The Brampton Dementia-Friendly Activities group was formed late in 2018, by Dr Alan Barratt, who had a vision to make our village more dementia friendly.
We have an incredible wealth of experience now running the groups and we really want to be sure that the availability of these activities is known about locally by those who are living with or alongside dementia. We look forward to meeting both new members and new volunteers and encourage you to get in touch.
Contact
https://bramptondementia.co.uk/
All sessions are held at
The Brampton Memorial Centre,
Thrapston Road,
Brampton
PE28 4TB
(Free and plentiful parking available)
The Reconnect Social Group
Sessions follow a similar format each month of chat, cakes, cuppa, some form of entertainment, help and support and a carers’ breakout session. We also have a raffle! The sessions are free, although donations for refreshments are gratefully received.
Sessions are held on the first Wednesday of every month from 10.30 am – 12.30 pm.
The Thursday Club
Brampton Thursday Club has been set up to provide respite to carers in a safe, secure, friendly, fun environment for people living with dementia. The Thursday Club is managed by professional staff from the ‘Caring Together’ organisation (www.caringtogether.org) and they are supported by volunteers. The Club offers various activities, refreshments and a cooked lunch.
Carers drop off those that they are caring for after 9.30am and have a day to themselves.
Pick up is between 3pm – 3.30pm.
The Club runs on the third Thursday of every month and there is a charge of £30 per person per session to help cover the costs.
Love To Move
In conjunction with the British Gymnastics Foundation. ‘Love to Move’ is an age and dementia-friendly seated exercise programme set to music. It’s been specially designed to get older people moving and functioning better, proving particularly beneficial for people living with dementia. It’s great fun and a welcome cuppa is provided!