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1 1 Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of the challenges faced by carers. This year the theme will focus on carers staying ‘Healthy and Connected’ to the community. There are lots of activities locally that can have a positive impact on a carers health and wellbeing. For further information on all the support available please contact Signal for Bracknell Forest Carers on 01344 266 088 or Email: [email protected] I would also like to say a very big thank you to all our carers in Bracknell Forest, not only do they provide invaluable support to the people they care for but they also regularly provide feedback and advice/guidance to help us improve our local services. If any carer would like to come and have a chat with members of the Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults/Memory Clinic about the support they receive or any other matters relating to caring, we will be available at the next Triple ‘A’ lunchtime meeting on 18th June (further information on page 18). Dementia Adviser Newsletter June 2018 Karen White, Service Development Coordinator Tel: 01344 823220 email: [email protected] Carers Week 2 Charities for Ex-Service Personnel 3 - 4 Activity Cafe 5 East Berkshire CCG Your views matter 6 Bracknell Forest - Help Yourself 7 Community Choir 8 Care UK Activities 9 Dementia Action Alliance 10 Bracknell Film Society 11 Other Activities 12 - 13 Age Concern 14 - 15 Bracknell Forest Homes Activities 16 Bracknell Forest Libraries 17 Triple ‘A’ 18 Alzheimer’s Society 19 Alzheimer’s Cafe 20 YPWD 21 Physical Exercise 22 Alzheimer’s Dementia Support 23 Carers 24-25 Contacts 26 INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness
of the challenges faced by carers. This year the theme will
focus on carers staying ‘Healthy and Connected’ to the
community.
There are lots of activities locally that can have a positive
impact on a carers health and wellbeing. For further
information on all the support available please contact
Signal for Bracknell Forest Carers on 01344 266 088 or
Email: [email protected]
I would also like to say a very big thank you to all our
carers in Bracknell Forest, not only do they provide
invaluable support to the people they care for but they also
regularly provide feedback and advice/guidance to help us
improve our local services.
If any carer would like to come and have a chat with
members of the Community Mental Health Team for Older
Adults/Memory Clinic about the support they receive or
any other matters relating to caring, we will be available at
the next Triple ‘A’ lunchtime meeting on 18th June (further
information on page 18).
Dementia Adviser Newsletter June 2018
Karen White, Service Development Coordinator
Tel: 01344 823220 email: [email protected]
Carers Week 2
Charities for Ex-Service
Personnel
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Activity Cafe 5
East Berkshire CCG
Your views matter
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Bracknell Forest -
Help Yourself
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Community Choir 8
Care UK Activities 9
Dementia Action Alliance 10
Bracknell Film Society 11
Other Activities 12 -
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Age Concern 14 -
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Bracknell Forest
Homes Activities
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Bracknell Forest
Libraries
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Triple ‘A’ 18
Alzheimer’s Society 19
Alzheimer’s Cafe 20
YPWD 21
Physical Exercise 22
Alzheimer’s Dementia
Support
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Carers 24-25
Contacts 26
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Carer Rock
To raise awareness of carers and the valuable role they fulfil in our local community we are
taking part in the Kindness (Hidden) Rocks project; where people paint rocks and hide them
in their local parks and community locations.
If you have found one of our rocks – CONGRATLUATIONS! – help us to continue to raise
awareness in the community by posting a photo on our facebook page, we have pinned a
post to the top titled carers rocks, which you can add your photo to as a comment and also
add to your local hidden rocks group.
Bracknell Rocks = https://www.facebook.com/groups/1494084000657439/
Carers Week Events
Monday 11th June 2018
Singing for the Brain – Alzheimer’s Society, 10.30am – 12 noon at Langley Hall, Holy Trinity
Church, Bracknell, RG12 1HD.
Tuesday 12th June 2018
SIGNAL mobile office drop in – 9am to 4pm, at Sunningdale Parish Council Car Park SL5 0QS
to answer any questions and raise awareness of unpaid carers.
Ascot / Sunningdale Carers Support Group, 2pm until 3.30pm, Recreation Hall, The
Pavillion, Broomhall Lane, Sunningdale, SL5 0QS.
Wednesday 13th June 2018
Bracknell Forest Carers Support Group Coffee Mornings, 10am to 12noon, The Look In Cafe,
Great Hollands Square, Bracknell, RG12 8UX. Contact 07972 609621.
Dance for Adults (Elaine’s Classes in Bracknell) Fun and friendly dance classes are held
weekly in Bracknell. For more information, contact: 01344 484736
Thursday 14th June 2018
Tangled Tales, people working with all types of textile crafts – 10.30am to 12.30pm at The
Space, 20-21 Market Street, Bracknell, RG12 1JG. Free for Carers and if it’s your first time
free as a taster session for the person you care for. 01344 266899.
Chair yoga for the over 50’s – Age UK Berkshire – 1.30pm to 2.30pm at Great Hollands
Community Centre, The Square, Great Hollands, Bracknell, RG12 8UX.
SIGNAL Open House drop in – Come and have a cup of coffee with us and a well-earned
break from caring. (The person you care for is welcome to attend). 2pm-4pm, The Space,
20-21 Market Street, Bracknell, RG12 1JG. 01344 266 088.
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Charities for Ex-Service Personnel
ABF The Soldiers' Charity
The charity provides timely practical and financial support to
four generations of Army families, the physically disabled, the mentally ill, the
homeless, the unemployed and the elderly.
www.soldierscharity.org
The Royal British Legion
Caring and campaigning for the ex-service community. Small
business loans, training grants and advice.
www.britishlegion.org.uk
RAF Association
The RAF Association (RAFA) provides comradeship, welfare
and care for current and former members of the RAF.
www.rafa.org.uk
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund exists to provide
assistance to those of the extended Royal Air Force Family who need support as a
consequence of poverty, sickness, disability, accident, infirmity or other adversity.
www.rafbf.org
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Charities for Ex-service Armed Forces
SSAFA
National organization which aids servicemen and their families in times of need,
providing welfare and social work services, health care and housing.
www.ssafa.org.uk
Veterans UK
Including information and guidance on War Pensions, Armed Forces Compensation
Scheme, Commemorations, medals and veterans' issues.
www.veterans-uk.info
White Ensign Association
The White Ensign Association is a Naval charity providing guidance on personal
administration and finance to all Service and ex-Service personnel of the Royal Navy
and Royal Marines, and their Reserves
www.whiteensign.co.uk
Women's Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust
The WRNS BT was founded to help the women who served in the Women's Royal
Naval Service. The primary objective of the Trust is to provide relief in cases of
necessity or distress among its members and their dependents. www.wrnsbt.org.uk
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Located at: The Courthouse, Town Square,
Bracknell. RG12 1AE
Tel: 01344 383522
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Help Yourself to all
Bracknell Forest has to offer Local community groups and voluntary organisations have come together in partnership with the council to create Bracknell Forest Help Yourself, an innovative community website that everyone can use to help them stay fit, healthy and connected to their community.
The creation of the new platform has been led by the council’s adult social care, health and housing team to help ensure people of all ages and abilities are able to access information on the activities and support available locally to meet their needs and interests. It is a comprehensive online guide so people can easily find things to do, organisations which can support them or simply help them to meet like-minded people.
Features include a community map so residents can find events and social groups available locally, a wellbeing planner to allow people to identify how they can improve their wellbeing and a search tool for those looking for a particular activity.
Bracknell Forest Help Yourself also supports people with social care needs as information is available on agencies which provide support at home, businesses that can deliver meals and registered care homes for people who no longer feel able to live in their own home.
The website has been launched as part of the council’s transformation programme which aims to empower residents to take control of their health and wellbeing. It also allows local voluntary groups and charities to showcase how they can support members of the community and increase participation.
Bracknell Forest Help Yourself will replace the council’s current information hub (iHub) as the go-to place for information on what’s on in your local area, however it is not intended to be a council run and managed platform. Instead, the site will be a resource for all Bracknell Forest residents and local community groups, the voluntary and private sector to provide or access information on services or activities in the borough.
There are more than 400 organisations currently listed on Help Yourself with more to be added over time. Visit the Bracknell Forest Help Yourself website: https://helpyourself.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/kb5/bracknell/asch/home.page
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Community Choir
We are looking for people who enjoy singing, whether it is in the car,
shower or in a professional choir, we need you!!!
The choir is for everyone no matter what level their singing / music
ability is and is open to all ages and members of the local community.
Choir will run on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
19th June, 3rd and 17 July - Break for the summer
Time – 6 - 7pm
Venue – Astbury Manor Care Home, Crowthorne Road North, Bracknell
RG12 7AU
If you are interested please contact Emma Shaw -01344 354499
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Your personal invitation to our Cupcake Day
raising money for the Alzheimer's Society
Thursday 14th June 11:00am-4:00pm
We always love welcoming people to our home, but to celebrate Cupcake
Day with the Alzheimer's Society this year, we're planning something extra
special and would like to invite the whole community to come along and
help raise money for the Alzheimer's Society.
Join the residents and team at Larkland House, for a fun-filled day of
activities, we will be lucky enough to have Sarah Crane from Pink Fairy
bakes who will be sharing her knowledge and expertise on a wide range of
baking and decorating skills, the open day will include:
Pink fairy bakes holding a creating baking and decorating session from
11:00am
Traditional lunch provided by Larkland House in house chef
Afternoon entertainment from 14:30pm
Cake stalls and a high tea from 14:30pm
Meet our friendly team and have the opportunity to tour our home
Places are limited, to book your free place RSVP
to [email protected] or call 01344 872 121. Please remember to
bring in your home made cakes and cupcakes to sell on the cake stalls, all
money raised will go to a fantastic cause the Alzheimer's Society.
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First Group Buses
Health Education
Thames Valley
Healthwatch Bracknell
Forest
HSBC Bank Bracknell
Involve Community
Services
JJM Taxis
Keep Mobile
My Care My Home
Moor Cottage
Veterinary Hospital
Royal Berkshire Fire
and Rescue Service
(RBFRS)
Sainsbury's -
Bracknell Town Centre
Sainsburys - Bagshot
Road Bracknell
Scootermart Mobility
Centre
South Central
Ambulance Service
NHS Foundation Trust
South Hill Park Arts
Centre
Specsavers Bracknell
St Joseph and St
Margaret Clitherow
Parish Church
Tesco - Bracknell
North Superstore
The Binfield Club
(Bracknell)
The Lexicon Bracknell
Waitrose Bracknell
Wiltshire Farm Foods
(Bracknell)
Younger People with De-
mentia (YPWD)
New Members
All GP Surgeries in Brack-
nell Forest
Tesco - Martins Heron
Age Concern Bracknell
Astbury Manor Care
Home
Watershed Care Agency
Oxford House Care Agen-
cy
Q-Care Homecare
Care 1st Homecare
Age UK Berkshire
Alzheimer’s Society
Berkshire,
Bentalls
Bracknell Film
Society
Boots Opticians -
Bracknell
Bracknell Citizens
Advice Bureau
Bracknell and
Wokingham College
Bracknell Community
Mental Health Team
for Older Adults
Bracknell Memory
Clinic
Bracknell Forest
Council
Bracknell Forest
DAA
Bracknell Forest
Homes
Bracknell Local
Police Area, Thames
Valley Police
Bracknell
Shopmobility
Bracknell Town
Council
Clarks Shoes
Bracknell
Courtney Buses
Easthampstead
Baptist Church
Members of our Dementia Action Alliance
(ever increasing)
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Dementia-friendly Screenings Specially-designed for people living with dementia and their carers, screenings
will be in the afternoon on the second Monday of each month. Free refreshments will be provided after each film screening
Brigadoon Monday, 11th June
On The Town
Monday, 9th July
The Girl Can’t Help It
Monday 13th Aug
Tickets available from South Hill Park box office
See South Hill Park website for further details and to purchase tickets:
www.southhillpark.org.uk/whats-on/cinema
Box Office 01344 484123
Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7PA
Supported by Film Hub South East and South Hill Park Arts Centre
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Monthly Music Club The First Thursday of Every Month
10:30am -1pm
Sunrise of Bagshot’s monthly Music Club supports people living with dementia and
their loved ones by offering musical activities, alongside a chance to meet new peo-
ple and gain mutual support and friendship.
Come along to our relaxed, Music Club where you can both be supported by train-
ined staff and join in the fun - we even offer complimentary refreshments and buffet
Memory Café 1st Thursday of every month
10:30am - 12:00noon
Supports people living with dementia by offering meaningful activities,
a chance to meet new people and gain extra support as a carer.
Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Call 01276 817832 for more information or to
book your place.
Sunrise of Bagshot
14-16 London Road, Bagshot, Surrey, GU19
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The Silver Line Need help? Call us ANYTIME on: 0800 4 70 80 90
The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship
and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The Silver Line
Helpline provides three functions to support older people:
A sign-posting service to link them into the many and varied services that exist
around the country
A befriending service to combat loneliness
A means of empowering those who may be suffering abuse and neglect and if
appropriate, to transfer them to specialist services to protect them from harm.
Home Library Service
Bracknell Forest Libraries provide a free delivery and collection service for books,
story CDs and other library loan items to anyone living in the borough who, for physical
or mental health reasons, is unable to visit a library.
In order to join, you will need to complete an application form which must be signed by
either your doctor or health visitor.
Application forms are available from any Bracknell Forest library or by telephoning the
Home Library Service on 01344 352406.
Priestwood Reminiscence Group
This group meets at Priestwood Community Centre, Priestwood Court Road, Bracknell
RG42 1TU on alternate Tuesdays between 2pm and 4pm.
They share photos and memories of Bracknell including local villages before and after
the arrival of the new town. £2.00 per person with tea and biscuits included.
For further information please call 01344 883236.
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Priestwood ‘Get Together’
Fund Raising Event
Family Fun Day—Sunday August 26th
The Green Man pub, Easthampstead, Bracknell
Join us for an afternoon of good old fashioned fun! We have a raffle, a tombola and
stalls for local businesses, as well as good old favourites such as hook-a-duck, splat
the rat, face painting for the kids, and much more. Fancy your baking skills? Why
not enter the Great Bracknell Bake Off!
We’re also on the lookout for any donations for the raffle or volunteers to help run
stalls on the day, so please do contact us if you can help!
For further information please contact events Line: 01344 862916
Age Concern
Event aimed at: Local older people (carers welcome!)
Event purpose: Social – an opportunity to try new
activities & make new friends
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Day: Every Wednesday (Excluding 11th July and 1st August)
Place: New Priestwood Community Centre, Bracknell
RG42 1TU
Details: Themed activities including puzzles,
quizzes, games, music, guest speakers and entertainment.
Booking/Cost Just turn up! £3.50 including refreshments/£1 for carers
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Age Concern
Date: Thursday 5th July 2018
Time: Departing at 9am from The Market Inn (by
Bus Station). Returning
approximately 6pm.
Place: Worthing Beach
Details: Spend a day by the sea! Visit Worthing’s pier, explore the shops, and
maybe treat yourself to fish and chips (and ice cream!) on the beach.
Cost: £20 includes return coach journey only
Date: Thursday 27th September 2018
Time: Departing at 10am from The Market Inn (by Bus
Station). Returning approximately 4.30pm.
Place: Millets Farm
Details: With beautiful views, a garden centre, shops, and
even a falconry centre it’s sure to be a fun packed day!
Cost: £15 includes return coach journey only
Booking Essential; tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable
For further information or to book please call:
Event Organisers Debbie or Cat on 01344 862916
Upcoming events
Events aimed at: Older people
Event Purpose: Day or afternoon out to explore an area that may not be
normally accessible
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Want to get out, have some fun and meet new people?
Craft Session
Every 2nd Monday of each month
Term time only
At Broadway House
Sandhurst
13:30 - 15:30
Craft Sessions
Every 2nd Wednesday of each
month
At Clement House
Bracknell
10:00 - 12 Midday
Singing Sessions
Every Wednesday
At Clement House
Bracknell
16:00 - 17:00
TAI CHI
Every Friday
At Farningham House,
Bracknell
11:00 –12:00
TAI Chi
Every Friday
At Broadway House
Sandhurst
14:30 - 15:30
For more information please contact: Tina Bibic 01344 382853
There is a £2 per person charge for Bracknell Forest Homes residents and
£3 per person for Non Bracknell Forest Homes residents
What’s On
ITea and Coffee (free)
Learn how to use your computer /mobile device
Every Tues
At Berkshire Court
Bracknell
10:30 12:00
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Reminiscence groups
Ascot Heath Library
The reminiscence group meets quarterly on a Monday morning. Please contact the library to check if places are available and to find out more. Tel: 01344 884030 Binfield Library
Sessions are held as part of coffee mornings at Binfield Library every three months, alternating with a quiz and books. Tel: 01344 306663
Bracknell Library
Come along to our group which meets on the last Tuesday of the month from 10.30am to 11.30am. Share coffee and memories. Tel: 01344 423149
Crowthorne Library Groups generally meet at the last Friday of the month (can vary) 10.30am to midday - this group often has speakers with specialist subjects invited.Tel: 01344 776431
Harmans Water Library This group meets on the last but one Thursday of the month from 10am to 11.30 am. Tel: 01344 423660
Sandhurst Library This is normally held on the first Monday afternoon of the month at 2pm but please contact the library for further details. Tel: 01252 870161
Whitegrove Library This group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 10am to 11.30 am. Tel: 01344 424211
What’s On
Brain Gym Exercise your mind with ‘Brain Gymnasium’ sessions and join in a
variety of activities such as word searches, code crackers and memory jogging games.
Binfield Library Second Thursday of the month 11am Tel: 01344 306663
Sandhurst Library First Thursday of the month 10:30am Tel: 01252 870161
Bracknell Forest Libraries
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What’s On Triple ‘A’
Ascot Area Alzheimer’s
Lunchtime Meeting
Topic - Carers Support
church hall at: St Michael’s Church,
Easthampstead, Bracknell
18th June
(Third Monday of the month)
12.30pm-2.30pm
Refreshments provided.
Carers Monthly Lunch
Fourth Monday of the
Month
At: Carnation Hall,
Winkfield
Please contact: 01344 621491 or 01344 486349 for more details
Fun Days Out for People with Dementia
Tues, Wed and Thurs
For further information please contact Pam Woodrow tel: 01344 486349
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Alzheimer’s Society
Memory Cafe
Join us once a month for tea/coffee and
cake, with support, advice and friendship
For people with dementia and their carers
2nd Friday of the month
Coopers Hill Community Centre
10:30 - 12.00 noon
SINGING FOR THE
BRAIN
Every Monday
10.30am – 12noon
Langley Hall,
Holy Trinity Church
Bracknell Town Centre
People with Dementia & their Carers welcome . Come
along for an easy sing-along, + coffee & chat
For further details phone Geraldine Durrant: 07713390714
Dementia Support Workers
Our Dementia Support Workers are available to provide information, support and guidance to people
affected by dementia. For more information, please call 01628 626331 (East Berkshire), email
[email protected] or call our:
National Dementia Helpline 0300 222 11 22
Empowerment Group
Come and have your say! Encouraging people with dementia to speak out about issues affecting
their lives. 3rd Monday of the month from 2pm – 4pm at Kennet Valley Free Church, Reading.
Contact Louise on 0118 959 6482
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What’s On
Alzheimer’s Cafe
Alzheimer’s Café Camberley
St, Mary’s Church & Centre
Park Road, Camberley
Surrey, GU15 2SR
Third Monday of the Month
6.30pm - 8.30pm
For further information
contact 07719 080368
Lynwood Dementia Support
The Wagtail Centre, Lynwood, Ascot.
Second Thursday of the month
14th June - starting again in Sept
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Complimentary refreshments provided
For further information please
Telephone: 01344 298100
Alzheimer’s Café Farnborough
St. Peter’s Parish Centre, 60 Church Ave.,
Farnborough, Hants, UK, GU14 7AP
Third Friday of the month
7 pm – 9 pm
Email: [email protected] tel:07938 175
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The Daisy Chain Cafe
Free to attend and run by a group of trained volunteers, the Daisy Chain
Café offers a dementia friendly place for people with dementia or
memory loss, their partners, families and friends to meet up for a chat
and a coffee. You can also get helpful information and share the support
of others.
Every Monday (except bank holidays)
2pm - 4pm
Monteagle Hall, Yateley GU46 6FR (next to Waitrose in Yateley)
For further information please:
email [email protected] or telephone 01252 872198
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What’s On
Younger People with Dementia
Example of Current Local Workshops
If you are 65 years old or
under and living with
dementia in the East Berks
area then you are entitled to
join in any of our East Berks
workshops.
At YPWD we aim to provide
a series of engaging,
meaningful and activity
based workshops to enable
younger people with
dementia to learn new
skills, maintain current
ones, build confidence and
self esteem whilst meeting
new people and most
importantly having fun.
All Workshops so far have proved to be great fun, they are all very light hearted with no pressure put upon anyone. A chance for people to make new friends and spend some quality time with others.
For further information and for a full list of workshops please contact:
Charlie Draper on: 0750 0806 385 email: [email protected]
Boccia and Lunch
Walking Group
Crazy Golf
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Research has proven that the therapeutic benefits of physical
exercise are particularly beneficial for people with dementia
What’s On
Gym Class
Come along for regular supported
gym sessions with others in a friendly
and fun environment!
Bodyworks Gym, Bracknell Leisure Centre
Contact Mathew Rowell 07887632627
Community First is a free opportunity for residents of East Berkshire to gain therapeutic benefits of
gardening, meet new people and learn new skills.
The range of activities on offer varies greatly from pruning, planting and propagating, to working in the
orchard or vineyard, to woodwork and craft. Wet day activities are also available.
This opportunity is most beneficial to those over the age of 65, at risk of isolation, early retirees and persons
with dementia.
Community First is based at Jealott’s Hill Community Landshare, Wellers Lane, Warfield, Bracknell, RG42 6BQ
To find out more email [email protected]
Visit www.jealottshilllandshare.org.uk
Call 07970 356292
Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/jealottshillcommunitylandshare
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What’s On
Moves and Grooves
Tea Dance Afternoon
For people with dementia and their carers. Our tea dance af-
ternoon is an enjoyable fun social event where people can participate as
much as they like. No need to book - just turn up!
We meet on 3rd Thursday of each month from 2 pm to 4 pm
at King Edwards Hall, King Edwards Road, Ascot,
Singing for Pleasure
This is a social get together for people with dementia accompanied by their carer’s. Refreshments are available. This is a fun interactive activity and a good singing voice is not required.
Sessions are each Friday morning (Term time only). Refreshments from
10.30am and singing starts at 11.00am to 12 noon.
at King Edwards Hall, King Edwards Road, Ascot. SL5 8PD
For further information contact Terrie Hall on 07516 165647
Alzheimer’s Dementia Support
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Bracknell Forest Carers
Support Group Coffee Evenings
Tues: (Contact 01344 831848 for dates)
5.30pm-7pm, South Hill Park Café,
Ringmead, Bracknell, RG12 7PA
Non-alcoholic drinks are paid for by the
group organiser
Carers
Coffee for Carers
at Crowthorne Library
A friendly and informal coffee morn-
ing for all carers, and those they care for, to get
together and share experiences in relaxed sur-
roundings. DATES: Second Friday of the
month
TIME: 10.00am – 11.30 am
No booking required.
Signal For Bracknell Forest Carers
We are here to support adult carers who provide unpaid, informal care.
Support - Listening, encouragement and emotional support to help you and directing you to the services you need to help in your caring role.
Information – this could be about benefits or health and social care or something else you need, including a quar-terly newsletter.
Guidance – completing forms, planning a break, help with carer’s assessment forms.
Networking – meeting other carers at support groups.
Advice – for example about the Mental Capacity Act.
Learning - training you need to help you fulfil your caring role.
SIGNAL’s community workers can provide advice and guidance over the telephone, via email, a home visit or from our offices in Bracknell Town Centre.
Our office is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
https://www.signal4carers.org.uk/bracknell-forest emailing [email protected] or call 01344 266 088.
Drop – In – Support
At The Look In Café Great Hollands Square
EVERY WEDNESDAY
10am to 12 noon For Further information Contact Bill on 01344 421292
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Carers Education Course A six -week or ‘one full day’ course offered to carers, designed to raise awareness of different
aspects of dementia. An evening course is now available
Topics include:
Understanding Dementia – different types, medical aspects, research.
Memory & Communication.
Understanding New Behaviours.
Physical Aspects, Wellbeing and Mobility Issues.
Legal Issues, Welfare and Benefits.
Continued Support and Care- information about local services, day facilities, & various options
relating to future long-term care.
The course aims to provide practical support and advice, whilst enabling carers to meet and
interact with others in similar situations. Contact: Karen White 01344 823220
Carers
Carer’s training- One-off Stress Management Session
Dr Natalie Almond (Clinical Psychologist) Memory Clinic
Many people experience periods of stress triggered by what is currently happening in their life.
Living with, loving and caring for someone with dementia can have many challenges and rewards. We recognise that at
some points throughout this journey it can be stressful. This session aims to help you be prepared for the stressful
times if and when they arise.
In this one off session (2 hours) we discuss what stress is, and help you to recognise the symptoms of stress. We also
show you a variety of strategies to help you relax and manage your stress that you can take away from the session. We
help you to recognise what strategies you have used in the past to manage your stress, and what you are doing current-
ly and can continue to do in the future to help keep your stress levels low.
For further information please contact Natalie Almond Tel: 01344 823220
Talking Therapies
Offers four workshop sessions on a weekly basis on Stress Control. Additional
support is also available and adapted to individual needs, to include wellbeing and
anxiety management. Contact: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
0300 365 2000 or via your GP.
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Further information
www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/dementia
www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk
www.alzheimers.org.uk
Karen White
Church Hill House
51-52 Turing Drive
Bracknell
RG12 7FR
Phone: 01344 823220
Available: Mon-Fri 9am- 5pm
Email: [email protected]
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