor. This was her second
visit to us, as she had attended our opening session in January, and she has been
actively supportive of our group ever since.
Lisa presented a projector to the Memory Cafe which was purchased with funds
from her Cornwall Councillor’s Community Grant and this enabled us to then
watch a short video about 1960’s domestic life.
If you, or anyone you know,
are thinking of joining us for next month’s Memory Cafe please note that due to
the May Bank Holiday we will be meeting one week later on Monday 12th May from 2pm to 4pm in Crantock Village Hall. A warm and friendly welcome awaits you, and
we are free to all those suffering from a degree of memory loss and their
carers.
If you would like further information
please ring Joan on 01637 831347 or Di on 01637 830544.
